From one small town to another: My newfound appreciation for local journalism
“All 20 years of my life have been spent in the confines of Butler County, and I’ve never known what it's like to have a local publication. Until two years ago.”
Oxford Free Press
Expanding my horizons: My time in Oxford this summer
Summer Oxford Free Press intern Kethan Babu reflects on his time in Oxford.
Local Legends: Imprint of a professional
"Born on Feb. 3, 1898 as Nellie Avis Warrenfels, Cullen originally hailed from Martinsburg, West Virginia."
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.
From The Editor: Hello Oxford
"As I begin my chapter in Oxford, I remind myself of the ground I stand on, all 7.78 square miles of it. What makes this ground special is not a specific building, place or person; it’s the community as a whole."
Thank you, Sean
"I first met Sean in November 2023, when he was preparing a story for the Journal-News on the update of Oxford Township’s Land Use Plan."
Free Press wins one first-place and two second-place awards at Ohio SPJ contest
Founding Editor Sean Scott earned first place in the public service and social issues reporting category, second in best feature and shared a second-place award with past intern Stella Powers for shared coverage of Issue 2.