Raymond  J. Werner, age 81, of Yellow Springs, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020.

2020 was an eventful and newsworthy year — especially in Yellow Springs. Villagers weathered the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, witnessed the transfer of ownership of Glen Helen, endured a stressful and unique election season and so much more.

In last week’s “News from the Past” column, contributing writer Don Hollister did another dive into the YS News archives and compiled some of the more compelling headlines that occurred in past Decembers.

On Friday, Dec. 11, the YSHS boys basketball team hosted the Middletown Christian Eagles. The Eagles jumped to an early lead but the Bulldogs fought back during the fourth quarter.

In the spirit of the holidays, the Yellow Springs News did a deep dive into the News archives and unearthed a bevy of fun holiday photos from past decades.

The News will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24–Sunday, Jan. 4, but will be accepting submissions and advertisements.

A special Board of Education will be live-streamed Monday, Dec. 18, at 12:30 p.m. on the schools’ YouTube channel.

On Friday, Dec. 11, the YSHS boys basketball team hosted the Middletown Christian Eagles. The Eagles jumped to an early lead but the Bulldogs fought back during the fourth quarter.

In this unusual, COVID-19 year of 2020, no celebration of life is immediately planned. The family will notify loved ones in the future when a service is scheduled.

Wilbur Lucien Brown went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020.