In its season opener, the McKinney eighth-grade basketball team looked to get revenge this week against visiting Division I team Carroll. See more photos and sports updates here.

Gravy is at once practical and sublime. Preparing gravy cleans the pan and distills the luxurious essence of food. Eating local foods is much the same. Gather produce close to hand, and you will reap incredible flavor and nutrients.

Artist and printmaker Sarah Strong of the Strong Heart Press & Studio is offering several holiday-themed workshops at her studio, located at 143 1/2 E. Limestone Street, Yellow Springs. On Friday, Dec. 9, from 9:30 to noon, participants will create pocket journals and on Saturday, Dec. 10, 9:30 a.m. to noon, they will create ornaments. The studio is also open for holiday shopping Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 19. For information, contact Strong at 317-525-1785.

Canceled

Environmental Commission, Energy Board, Community Access Panel

ORDINANCE NO. 2011-30

When Joel and Randi Levinson came from Los Angeles for a visit to Yellow Springs, they felt this was just the place for them and their toddler son, Mortimer

At their Nov. 21 meeting, Village Council members held an initial discussion regarding Council’s principles and goals for 2012, a topic generally addressed prior to approving the budget as a way to set Council priorities.

Bowing balls distinguish themselves with bright, eye-catching patterns. Some may even find them reminiscent of semi-precious stones. Yet who takes this observation to the next logical step?

Linda Lee Simms of Yellow Springs died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. She was 64.