Dec
02
2025

The Ohio House of Representatives Chamber. (Submitted photo)

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.

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  •   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.

  •   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.

Economy (archives)

Village Life (archives)

  •   The Patterdale Hall Diaries | Lengthen night, shorten day

    "A beautiful Midwest morning out at the Hall. I woke at sunrise and a mist was hanging over the cornfields. Very pretty indeed."

  •   Rev. Merove to come to Yellow Springs Center

    The Rev. Madet Merove will share aspects of that work, and answer questions about the needs of Haitians and the wider community, on Thursday, Nov. 20, 7–9 p.m., at the YS Senior Center. His talk, “An Update on the Haitian Community in Springfield,” is part of the center’s “Village Voices” series.

  •   Family to conserve 185-acre farmland on Dayton-Yellow Springs Road

    A 185-acre farm along Dayton-Yellow Springs Road is actively under contract for purchase by a local family who is working with local farm conservation nonprofit Tecumseh Land Trust to place a conservation easement on the entire farm, thus precluding any future attempts to develop the land in any way.

Government (archives)

  •   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.

  •   Miami Township Trustees talk property taxes

    Miami Township Trustees spoke at their Monday, Nov. 17, meeting about statewide efforts to quell rising property taxes — including a citizen-led effort to abolish property taxes entirely.

  •   State bills stymie schools, district leaders say

    In October, the Ohio House approved House Bills 186, 335, 129 and 309. The measures, if passed by the Senate, will affect the calculation of the 20-mill property tax floor and inside millage increases, and give county budget commissions authority to reduce or override voter-approved school levies.

Obituaries (archives)

  •   Patricia Helen Faires

    Patricia Helen Faires, 76, passed away on Nov. 18, 2025, in Fairborn, Ohio. Born on Feb. 15, 1949, Patricia graduated from Cedarville High School in 1967.

  •   Ross Allen Looney

    Our beloved brother, Ross Allen Looney transitioned peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Springfield, Ohio.

  •   Leroy McCloud

    Leroy McCloud, age 83, of Yellow Springs, Ohio, passed away Nov. 13, 2025, at home in the presence of his loving wife, Kathleen, and family.

  •   Paul Laurence Herman

    Paul Laurence Herman was born Sept. 26, 1951, in New York City.

  •   Ernest Koerlin

    Ernest “Ernie” Frederick Koerlin, 86, passed away peacefully on Nov. 7, 2025, in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

Higher Education (archives)

  •   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)

  •   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.

  •   Bulldog Sports Round-Up | Oct. 17, 2025

    For the third year in a row, the middle school boys team won the Metro Buckeye Conference cross-country championships held at Emmanuel Christian Academy.

  •   Bulldog Sports Round-Up | Oct. 10, 2025

    A slate of five straight wins over the last two weeks moved the varsity Bulldogs into third place in the Metro Buckeye Conference.

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