Contributing writer Don Hollister dove into the YS News archives to uncover past articles and more in his most recent installment of his News from the Past column.

“It’s the start of a new era for YS softball as the team begins its 2026 season: With head coach Paige Burge and assistant coach Danny Steck stepping into leadership roles, there’s a fresh energy surrounding the program, and it’s already showing on the field.”

“It’s the start of a new era for YS softball as the team begins its 2026 season: With head coach Paige Burge and assistant coach Danny Steck stepping into leadership roles, there’s a fresh energy surrounding the program, and it’s already showing on the field.”

The YS Community Orchestra performed to a full house Sunday evening, April 12.

“”Competing in cold, blustery and rainy conditions Wednesday, April 1, at Springfield Shawnee, both the boys and girls track teams finished sixth in a field of eight teams.”

“I spent a lovely night at the Hall. The fire was in, I had a bag of crab rangoons and a good zombie novel — “The Girl with all the Gifts” by MR Carey.”

On Saturday, March 14, the Yellow Springs Community Band performed its program “American Originals,” a collection of pieces for symphonic band that are rarely played, yet push the boundaries of the canon.

“I think that we all need to think more about the way we are training ourselves to think. Humans are born to learn, born to discover.”

Questions about downtown parking — Does the village have enough? Does it need more? — were once again before Council at the group’s May 4 regular meeting.

“Coaches Isabelle Dierauer, John Gudgel and Dave Johnston were well pleased with the peak performances that the Bulldogs achieved this weekend as they enter the final phase of the season.”