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"Dark Money" will screen on April 13 at the Little Art Theatre. Admission is free.

Free screening of ‘Dark Money’ slated

Greater Dayton Move to Amend will host a free screening of “Dark Money” at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, at the Little Art Theatre. The box office will open at 12:30 p.m.

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YS principal finalists address community

The three finalists for principal at Yellow Springs High School and McKinney Middle School participated this week in day-long individual interviews that included sessions with teachers, students and community members and concluded with an evening public presentation.
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UPDATE — ‘Sound of Music’ rescheduled again for April 11–14

Performances of “The Sound of Music,” have been once more rescheduled for April 11–14, so that the play’s cast and crew may recuperate more fully from the sweeping flu outbreak.
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Four new Yellow Springs art shows to host receptions March 15

Nearly concurrent opening receptions for four new art exhibitions in Yellow Springs will create a mini art stroll experience for visual art lovers wanting to catch them all Friday evening, March 15.
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Arts (archives)

UPDATE — ‘The Sound of Music’ canceled for Sunday, March 10
The opening performance of "The Sound of Music," which had been pushed to Sunday, March 10, after a widespread illness in the middle and high schools, has now been canceled in favor of giving the play's cast and crew adequate time to recuperate.
’Sound of Music’ performances, events update
’Sound of Music’ performance and events update schedule for ticket holders.
Sing with cast, band at open rehearsal for “The Sound of Music”
On Saturday, March 2, the Foundry Theater at Antioch College will be alive with singing in support of the YSHS/McKinney Theater Program. The YS community is invited to attend an open rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. — and, if so moved, to sing along with songs from the upcoming spring musical "The Sound of Music," along with the YSHS/McKinney cast and Community Band.

Village Schools (archives)

Yellow Springs Board of Education Meeting
Thursday, March 14, JOHN GRAHAM CONFERENCE ROOM AT MILLS LAWN SCHOOL, 5:30 p.m., executive session
’Sound of Music’ performances, events update
’Sound of Music’ performance and events update schedule for ticket holders.
‘Calamity Day:’ The halls are alive, with the sound of coughing…
Because of the high percentage of students absent due to illness, McKinney Middle and Yellow Springs High School will be closed Friday, March 8.

Economy (archives)

Launch party slated for ‘The Can Hand’— Local inventor shows can-do spirit
Local inventor presents a multi-tasking tool for the beverage wielder, a coozie worn on the back of your hand, freeing fingers for other uses.
As markets open, Cresco has room to grow
Despite being the state’s first licensed medical marijuana growing facility, Cresco Labs of Yellow Springs last month was not granted a processing license by the state.
Planning Commission—MillWorks plan faces resistance
Newly laid plans for MillWorks faced vocal opposition at Planning Commission’s regular meeting last week as the body considered a zoning change to allow for a greater mix of uses at the site.

Village Life (archives)

John Bryan Youth Center closed due to widespread illness
John Bryan Youth Center closed due to widespread illness. It will reopen on Monday, March 11 for regular hours.
Alyce Earl Jenkins— Recognized for service, teaching
“Sometimes when I’m feeling down, I come in here and think, well, I did make a contribution to different communities at different times,” Alyce Earl Jenkins said in an interview last week. That’s quite an understatement.
School event to welcome Rwandan educators
Brother Straton Malisaba and Brother Crescent Karerangabo, of the Catholic boarding school Ecole des Sciences, in Byimana, Rwanda, will be guests Tuesday, March 5, at a “Mini French Cafe,” hosted by the French classes at Yellow Springs High School.

Government (archives)

John Bryan Youth Center closed due to widespread illness
John Bryan Youth Center closed due to widespread illness. It will reopen on Monday, March 11 for regular hours.
Decision pending — Meister won’t be fired
Last week, Village Manager Patti Bates confirmed that Yellow Springs Police Officer Dave Meister won’t be fired at the conclusion of the recent internal investigation into his professional behavior.
Village Council — 62 seek Village Manager job
The process of vetting candidates to be the next Village Manager is officially underway, Council President Brian Housh reported at Council’s Feb. 18 regular meeting.

Obituaries (archives)

Al Denman memorial
A memorial service for Al Denman will be held Saturday, March 23, at 1 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church of Yellow Springs.
James E. “Jim” Fulton
James E. “Jim” Fulton, of Fairborn, passed away on March 4, 2019, at his home, surrounded by family. He was 91.
Kathleen Brown
Kathleen Brown passed away at hospice on March 3, 2019. She was 65 years old.

Higher Education (archives)

Food, clothing drive at Antioch to feature speakers
The People’s Congress of Resistance, the Party for Socialism and Liberation and Antioch College’s newly founded, first-ever Black Student Union will hold a clothing and food drive on Friday, Feb. 22, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Coretta Scott King Center. The collection event will feature two speakers.
WYSO to separate from Antioch
Local radio station 91.3 FM-WYSO will no longer be owned by Antioch College but instead will become an independent nonprofit, according to college and station leaders this week.
Antioch College steps up diversity, inclusion
The reality of a relatively robust percentage of students from diverse backgrounds living together on a small campus can make for a uniquely challenging college experience, according to Antioch leaders. And those leaders, including faculty, staff and students, are aiming to help students address those challenges.