Russell Holdrege Hollister died of old age on Feb. 16 at St. Paul’s Retirement Community, South Bend, Ind. He was 102 years old.

Thursday, Feb. 26, 7 a.m.

The Yellow Springs Board of Education has decided to close village schools Tuesday, Feb. 24 due to extreme cold.

The Yellow Springs Board of Education has decided to close village schools Friday, Feb. 20 due to bitter cold and icy roads.

A celebration of the life of Marilyn Dowdell and her contributions to her family and the community will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church. The service will be followed by a reception in the church’s Westminster Hall.

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Ruth Ella Lakes, 86, died Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Friends Care Center.

Last Friday 89 people, including many villagers, showed up at the Dayton Federal Building to demand justice for John Crawford, who was shot by police in August.

Village of Yellow Springs

The Yellow Springs Board of Education has CLOSED village schools Wdnesday, Feb. 18 due to recent snowfall and slick road conditions.