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🍂 Fall is here, and there’s plenty happening around Oxford! This month’s newsletter is packed with things you won’t want to miss. Get the details on this year’s Halloween Trunk-or-Treat, learn how to make paying your utility bill easier by using the City Office drop box, and find out how you can help with our toiletries donation drive. We’ve also got upcoming events from some of our local churches and the details for our final Food Truck Friday of the year! Take a few minutes to check it all out and see what’s happening around town this month!

🐾 LOOK AT THE IMPACT! 🐾

We want to take a moment to highlight the work the Wellington Humane Society has been doing right here in our community!

Through the 3rd quarter of 2026, the Wellington Humane Society has helped provide 25 TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) surgeries for Oxford community cats. They also provided 10 free microchips at this year’s Watermelon Feed and distributed almost 45 pounds of pet food through the Blessing Box.

There is currently funding available for one more cat’s TNR surgery, but continued support is needed to keep this program going and help even more animals in our community.

If you would like to help, consider supporting the Wellington Humane Society by making a donation, donating pet supplies, sharing their information, or simply spreading the word about the services they provide.

❤️ Small-town support can make a BIG difference!

A huge thank-you to the Wellington Humane Society for the work they are doing to help animals and families in our community, and to everyone who has supported their efforts this year. We hope to see this impact continue to grow!

Every donation, every share and every helping hand matters. 🐾

In 2023, you may remember receiving a survey from the City of Oxford asking about the type of water pipes serving your home. This survey was part of a Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) requirement to help identify the materials used in water service lines and determine where lead or other potentially concerning materials may be present.

Some surveys were returned with the service line material marked as “unknown,” while some households did not complete the survey. When the material of a service line cannot be confirmed, KDHE requires the City to provide those households with information about the potential for lead in their water service line.

Receiving this information does not mean that lead has been found in your home or that your drinking water is contaminated. It simply means that the material of the service line could not be confirmed through the information available to the City.

The City of Oxford will be resending the KDHE informational pamphlet to households with an unknown service line. We will also be resending the service line survey in November so residents have another opportunity to provide information about the type of piping serving their home. We ask that you complete and return the survey if you receive one, as this information helps the City maintain accurate records and meet KDHE requirements.

The pamphlet provides additional information about lead in drinking water and ways residents can reduce potential exposure.

* Meeting agendas are subject to change *

The October 2026 Meeting will be held:
City Council Room, City Hall| 115 S. Sumner St.| Oxford, KS 67119
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

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! ❤️🖤