Umoja Iddi Bakari died Friday, June 27, in DeKalb County, Ga. He was 28. Umoja is survived by his wife, Bekelech Asefa, and son, Elias Bakari, both of Columbus; his parents, Iddi and Maria Bakari; brother, Martin Bakari; sister, Zyna Bakari; all of Yellow Springs…

An informal youth pick-up baseball league has been organized for the summer. The target for the league is boys and girls 11–14 years.

The Pirates remain at the top of the Minor league standings after three weeks of play through Saturday, June 21, with a record of 5 – 1, despite taking their first loss last week at the hands of a talented Indians team, who is one game back at 3-1. The two teams met for the […]

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.