Emerge offers addiction recovery services, housing and job training. It was founded by three area business owners who work in the skilled trades, and who themselves are in long-term recovery.

“Someone who is used to the ‘on/off switch’ will likely have a hard time understanding the ‘dimmer switch’ as an option for gender expression.”

Joan Champie, trailblazing musician, pilot, mother and friend, died on Aug. 13, 2024.

Edith Jean (Vance) Nickell, age 96, longtime resident of Yellow Springs, passed away Aug. 11 2024.

For welcome messages, information on lunch programs and food assistance, school calendars, enrichment options and more, see the Yellow Springs News’ 2024–2025 Back to School Guide.

The Shakespeare Reading Group will continue reading A Midsummer Night’s Dream at its next meeting, Sunday, Aug. 11.

The locally based Beloved Community Project offers a free community meal each month, typically on the third Saturday of each month, noon–2 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church. The next meal is Aug. 17.

The 40th annual Art on the Lawn festival, a juried fine arts and crafts festival sponsored by Village Artisans and featuring nearly 100 vendors, will be Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Public Meetings

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Agenda