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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TL’s Sanitation has advised us that trash pickup will be delayed until after 9:00 AM today.

Please note that due to this delay, routes will take longer than usual to complete. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

If you have any questions, please contact TL’s Sanitation directly at 📞 620-584-6272.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation! 💙

UPDATE: The Boil Advisory was lifted on Tuesday January 27, 2026.  You may resume all normal activity with your water.  Please note that due to the break you may still have cloudy or brown water,  please flush your lines to help alleviate these issues.

Due to a break of the main water line feeding into town we are now in a Boil Water Advisory issued by KDHE

Boil Water Advisory Update (KDHE)
The Boil Water Advisory issued by KDHE remains in effect until further notice.

Water samples were collected this morning and are currently en route to the lab. We will not receive results until KDHE has completed testing and notifies the City.

We will provide updates as soon as we hear from KDHE.
Until the advisory is lifted, please continue to follow all KDHE boil water guidelines:

KDHE Boil Water Advisory Guidelines
Boil all water used for:

Drinking
Cooking
Making ice
Brushing teeth
Washing dishes

Bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute, then allow it to cool before use.

Do NOT use tap water for:

Drinking or swallowing
Preparing food or beverages
Making ice
Brushing teeth

Bathing & Showering
Adults may shower, but avoid swallowing water
Young children should be bathed with boiled or bottled water when possible

Dishes
Use a dishwasher with a sanitizing cycle, or
Wash with boiled water and allow to

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Winter Storm WATCH for Sumner County… from Friday afternoon, January 23, through Saturday night, January 24, 2026.

* WHAT...A prolonged period of snow with moderate to heavy snow at times is possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches is possible with the higher totals expected to affect locations closer to the Kansas/Oklahoma border.

* WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Snow is expected to begin Friday afternoon and continue through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

A Winter Storm WATCH means there is potential for significant snow accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) provides financial assistance to eligible residents who need help paying their utility bills.

Application Period: January 20 – March 31
If you qualify, this program can help offset heating and energy costs during the colder months.

To apply, please visit the link below and submit your application before the deadline. Assistance is limited, so we encourage residents to apply as soon as possible.

👉 Apply today using the link below

LIEAP Application

🥶❄️ Much colder temperatures over the next several days can lead to frozen pipes. To help prevent a costly plumbing repair, please leave your faucets dripping during this cold snap. 💧🚰

Additional cold weather reminders:
• Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air to circulate
• Keep your thermostat set consistently, even overnight
• Seal or cover outdoor faucets and disconnect hoses
• Bring pets indoors when possible and provide adequate shelter, bedding, and unfrozen water for outside animals
• Check on elderly neighbors or anyone who may need assistance

A little preparation now can help protect your home, pets, and neighbors. Stay warm! 🧣🔥

The City would like to share an update regarding residential trash rates. Beginning February 1, 2026, the monthly trash rate will reflect a $1.00 City service fee, consistent with existing City Code.

This fee has historically been part of the trash rate and is retained by the City of Oxford to help support the administrative and operational costs associated with providing trash services. While trash collection is contracted to an outside provider, the City continues to manage billing, oversight, and related services.

This adjustment restores a long-standing practice and does not represent an increase by the contracted trash service.

The City is committed to being transparent with residents and appreciates your understanding as we ensure services remain sustainable and well-managed. Questions may be directed to the City Office.

💳 Sign up for ACH Auto Pay!
It’s simple, secure, and stress-free.

✅ Fill out the ACH form
✅ Bring the form and a voided check to the City Office
✅ Once set up, your payment will automatically pull on the due date every month 📅

No stamps ✉️
No late fees ⏰
No forgetting 🙌

Stop by the office to get started and make utility payments one less thing to worry about! 😊

🐾 It’s a new year — time to update your dog tags for 2026! 🐾

If you haven’t renewed yet, now’s the time! All you need is:
✅ An up-to-date rabies vaccination
💲 $5.00 per dog

📌 Important reminders:
• Per City Code, households may have up to 3 dogs
• For an additional $60 per dog, you may have up to 5 dogs total
• All dogs over 6 months of age must be registered with the City of Oxford

🐕‍🦺 Why register?
If your pup ever gets out and Oxford PD finds them, their tag helps officers quickly reunite them with you—keeping your dog safe and saving you the hassle of a trip to the pound or possible citations.

Let’s keep our furry friends safe and home where they belong! 🏡🐾

KPP Energy is offering up to six (6) $1,000 scholarships for eligible high school seniors. Oxford is a KPP Energy member, so local students may qualify.
Deadline: April 15
Eligibility: Students must live in a household receiving electric service from a KPP Energy member city (eligibility can be confirmed through the City of Oxford utility office).
Programs Supported:

• Electric-industry-related undergraduate programs (2- or 4-year college or technical/vocational)

• Full-time line worker training programs at approved technical colleges

Important Notes:

• Funds are paid directly to the school

• Proof of enrollment required by August 1

• Certain family members of KPP Energy staff and officials are not eligible

📄 Scholarship packets are available online.
📧 Applications must be submitted by April 15 to latherton@kpp.energy

KPP Scholarship Packet

In this edition of our Monthly Newsletter, you’ll find information on the City’s new penny policy, learn why electrical outages can occur, and see how Oxford PD is asking for your help!

Due to the late falling of leaves the Burn Site will be open today and through the weekend for the public to use. Regular rules apply that ONLY yard waste is to be dumped i.e. leaves, limbs, grass clippings.

Our Burn Site does get inspected by the State of Kansas to ensure that we are following proper procedures, so we ask that you adhere to the rules so that we do not get a violation from the state that could result in the closing of the Burn Site.

* Meeting agendas are subject to change *

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

🎉 Exciting News from the City of Oxford! 🎉
Today we’re excited to officially launch our City of Oxford informational Facebook page!

This page will serve as another way for the City to share important updates, announcements, and timely information with the public—helping us keep our citizens informed more quickly and efficiently. 📣

📌 Please note: This page is for informational purposes only and messages will not be monitored. If you need to contact the City for any reason, please call or email the City Office directly.

We look forward to providing faster updates and improved communication with our community.
👉 Be sure to like and follow our page using the link below!

City of Oxford Facebook   

The City Office and Library will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2026 in observance of the New Year. We will reopen Friday, January 2, 2026, during regular business hours.

🚨 Utility Emergency? Please call 911 to report it.

✨ From all of us at the City of Oxford, we wish you a safe, happy, and prosperous New Year! 🎊🥳