One of the world’s longest-running citizen science efforts will take place locally Saturday, Jan. 3, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

The YSHS Athletic Department, in partnership with the YS Athletic Boosters, has opened the nomination window for the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame class. Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 29.

Ordinance 2025-30

Ordinance 2025-30

The Yellow Springs Kwanzaa Planning Committee has announced plans for the 2025 celebration, which will take place Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Foundry Theater.

Thomas Williams, Kimathi Asante, died suddenly of heart failure Dec. 1, 2025 in Toledo where he resided.

The Varsity Bulldogs boys opened the season with a pair of nonconference losses, falling 64–57 to Southeastern on Wednesday, Nov. 26, and 61–28 to Preble Shawnee on Friday, Nov. 28.

Rentals, employment, cars, garage sales and more! Find it all in this week’s classifieds in the Yellow Springs News.

Matthew Adam Grote, of Carlisle, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 19, 2025, at the age of 65.

The amazing life of Shirley Strohm Mullins, who died Aug. 7, 2025, at the age of 90, will be celebrated with “Shirley’s Grand Finale Concert,” on April 4, 2026, 5:30–6:30 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church.