Ohio’s Unknown Soldiers
Guest columnist Lee Fisher sat down with Fred Brower, an Oxford resident and former Marine, to learn more about his experience in the military.
History
Local Legends: The persistent dream
O.T. Jackson was born in Oxford, Ohio, but his life and career took him all across the state and eventually to Colorado, where he started his own settlement.
November is Native American Heritage Month: Oxford and Miami’s ties to Native American culture
November is Native American Heritage month, and Oxford residents don't have to go far to engage with local Native American history.
Witchcraft: Fun today, mass executions in an earlier time
Today, many think of witches as Halloween and horror movie staples. From 1500-1700, though, being accused of being a witch in Europe or America led to serious consequences.
Local Legends: A deadly adventure
Little is known about Oxford resident Marcellus Corwin, but his gravestone offers hints about the adventure that ended his life.
The Old Townie: Drugs, smokes and booze
Oxford's pharmacies have changed drastically in the decades since Steve Schnabl moved to the city.
Local Legends: Oxford's First Lady
Caroline Scott Harrison, an Oxford native and wife of the 23rd U.S. President, had a deep appreciation for music, history and women's rights.