Oxford Parks and Recreation Department hosts Freedom Festival on July 3
The Oxford Freedom Festival occurred on July 3 and was organized by the Parks and Recreation Department, including first-year director Chad Smith.
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Hanover Township preps for trustee election with more candidates than usual
Five candidates have pulled petitions to run in this year's election for two Hanover Township Trustee positions. If every candidate makes it to the ballot, it will be one of the most contested township races since at least 2000.
Oxford announces new Parks and Recreation Director; first day set for May
Chad Smith, Deputy Director of Butler County MetroParks, will take over the Oxford Parks and Recreation department in May.
Oxford Parks and Recreation Director to leave role for Eaton
Casey Wooddell is leaving his role with the City of Oxford after a 17-year career that spanned from sports coordinator to director of Parks and Recreation.
Oxford City Council approves funding for new playgrounds, updates tobacco licensing regulations
Oxford passed updated regulations for tobacco businesses and passed several resolutions related to developments at local parks during a recent city council meeting.
Reflections: The Oxford Area Trail
Columnist Allan Winkler writes that the Oxford Area Trail System's local history ties into a broader national story about the policies behind public spaces.
Youth Flag Football’s largest cohort prepares for annual tournament
More than 150 local children across three age divisions are taking part in Oxford's flag football league this fall. The annual tournament is set for early October.