At Gaunt Park, crews entered their second month of working on the Village’s 63-foot-tall, 900,000-gallon water tower.

Every Tuesday and Thursday since last February, Anthony Erfe has led intensive boxing classes at the Posterior Chain gym, open to those of all ages and abilities — people looking to stay in shape or those wanting to learn self-defense.

By a unanimous vote at a special Village Council meeting Monday morning, Aug. 7, Yellow Springs Public Works Director Johnnie Burns was appointed interim village manager, effective Monday, Aug. 28.

Outgoing Yellow Springs Village Manager Josué Salmerón, who announced his resignation on Friday, July 21, has officially accepted the position of city manager of Greenbelt, Maryland, population 25,000. 

Since opening her eclectic knickknack store on May 5, new village resident Jessica McGee said this year’s tourist season has really helped the new business.

In 1973, 50 years ago, Antioch College welcomes 243 new students to campus. 25 years ago, the Yellow Springs Women’s Park was officially opened and dedicated. Ten years ago, a firefight and all-night standoff took place in the village.

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.

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.