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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This morning, Oxford Rural Township Fire District #3 visited USD 358 students to talk about the importance of fire safety. Fire Chief Robert Spoon, Assistant Fire Chief Patrick Kopfer, and firefighter Matt Carlson demonstrated some of the equipment they use, including their firesuits, self-contained breathing apparatus, and the Jaws of Life.

Students learned how to safely exit a home in case of a fire and the importance of having a family meeting plan once everyone is outside. They also had the opportunity to ask questions and spend one-on-one time with some of Oxford’s hardworking firefighters. 🚒

The City Crew will be flushing fire hydrants on the Northeast side of town tonight through Thursday evening 🛠️🚒. During this time, you may notice temporary discoloration in your water 🚰⚠️, but don’t worry – it should clear up within 24 hours ⏳✨. Thank you for your patience as we keep our water system safe and running smoothly! 💦

The City Office and Library will be closed on Monday October 13, 2025 in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day.  For all Utility Needs or Emergencies call 911

Today, the Maintenance Crew was hard at work installing brand-new swings on the toddler swingset at Cave Park! 👷‍♂️🛠️ This project is part of our continued efforts to update and improve playground equipment around town.

The merry-go-round 🎡 that was recently removed from Napawalla Park is also getting a refresh and will soon have a new home at Cave Park. Thanks to the support and dedication of the Oxford Park Board 🙌, residents can look forward to even more park improvements in the near future.

We’re excited to keep making our parks safer, more fun, and enjoyable for everyone in the community! 💚

The City Crew will be flushing fire hydrants on the Northwest side of town tonight through Thursday evening 🛠️🚒.

During this time, you may notice temporary discoloration in your water 🚰⚠️, but don’t worry – it should clear up within 24 hours ⏳✨.

Thank you for your patience as we keep our water system safe and running smoothly! 💦

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!