Local COVID-19 News
Resilient despite losses— Local restaurants hold on, adapt
May 9, 2020
When Ohio closed dine-in restaurants and bars on March 15, the impact on local restaurants was immediate and severe.
A Yellow Springer’s experience getting stuck in Tunisia during the coronavirus outbreak
May 7, 2020
Yellow Springs native and former Yellow Springs News intern shares his story of how he barely made it out of Tunisia as the world was shutting down due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Prisons hit hard by COVID-19
May 7, 2020
The high number of COVID-19 cases being reported in the state’s prisons is of grave concern for Yellow Springs residents who volunteer in area facilities or have family members who are incarcerated.
Ohio’s new ‘stay safe’ order
May 6, 2020
Ohio’s stay-at-home order expired on May 1. That morning, Gov. Mike DeWine announced a new order, called Stay Safe Ohio, to replace the previous directive that Ohioans shelter in place in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Village Council— Village projects revenue loss
May 6, 2020
The Village of Yellow Springs is planning for a possible loss of $320,000 in tax revenue due to the COVID-19 crisis and its related economic impacts.
New order requires Ohioans to ‘stay safe’
May 5, 2020
Gov. Mike DeWine announced a new Stay Safe Ohio order on May 1, loosening previous “stay-at-home” restrictions while also urging Ohioans to continue social distancing.
Phased restart of Ohio’s economy
April 30, 2020
Gov. Mike DeWine announced a phased restart of the Ohio economy at his Monday, April 27, briefing, the first specifics offered after an earlier announcement that Ohio would begin to reopen May 1.
Pandemic stressors affect mental health
April 30, 2020
The current medical crisis of COVID-19, while physical in nature, affects our mental health, whether we contract the virus or not.
Village Council declares state of emergency
April 29, 2020
At its April 20 virtual meeting, Village Council unanimously passed a resolution declaring a state of emergency in Yellow Springs due to the coronavirus crisis.
Students adapt to remote learning
April 29, 2020
Interacting with teachers and classmates mostly through websites and online programs, distance learning provides an alternative to in-person classes.
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