Popular Restaurant Shut Down; Inspiring Teen Mourned: Oxford

There was plenty of news across Oxford in 2017. If you missed any of it on Oxford Patch, here's a roundup of the most read stories.

Popular Oxford Restaurant Shut Down By E. Coli Bacteria In Water

E. Coli bacteria was found in wells that serve Rose's Family Restaurant, The Office bar and the Kindercare Learning Center.

'Just Keep Swimming': Chelsea Wheeler, 14, Dies After Courageous Health Battle

Chelsea Wheeler, 14, of Oxford passed away Friday, July 21, after inspiring many to live in spite of life's setbacks.

Oxford Man Upset With Tree Worker Fired Several Gunshots Into Tree: State Police

An Oxford man is accused of getting into an argument with a tree worker and he was so upset that he fired off several rounds from his pistol into a tree, State Police said.

Oxford Resident Seeks To Buy Vermont's 'Santa's Land’

Santa's Land, a holiday theme park in Putney, Vermont, has been shuttered the last couple of years following an animal cruelty case and bankruptcy, but an Oxford resident and magician is looking to buy the attraction.

Other top stories:

• Oxford Schools Teacher Suspended: Report
• Oxford High School Football Coach's Future Decided
• Oxford Man Missing Since 2016, State Police Ask For Your Help Several Bears Spotted In Oxford
• New Field To Be Named In Memory Of Oxford Teen Who Died At 19

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