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As the coronavirus spreads throughout the state, hospitalizations, ICU admissions and deaths are rising. (Source: Ohio Department of Health)

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.

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Local COVID-19 News

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 hospitals prepare for surge

Hospitals have been working for months to prepare for the spread of COVID-19 to Ohio, but efforts have intensified over the past couple of weeks.

Stay active, connected in quarantine

How can individuals stay active, physically, mentally and socially, and stay connected when it’s so important to remain physically distant from others?

Coronavirus updates and resources for Yellow Springs (updated March 28)

Latest updates: Ohio cases rise to 1,406; hospitals prepare to triple capacity; statewide peak could reach 10,000 new cases daily; how to vote in extended 2020 absentee-only election

YS Schools— Learning continues despite closure

This week would have been spring break for Yellow Springs schools, if they — and all other kindergarten through 12th grade institutions in the state — had not closed a week earlier, as ordered by Gov. Mike DeWine in response to the worldwide novel coronavirus outbreak.

State COVID-19 News

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.

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)

Yellow Springs Board of Education Meeting
Yellow Springs Board of Education Agenda
YS Schools— Learning continues despite closure
This week would have been spring break for Yellow Springs schools, if they — and all other kindergarten through 12th grade institutions in the state — had not closed a week earlier, as ordered by Gov. Mike DeWine in response to the worldwide novel coronavirus outbreak.
Power of the Pen advances to regionals— Mighty writers make their mark
The McKinney Middle School Power of the Pen writers won several awards at the district tournament in January.

Economy (archives)

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.
‘Food is medicine’— Clem & Thyme expands
The founder of Clem & Thyme Nutrition and Wellness wants it all. Leslie Edmunds, a self-described dreamer, is expanding her practice, with plans to grow even more in the future.

Village Life (archives)

Advance care planning resources
The YSSC and the YSCF have compiled a list of resources and organizations that facilitate advance care and end of life planning.
Getting Affairs in Order
Resources to help you get your affairs in order.
Ohio hospitals prepare for surge
Hospitals have been working for months to prepare for the spread of COVID-19 to Ohio, but efforts have intensified over the past couple of weeks.

Government (archives)

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.
“It’s a marathon, not a sprint”: Highlights from the March 20 Yellow Springs virtual town hall
During their tri-weekly virtual town hall, Yellow Springs and Miami Township leaders updated the community on the village's evolving response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Obituaries (archives)

Audrey Shaw
Centenarian Audrey Shaw was born March 5, 1920, and passed into Heaven on March 6, 2020.
Barnett ‘Barney’ Moore
Longtime resident Barnett “Barney” Moore passed away Sunday, March 15.
Michaela Mary Jones
Michaela Mary Jones, of Yellow Springs, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 13, 2020, surrounded by family. She was 61.