Russel H. Miller died on Saturday, June 28, in Mercy Hospital, Springfield. He was 88. He was born at home near Clifton on January 29, 1920, to Walter and Myrtle (Star) Miller.

Douglas Scott, born on the fourth of July, 1917, in Boston, Mass., died peacefully on Monday, June 23, in his home in Yellow Springs. He was 90 years old.

The Pirates brought their lead to 3–0 in the Minor Leagues last week, as the Dragons defeated the Cubs 11–2 on Monday, June 9, while the Reds notched their first win of the season by overcoming the Dragons 8–7 on Wednesday, June 11.

The summer swim team program has started at Gaunt Park pool. Practices are at 9 a.m. for ages 11 and up; and 10 a.m. for ages 10 and under. Fees are $75 for individuals and $100 for families. Registration materials and meet schedules are available at practice.

The Yellow Springs High School girls basketball program will offer open gym for girls every Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30–6:30 p.m., at the high school gym.

The four athletes representing Yellow Springs High School at this past weekend’s state track meet at the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus brought home five medals and a lot of pride for their strong showing in the Division III events.

A memorial service for Bea Robinow will be held at 1 p.m., on Sunday, June 15, at Friends Care Assisted Living Center.

Mary Jane Van Eaton, formerly of Xenia, died June 4, at Friends Care Center, in Yellow Springs. She was 85. She born in Sylvania, Ohio, on May 16, 1923, to John “Jack” and Isabel (Dean) Velzy.

Ninabelle (Artis) Upchurch died on Friday, June 6, at Community Hospital in Springfield. She was 81. She was born on Oct. 14, 1926, in West Liberty, the third child born to Alvie C. and Hazel Louise (Clark) Artis.