Lieutenant Lara Fening, 28-year OPD officer, set to retire this month
Lara Fening worked her way from patrol officer to lieutenant during her nearly three-decade career with the Oxford Police Department. Now, she's ready to retire.
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New legislation for sidewalk snow clearance in Oxford could be on the way
Under a newly proposed ordinance, Oxford could clear snow from sidewalks that property owners don't handle themselves, then bill those owners.
Interested in local office? Here’s what’s on the ballot in 2025
Looking to run for office instead of just voting this year? Several local governing bodies including Oxford City Council and the Talawanda Board of Education will have seats up for election in 2025.
32-unit Habitat for Humanity proposal on Chestnut gets Planning Commission approval
Oxford has put grant funding toward an affordable housing project on Chestnut Street. Now, that project is one step closer to construction following the Planning Commission's approval of site plans at a January meeting.
New efforts to preserve historic buildings in Oxford could be on horizon
As Oxford continues to work with consultants to create a new historic preservation plan and update its design standards, pursuing National Register designation for the city seems likely.
Talawanda board member subject of complaint from board president
Talawanda Board of Education President Rebecca Howard alleged that Board Member Dawn King violated multiple district policies in the past year in a six-part complaint. King read the complaint during public session Jan. 9.
‘This one hammered down’: City staff and residents dig Oxford out after snowstorm
More than two dozen city staff assisted in Oxford's snow removal efforts in the wake of Winter Storm Blair, which dropped more than half a foot of snow in town.