The City of Oxford is hiring Lifeguards for the 2025 pool season! 🌞🌊

The Oxford Public Pool is open daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

🎉 Exciting News for Napawalla Park! 🎉

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Oxford City Council gave the green light to funding for brand-new playground equipment at Napawalla Park! 🛝✨

Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the big reveal! 😊👦👧

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. 🚗✅

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 résumés can be mailed to P.O. Box 337, Oxford, KS 67119, or emailed to sbrister@oxfordks.org.

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

The building that sits on the SouthWest Corner of Sumner and Main in Oxford is set for Demolition in the coming days.  

This is a quick reference for Special Purpose Vehicle Regulations.  If you have further questions please contact the City of Oxford at 620-455-2223.

Check out our new steps for the slide at the pool!

This is a list of local residents who offer lawn mowing services in the Oxford area.

 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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If you’ve been in Cave Park lately, you may have noticed 🌲 tree work happening on the west side of the park. Unfortunately, the last several years of drought 🌞💧 have taken their toll, and some of the park’s trees didn’t survive.

Our Utility Maintenance Crew 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️ has been hard at work removing the dead trees ahead of winter ❄️. Earlier this year, Kody Kraemer with the Kansas Forest Service 🌾🌲 surveyed the trees we were most concerned about. He explained that the recent weather patterns 🌦️ had especially stressed certain species, leaving them vulnerable to disease 🦠 and insect damage 🐛.

While it’s always sad 😔 to see trees come down, this is also an opportunity for renewal 🌱. Clearing these damaged trees will make space for new plantings 🌳🌼 that will begin in the spring 🌸, ensuring Cave Park continues to be a healthy, shady place 🌤️ for our community to enjoy for years to come ❤️.

October brings many things… cooler weather, fall colors, and of course Public Power Week (October 5th–11th)!

As proud members of the Kansas Power Pool (KPP), our town has teamed up with fellow member, the City of Augusta, to celebrate. Today, Augusta’s team brought down a drone to capture some amazing aerial shots of our generators! 🚁🔌

Next week, our Utility Crew will head over to Augusta for a special lunch (courtesy of the City of Augusta) as part of the celebration.

For 20 years, KPP has been powering Kansas communities, now serving 24 member cities—and we’re proud to be one of them. 💡

Stay tuned… we’ll be sharing those drone photos next week! 📸

This month’s edition is bursting with updates and community news you’ll love!
⚡ Dive into the mystery of Energy Adjustment Charges on your utility bill.
🎉 Mark your calendars for all the fun October events happening in Oxford.
🚸 Spot the new crosswalk signs around town keeping our Wildcats and neighbors safe.

… and that’s just the beginning! 🙌

Grab a cup of coffee (or a pumpkin spice latte 😉) and check out everything happening in Oxford this month!

⚡ Community Update: Lightning Strikes, Crew Responds! ⚡

Sometimes Mother Nature likes to keep us on our toes—and this morning she packed quite a punch! Lightning struck a surge arrestor east of town on 11th Road, and the surge made its way through to the transformer, leaving our Utility Crew with a sparky surprise to tackle today.

But have no fear—our hardworking crew is already on the scene replacing the damaged transformer and working diligently to restore full service. We’re proud of their quick response and dedication, especially when unpredictable Kansas weather decides to put on a show.

We’ll keep everyone updated if any service interruptions occur, but in the meantime, let’s give a big shout-out to our Utility Crew for braving the elements and keeping Oxford powered up. 🌩️🔧💡

This afternoon, our Utility Crew will be replacing an electric line in the 600 block of North Sumner and North Kansas. While the work is underway, residents in this area will experience a temporary power outage. We know outages are inconvenient, and we appreciate your patience as the Utility Crew works to keep Oxford’s electric system safe and reliable. ⚡️🔌💡🛠️👷‍♂️

You may have noticed a new sign on Highway 160 at Michigan Street! There are now several of these crosswalk signs around town to help keep children safe on their way to school.

Increased patrols in school zones have already helped slow traffic, but officers were still seeing drivers fail to stop for pedestrians. These new signs serve as an extra reminder for motorists to always watch for—and stop for—anyone in the crosswalk.

Our top priority is keeping students and parents safe as they head to and from school each day.

This morning our Utility Crew was hard at work—not just on Main Street, but under it too! A leaky valve under the Highway needed replacing, and with today’s cooler temps 🌤️ and no rain 🌧️ in sight, the crew took the perfect opportunity to get the job done.

The valve was several feet beneath the asphalt, so the crew hand-dug 🪣👷 their way under the Highway to make the repair. Water service was only briefly interrupted for RCB Bank 🏦, so the rest of town stayed safe from any shut-off worries 🙌.

If you happen to drive by 🚗 and see our crew in action, be sure to give them a honk 📣 and a wave 👋 to show your support!

In this month’s newsletter, we’ve got exciting updates just for you!
Look inside for the latest park improvements, an announcement from the Oxford Public Library, and details on some BIG events you won’t want to miss. Dive in and see what’s happening around town!

The Oxford Police Department is committed to making sure every student using the Safe Route to School stays safe. New signs have been ordered and placed along College Street in front of the elementary school, with more to come in the weeks ahead!

Please keep an eye out for these signs, remember to slow down in school zones, and always stop for anyone in a marked crosswalk. Together, we can help make this school year safe for all our students!

OH NO!!!
Don’t worry—this is just a picture of what we don’t want to see as the new school year gets underway!

Our Maintenance Crew has been busy refreshing all the crosswalks so they’re bright, safe, and ready for students to use. ✨

As classes begin, please remember to slow down in school zones and keep an eye out for crosswalks. Together, we can help make sure all students get to and from school safely this year! 💛📚

🚨 Sewer Line Care Reminder 🚰

The City of Oxford recently had to clear a significant blockage in a section of the sewer main serving part of town. While the issue was resolved, blockages like this can lead to costly repairs and potential service disruptions for nearby homes.

We’re asking all residents to help protect our sewer system by keeping the following out of sinks, drains, and toilets:

• Grease, fats, and oils – These solidify in pipes and create blockages.

• Wipes of any kind – Even those labeled “flushable” do not break down in the sewer system.

• Paper towels, diapers, and feminine hygiene products – These can clog pipes and cause backups.

• Household chemicals – Certain chemicals can damage pipes and disrupt wastewater treatment.

Sewer misuse can cause problems for the City’s system and your home’s plumbing. Property owners are responsible for repairs within their homes, so proper disposal helps avoid unnecessary costs for everyone.

Thank you for doing your part to keep Oxford’s sewer system safe, clean, and efficient!

💧👷‍♂️ Temporary Water Discoloration 👷‍♂️💧

The City of Oxford would like to let residents know that Mayer Specialty Services recently performed maintenance on several sewer lines in town. As part of their work, they needed to fill equipment from a nearby fire hydrant.

This process can cause a temporary brown tint in the water for some residents. The discoloration is due to the high water pressure stirring up natural sediment in the water lines. While it may look unsightly, the water is safe to use and should clear within a few hours.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we complete these important maintenance projects for our community.

July was a busy one and our stats speak for themselves! After a very long investigation and a lot of hard work, our amazing officers were able to take several pounds of marijuana, as well as a good amount of cocaine and methamphetamines, off the streets this month!

-Stats:

• 32 total cases for July. Those 32 cases resulted in the following:
  • Arrests: 2
  • Criminal:
    • 22 Felonies
    • 12 Misdemeanor
  • Medical: 7
  • Fire: 1
  • Municipal: 5
  • Alcohol/Drug: 3
  • Weapons: 1
  • Juvenile: 5
  • Mental Health: 8

UPDATE: The Utility Crew has possibly found a replacement transformer and has been working on installing it this morning to bring power back to the pool! A big shout out to Kansas Power Pool (KPP Energy) and the City of Winfield for helping us locate a replacement transformer. Please remain patient with the crew as they get the transformer installed and test out the power. The goal is to have the pool up and running either today or tomorrow. 

UPDATE: The Utility Crew has been working since yesterday trying to localize the power outage at the pool and after replacing all the wires and fuses they have concluded that the transformer has gone bad. We don't have a back up transformer that size to replace it on hand, that means we have now put out a call to other towns in the area to try and locate one in order to purchase and then install Monday.

For the time being we are going to open the pool on Saturday and Sunday but there is NO POWER. The pool will be treated with chemicals but the pump is not working and the bathrooms will be dark. We will have a limited snacks, no ice cream, popsicles, or frozen food that needs heated up. We won't know more until Monday, as soon as we have a plan we will update everyone.