EVs in Oxford: Range anxiety
Driving an electric car comes with a built-in fear of running out of charge on long trips, but James Rubenstein writes that local EV drivers manage that anxiety with careful planning.
Sustainability
Fast-charging EV stations coming to Oxford through grant funding
Oxford is using $900,000 in grant funding to install new electric vehicle chargers, but city officials disagreed on their locations during a meeting April 1.
EVs in Oxford: Fill ‘er up locally
Adjusting to charging an electric vehicle instead of filling up a gas one takes time, local EV drivers say.
EVs in Oxford: ‘Fun to drive’
How many people in Oxford drive electric vehicles? More than you'd think, Board President James Rubenstein writes. He spoke to a dozen EV owners about their experiences.
Is our recycling actually recycled? What to know about waste management in Oxford
Not everything that goes into a recycling bin ends up recycled. Here's what you can do locally to increase the odds that your recycling doesn't end up in a landfill.
Noted ecologist, champion of natural yard movement to visit Oxford
Doug Tallamy, an ecologist and leading advocate for "rewilding" our yards, will speak at events for Miami University and the Oxford Lane Library.
As Oxford officials consider solutions to improve alleys, staff raise public safety concerns
Today, Oxford's alleys are primarily used as cut-throughs and routes for deliveries and waste management. City officials want to see more creative uses of the spaces, but city staff warn that could come with logistical and safety concerns.