Media Matters: Trusting the news
"Alongside this decline has come a significant loss of trust in the news media – with one remarkable exception: local news."
Local News
Oxford mayor’s court established
The Oxford City Council unanimously approved an ordinance establishing a mayor’s court in Oxford during a meeting on Feb. 17.
Oxford Free Press NewsMatch report
The Oxford Free Press reviews its financial conditions for 2026.
‘Reporter of the Year’ at the Cincinnati Enquirer is still learning
Nearly 45 years into her career, Patti Newberry shares what keeps her pen moving.
Oxford Free Press named finalist at 2025 Nonprofit News Awards
The Oxford Free Press was named as a finalist in the Startup of the Year category.
Media Matters: Defunding or defending public radio
"A recent New York Times study showed that Ohio public radio stations, on average, get about 6% of their budget from federal dollars, while Mississippi's public radio stations get 30% of their budget from the CPB."
Ohio public radio faces an uncertain future as Congress cuts funding
Ohio is set to lose $13.3 million in funding for public radio.