
Present for the last Village Council meeting, Monday, Oct. 20, were, from left, Brian Housh, Carmen Brown, Gavin DeVore Leonard and Kevin Stokes and Village Manager Johnnie Burns. (Video still)
Village Council wavers on Short Street future
Since June, the downtown road has been closed to vehicular traffic, and through Village-led efforts, has become a community gathering space — one that has since drawn both considerable criticism and praise.
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				  Vote-seekers sound off at James A. McKee Candidates NightsVillagers packed the Mills Lawn gym Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 15 and 16, for the Candidates Night community forums, hosted by the James A. McKee Association. [More]
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				  Hear the voices of women Vietnam vets in ‘We Were There’The reader’s theater production, adapted by Jane Blakelock, Amy Bennett and Louise Smith, with support from Mad River Theater Works, will be performed Nov. 1 and 2. [More]
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				  Conscience and connection in new sci-fi novelSet in 2275, “Interwoven” follows Chief Scientist Dr. Tah Morant, conflicted creator of the Deuteron engine, slated to be used in humanity’s last desperate mission off a dying Earth. [More]
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Arts (archives)
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			Move and sing at the Foundry’s Trad Romp Wknd
			 When the foot-stomping starts at the Foundry Theater next weekend, it won’t be just another weekend of concerts. Trad Romp Wknd, set for Oct. 24–26, is shaping up to be a full-bodied celebration of traditional music, movement and community. When the foot-stomping starts at the Foundry Theater next weekend, it won’t be just another weekend of concerts. Trad Romp Wknd, set for Oct. 24–26, is shaping up to be a full-bodied celebration of traditional music, movement and community.
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			Poet to perform at Antioch from death row
			 Keith LaMar and Albert Marquès will present a Freedom First jazz concert Sunday, Oct. 26, beginning at 1 p.m. in the Herndon Gallery at Antioch College. Keith LaMar and Albert Marquès will present a Freedom First jazz concert Sunday, Oct. 26, beginning at 1 p.m. in the Herndon Gallery at Antioch College.
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			Villagers to recreate Seurat painting
			 Yellow Springs resident Valerie Koshelef plans to bring to life Georges Seurat’s 1884 painting “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” on Sunday, Oct. 12, as a tableau vivant, or living picture. Yellow Springs resident Valerie Koshelef plans to bring to life Georges Seurat’s 1884 painting “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” on Sunday, Oct. 12, as a tableau vivant, or living picture.
Village Schools (archives)
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				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. “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.
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				Young thespians summon spirit of Poe in ‘Shuddersome’
				 The words of Edgar Allan Poe are set to haunt local audiences this weekend, as Yellow Springs Middle and High School thespians will stage “Shuddersome: Tales of Poe,” a one-hour adaptation of some of Poe’s most chilling works, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25, at First Presbyterian Church. The words of Edgar Allan Poe are set to haunt local audiences this weekend, as Yellow Springs Middle and High School thespians will stage “Shuddersome: Tales of Poe,” a one-hour adaptation of some of Poe’s most chilling works, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25, at First Presbyterian Church.
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				Good news for Mills Lawn Elementary
				 On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Bulldog News at Mills Lawn made its first live broadcast since 2020. Now, every school day, a rotating group of four sixth graders — two anchors and two technical crew — go live at 8:05 a.m. in the school’s STEM classroom. On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Bulldog News at Mills Lawn made its first live broadcast since 2020. Now, every school day, a rotating group of four sixth graders — two anchors and two technical crew — go live at 8:05 a.m. in the school’s STEM classroom.
Economy (archives)
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				‘Intoxicating hemp’ ban blocked, village businesses still in the lurch
				 "With DeWine’s executive order temporarily blocked, Yellow Springs businesses can continue selling their hemp products under the grace of state law until at least Oct. 28, but beyond that, the future remains unclear." "With DeWine’s executive order temporarily blocked, Yellow Springs businesses can continue selling their hemp products under the grace of state law until at least Oct. 28, but beyond that, the future remains unclear."
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				New dimensions for local bookstore
				 The long-lived Epic Book Shop in Yellow Springs ended its story last year, making way for its successor, Tesseract Books, which officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 232 Xenia Ave. earlier this month. The long-lived Epic Book Shop in Yellow Springs ended its story last year, making way for its successor, Tesseract Books, which officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 232 Xenia Ave. earlier this month.
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				In good hands at Running Errands, the village’s newest nail salon
				 A new place to get pampered is opening up in downtown Yellow Springs this month: Running Errands, a nail salon set to open on Wednesday, Oct. 15. A new place to get pampered is opening up in downtown Yellow Springs this month: Running Errands, a nail salon set to open on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Village Life (archives)
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				Yellow Springs Halloween activities set
				 In addition to trick-or-treat, neighborhood bonfires — with firewood provided by the YS Public Works Department and hot dogs provided by the YS Police Department — will be hosted at eight locations across the village. In addition to trick-or-treat, neighborhood bonfires — with firewood provided by the YS Public Works Department and hot dogs provided by the YS Police Department — will be hosted at eight locations across the village.
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				Senior Center and Glen Helen link arms for square dance fundraiser
				 On Sunday, Oct. 26, from 2–4 p.m., the two nonprofits will co-host a square dance fundraiser at the Glen’s Camp Greene. The event will feature live music from beloved area old-time band The Corndrinkers, with longtime caller Ceal Turnbull leading the dances. On Sunday, Oct. 26, from 2–4 p.m., the two nonprofits will co-host a square dance fundraiser at the Glen’s Camp Greene. The event will feature live music from beloved area old-time band The Corndrinkers, with longtime caller Ceal Turnbull leading the dances.
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				News from the Past: September & October 2025
				 Contributing writer Don Hollister dove into the YS News archives to uncover past articles and more in his most recent installment of his News from the Past column. Contributing writer Don Hollister dove into the YS News archives to uncover past articles and more in his most recent installment of his News from the Past column.
Government (archives)
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				2026 budget sessions begin with projected $512k deficit
				 Though municipal discussions are still underway and budgetary cuts are already being made, the Village’s General Fund, as of press time, is projected to operate in 2026 with a deficit of around $512,000. Though municipal discussions are still underway and budgetary cuts are already being made, the Village’s General Fund, as of press time, is projected to operate in 2026 with a deficit of around $512,000.
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				Tonwship Trustees address county millage roll-back
				 "Trustees briefly reviewed correspondence from the Greene County Board of Commissioners announcing that the board had decided to temporarily roll back 0.5 mills of inside, unvoted millage in response to 'a significant jump in property taxes last year.'" "Trustees briefly reviewed correspondence from the Greene County Board of Commissioners announcing that the board had decided to temporarily roll back 0.5 mills of inside, unvoted millage in response to 'a significant jump in property taxes last year.'"
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				Village seeks levy renewal in Nov. 4 General Election
				 Yellow Springs voters are being asked to decide on several tax levies in the upcoming General Election, Tuesday, Nov. 4. Among those is a proposed tax levy renewal — Issue 10 on the ballot — for the Village of Yellow Springs: an 8.4-mill, five-year levy to collect $855,477 annually. Yellow Springs voters are being asked to decide on several tax levies in the upcoming General Election, Tuesday, Nov. 4. Among those is a proposed tax levy renewal — Issue 10 on the ballot — for the Village of Yellow Springs: an 8.4-mill, five-year levy to collect $855,477 annually.
Obituaries (archives)
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					Ellen Ann Kubay Adkins
					 With deep sadness, the family of Ellen Ann Kubay Adkins announces her passing on Oct. 6, 2025, at Hospice of Dayton. She was 77 years young. With deep sadness, the family of Ellen Ann Kubay Adkins announces her passing on Oct. 6, 2025, at Hospice of Dayton. She was 77 years young.
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					Rosann Miller-Wethington
					 Rosann Miller-Wethington passed away peacefully at the age of 74, on Oct. 22, 2025, in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Rosann Miller-Wethington passed away peacefully at the age of 74, on Oct. 22, 2025, in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
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					John ‘Mike’ Michael Wright
					 John “Mike” Michael Wright passed away on Oct. 18, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio. John “Mike” Michael Wright passed away on Oct. 18, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio.
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					Sada Sutherland
					 Sada Ashby Sutherland, age 90, born Aug. 10, 1935, in Nora, Virginia, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. Sada Ashby Sutherland, age 90, born Aug. 10, 1935, in Nora, Virginia, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025.
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					Paul M. Pitstick
					 Paul M. Pitstick, age 102, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Paul M. Pitstick, age 102, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
Higher Education (archives)
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				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. 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.
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				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. 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.
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				Antioch College Reunion returns with community events
				 The annual Antioch College Reunion returns Thursday–Sunday, July 24–27. This year’s theme, “Antioch and the Arts,” includes a number of events open to the wider community. The annual Antioch College Reunion returns Thursday–Sunday, July 24–27. This year’s theme, “Antioch and the Arts,” includes a number of events open to the wider community.
Sports (archives)
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				Bulldog Sports Round-Up | Sept. 26, 2025
				 Yellow Springs continues to lead the Metro Buckeye Conference following three away games that led to two wins and a tie last week. Yellow Springs continues to lead the Metro Buckeye Conference following three away games that led to two wins and a tie last week.
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				Bulldog Sports Round-Up | Sept. 19, 2025
				 The Yellow Springs High School girls soccer team put up a valiant fight against Dixie High School, even though the scoreboard ended in an 8–0 loss. The Yellow Springs High School girls soccer team put up a valiant fight against Dixie High School, even though the scoreboard ended in an 8–0 loss.
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				Bulldog Sports Round-Up | Sept. 12, 2025
				 Cheers went up for the Bulldogs at their first home game Saturday, Sept. 6; the boys bested Calvary Christian 6–1. Individual stats were not available at press time. Cheers went up for the Bulldogs at their first home game Saturday, Sept. 6; the boys bested Calvary Christian 6–1. Individual stats were not available at press time.









 




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