Oxford transportation board makes recommendations for new trail segment after mixed public feedback
After a three-year pause, Oxford is once again making plans to complete the northwest segment of the Oxford Area Trail System.
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Oxford considers updates to tobacco licensing regulations, passes new moratorium on certain short term rentals
During a city council meeting Oct. 1, council members voted in favor of a new short term rental moratorium and accepted an agreement with Oxford Township for fire and EMS services. New regulations on tobacco businesses may also be on the way.
Talawanda approves raises for top administrators, discusses board resignation
Talawanda's top-paid administrators received raises and the process to appoint a new board member was laid out during the first Talawanda Board of Education meeting since David Bothast's resignation.
Oxford proposes largest capital improvement plan in city history
The city's plan, which will be finalized in November and is still subject to revisions, includes $18.9 million in funding for improvements to the water treatment plant.
Haunted house set to open at old missile base Sept. 6 without certificate of occupancy
A business is advertising "haunted tours" at an old Nike missile base this fall. The county says the business doesn't have a certificate of occupancy, though, and last year the haunted house was shut down under similar circumstances.
Alley development moratorium may need extension, city staff says
A moratorium on alley development may need to be extended to give city staff time to draft recommendations. Also, a new traffic signal is planned for Oxford-Reily Road.
Two new interns start at Oxford Free Press
The team at the Oxford Free Press is growing, with two new interns joining as reporters this fall.