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Oxford city council members and staff sit around a board table in the Oxford Courthouse

Oxford City Council passes fire department funding agreement, condemns political violence

During its July 16 meeting, Oxford City Council finalized an agreement with Miami University to fund the fire department, approved a contract for historic preservation efforts and denounced political violence in the wake of an assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.

Three fire enignes lined up outside the Oxford Fire Department

Formal agreement with Miami University puts fire department funding one step closer

This November, voters will decide whether to provide extra funding to the Oxford Fire Department through a tax levy. Miami University will give $1.27 million to the department each year for 10 years, but only if the levy passes.

Ann McCoy, Danyell Bolser, Molly Cason, Mike Ruther and Nick Ziepfel sit at fold-out tables in a meeting room

College Corner begins to fill vacancies, faces additional resignations

Several vacant positions are on their way to being filled in College Corner after a July 11 Village Council meeting.

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Our first print edition is this week: Where to pick up your copies

The Oxford Free Press's first print edition is set to hit newsstands throughout the city and surrounding townships on July 12.

Two story brick and window building labeled "Oxford Lane Library"

From the Editor: Mark your calendars for our first print edition!

The Oxford Free Press's first print edition will be published on July 12. New this week, our website now has obituaries, and editor Sean Scott will hold public office hours at Lane Library.

College Corner refuses fiscal officer's resignation after attorney leaves

College Corner refuses fiscal officer's resignation after attorney leaves

Tensions in College Corner remain high after one village council member's lawsuit for public records has been closed. Now, the village is without an official attorney, and the only full-time employee is attempting to resign.

Rendering of a Tractor Supply Company storefront with equipment for sale in front

Tractor Supply Company one step closer to reality in Oxford

A new Tractor Supply Company location could open in Oxford as soon as spring 2025 after Oxford City Council granted a conditional use permit for the store to exceed square footage restrictions.