
Miami Township Trustees approve new community paramedic position
The first item Cannell brought forward for the 2026 budget was the creation of a 40-hour career community paramedic position, which the trustees unanimously approved; they later approved the hiring of Steffinie Brewer to fill the position, effective Dec. 27.
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Villager gives the gift of listening
Even in a small town, where people tend to know and be known by their neighbors, it’s not unusual for folks to feel alone around the holidays. With that in mind, one Yellow Springs villager is trying to meet that feeling head-on, offering a simple gift: half an hour of conversation.
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Reichert to retire from Yellow Springs Schools
A Yellow Springs graduate, JoFrannye Reichert served the district as a substitute teacher and paraprofessional before being hired as the full-time music teacher for Mills Lawn in 2007.
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Village Council approves tax abatement for apartment developer
Windsor representatives have been working with Village staff over the last several months to negotiate a tax abatement agreement — one that Windsor representatives claim would help offset development costs and make the project more financeable.
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Yellow Springs Kwanzaa celebration planned
Meet your community outreach specialists
YS Development Corp. poised to close on downtown buildings
Duke Ellington’s ‘Nutcracker Suite,’ string-style, at the Foundry
25 years of Ms. Demure
Village Council approves 2026 budget with $558K deficit, but ‘strong’ cash reserves
Arts (archives)
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Duke Ellington’s ‘Nutcracker Suite,’ string-style, at the Foundry
String super-group Mr Sun will bring their reimagined version of the suite to the Foundry Theater on Thursday, Dec. 11: A string-band take on the suite based, in part, on Tchaikovsky’s original, but mostly on the 1960 big-band-inflected reworking by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn — a reinterpretation of a reinterpretation. -
25 years of Ms. Demure
This month, Ms. Demure will host a live holiday program on DATV featuring a number of guests — including Yellow Springs’ own Mayor Pam Conine — in celebration of the season, Ms. Demure’s 60th birthday, and 25 years on DATV’s airwaves. -
Annual Solstice Poetry Reading to benefit Tecumseh Land Trust, Glen Helen
The event, co-sponsored by Tecumseh Land Trust, Glen Helen and Tesseract Books, will take place Dec. 5, 7–9 p.m., in the Glen’s Vernet Ecological Center at 405 Corry St. Twelve local poets will read original works, followed by a wine and cheese reception and an open mic session.
Village Schools (archives)
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School board to fix more eyes on state, federal legislation
At its Thursday, Nov. 13, meeting, the YS school board discussed ensuring that more eyes stay fixed on state and federal legislation as lawmakers at both levels make decisions that could dramatically affect public schools. -
District talks state report card
District enrollment this fall stands at 608 students, with about 36% of students qualifying for free and reduced lunch. Roughly 17% of district students are identified with disabilities. -
John Gudgel honored for 45 years in YS Schools
“That’s the power of John Gudgel — to see what’s possible when others can’t, to open doors quietly but meaningfully, and to leave generations of students and families better because of his heart,” Assistant Superintendent Megan Winston said.
Economy (archives)
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YS Development Corp. poised to close on downtown buildings
Right around the turn of the new year, the Yellow Springs Development Corporation is expected to close on the purchase of two downtown buildings: 252 and 254 Xenia Ave. -
Card program aims to keep dollars local in Yellow Springs
The Yellow Springs Community Foundation and the YS Credit Union are joining forces to launch a new program aimed at incentivizing locals to spend more of their dollars in town. -
Planning Commission approves preliminary plan for 190-unit subdivision expansion
At the group’s most recent meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 11, Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat application for a sizable addition to the Spring Meadows subdivision in the northwestern reaches of Yellow Springs.
Village Life (archives)
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Yellow Springs Kwanzaa celebration planned
The Yellow Springs Kwanzaa Planning Committee has announced plans for the 2025 celebration, which will take place Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Foundry Theater. -
The Patterdale Hall Diaries | In the morning light
"If you see me wandering around Yellow Springs with a beatific expression on my face, I may simply have epiphanied — give me some space." -
Take yourself on a tour, learn about Black history in Yellow Springs
The self-guided tour pairs permanent markers with an online map and historical notes designed for residents and visitors to follow on their own.
Government (archives)
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Meet your community outreach specialists
When federal SNAP benefits stalled this fall, Yellow Springs’ safety nets snapped taut in an effort to catch as many affected folks as possible. Among those nets, and often helping bind them together, are the YS Police Department’s Community Outreach Specialists Florence Randolph and Danny Steck. -
Village Council approves 2026 budget with $558K deficit, but ‘strong’ cash reserves
At the group’s most recent regular meeting, Monday, Dec. 1, Village Council approved the 2026 municipal budget — one with a projected deficit of $558,100, with municipal expenses expected to outpace revenues. -
Village Council approves a villagewide CRA, TIF agreement for schoolhouse
At the group’s most recent regular meeting, Monday, Nov. 17, Village Council members again turned their attention to two related, but distinct, economic development incentive tools that the Village aims to implement in the near future.
Obituaries (archives)
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Thomas Williams ‘Kimathi Asante’
Thomas Williams, Kimathi Asante, died suddenly of heart failure Dec. 1, 2025 in Toledo where he resided. -
Matthew Adam Grote
Matthew Adam Grote, of Carlisle, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 19, 2025, at the age of 65. -
Shirley Strohm Mullins
The amazing life of Shirley Strohm Mullins, who died Aug. 7, 2025, at the age of 90, will be celebrated with “Shirley’s Grand Finale Concert,” on April 4, 2026, 5:30–6:30 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church. -
Peter Robert Witson
The tale here on earth of Peter Robert Whitson, age 85, ended peacefully Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, surrounded by his family at the VA Hospice in Dayton, Ohio. -
R. Louise Dean
Held in love and God’s Light, Louise passed peacefully at 102 years of age on Nov. 25, 2025.
Higher Education (archives)
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Varlotta takes the helm at Antioch University
When Lori Varlotta took office as the 23rd president of Antioch University on Aug. 11, she jumped right into getting acquainted with Yellow Springs. -
New term, new students at Antioch College
For the 2025–2026 academic year, Antioch enrolled 115 degree-seeking students, down from 121 last fall. Of those 115 students, 42 are new to Antioch, 70 are continuing students and three are returning, or re-admitted. -
Antioch College steps in as Job Corps future uncertain
Earlier this summer, Antioch College flew 11 young people from the Job Corps program to Yellow Springs, enrolled them in a summer academic program, and gave them dorm rooms, a meal plan, on-campus jobs and a path to pursue four-year degrees.
Sports (archives)
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Yellow Springs Athletic Hall of Fame nominations open
The YSHS Athletic Department, in partnership with the YS Athletic Boosters, has opened the nomination window for the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame class. Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 29. -
Bulldog Sports Round-Up | Dec. 5, 2025
The Varsity Bulldogs boys opened the season with a pair of nonconference losses, falling 64–57 to Southeastern on Wednesday, Nov. 26, and 61–28 to Preble Shawnee on Friday, Nov. 28. -
Bulldog Sports Round-Up | Oct. 24, 2025
The Yellow Springs Bulldogs girls soccer team faced down a tough post-season road match on Thursday, Oct. 16, suffering a 15–0 loss at the hands of Legacy Christian Academy Knights in district tournament play.











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