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Useful Links
Oxford Borough
Government and Public
Service Links
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The main source of information for governmental activities
within the Borough. News, Events, Council Meeting Minutes, list
of Officials and Borough Employees, along with contact
information are published here. |
| The
Mayor of Oxford, Pennsylvania |
The official site of the Mayor. Contains public safety
information, news, Police Activity reports, and other
information of interest to Borough residents. |
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Oxford, Pennsylvania Police Department |
Crime Prevention Tips, Community Activities, Police Budget
information, Roster of Officers, public comments and surveys. |
| Union Fire
Company No. 1 |
Department activities and responses, Members directory, Fire
Prevention tips, and Company news. |
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Business and Community
Service Links
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Oxford, Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce |
Registry of local businesses, along with sponsored
activities and community events information. |
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Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. |
The mission of Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. is to promote the
promise of the Oxford Area with a focus on the Downtown
Commercial Center through revitalization and economic
development. Oxford Mainstreet’s position is to preserve and
promote the goodness, historic values and economic turnaround of
the Borough of Oxford by implementing a comprehensive plan of
action developed through a process of public participation and
consensus building. |
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A non-profit Civic organization which promotes communication
between each resident of the Borough, and between the residents
and Public Officials, on matters of Public Safety, Emergency
Preparedness, and Community Responsibility. |
Regional
Businesses and Other
Points of Interest
| Herr's Foods,
Inc. |
Manufacturer of a wide variety of snack foods, located in
Nottingham, Pennsylvania, with distribution to the Eastern
United States. When visiting the area, be sure to stop in and
take the factory tour, but don't forget to say "Hello!" to
Chipper! |
| Lincoln
University |
A nonsectarian, coeducational, state-related, four-year
liberal arts institution, located in Southern Chester County,
Pennsylvania. |
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Brandywine Conservancy |
An Environmental Resource Management Center for the
Brandywine Valley and Southern Chester County, Pennsylvania. |
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Local, Internet-based radio station that plays a variety of
popular music from 6:00 am until 6:00 pm, and classical
selections from 6:00 pm until 6:00 am, with news and weather
every half-hour.. Every Friday afternoon at 5:00 pm, owner Lloyd
Roach hosts "Brandywine Speaks", a talk show geared toward
issues and events affecting the Brandywine Valley and Southern
Chester County. |
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Atlantic Tractor |
The Oxford Area's largest John Deere Dealer. A Full-Service
Dealer, with a large Parts and Supplies inventory, as well as a
fell-service Maintenance and Repair shop. Stop in and say
"Hello!" to Steve and the 'gang'! |
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Government
Railroading
Railroads and Tourist
Line Operators
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Norfolk Southern RR
Crescent Corridor Project |
"The Future Needs Us.
It needs green jobs, a competitive economy, clear roads, clean
air. That's why Norfolk Southern and its partners are thinking
ahead. ... " NS is soliciting commentary and support for the
proposed Crescent Corridor project. Please visit their site to
learn more. |
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Regional Rail, LLC |
Regional Rail, LLC acquires and operates shortlines,
regional railroads and switching services in the United States.
Formed in 2007, Regional Rail LLC is the current owner of East
Penn Railroad and the Octoraro line. |
| Wilmington and
Western Railroad |
Known as "Delaware's Museum in Motion", the WWRR takes
passengers for a ride on elegant, vintage rolling stock, pulled
with authentic steam power, through the beautiful Red Clay Creek
Valley of Northern Delaware. |
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Strasburg Railroad |
Tourist line located amid the Amish farms nestled in the
rolling countryside of memorable Strasburg, Lancaster County,
Pennsylvania. Offers regularly scheduled trips, a yearly 'Thomas
the Tank Engine' excursion for the children, and lots more. |
| West
Chester Railroad |
Tourist Railroad offering scheduled sightseeing trips,
excursions, and private accommodations for birthday parties or
any event, along the scenic Chester Creek Valley of Southeastern
Pennsylvania. |
Organizations working to revitalize commuter
Rail Service
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RailDCTA |
Denton County (Texas) Transit Authority's efforts to
establish commuter rail service from Denton to Carrollton. |
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R6 Norristown
Line Service Extension Study |
The Montgomery County (Pennsylvania) Planning
Commission (MCPC), in cooperation with the Delaware Valley
Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), has initiated the R6
Norristown Line Service Extension Study. The study will
determine the feasibility of restoring passenger rail service
between communities along the US Route 422 corridor in
Montgomery, Chester, and Berks counties and Center City
Philadelphia. |
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R3 West Chester |
A site about the past (and future) of SEPTA Regional Rail
service in West Chester, PA |
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Rail Service to West Chester, Pennsylvania |
A Petition to have passenger rail service restored to West
Chester, the County Seat of Chester County, Pennsylvania. |
...AND SOME VERY GOOD FRIENDS OF THIS SITE:
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Christina Harrison |
Scottish-born Celtic Folk Singer/Songwriter and
International Recording Artist Christina Harrison is a resident
of Cecil County, Maryland. Please visit her web site to obtain
dates and locations of upcoming concerts and other events. |
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Christina Harrison Videos |
Link to Christina's YouTube site, containing a number of
videos of recent concert performances. |
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Eastwood Music |
Rob Eastwood, a local Singer/Songwriter, has performed in a
number a venues throughout southern Chester County. Please visit
his site to hear a selection of his repertoire and to obtain
dates and locations of upcoming performances. |
...More Links to Come!
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