Over the last several weeks, a great many Yellow Springs residents have been up to what they historically do best: checking in with their neighbors and resisting injustice all the while.

Donna Louise Lipsitt, age 90, formerly of Yellow Springs, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Friendship Village of Dublin (Ohio) on January 29, 2026.

Thomas Siebold, age 74, of Yellow Springs, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Jan. 25, 2026.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves and Ohio State Parks will present their annual winter hike through John Bryan State Park and Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve on Saturday, Feb. 7.

All eligible singles in the Miami Valley area are invited to a casual evening of speed dating on Thursday, Feb. 5, 7–9 p.m., at Peach’s Grill, 104 Xenia Ave., in Yellow Springs.

Ahead of the second meeting of every month, Council will hold a one-hour work session to allow Council members and Village staff better plan for and understand topics related to forthcoming legislation.