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First case of COVID-19 in Yellow Springs confirmed

On Tuesday, April 7, local authorities were informed of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the village.

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Local COVID-19 News

Local farmers eye uncertainty

Life and growth are happening on local farms against the backdrop of massive shutdown and uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The world of COVID-19 — Seniors learn to adapt

How are older Yellow Springers faring in this new isolation? To find out, the News spoke to about a dozen villagers, most in their 80s or older.

First case of COVID-19 in Yellow Springs confirmed

On Tuesday, April 7, local authorities were informed of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the village.

Keeping the faith amid crisis

Local faith groups have not held face-to-face services for several weeks now, adopting alternative ways to worship and come together.

YS food relief effort: An update

A brief updated provided by Melissa Heston, outreach manager for the Yellow Springs Community Foundation, who is focusing on local food relief efforts during the coronavirus crisis.

State COVID-19 News

Social distancing working, but testing needed for Ohio to reopen

Social distancing is working, state officials have emphasized at press briefings in recent days. But Ohioans should continue to stay at home to make sure the projections of a dramatically “flattened curve” come to pass, they say.

How Ohioans are changing their behavior after the stay-at-home order

Ohioans are traveling and buying less, while visiting parks more, new data released by the state suggests. Dr. Amy Acton presented some of the figures at the governor’s briefing on Saturday, April 4.

State and local update: Nine confirmed cases in Greene County, 3,312 statewide

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ohio rose to 3,312, the Ohio Department of Health reported on Friday, April 3. Read more state and local updates after the jump.

Ohio cases rise to 1,653; mask sterilization process approval near: Highlights from the governor’s March 29 briefing

President Donald Trump has assured Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine that by the end of the day FDA would approve a new process, developed in Ohio, to sterilize used surgical masks, DeWine reported at a short press briefing on Sunday, March 29. Read reports from press briefings on March 27, 28 and 29.

Ohio voting delayed

In a series of rapid developments that took place hours before the Ohio presidential primary, in-person voting in the state was off, then on, then off again.

Arts (archives)

Our full-time staff— Who’s the News?
Here we introduce you to the full-time staff of the paper.
‘Newspaper of the Year’— News wins state awards
The Yellow Springs News was honored by its peers last week as the “Newspaper of the Year” among comparable papers in Ohio.
Springsfest lineup announced; Guided by Voices to return
Guided by Voices, who previously headlined Springsfest in 2018, will play their only Ohio show this year at Springsfest.

Village Schools (archives)

Mills Lawn elementary school principal to leave district
Matt Housh, principal of Mills Lawn elementary school for the past decade, announced in a letter to school families Tuesday, April 7, that he has accepted a position with Huber Heights City Schools and will be leaving the Yellow Springs district at the end of the academic year.
Schools closed through May 1
Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday, March 30, that he has ordered the continued closure of all kindergarten through 12th-grade schools until at least May 1.
Yellow Springs Board of Education Meeting
Yellow Springs Board of Education Agenda

Economy (archives)

2020 June Street Fair canceled
The Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce issued a statement today canceling the June 13, 2020 Street Fair.
Catering to the village since 1983— Current Cuisine wins award
Current Cuisine's owners, Karyn Stillwell-Current and Steve Current, are being honored for supporting — and feeding — their community.
Planning Commission— Glen Cottages passes
Glen Cottages, Home, Inc.’s planned pocket neighborhood at 1133 Xenia Ave., got the go-ahead from Planning Commission at its Feb. 11 meeting.

Village Life (archives)

Local farmers eye uncertainty
Life and growth are happening on local farms against the backdrop of massive shutdown and uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The world of COVID-19 — Seniors learn to adapt
How are older Yellow Springers faring in this new isolation? To find out, the News spoke to about a dozen villagers, most in their 80s or older.
Keeping the faith amid crisis
Local faith groups have not held face-to-face services for several weeks now, adopting alternative ways to worship and come together.

Government (archives)

Ohio moves to mail-in voting
Ohio primary voters have just over three weeks left to vote — by mail — in the extended primary election.
Ohio voting delayed
In a series of rapid developments that took place hours before the Ohio presidential primary, in-person voting in the state was off, then on, then off again.
YSPD reminds villagers to secure cars
On Monday, March 22, the YS Police Department sent out an alert via Hyperreach, reminding all villagers to lock their cars after a string of cars were rifled through on Sunday night.

Obituaries (archives)

David Glenn Doucette
David Glenn Doucette passed away on March 6, 2020. He was 42.
Ronald Lee Lewis
Ronald Lee Lewis, age 74, of Xenia Township, passed away on March 28, 2020, at home, surrounded by family.
Paul James Smith
Paul James Smith slipped away peacefully during his sleep on the morning of March 3, 2020. He had recently spent his 92nd birthday at home sharing a wonderful meal surrounded by his family, whom he loved so dearly.