On Oxford Vignettes, Cathy Schmidt takes us back to the days when the train came to Oxford, drawing on Betsy Thompson Willey’s childhood memories of a piece of local history that has nearly disappeared.

What did Captain Bill Benson do after retiring from 36 years at the helm of the Oxford-Bellevue Ferry? He took a vacation—and then came right back to help with the ferry. Cathy Schmidt shares the story of an unforgettable Oxford character on Oxford Vignette.

Cathy Schmidt takes us back in time 80 years on Oxford Vignettes, offering another fascinating glimpse into the town's rich history.

The nation's bicentennial was unforgettable in Oxford. Cathy Schmidt's Oxford Vignette revisits the community's lasting gift from 1976 and the story behind a landmark that continues to connect generations.

Cathy Schmidt shares the article detailing the pageantry planned for the celebration of Oxford's Bicentennial

Cathy Schmidt takes us back to 1895 and explores how Oxford celebrated America's bicentennial more than a century ago.

Cathy Schmidt takes us back to 1976 on Oxford Eats, exploring local memories, food, and the stories that helped shape a community.

Oxford Vignettes looks back at a remarkable moment in local history, when Oxford was helping build Navy boats during World War II.

On the final segment of her Oxford Cemetery series, Cathy Schmidt shares more stories of Oxford’s people and past.

Oxford Vignettes continues with Cathy Schmidt’s walk through the cemetery—where each stop reveals another layer of the town’s history.