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Members of John Bryan Community Pottery showed off some of their works — bowls, cups, mugs, vases and even a ceramic chain made into a snake’s likeness — on a sweltering afternoon earlier this week. They crowded in front of the studio’s relatively new mural, which still incorporates the iconic penguin motif. (Photo by Reilly Dixon)

Meet Your Nonprofits | John Bryan Community Pottery wheels into new era

John Bryan Community Pottery — tucked at 100 Dayton St. and known to regulars simply as JBCP — has been a cornerstone of Yellow Springs since 1962.

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‘Why not penguins?’ — Community Pottery mural turns 50

As the United States marks its semiquincentennial, Yellow Springs has another anniversary to observe: The days just before July 4 mark 50 years that the penguins adorning John Bryan Community Pottery have been staring into the middle distance.
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Four thought

Villagers didn’t let the oppressive heat reign over their parade on July 4. The lively train wound down Xenia Avenue by crowds that coalesced along the shadows of trees and awnings, waiting for the Sea Dogs’ Super Soakers — though kids were quick to dart out and nab tossed candy before it melted to the road.
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Supreme Court ends protections for Haitian, Syrian neighbors

A swath of Yellow Springers joined hundreds of others outside Springfield City Hall on Thursday, June 25, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for Haitian and Syrian immigrants.
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Arts (archives)

Buddhist film to enlighten Little Art
On Wednesday, July 8, filmmaker and Buddhist Edward A. Burger will bring to the Little Art his 2021 film “The Mountain Path,” a deeply personal story about his journey into the Zhongnan Mountains of China, in search of his lifelong teacher.
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.
Summer beats with Tronee Threat and Extraordinary Twins
The show, billed as “A Multimedia Extravaganza!” is set for Wednesday, July 1, beginning at 7 p.m., and will feature visual elements, including a light show, and a pair of acts who are joining forces based on a shared vibe rather than a shared genre.

Village Schools (archives)

School facilities project enters final stretch
At its Wednesday, June 10, regular meeting, the YS Board of Education received an update on the district’s ongoing facilities project, which is entering its final summer stretch; the meeting was held at MVECA while both Mills Lawn and YS Middle and High School remain under construction.
Superintendent Terri Holden signs off, reflects on seven years
Terri Holden stepped into the superintendent role in August 2019 with nearly three decades as a teacher, principal and administrator behind her.
School board fetes outgoing Superintendent Holden
The YS Board of Education’s most recent meeting Wednesday, May 13, marked the near-end of the 2025–26 school year — and the near-end of Superintendent Terri Holden’s time at the helm of YS Schools, as she is set to retire May 31.

Economy (archives)

Big changes to small-town grocery
On Tuesday morning, June 16, when around 100 villagers crowded the shoulder of Xenia Avenue to watch the ceremonial ribbon cutting — an occasion that marked the end of Tom’s Market and the beginning of Springs Market, and what could one day become a community-owned grocery store.
At Springs Content Studio, the work is the story
Through Springs Content Studio, village resident Alissa Paolella focuses on strategy, writing, design and public relations storytelling — or, as they put it, “how you get your story out there.”
New thrift and repair store in downtown Yellow Springs
Equal parts vintage thrift store and small appliance repair shop, Golden Goods plans to open its doors at 252 Xenia Ave. — the site of the former toy store — on Friday, June 5. Tentative hours will be Wednesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

Village Life (archives)

Down to Earth | Fifty years of state preserves
On June 2, 1976, Gov. Jim Rhodes signed legislation that made the Ohio Department of Natural Resource’s Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, or ODNAP, a permanent division within the department.
More food coming, as “Who’s Hungry?” gets grant
Local free-meal nonprofit “Who’s Hungry?” received a $2,500 grant from Hall Hunger Initiative on Wednesday, June 24, during the group’s biweekly community meal at MAZU restaurant.
Gaunt Park Pool in Yellow Springs celebrates 70 years
Gaunt Park Pool — the county’s only public pool — turns 70 years old this summer.

Government (archives)

Village Council renews affordable housing efforts for Glass Farm
Owned by the Village since 1974 and located in the northwest reaches of Yellow Springs, the 42-acre Glass Farm has been the locus of conservation and housing-related discussions and debates for several decades.
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.
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.

Obituaries (archives)

Alan Greenberg
Alan Greenberg took his last breath on May 27, 2026, at the young age of 74.
Cori Christiansen
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Cori Christiansen.
Marjorie (Johnson) Anthony
Marjorie (Johnson) Anthony was born on April 1, 1933, to the late Noxie and Adelle (Cowan) Johnson in Murray, Kentucky.
Pat Simon
Patricia “Pat” Margaret (Hixson) Simon peacefully passed away on May 14, 2026, at her home in Yellow Springs, Ohio, at the age of 86 years.
Rebecca Anne Campbell
Rebecca Anne Campbell passed away a year ago on April 19, 2025. She was 92 years old.

Higher Education (archives)

Antiochiana archivist to talk ‘Antioch and the Civil War’
Antiochiana Archivist Scott Sanders presents a monthly series of one-hour talks exploring the history of Antioch College on the second Wednesday of each month, 12:30–1:30 p.m., in the Olive Kettering Library.
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.
Casselli, AAUP question Antioch’s handling of suspension
A longtime presence at Antioch College, Michael Casselli told the News that being suspended indefinitely with conditions, in his view, amounts to being fired without the due process historically afforded to, and expected by, tenured faculty — a concern also raised by the American Association of University Professors.

Sports (archives)

Bulldog Sports Round-Up | May 15, 2026
Bulldogs scoring points were Aaron White (fifth, high jump), Oberg (fifth, 800 meters), 3200-meter relay group of Adrian Benedict, Arthur DeVore, Oberg and Trevor Roberts, and Chaiten (sixth, 400 meters). Brendyn Slone performed well in the discus.
Bulldog Sports Round-Up | May 29, 2026
The high school varsity baseball regular season came to a close Monday, May 18, with a home game against the Triad Cardinals.
Yellow Springs senior state champ in dashes
YS High School senior Llnyah Grant won the Division V state titles in the 100- and 200-meter dashes earlier this month at the state track meet held at the Jesse Owens Stadium on the campus of Ohio State University.