It is with deep sadness and regret that the family of Kenneth W. Kennedy, age 92, announce Ken’s death on Thursday, July 30, 2020.

Contributing writer Don Hollister compiles some of the more compelling headlines that occurred in past Julys and Augusts in last week’s “News from the Past” column.

In a 4–0 vote, Council passed the first reading of an ordinance reducing the offense level and penalties for those caught possessing or cultivating less than 200 grams of marijuana, which is about seven ounces.

Six months into the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, business at local restaurants is surprisingly good.

The Glen Helen Association, or GHA, is the new owner of Glen Helen, the 1,000-acre nature preserve in Yellow Springs. Trails, parking and the Raptor Center will reopen on Wednesday, Sept. 9, with partial hours and new safety measures.

McKinney Middle School’s new science teacher, Cameron Dickens, has brought an atypical educational background to an atypical school year when classes since began online Thursday, Aug. 27.

We have bugs on our porch. Lots of them. Not just the usual ants and spiders — but monarch butterflies, in all stages of their lives.

Village Council Regular Meeting • Sept. 8

Yellow Springs Board of Education • Special Virtual Meeting

VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS PUBLIC MEETINGS