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 looked at your utility bill lately and thought, “Whew… that’s a little higher than normal!” — you’re not alone!

With this extended stretch of hot Kansas temperatures, your air conditioner has been working harder and running longer to keep your home cool. The hotter it is outside, the harder your A/C has to work to maintain that comfortable temperature inside — and that can mean higher-than-normal electricity usage.

And unfortunately, it looks like the heat isn’t planning on leaving anytime soon! 🥵 We’re expecting these hot temperatures to stick around for at least another 10 days, so keep in mind that the extra A/C usage you have over the next week or two will likely show up on next month’s utility bill.

A few things that can help:

🌡️ Bump your thermostat up a few degrees when you’re away or sleeping.
🌀 Keep those A/C filters clean — a dirty filter makes your system work harder.
☀️ Close blinds and curtains during the hottest part of the day to keep the sun from heating things up.
🚪 Keep doors and windows closed while your A/C is running.
💡 Turn off lights and electronics you aren’t using — every little bit helps!
🔥 Avoid using the oven during the hottest part of the day when possible. Try the grill, slow cooker, or an easy no-cook meal instead!

Remember, one of the biggest factors in your electric bill is simply how long your A/C is running. When temperatures stay in the 90s day after day, that equipment is putting in some serious overtime. 😅

So if your bill is looking a little warmer than usual, it may just be your A/C saying, “I’m doing my best!” 😂

Stay cool, Oxford! ❤️🖤

The City of Oxford Office and Oxford Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

Both offices will reopen with normal hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

Utility Emergency?
For utility emergencies while the City Office is closed, please call 911.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!

September is a busy month in Oxford! 🍉 Here are a few highlights:

🍉 Watermelon Feed – September 12 — Come celebrate Oxford’s 78th Annual Watermelon Feed with food, fun, vendors, music and FREE watermelon!

📡 Cox Expansion — Cox Communications will soon begin expanding services throughout Oxford. Watch for updates as work begins in different areas.

🛠️ City Updates — Our crews have been busy with street repairs, hydrant flushing, park maintenance and getting Napawalla Park ready for Watermelon Feed.

🏛️ Museum & Library Updates — See the latest progress at the Oxford Museum and check out the Oxford Public Library’s successful Summer Reading recap.

🛍️ City-Wide Garage Sale – September 19 — Get your garage sale ready and stop by the City Office if you’d like to be included on the official map!

Check out this month’s newsletter for all the details and upcoming events!

Evergy has finished their repairs and was able to switch the City of Oxford back over to full power without having to turn off any electricity.

There will be no interruption to power for the City of Oxford.

Thank you again for your patience and understanding while we navigated this unexpected electrical outage. We truly appreciate everyone’s cooperation while the issue was being resolved.

Last night, the City of Oxford experienced a power outage at approximately 9:30 PM. Our Utility Crew was immediately dispatched to investigate the cause and determine what needed to be done to restore power.

The crew discovered that a raccoon had caused a fuse to blow at the Evergy substation west of town on Highway 160. The incident also caused a power line to burn and require replacement.

Our Utility Crew reported the issue to Evergy and was instructed to wait for an Evergy crew to arrive, assess the damage, and provide a timeline for repairs. That information was needed before our crew could make the decision to bring the City's generators online.

While waiting for the Evergy crew, another utility emergency occurred east of Oxford involving contractors burying lines. Our Utility Crew was dispatched to assist with that emergency. Once that situation was addressed, our crew returned to town and began the process of bringing the generators online.

Because Evergy was able to reroute partial power to Oxford while repairs were being made, our crew had to bring the town back online in sections. Once the generators were operating, our Utility Crew remained with them throughout the night and into this morning to keep power available to the community. The generators allowed the City of Oxford to have full amperage of power since Evergy could only provide partial power. 

We are currently waiting for Evergy to complete the repairs at the substation. Once we receive word that repairs are complete and Evergy is ready to restore Oxford to their system, our crew will shut down the generators and Evergy will bring the town back online.

⚠️ Please be aware: The transition from generator power back to Evergy power is expected to cause another brief outage. We wanted to give everyone advance notice so you aren't caught off guard when that transition happens.

We sincerely appreciate everyone's patience and understanding throughout this outage. Our Utility Crew has worked hard all night long to keep the lights on and provide power to our community while this issue is being resolved.

Thank you to our Utility Crew for their dedication and hard work!

Planning a camping trip? Napawalla Park is a great place to park the camper, pitch a tent, slow down, and enjoy a little time outdoors!

We offer primitive and electric camping, including RV hookups, for up to 14 days. Camping is first come, first served, so there are no reservations—just find an available spot and enjoy your stay!

A few things to know while you're here:

🚿 Showers are available on both the north and south sides of the park.
🚐 A self-pay station is located near the sewer dump.
💧 If you've paid for your campsite, you can use the sewer dump at no additional charge.
📅 Camping is available for up to 14 days.

Want to stay longer? According to City Code, once you reach your 14-day camping limit, you can remove your camper from the park for 5 days and then return for another 14-day stay. If you have questions about our City Code, please contact the City Office at 620-455-2223.

Planning a trip in September? Our Annual Watermelon Feed takes over parts of Napawalla Park around the second weekend of September, and some areas will be closed during the week leading up to the festival. If you're planning to camp with us around that time, give the City Office a call before your visit and we'll be happy to let you know which areas will be available.

Napawalla Park is one of those special places where our community gets to enjoy the outdoors right in our own backyard. Whether you're staying for a night or a couple of weeks, help us keep it beautiful—leave the park as nice as you found it!

We hope to see you around the campground! 🌳🏕️

The Oxford Police Department is seeking motivated, professional, and community-minded individuals to join our department and serve the citizens of Oxford and the surrounding area. Successful candidates will understand that effective law enforcement extends beyond enforcement activities and includes communication, problem-solving, public service, and building trust within the community. With competitive pay based on experience, a 12-hour Panama schedule, a take-home patrol vehicle, department-issued duty cell phone, no residency requirement, and both full-time and part-time opportunities available, the Oxford Police Department offers an excellent opportunity for dedicated law enforcement professionals.

🚰💦 HYDRANT FLUSHING 💦🚰

Over the next few weeks, the City Crew will be flushing fire hydrants throughout town on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings.

The Crew is currently working on the north side of town and will move to the south side in the next couple of weeks.

💧 What should you expect?
During and shortly after hydrant flushing, you may notice temporary discoloration or a slight brown tint to your water. This is normal and occurs when sediment in the water lines is stirred up during the flushing process.

There may also be a temporary decrease in water pressure or flow while a nearby hydrant is being flushed. Water pressure should return to normal once flushing is complete.

While the discoloration may be unsightly, it does not indicate that the water is unsafe to use. However, you may prefer to avoid using discolored water for cooking, drinking, or laundry until the water has cleared.

If you notice discoloration, simply run your cold water for a few minutes to help clear the line.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as our City Crew completes this important annual maintenance to help keep our water system and fire hydrants functioning properly! 💙

When a water leak occurs, our Utility Maintenance Crew sometimes has to cut into the street to make the necessary repairs. While the water line is fixed right away, the asphalt patch isn't always completed immediately.

Instead, the crew waits until there are several locations that need asphalt repair, allowing them to complete multiple patches at once. This approach is more efficient and helps make the best use of time and resources.

Today, the Utility Maintenance Crew made their rounds and completed asphalt patching at several locations throughout town. In addition to repairing the areas where streets had been cut to fix water leaks, they also patched other sections of roadway that had deteriorated and needed attention.

Thank you to our Utility Maintenance Crew for their hard work keeping Oxford's streets safe and well maintained, and thank you to our residents for your patience as these repairs are completed!

Be sure to check out this month's City of Oxford newsletter! Inside you'll find:

🌿 Information about Oxford's weed control regulations and how you can help keep our community looking great.
⚖️ An update on Municipal Court, including the appointment of our new Municipal Judge following the passing of longtime Judge Mark Krusor.
🏊 End-of-summer events at the Oxford Public Pool, including opportunities to enjoy the pool before it switches to weekend-only hours..

Stay informed and see what's happening around Oxford!

One of Oxford's favorite food trucks is rolling back into town this Friday, July 17, starting at 4:00 PM! 🎉

🌞 It's HOT...
🍳 You don't want to cook...
😋 And Taters N Toppings has dinner covered!

Bring your family, grab your friends, and come enjoy some amazing food! You'll find the truck parked just north of the City Building downtown.

⏰ Friday, July 17 | Starting at 4:00 PM

Who's ready for a loaded potato? 🙋🥔 We'll see you Friday!

The July City Newsletter is here! 

This month's edition includes:

 Fireworks discharge rules within the City of Oxford

 A look back at the history of the Oxford Public Pool

 Information on the food trucks visiting Oxford throughout the summer

Be sure to give it a read so you don't miss out on what's happening around town

When we started talking about bringing back Late Night Swims last year, the very first idea we came up with was a July 3rd Glow Swim! We wanted to kick off the 4th of July weekend with an event that not only brought back great memories but helped create new ones for families and friends.

To make the night even more exciting, Blaine Street Sound will be here spinning all your favorite music while you swim! Even better, Wheatstate Technologies has generously sponsored the event, making admission FREE for everyone!

We'll have glow sticks, fun beach balls, and plenty of red, white, and blue lights to make the pool glow all night long. 

Bring the whole family, jump in the pool after dark, dance to the music, and help us kick off the 4th of July weekend the best way we know how. We can't wait to see you there!

In this month’s newsletter, you’ll meet our amazing summer help crew ☀️👷, get the scoop on what’s happening for 4th of July in Oxford 🇺🇸🎆, learn what to know before hiring a contractor 🛠️🏠, and find out what the Consumer Confidence Report included with your bill means for you 💧📬!

Oh… and did we mention? 🎉🥳 It’s officially been ONE YEAR of newsletters! 🗞️🎈 Thank you for following along, staying connected, and being part of what makes our community so great ❤️🏘️