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Matthew and Julie Jones' 84-acre property is located within Miami Township, just outside the southwestern corner of Yellow Springs. (Map via Greene County GIS)

Miami Township Trustees say ‘no’ to 84-acre annexation

Before a room full of East Enon Road residents on Wednesday, Sept. 3, the Miami Township Trustees unanimously voted not to approve an agreement with the Village of Yellow Springs to annex 84 acres of land on East Enon Road into Village limits.

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Meet your local Safety Patrol

The Safety Patrol program has been a longstanding tradition for Yellow Springs Schools — at least since the early 1970s, as far as the News can tell — and enthusiasm has only grown. Program coordinator and fourth-grade teacher Jocelyn Bailey said that with 20 volunteers, this year’s crop may be the biggest ever.
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Village Council considers the fate of Short Street

A small road in downtown Yellow Springs continues to make big waves in the community. In the months since its closure to vehicle traffic earlier this summer, Short Street’s pedestrian-oriented space has morphed into a place for villagers and visitors to gather, eat and occasionally dance.
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Youth rec soccer fall signup open

Registration is now open for fall 2025 Youth Rec Soccer. The season will start Saturday, Sept. 13, and continue each Saturday through Oct. 25, at Morgan Fields, on the southwest corner of East Enon and Dayton-Yellow Springs roads.
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Arts (archives)

Moira Smiley and The Rhizome Quartet, World House Choir to open Foundry’s new season
Moira Smiley and the Rhizome Quartet, with special guests the World House Choir, will perform Tuesday, Sept. 2, beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $5 for students.
‘The Outside Presents’ returns with ‘Midwestern Ambience’ for third season
Experimental music series “The Outside Presents” returns this weekend for its third season, opening with a program titled “Midwestern Ambience.”
Little Art’s new look, new horizons
On the humid evening of Friday, Aug. 15, an estimated 400 folks crowded Short Street to roll out the proverbial red carpet for a local landmark and its Hollywood makeover.

Village Schools (archives)

A new school year begins
The YS Board of Education held its most recent meeting Thursday, Aug. 14, right on the heels of the first day of school for the 2025–26 school year. Before the board were discussions of the new year ahead, including changes to traffic around both campuses.
School district urges state reps against overriding vetoes
At their regular meeting Thursday, July 10, the members of the YS school board agreed to pen a collaborative statement to state representatives urging them to belay overriding Gov. Mike DeWine’s recent vetoes of state budget items affecting schools.
EdChoice voucher program deemed unconstitutional
Late last month, Judge Jaiza Page of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas handed down a summary judgement ruling Ohio’s EdChoice voucher program as unconstitutional.

Economy (archives)

Ribbon cut for Phase 1 of Cascades project
On Thursday, July 24, Phase 1 of The Cascades affordable housing project was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, open house and tours of eight rentals, which will serve seniors of low-to-moderate income.
Take a ride with Bri’s Bike Stand
Bri’s Bike Stand will be open for the summer until Labor Day, from noon–6 p.m. on weekends and by reservation on weekdays; rentals cost $20 for two hours, $30 for four hours and $40 for the day.
Sister Trillium celebrates one year
After a year in their brick-and-mortar space, Sister Trillium is preparing to celebrate with a First Anniversary Art Show and Silent Auction, set for Friday, June 27, 6–9 p.m., at the YS Brewery’s Barrel Room.

Village Life (archives)

NAMIWalks to step off in Yellow Springs
On Saturday, Sept. 6, John Bryan Community Center will be the starting line for a first-time event in Yellow Springs: NAMIWalks, a fundraiser for the nonprofit NAMI Clark, Greene and Madison Counties (NAMI CGM), which provides mental health services for residents across the three counties.
The Patterdale Hall Diaries | Peak summer
"We are in the thick of summer now. I was going to pop into work to get classroom preparation out of the way, but it is lovely outside, so I have decided to spend time at Patterdale Hall."
Speak out, listen at upcoming Friday Forum
Local organizers are reviving a local tradition of civil discourse with a new Friday Forum event, “What Happens When Voices Are Silenced?” set for 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, in McGregor Hall, Room 113, at Antioch College.

Government (archives)

Village Council talks economic development incentives
Joining Council members and Village staff on Wednesday was public finance attorney Tyler Bridge, of the Dayton-based firm Bricker Graydon, who, in a presentation, outlined the ins and outs of tax increment financing, or TIF, and community reinvestment area, or CRA.
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission seeks input on road safety
The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, or MVRPC, is in the early phases of developing a Safe Streets for All Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.
Miami Township Trustees continue improving MTFR services
On Monday, Aug. 18, the Miami Township Trustees held a brief meeting, during which trustees approved funding upgrades to defibrillators installed by Miami Township Fire-Rescue at the YS Senior Center and Tom’s Market.

Obituaries (archives)

Ethel Sadako (Oshima) Mitchell
Ethel Sadako (Oshima) Mitchell, 98, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at Optalis of Canal Winchester.
Robin Motter Heise
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robin Motter Heise on Aug. 19, 2025, at the age of 56.
Paul Cooper
Paul R. Cooper died peacefully on July 6, 2025, at the age of 102 years. He lived most of his long life in the village of Yellow Springs.
Pegene “Peggy” W. McPhaden
Pegene “Peggy” W. McPhaden, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2025.
Shirley Strohm Mullins
Shirley Ann Strohm Mullins took her last breath on Aug. 7, 2025, at 90 years young. She was surrounded by family, friends and a lot of joyful music and laughter during her last few days here on earth.

Higher Education (archives)

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.
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.
15 to graduate from Antioch College
On Saturday, June 21, 15 students will graduate from Antioch College — an auspicious number of degrees to be conferred, as the college is also celebrating 15 years since the hiring of Mark Roosevelt as president in 2010, leading to the school’s reopening in 2011.

Sports (archives)

Herbert takes athletics helm
For new YS Schools Athletic Director Sean Herbert, sports are about competition, of course — but as he told the News in an interview last week, they’re also about learning balance and how to work collaboratively with others toward a common goal.
Bulldog Sports Round-Up | May 23, 2025
For the first time since 2019, the Yellow Springs High School girls team won the Metro Buckeye Conference Track Championship.
Bulldog Sports Round-Up | May 16, 2025
"The depth of the girls team was strongly evident with second-place finishes by Liliana Herzog (100 hurdles), Tiger Collins (high jump) and the 1600-meter relay team of Elise Bongorno, Herzog, Hapgood and Violet Matteson."