Citizen of the Years: Bobbe Burke Bobbe Burke has spent years volunteering for various organizations in Oxford, including TOPSS, Kiwanis and the Oxford Free Press. This year, she's being recognized as Citizen of the Years for her efforts.
Oxford Citizen of the Year 2024 Each year, the Kiwanis Club honors several Oxford residents as citizens of the year and years. This year's recipients include an artist, a longtime volunteer and a new local organization.
Local organization targets housing insecurity in Oxford Since forming less than two years ago, Oxford Area Solutions for Housing has attracted more than 100 residents from across various sectors with its mission to end housing insecurity in Oxford.
Kiwanis leads local bell ringing effort to benefit TOPSS, Salvation Army The Kiwanis Club of Oxford is once again leading a bell ringing campaign to raise money for the local food pantry. Last year, the December campaign brought in $12,000.
How to celebrate Thanksgiving in Oxford this year From ice skating to enjoying a community meal with friends and family, Oxford has no shortage of ways for you to celebrate Thanksgiving this year.
The Old Townie: Thanks for our empathies Oxford has no shortage of nonprofit organizations to give to this holiday season. While Miami University receives plenty of high-profile donations, columnist Steve Schnabl writes that residents and alumni alike should consider giving to smaller local nonprofits.
McCullough-Hyde Foundation awards more than $60,000 in grants for local orgs TOPSS, the Oxford Community Arts Center and other local organizations were among grant recipients this fall.