OPD handles two euthanizations during a slow week
OPD also received a telecommunications harassment report and took a man into custody who had several warrants.
Traffic
The Old Townie: Traffic woes and a new arena
Steve Schnabl has cynical opinions about how the new arena on Cook Field will impact traffic
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.
Oxford considers Mile Square traffic calming recommendations from students
A group of students suggested several solutions to improve public safety for pedestrians during an Oxford City Council work session.
‘An egregious affront’: Survey results show widespread opposition to arena on Cook Field
An analysis by the Oxford Free Press found that the more than 1500 respondents to a Miami University survey widely opposed plans to put a new arena on Cook Field.
The Old Townie: The years of the long black North Face coat
As the nights get longer, Steve Schnabl writes about pedestrian safety in Oxford when the sun sets before 6 p.m.
Alley development moratorium may need extension, city staff says
A moratorium on alley development may need to be extended to give city staff time to draft recommendations. Also, a new traffic signal is planned for Oxford-Reily Road.