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100 years of service: Oxford Kiwanis celebrates a century of giving back

100 years of service: Oxford Kiwanis celebrates a century of giving back

Oxford Kiwanis has brought community members together through volunteer service, youth programs, fundraising and longtime traditions This March, the Kiwanis Club of Oxford celebrated 100 years of service. The club’s nearly 100 members have continued their commitment to service and improving the lives of children and community members through

Oxford Winter House to open for second season

Oxford Winter House to open for second season

This year, the shelter will reopen in the same location, courtesy of Brian Urell, owner of Fedora Transportation.

‘Abbie’s Helping Hands’: Talawanda senior continues mission of giving, pursues nonprofit status

‘Abbie’s Helping Hands’: Talawanda senior continues mission of giving, pursues nonprofit status

“Creating something that has changed a lot of lives and really has changed mine, too, is almost like a legacy in a way.”

ShareFest continues to benefit Oxford, surrounding communities

ShareFest continues to benefit Oxford, surrounding communities

Oxford’s Community Development Director Sam Perry, who also serves on the board of ShareFest, said the event went well this year, despite fewer volunteers than previous years and some issues with poor-quality donations that could not be used.

Media Matters: ‘Bowling Alone’ revisited

Media Matters: ‘Bowling Alone’ revisited

“I've never lived in such a civically-active place my whole life as Oxford. I joke that if you walk too slowly down the street you'll get drafted onto a committee.” – David Prytherch

(From left to right) Hugo Olaiz, Jennifer Walter, Ted Caudhill, John Harper, Marcia Perry and Lawrence Bartel of the Oxford Responds team.

‘Responding with love;’ Oxford Responds provides aid to local groups

Since 2024, a coalition of local churches have come together to keep Oxford organizations alive.

Volunteers to clear invasive plants, restore habitat at Hueston Woods

Volunteers to clear invasive plants, restore habitat at Hueston Woods

Join Audubon Miami Valley at Hueston Woods State Park on Saturday, Oct. 18, to help remove invasive plants and protect native habitats. The volunteer project runs from 1 to 3 p.m. and supports the park’s old-growth forest and wildlife diversity.