The annual Donnell Land festivities, hosted by comedian and local resident Donnell Rawlings, will return to Yellow Springs over Memorial Day weekend with four days of comedy, outdoor recreation and community gatherings.

For the second year in a row, the YS High School girls won the MBC Track and Field Championship. The Bulldogs outpointed Emmanuel Christian Academy 145-137.

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Christopher “Chris” Allen Lunde, beloved father of Jennifer Harrah, Aimee Maruyama and Molly Lunde, of Yellow Springs; and Christopher Lunde, of Sandpoint, Idaho, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026. He was 79.

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.”