OPD responds to several theft and intoxication reports
The Oxford Police Department also responded to a vehicle fire.
Oxford Fire Department
Oxford Free Press wins three awards from statewide journalism competition
The Oxford Free Press won three awards, including first place in Public Service / Social Issues Reporting, in the 2025 Ohio’s Best Journalism Contest. Founding Editor Sean Scott brought in the first-place award as well as two second-place awards.
AmeriCorps funding cuts nix Miami programs on campus, in Oxford
Federal funding cuts spurred by the Department of Government efficiency have effectively ended a service program that connected dozens of students with nonprofits and university departments each year.
Bomb squad, Cincinnati FBI on scene for Brown Road operation
Emergency vehicles including one labeled as "Dayton Police Bomb Squad" are on the scene for an operation near Brown Road.
Major police presence in Oxford for 'active event' April 15
A strong police presence is responding to an "active event" at an apartment complex near Locust and High Street in Oxford.
Fire department sees uptick in calls in early 2025
The first two months of 2025 brought increased runs for the Oxford Fire Department compared to the previous two years.
Issue 2 passes in Butler County, providing Fire and EMS with more funding and resources
Voters in Oxford overwhelmingly voted to pass a Fire and EMS levy which will raise nearly $1.3 million per year for the Oxford Fire Department.