So join me in reveling in the time that you knew him, cherish the rings you shared, and know that Horace Mann would be proud.

The discussion was prompted by a letter written to the board by a group of 16 parents of local students; the letter lauded “the merits of phone-free learning environments.”

After four years as Yellow Springs village manager, Josué Salmerón has resigned. His last day is Sept. 3.

On Monday, July 17, Village Council once again turned its attention to traffic concerns in Yellow Springs — this time with added fervor and urgency stemming from a fatal incident that occurred earlier this month.

The filing period for the November municipal election is nearing its deadline. Those seeking candidacy have until Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 4 p.m., to file their petitions for election with the Greene County Board of Elections.

More than 100 artists from Ohio and beyond will gather under the shade trees outside Mills Lawn to show and sell their original fine art and crafts at this year’s Art on the Lawn on Saturday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., rain or shine.

The Yellow Springs Tree Committee will host a webinar titled “Asian Longhorned Beetle: The Threat in Black and White,” on Monday, July 24, at 6 p.m.

Friday night’s T-ball contest was like those preceding this season, having in common a field overflowing with sunshine! And each one of the Perry League players in attendance projected that light.

Public Meetings

At a June 29 joint meeting with YSDC and Village Council, participants grappled with the complexities of economic growth and development and its implications for both village residents and businesses.