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• Let the sun shine…

  By Audrey HackettNovember 9, 2017

  

  The Village’s new 1-megawatt solar array is now up and running on Village-owned property at Glass Farm.

• Village Council — Airbnb regulation in question

  By Diane Chiddister

  

  Village Council continued to grapple at its Oct. 16 meeting with how best to regulate local Airbnb lodging, and whether proposed legislation is too restrictive.

• Election Day is here

  By YS News StaffNovember 7, 2017

  

  Local voters head to the polls today, Nov. 7, to cast their ballots on four local races and two state issues. Local polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• Scam calls threaten arrest

  By Diane ChiddisterNovember 3, 2017

  

  An older local woman received a phone call today, Nov. 3, from an unidentified source stating that “you will be taken under custody by the local cops” because there were “four serious allegations” against her. She was advised to call a phone number in order to not be picked up by police.

• Village solar field goes online

  By Megan BachmanNovember 2, 2017

  

  Rows of shiny new solar panels on the Glass Farm are the latest and most visible symbol of the Village of Yellow Springs’ commitment to green energy.

• School board candidates — Hopefuls differ on facilities, PBL

  By Diane Chiddister

  

  Last week, local candidates for school board presented their qualifications and answered questions at the annual Candidates Night Forum sponsored by the James A. McKee Association. On Wednesday, Oct. 18, candidates Steve Conn, Dawn Johnson, Steve McQueen and Aïda Merhemic presented their qualifications and answered audience questions. The four candidates are seeking the three open seats on the board.

• Fire department a trustee priority

  By Carol Simmons

  

  The anticipated new fire station and the continuing health of the local fire and rescue squad, which serves village as well as Miami Township residents, were leading concerns expressed during the Oct. 19 James A. McKee Association-sponsored candidates forum.

• Nuanced differences — Mayoral candidates speak

  By Diane Chiddister

  

  At last Wednesday’s Candidates Night forum, the four candidates for Yellow Springs mayor — Pam Conine, Laura Curliss, Cathy Price and Gerry Simms — offered nuanced differences on issues, but obvious distinctions in terms of personal style and expertise.

• Focus on affordability, development — Council candidates’ priorities

  By Carol Simmons

  

  Issues of affordability and economic development dominated the discussion Thursday, Oct. 19, as the six candidates for Yellow Springs Village Council spoke at the second of two candidate forums organized by the James A. McKee Association in advance of the Nov. 7 election.

• Yellow Springs News 2017 Voter’s Guide

  By YS News StaffOctober 30, 2017

  

  This voter’s guide contains information about the local candidates and issues that will appear on the Nov. 7 ballot for Yellow Springs and Miami Township residents.