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Last week the Village-contracted GM Pipeline crew severed the roadway between Xenia Avenue and Allen Street to replace a 20-foot section of water main with a 12-inch pipe (using GM-contracted local police officers to direct traffic down to one lane). (Photo by Lauren Heaton)

The Village crew at work in 2015. (Photo by Lauren Heaton)

Village seeks levy renewal in Nov. 4 General Election

Yellow Springs voters are being asked to decide on several tax levies in the upcoming General Election, Tuesday, Nov. 4. Among those is a proposed tax levy renewal — Issue 10 on the ballot — for the Village of Yellow Springs: an 8.4-mill, five-year levy to collect $855,477 annually.

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Arts (archives)

  •   Union Schoolhouse nears completion

    The dust hasn’t quite settled on the construction site, but local NPR affiliate 91.3 WYSO is gearing up to move in the coming weeks into its new headquarters in the historic Union Schoolhouse at 314 Dayton St.

  •   Yellow Springs Film Fest returns to village this weekend

    Lights! Cameras! Action! These and much more are on the four-day docket of the annual Yellow Springs Film Festival, which is set to return for its third year, Thursday–Sunday, Oct. 2–5.

  •   Creating Space | Dayton Poetry Slam welcomes all

    This is the second in a profile and interview series from the perspective of News columnist Iden Crockett that aims to highlight people who work in the arts in the Miami Valley, with a focus on those who create space for women, BIPOC and queer creatives.

Village Schools (archives)

  •   Good news for Mills Lawn Elementary

    On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Bulldog News at Mills Lawn made its first live broadcast since 2020. Now, every school day, a rotating group of four sixth graders — two anchors and two technical crew — go live at 8:05 a.m. in the school’s STEM classroom.

  •   School board considers new middle school name

    At the most recent school board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, Superintendent Terri Holden announced plans to recommend that the district change the official name of McKinney Middle School next month.

  •   Meet your local Safety Patrol

    The Safety Patrol program has been a longstanding tradition for Yellow Springs Schools — at least since the early 1970s, as far as the News can tell — and enthusiasm has only grown. Program coordinator and fourth-grade teacher Jocelyn Bailey said that with 20 volunteers, this year’s crop may be the biggest ever.

Economy (archives)

  •   YS Smokehouse closes, Sunrise goes strong

    After about 10 months of serving up saucy and smoky Americana fare in the southern reaches of the village, Yellow Springs Smokehouse cut its final brisket earlier in September.

  •   Ribbon cut for Phase 1 of Cascades project

    On Thursday, July 24, Phase 1 of The Cascades affordable housing project was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, open house and tours of eight rentals, which will serve seniors of low-to-moderate income.

  •   Take a ride with Bri’s Bike Stand

    Bri’s Bike Stand will be open for the summer until Labor Day, from noon–6 p.m. on weekends and by reservation on weekdays; rentals cost $20 for two hours, $30 for four hours and $40 for the day.

Village Life (archives)

  •   Down to Earth | Plant native shrubs this fall

    "It may seem counterintuitive to invest in any new plants with cooler weather on the way, but the winter to come is what provides the advantage, allowing the roots to get established well before being hit by the next summer’s heat."

  •   Yellow Springs Street Fair returns Oct. 11

    Musician Tumust Allison from Dayton played a powerful sax during last Saturday’s Street Fair. (Photo by Aaron Zaremsky)The annual Fall Street Fair, presented by the YS Chamber of Commerce, will be Saturday, Oct. 11, with craft and food vendors open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. in the downtown Yellow Springs thoroughfares. This year’s event will boast 170 craft and service vendors, as well as 26 food vendors.

  •   Coverage gains, Medicaid strains at Friends Care Community

    Though the new contract is cause to celebrate with regard to expanded access for patients, Executive Director Mike Montgomery said that, as an independent, nonprofit facility, Friends Care is always challenged by financial needs.

Government (archives)

  •   Village seeks input on roads

    The Village is seeking public feedback on two separate, but related issues involving local roadways: the Community Space @ Short Street pilot project and an update to the Active Transportation Plan.

  •   Four-way stop coming Oct. 1

    As the News reported last month, the intersection of U.S. 68 and East Hyde Road is set to become a four-way stop.

  •   Miami Township Trustees broach levy, zoning changes

    Miami Township Trustees discussed an upcoming Miami Township Fire-Rescue levy at their most recent meeting Monday, Sept. 15, with the trustees highlighting the renewal as a major item on the Nov. 4 ballot.

Obituaries (archives)

  •   James Joseph Kane

    James Joseph Kane, 96, was a New York City native and the only child of Veronica (Parrell) and Francis Kane.

  •   Dr. John Emory Fleming

    Dr. John E. Fleming, a distinguished museum leader, historian, husband, father and mentor to many in the museum profession, passed away on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.

  •   Dawn Falleur

    Dawn Falleur, 96, originally of Grandview Heights and longtime resident of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sept. 24, 2025, in Dublin, Ohio.

  •   Luke Buyenovich

    Under the cover of a summer’s night ,with the bora gently blowing toward Italy, 21-year-old Luka rowed his father’s boat from Yugoslavia across the Adriatic to Italy.

  •   Betty Thomas Felder

    Betty Thomas Felder was born in Toledo, Ohio, the oldest of three children.

Higher Education (archives)

  •   New term, new students at Antioch College

    For the 2025–2026 academic year, Antioch enrolled 115 degree-seeking students, down from 121 last fall. Of those 115 students, 42 are new to Antioch, 70 are continuing students and three are returning, or re-admitted.

  •   Antioch College steps in as Job Corps future uncertain

    Earlier this summer, Antioch College flew 11 young people from the Job Corps program to Yellow Springs, enrolled them in a summer academic program, and gave them dorm rooms, a meal plan, on-campus jobs and a path to pursue four-year degrees.

  •   Antioch College Reunion returns with community events

    The annual Antioch College Reunion returns Thursday–Sunday, July 24–27. This year’s theme, “Antioch and the Arts,” includes a number of events open to the wider community.

Sports (archives)

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