Local Legends: King Jack
"King Jack" Samuelson's time in Oxford throughout the mid-20th century took him from businessman to mayor to philanthropist.
History
Cuba on my mind
For columnist Robert Thurston, Cuba has been a consistent presence in his political awareness since the Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961.
It’s the story, stupid!
Storytelling is our common ground in society, columnist Richard Campbell writes. Stories can help us bond with one another and shape our beliefs.
Local Legends: The consolidator
Robert W. Bogan was one of the primary architects behind creating the boundaries of the Talawanda School District as it exists today.
Uptown alley abuzz with activity as artists paint honeycomb mural
High Street is getting a burst of color with the addition of a new mural that ties in with a part of Oxford's history.
Local Legends: Smokey and the pennant
Legendary baseball manager Walter "Smokey" Alston made his home in Darrtown. His family had roots across Butler County.
Reflections: Lieutenant William L. Calley, Jr. and Vietnam
Following the death of Lieutenant William L. Calley, Jr., Oxford Free Press board member Allan Winkler writes that Americans must confront the dark parts of American history, including the My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War.