‘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.
Volunteering
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.
New TOPSS initiative gets neighborhoods involved in stocking food pantry
A new initiative at TOPSS is encouraging "neighborhood food champions" to collect needed food and supplies for the organization's food pantry through localized drives.
Funding education: Teacher money and parent time impact schools
Public school districts rely on millions of dollars in taxpayer funding to operate. Those budgets are subsidized by parents and teachers who donate of their time and money.
Citizen of the Year: Joe Prescher
Joe Prescher, the primary artist behind the new Oxford Hive Mural Uptown, is this year's Citizen of the Year recipient from the Oxford Kiwanis Club.
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.
Organization of the Year: Oxford Free Press
The Oxford Free Press has been honored as the 2024 Organization of the Year for its work to bring local news back to Oxford.