Five candidates set to compete for four seats on Oxford City Council
Five candidates so far have pulled petitions to run for four open seats on Oxford City Council, including two current council members running for reelection.
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How Oxford is keeping trash out of landfills at events
Large-scale events often come with large-scale waste. In Oxford, government initiatives and local organizations' efforts are cutting down on the amount of trash that ends up in landfills after the city's biggest festivals and other celebrations.
OPD shares racial data in annual report
Arrests and citations in Oxford hit a six-year low in 2024 as the racial breakdown of police interactions continued to change, Police Chief John Jones shared in an annual data report.
OPD responds to morning DUI, multiple thefts
Oxford police handled two calls for people driving under the influence last week, in addition to several incidents of theft.
Free Press welcomes summer reporter, first copy editor
The Oxford Free Press is pleased to welcome two interns to our team this summer: reporter Kethan Babu and copy editor Taylor Powers.
Local League of Women Voters recognized for 2024 outreach efforts
The Oxford League of Women Voters' efforts to help people, especially students, register to vote in 2024 earned the chapter statewide recognition.
City officials call for solutions to student noise and trash violations
Graduation celebrations among Miami University students living in the Mile Square brought noise violations and plenty of litter, city officials said during a May 20 meeting. Now, they're asking for more enforcement next school year.