Features

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  News from the Past: June 2026

  
  
  

  85 YEARS AGO: 1941 — Another well to be put down for water. “The Board of Public Affairs, after consulting with engineers, have ordered another well drilled to augment the village water supply. It will be drilled on the pump house grounds [now Ellis Park].”

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  Through the fire, ‘Into the Light’

  
  
  

  “Into the Light,” a small retrospective exhibition by Liz Mersky opened Thursday, July 2, in the YS Senior Center Fireplace Room. Landscapes, florals and other works will be on display, with proceeds from every piece set to be donated to a local nonprofit of the buyer’s choosing.

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  Miami Township Fire-Rescue levy to appear on November ballot

  
  
  

  The Trustees first discussed the levy publicly at their June 1 regular meeting, during which Chair Marilan Moir said the levy would generate revenue intended to establish a plan for replacing Miami Township Fire-Rescue equipment, including a new fire truck, rather than relying on the department’s current “break-fix” model.

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  Antioch students question college governance

  
  
  

  Three days before Antioch College’s June 20 commencement, graduating student Lark Orbe and first-year student Zion Villines entered President Jane Fernandes’ office hoping to persuade her to reconsider a decision.

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  Gaunt Park Pool in Yellow Springs celebrates 70 years

  
  
  

  Gaunt Park Pool — the county’s only public pool — turns 70 years old this summer.

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  Holt hired as new Village planning and zoning admin

  
  
  

  Daytonian Nía Holt comes to the Village with more than a decade of professional planning and economic development experience.

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  Yellow Springs to celebrate July 4

  
  
  

  Yellow Springs will host a “July 4 Community Celebration” with traditional activities during the day and evening that Saturday.

Obituaries

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  Alan Greenberg

Sports

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  Perry League— For T-ball, everyone plays a part