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Superintendent Terri Holden announced Thursday, March 13, that she will retire in May 2026; on Thursday, March 14, the school board approved the hiring of Megan Winston, current principal of Mills Lawn, as superintendent following Holden's retirement. (Photo courtesy of YS Schools)

Holden to retire; Winston named next superintendent

After what will be seven years at the helm of YS Schools, Superintendent Terri Holden will retire from service in May next year. Megan Winston, current principal of Mills Lawn Elementary School, will step into the position upon Holden’s retirement.

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Web Features

Town Traffic | A closer look at Hyde Road and U.S. 68

The number of recent collisions at the intersection of Hyde Road and U.S. 68 — just beyond Yellow Springs limits — has sparked concern from News readers, who have wondered: How bad is the intersection? And if it’s bad, what can be done about it?
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Wheeling and walking

Linnea Denman’s kindergarten class took a field trip on a sunny afternoon, Feb. 28 — though, not too far. The youngsters followed local resident and 365 Project tour guide Steve McQueen to several historical spots around town to learn about the life and times of Wheeling Gaunt.
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Water Superintendent reports 36 million gallons lost in 2024

Over the course of the year, the Village plant treated 115 million gallons, but billed for 79 million, a 31% loss. The department is unable to account for that water — specifically, where it came from.
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Arts (archives)

Traditional Irish band Lúnasa heads to Foundry Theater
As part of the Foundry Theater at Antioch College’s ongoing season of programming, traditional Irish music quintet Lúnasa will take the stage Tuesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.bit.ly/4ik9nGk.
New on 91.3 WYSO: Haitian-American stories
“Haitians in the Heartland” is a new series produced at WYSO 91.3 as a collaboration between WYSO’s Eichelberger Center for Community Voices and Springfield’s Haitian Community Alliance.
‘Women’s Voices Out Loud’ event set
“Women’s Voices Out Loud,” an annual community event uplifting women’s stories through spoken word, visual art and musical performances, will be Saturday, March 8, International Women’s Day.

Village Schools (archives)

Statement from YS Board of Education
The Yellow Springs Board of Education announces the upcoming retirement of Dr. Terri L. Holden, who will step down as Superintendent effective June 1, 2026.
Survey helps plan for future Yellow Springs Schools Preschool
The district’s preschool program survey is available online at www.ysschools.org/preschool-survey through March 31. All responses will remain confidential and will be used solely to guide the planning process for the Yellow Springs Schools Preschool.
School board approves second censure against Magnus
The school board held a brief special meeting Friday, Feb. 7, with the only two agenda items being the rescission and replacement of a censure the board approved in January and the approval of a second censure.

Economy (archives)

Woda Cooper proposes 71 low-income units for LIHTC project
Woda Cooper Companies aims to develop a three-story, low-income housing complex in Yellow Springs comprised of 71 one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Monthly rents, excluding utilities, would range from $345 to $1,150.
Home, Inc. set to award $500K home-repair grants
Most grants will be up to $16,500 for projects starting in February, including accessibility upgrades, health and safety repairs and weatherization.
Local business aims for sustainable garden design
Though “design” is often considered in the aesthetic sense, local resident Molly Finch has a broader perspective on the term. That perspective is shaped by her new business, Goldfinch Garden Design.

Village Life (archives)

The Patterdale Hall Diaries | True romance
"As a scientist in Britain, I would often busily spend the day not understanding anything at all, failing to get reproducible data, breaking things and swearing. I would often do all of this in the dark, as I used light-sensitive chemicals."
News from the Past: February 2025
Contributing writer Don Hollister dove into the YS News archives to uncover past articles and more in his most recent installment of his News from the Past column.
‘Village Voices’ event series at Senior Center open to all
Max Mullin will present “Demystifying AI” as part of the monthly “Village Voices” series Thursday, Feb 20, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Government (archives)

YS Police Chief Burge breaks down 2024 stats
The yearly state-of-the-department presentation included aspirational three-year goals for the local police force, data on last year’s 911 calls, department awards, funding initiatives, community survey results and general incident statistics.
Mayor Pam hanging up the hat
After nearly eight years of being the village’s mayor, Conine — who often goes by “Mayor Pam” — is hanging up her top hat. Conine announced earlier this month that she won’t seek reelection this year.
Board of Zoning Appeals approves LIHTC density, parking variances
On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the Village Board of Zoning Appeals granted Columbus-based Woda Cooper Companies — the Village’s selected developer for the LIHTC project — approval for its variance application to exceed the housing density limit, and reduce the parking space requirement for a proposed 71-unit affordable housing development.

Obituaries (archives)

John T. Cannon
It is the saddest of news to report that John Tucker Cannon passed away early Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Jean Joseph Pierre André Belfort
Jean Joseph Pierre André Belfort passed away Feb. 27, 2025, in Yellow Springs.
Gary O. Pierson
On February 3, 2025, Gary O. Pierson died peacefully under the care of Hospice of Dayton, with his partner of over 57 years, Mary Frost-Pierson, by his side.
Frederick L. Peterson Jr.
In loving memory of Frederick L. Peterson Jr., age 68, of Yellow Springs, Ohio, who passed away Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.
Carl H. Cordell Jr.
Carl Hershel Cordell Jr., 82, of Yellow Springs, passed away peacefully at Miami Valley Hospital on Feb. 11, 2025, surrounded by family.

Higher Education (archives)

Summit at Antioch College to envision ‘Another World’
An upcoming four-day summit hosted by Antioch College’s Coretta Scott King Center for Cultural and Intellectual Freedom aims to inspire students, artists, researchers, activists, organizers, educators and scholars not only to envision, but also to help create — as author Toni Morrison once told a group of collegiate graduates — “the world as it ought to be.”
Higher Learning Commission alerts Antioch College to ‘financial distress’
The News spoke this week with Antioch College President Jane Fernandes, who said of the designation: “It’s information that we have some financial work to do — that our financials are not just flowing, and now we have to make them work.”
Emerge Springs | Addiction recovery services, housing at Antioch College
Emerge offers addiction recovery services, housing and job training. It was founded by three area business owners who work in the skilled trades, and who themselves are in long-term recovery.

Sports (archives)

Bulldog Sports Round-Up | Feb. 21, 2025
After a winning season with only one loss on their record — a conference record of 7–1 and an overall record of 16–1 — the Bulldogs boys bowling team emerged Saturday, Feb. 8 as Metro Buckeye Conference champions.
Bulldog Sports Round-Up | Feb. 14, 2025
The Varsity Bulldogs head toward the end of the season in seventh place in the Metro Buckeye Conference following a win and a loss over the last week.
Bulldog Sports Round-Up | Feb. 7, 2025
The Varsity Bulldogs moved up into fourth place in the Metro Buckeye Conference following a 47–44 win against conference rivals Middletown Christian Thursday, Jan. 23.