Though it may come as a surprise to some, it’s not uncommon for children’s entertainers to have a rude alter ego.

Gordon A. Chapman, 91, died on Sunday, April 9, at Friends Care Community.

Derrick Jamison of Middletown was sentenced to death in October, 1985, charged with the murder of a Cincinnati bartender killed during a robbery.

The Yellow Springs girls took first place overall among nine teams at the Bulldog Invitational on May 8, with many outstanding individual performances.

Village of Yellow Springs

Eclectic Yellow Springs store Rita Caz is closing its doors for good on May 20. Owners Mark Crockett and Gail Zimmerman are retiring after more than 30 years making and selling custom jewelry and other items.

The Yellow Springs Strings will present its annual spring concert tonight, May 9, 7 p.m., in the Senior Center great room.

The countdown has commenced.

The Yellow Springs Historical Society will host a tour of the village’s Octagon House, Sunday, May 7, 1–5 p.m.

An open house for those opposed to the Ohio death penalty will take place this Saturday, May 6, from 5 to 6 p.m. at 400 N. Enon Road northwest of Yellow Springs.