In spite of the heat last Saturday, June 26, villagers and out-of-towners alike gathered in celebration of the 10th Annual Yellow Springs Pride Parade, which toured many neighborhood streets before making the grand pass up Xenia Avenue. The crowd was estimated at 3,000, cheering on approximately 20 participating vehicles.

For over 30 years, the Village of Yellow Springs has prided itself on its Village Mediation Program, whose goal is helping residents of the village and Miami Township transform conflict into understanding. This year, the program will continue serving the community under new leadership.

100 years ago: 1921 — Boat stolen. “NOTICE: The parties who have taken the boat off Bryan Park Lake are known, unless it is returned at once prosecution will follow.” Read more News from the Past, as compiled by contributing writer, Don Hollister.

Village Council Regular Meeting • Tuesday, July 6, 2021, 7 p.m.

Village Council Regular Meeting • Tuesday, July 6, 2021, 7 p.m.

VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS PUBLIC MEETINGS

VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS PUBLIC MEETINGS

A memorial service for longtime villager Roger Cranos will take place on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Glen Helen building.

A celebration of the life of Ray Werner will be held Friday, July 2, beginning at 4:30 p.m., at Clifton Reserve and Lodge.

Raymond Lewkowicz — “The Violin Doctor” — of Yellow Springs, passed away peacefully in his home on June 25, 2021, after an illness of several months.