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• Greene County— New jail, bigger jail?

  By Audrey HackettAugust 16, 2019

  

  Does Greene County need a new jail? The consensus of county officials is yes. What are the key issues? And does the new facility need to be 30% larger than the existing jail? The third article in a series.

• An afternoon fair’s fare

  By Lauren ShowsAugust 15, 2019

  

  At 8 a.m. on Sunday morning at the fairgrounds, there were no crowds, food booths were closed and the rides were dark and still. In the livestock buildings, however, the 180th Greene County Fair was in full swing.

• ‘Stigma kills’ — Efforts target ongoing opioid, drug use

  By Megan Bachman

  

  Those struggling with opioid addiction aren’t treated like other patients. Instead of being offered ongoing treatment from multiple medical professionals, patients with a substance use disorder were often left on their own.

• Yellow Springs Schools — Educators grapple with tech

  By Carol Simmons

  

  When Yellow Springs Schools’ former Superintendent Mario Basora attended an international education leadership conference in Germany last summer, the theme of the gathering was technology.

• Perry League— A ‘loving and glorious’ 49th season ends

  By Jimmy Chesire

  

  The 49th season of the Perry League came to a close in a loving and glorious way. More than 60 children came out for a final night of play, a potluck wiener roast picnic and the grand finale of the awarding of Perry League trophies.

• Lauren Heaton Memorial — Venue Change

  By YS News Staff

  

  The memorial will now be at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon. 

• John Crawford III memorial — Turnout, resolve at 5th anniversary

  By Audrey Hackett

  

  John Crawford III is not forgotten. That was the main message Monday evening at a memorial along Pentagon Boulevard, outside the Walmart where Crawford, a 22-year-old black man, was shot and killed by a white Beavercreek police officer five years ago.  

• Miami Township — Ground breaking for new fire station begins

  By Carol Simmons

  

  After months of delays, the official groundbreaking for the new fire station on the south side of town has been set for Sept. 18.

• Inside Collaborative Community — The power of positive stories

  By Guest Contributor

  

  In the fall of 2018, the Yellow Springs Community Foundation hired four individuals to help enhance connections and opportunities for interaction among our community students, seniors and nonprofits. I joined the others late in November, especially to help the group focus on stories and creative endeavors.

• Art fare

  By YS News Staff

  

  2019 Art on the Lawn