Sharing this story by the Journal-News in Oxford Butler County by Avery Kreemer dated December 14 2022 - The City of Oxford is taking over the Oxford Cemetery

This spotlight story explains the reasons the City of Oxford Ohio in Butler County is assuming responsibility for the Oxford Cemetery. 

Excerpt:

“Regrettably, the association wasn’t able to continue operating the cemetery based on financial reasons,” Oxford Cemetery Association Treasurer Dennis Deahl said to the Journal-News.

Under Ohio Revised Code, if a private entity is unable to maintain burial grounds, the responsibility of that maintenance and operation then falls on the governmental entity; in this case, it means Oxford’s finance department will take over plot sales while the service department handles upkeep starting in 2023." 

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I applaud the City of Oxford for their stepping up to assume responsibility of the Oxford Cemetery so that it will stay a viable cemetery with an owner and one who feels it is worthwhile to do right by the cemetery.  Yes, it seems like that should be a "given" when it comes to something as important as a burial ground for human remains, but as we know in Ohio that isn't always the case.  

But, we end the year 2022 on a positive note when we read an encouraging and uplifting story about people and local governments who demonstrate that will do what it takes to care for their community cemeteries!  It will be a Happy New Year for the Oxford Cemetery! 

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