Features

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  Perry League T-ball | A village affair

  
  
  

  Here in the Village of Yellow Springs, a unique marker has signified the arrival of summer to generations of children raised in the village: Perry League T-ball.

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  Down to Earth | ‘Keystone species’ vital

  
  
  

  “Whereas native species are always better than non-native species in fueling food webs, not all native plants are equal. Keystone native species are superior because they support many more wildlife species.”

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  Facilities Committee wavers on MPA

  
  
  

  An MPA would assess certain aspects of the school facilities’ needs and make recommendations to the Facilities Committee and the district on necessary long-term maintenance.

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  Village to treat Ellis Pond for algae

  
  
  

  After several attempts at environmentally friendly mitigation techniques, the Village plans to treat the pond with herbicide to kill the algae.

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  Walk to honor Juneteenth, Black history

  
  
  

  In its second year as both an official Village and a federal holiday, Juneteenth will be celebrated in Yellow Springs on Sunday, June 19, beginning with a 10-mile walk from Wilberforce to the village and culminating in a celebration at the Bryan Center.

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  Feminist Health Fund receives large donation

  
  
  

  Last week, members of the nonprofit Feminist Health Fund met with members of the giving group 100 Women Making a Difference in Greene County, to accept a large donation of $12,600.

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  Miami Township to pursue MTFR levy

  
  
  

  At the Miami Township Trustees’ regular meeting on Monday, June 6, Trustee Chair Chris Mucher said the financial needs of the township’s fire department and emergency medical services have risen significantly in recent years.

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  COVID Update | June 16, 2022

  
  
  

  Greene County, with a population of 168,937, reported an increase in its per 100,000 total, with 267.6 as of June 9, compared to 224.9 as of June 2.

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  Community Colloquy | ‘White privilege and everyday life‘

  
  
  

  At the next event on June 16, psychologists Judith Skillings and Frederick “Pete” Peterson will discuss what white privilege is and isn’t, and clarify what microaggressions mean.

Village Council

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  Village Manager Salmerón receives 5-year contract

Obituaries

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  Mark Crockett
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  William Scott
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  Michael Hamilton
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  Gloria H. Pitstick