Features

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  Villager to run NYC Marathon to benefit local enrichment nonprofit

  
  
  

  Villager Chris Westhoff is running in the New York Marathon for Team Komera, raising money for a nonprofit enriching the lives of girls and young women in Rwanda, whose managing director, Ashley Lackovich, also lives in the village.

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  Villagers launch newsletter, featuring intersectional and statewide stories

  
  
  

  Heads Up, Ohio! gives an overview of stories from the week, along with employment and grant opportunities. As for content, Jensen said they wanted to curate something that would be helpful for people interested in intersectional politics.

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  Yellow Springs School District announces temporary campus plan

  
  
  

  YS Schools students are still expected to return to classes Monday, Aug. 31, but many will begin the year in temporary locations as construction continues at the middle and high school campus on East Enon Road.

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  Environmental Commission to create local food grower directory

  
  
  

  The mission is simple. The Village-run commission aims to amass the names, contact information and the kinds of edible vendibles from area farmers and gardeners.

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  Community fitness at BLYS

  
  
  

  Local resident Guy “Tron” Banks recently started Beyond Limits Yellow Springs — his new community fitness venture. A grand opening will be held Sunday, Aug. 23, 2–6 p.m.

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  In downtown Yellow Springs, Kings Yard for sale

  
  
  

  Home to a variety of shops and boutiques, Kings Yard in Yellow Springs’ downtown business district is for sale. For the buildings that house 11 commercial tenants, the adjacent courtyard and brick pathways, the owners are asking $1.4 million.

Obituaries

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  Gail Ann Lichtenfels