Napawalla Park Playground

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Oxford News, Park Board

πŸŽ‰ Exciting News for Napawalla Park! πŸŽ‰

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Oxford City Council gave the green light to funding for brand-new playground equipment at Napawalla Park! πŸ›βœ¨

Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the big reveal! πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘¦πŸ‘§

 

Vin Inspections

Oxford Police Department


Oxford News

Need a VIN inspection? We've got you covered! The Oxford Police Department offers VIN inspections Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for just $20. Simply bring your vehicle and proof of insurance, and we’ll take care of the rest!

Need a weekend or after-hours inspection? No problem! Just schedule an appointment by calling the City Office at 620-455-2223—just be sure to pay in advance. πŸš—βœ…

Position Open: City Treasurer


Oxford News

The City of Oxford is accepting applications for the full-time position of City Treasurer. This role involves managing financial operations, assisting with court administration, and overseeing property condemnations and code enforcement. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills, office experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication abilities.

Key duties include preparing financial reports, balancing bank statements, maintaining accurate property records, issuing licenses, and managing court records. The position is 28-30 hours per week, with a wage range of $15-$18 per hour, depending on experience. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Applications can be obtained at Oxford City Hall, 115 S. Sumner, Oxford, Kansas, or found on the City's website under News & Information --> Documents & Forms. Completed applications and rΓ©sumΓ©s can be mailed to P.O. Box 337, Oxford, KS 67119, or emailed to sbrister@oxfordks.org.

Resident Reminder

Trash Cans Left in the Street


Oxford News, TL's Sanitation

Dear Oxford Residents,

We would like to remind all residents that trash cans must be removed from the street after collection. Leaving cans on the street creates hazards for traffic, pedestrians and our city maintenance crew. To keep our community clean and safe, we kindly ask that all trash containers be pulled back to your property after collection day.

If you have any questions, please contact the City Office at 620-455-2223.

Sincerely,
City of Oxford

Arbor Day 2024


Oxford News, Events

 For Arbor Day, April 26, 2024, the City of Oxford hosted the 6th grade class for tree planting and pizza! The kids helped plant 2 new trees on the south loop of Napawalla Park.  They learned the proper way to plant a tree and then got to have Casey's Pizza for lunch! Thank you to everyone that helped make Arbor Day a success.  

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Christmas in the Country Prep


Oxford News

This year we documented all the behind-the-scenes work that goes into the City of Oxford’s preparation for Christmas in the Country! πŸŽ₯🌟

Our goal each November is to make sure every light twinkles, every decoration shines, and the whole town is ready for the big celebration the weekend after Thanksgiving. πŸŽ…πŸŽβœ¨

The videos below give you a peek at just how much time, effort, and holiday spirit our Utility Crew puts in to make Oxford look wonderfully Christmassy! πŸŒ²πŸ’‘β€οΈ

From hanging lights to setting up decorations, they work hard to bring the magic of the season to life for everyone in our community. πŸŽ„πŸ™Œβœ¨

Enjoy the festive fun! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ€

Brief Outages This Morning


Oxford News

***UPDATE***

The City Crew discovered that a bad insulator at the City's power plant was the cause of the two blown fuses earlier this morning. They have replaced the insulator along with both fuses so there should be no further outages. 

 

The two brief power outages this morning were caused by blown fuses. Our city crew is currently working to locate the source of the issue. Thank you for your patience. We'll provide an update when available. 

β„οΈπŸ§€πŸ§₯ Β Winter Coat Drive 🧀πŸ§₯❄️

Oxford Police Department


Oxford News, Events

The Oxford Police Department is collecting winter items—including coats, scarves, hats, gloves, and snow boots—to help our neighbors stay warm this season. Donations can be dropped off at Casey’s, Oxford Elementary, and Oxford Jr./Sr. High School.

❀️ Your Kindness Matters! β€οΈ

Every donation helps a neighbor stay warm this winter season. If you’ve been meaning to sort through those closets, this is the perfect opportunity to help someone in our community.
 

If you or someone in your household needs a winter coat, please contact the Oxford Police Department at 620-445-3225. We’ll do our best to make sure everyone in our community stays warm this winter.

Thank you for your generosity and support!   β„️ β›„️ 🧀 🧣 πŸ§₯

Oxford Public Library Closed

November 24th-28th


Oxford News

The Library will be undergoing a face lift with new paint next week so they will need to adjust their hours and will only be open from 1pm-3pm on November 24th & 25th and then closed the 26th-28th. They will reopen to the public on Monday December 1st.

Thanksgiving Safe Arrival

November 22nd-29th


Oxford News

The Oxford Police Department will be working on ensuring safe arrivals during the Holiday Season and one of those programs is the Thanksgiving Safe Arrival running November 22nd - 29th.  During this time increase patrols will be looking for seatbelt wearing. 

Did you know...

  • On average, every 50 minutes a passenger vehicle occupant not wearing a seat belt dies in a traffic crash.
  • In 2023, 10,484 passenger vehicle occupants killed in traffic crashes were not wearing seat belts.
  • The national estimate of seat belt use during the day by adult front-seat passengers in 2024 was 91.2%.
  • In 2023, more unrestrained passenger vehicle occupants died in traffic crashes at night (5,779) than during the day (4,600).
  • In 2023, 56% of passenger vehicle occupants killed at night (6 p.m.–5:59 a.m.) were not wearing their seat belts.
  • Among young adults 18 to 34 killed while riding in passenger vehicles in 2023, more than half (60%) were completely unrestrained — one of the highest percentages for all age groups.
  • Men make up the majority of those killed in traffic crashes. Men are also overrepresented in unrestrained passenger vehicle occupant fatalities with 53% of men and 41% of women dying without a seat belt in 2023.

Stay safe this holiday season and buckle up when you are headed out!

Christmas in the Country

Porch Decorating Contest


Oxford News

This years Christmas In The Country celebration will include the very popular Holiday Porch Decorating Contest for the 3rd year in a row.  Top 3 porches receive Chamber Bucks

1st Place $100.00         2nd Place $50.00              3rd Place $25.00

  • Entries must be within Oxford or 1 mile outside of city limits
  • Applications are at Primarily Plants or call 620-455-3636
  • Application are due by November 15th
  • Have your porch ready by the morning of November 28th

 

Police Department Update


Oxford News

The following is the case update from the Oxford Police Department for October.

  • 18 total cases
    • 3 felony
    • 1 misdemeanor
  • Flagged Stats:
    • KBI – 4
    • Mental Health – 3
    • Juvenile Involved – 3
    • Municipal – 2
    • Drug Involved – 3
  • 18 traffic stops

TL's Sanitation Holiday Schedule


Oxford News

The following schedule was sent to us by TL's Sanitation for Holiday Pick Up this year.

Thanksgiving  πŸ¦ƒπŸ½οΈπŸ₯§

Thursday 27th will be picked up on Wednesday 26th 

Christmas πŸŽ„πŸŽ…πŸŽ

Thursday 25th will be picked up on Wednesday 24th 

New Year's Day  πŸΎ πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‡

Thursday 1st will be picked up on Wednesday 12-31

πŸš’ Keeping Oxford Safe β€” One Hydrant at a Time!

More Pictures inside this article!


Oxford News

On Thursday, the Utility Maintenance Crew was hard at work replacing another fire hydrant in town! πŸ”§ This is a slow but important process, with the goal of eventually replacing every hydrant throughout Oxford as time allows.

Because new hydrants can take a while to arrive after ordering ⏳, the crew gets right to work installing them as soon as they come in — starting with the oldest ones first. This ongoing project helps ensure our infrastructure stays reliable, safe, and up to date. 🏘️

We all hope that no one ever needs to use a fire hydrant 🚫πŸ”₯, but if the need ever arises, we want to be sure they’re in top working order to protect our community. ❀️

City Office and Library Closed


Oxford News, Events

In honor of Veterans Day, the City Office and Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, as we take time to recognize and thank all who have served our country.

If you experience a utility emergency or any other emergency during this time, please call 911 for assistance.

We will reopen during regular business hours on Wednesday, November 12th.
Thank you for your understanding, and please join us in honoring our nation’s veterans!

City of Oxford Election Results


Oxford News

The City of Oxford recently held its mayoral and city council elections. For the mayor’s seat, three candidates—Jon Hege, David Olmsted and Marvell Summerow—stood for election. A total of 204 votes were cast. David Olmsted secured 96 votes and won the election for his fourth term as Mayor of Oxford.

In the city council elections, both seats were uncontested. Incumbents Richard Bain and Anthony J. Navrat Jr. ran unopposed and will each serve another four-year term on the Oxford City Council.

Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to the community members who participated in the election.

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