All over the world, people are getting ready to celebrate the International Day of Peace on Friday, Sept. 21. Yellow Springs is no exception, and the village will be celebrating with a few special events of its own.

The Village is getting closer to choosing its new police chief.

Daniel Pearson died Friday, Sept. 14, at his home at Lawson Place. He was 66. Though the coroner has not made official determination, the cause of death appears to be natural. A full obituary will appear in the Sept. 20 issue of the News.

George Asakawa died peacefully at home on Sept. 11, in the company of his family and caregivers. He was 94. George is survived by his wife of 67 years, Toshiko, their two sons, Carl (Andrew Pavey) and Stephen (Debra), and two grandsons, Nicholas (Anisa) and Eric. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to […]

Jeanie Felker, a teacher of young children and a fierce advocate of their right to learn in their own way, died on Sept. 12. She is survived by her husband, Bill, and two daughters, Jeni, a child psychologist in Portland, Ore., and Neysa, an artist in Spoleto, Italy, two grandchildren, Max and Jack Thayer, and […]

The nooks and crannies throughout the Village that often get overlooked. Today’s blog showcases the 17th annual Wool Gathering just up the street this past weekend.

On a record-setting run by Lois Miller, the girls cross-country team sailed to a third place finish out of 16 area teams at a recent meet in Fairborn.

You know life is good when reality exceeds dreams.

YSYOA representative Jeff Huntington gives the low-down on how to get to both the Dayton Philharmonic and Springfield Symphony on a budget.

Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, 7:00 p.m.