LIHTC developer seeks site control of district-owned land
As was discussed at Monday’s Village Council meeting, one matter still stands in the way of Columbus-based development company Woda Cooper LLC applying for the $15 million in low-income tax credits: getting site control of the Morgan Fields from the school district.
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Two-hour delay for Yellow Springs Schools, Wednesday, Jan. 8
The Yellow Springs Board of Education has decided delay the start time for village schools by two hours on Wednesday, Jan. 8, due to cold weather and icy conditions.
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185-acre farmland for sale in ‘greenbelt’ around Yellow Springs
All three tracts are zoned agricultural and are beyond Yellow Springs’ urban service boundary — that is, beyond the reach of municipal utilities. They are subject to the provisions of Miami Township’s zoning regulations, which require minimum lots of three acres and lot frontage of 300 continuous feet.
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2024 In Review | Education
From ongoing facilities improvements, transfers of school property to incoming and outgoing educators — 2024 was a great year for education in Yellow Springs.
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Arts (archives)
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2024 In Review | The Arts
From penning innovative literature and producing surreal films; to painting, poeticizing and performing — Yellow Springs artists covered ample creative ground in 2024.
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Community Band and school choirs 2024 Holiday Concert
A capacity crowd was treated to a collaborative holiday concert Monday evening, Dec. 16, in Westminster Hall at the First Presbyterian Church.
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Story Chain makes connections through voice
For a decade, local nonprofit Story Chain has worked to connect loved ones who can’t physically be together through the power of the voice. Since its founding, the Yellow Springs-based nonprofit has run successful programs at Dayton Correctional Institution, and in Greene, Montgomery and Clark County jails.
Village Schools (archives)
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UPDATE: Yellow Springs Schools closed Monday, Jan. 6 & Tuesday, Jan. 7
The Yellow Springs Board of Education has decided to close to close village schools on Monday, Jan. 6, and Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to heavy snowfall.
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LIHTC project ‘win-wins’ discussed
The latest update on the land, presented at the Nov. 14 school board meeting, is that Morgan Fields have been appraised at $339,000 by Cedarville-based real estate and auction company Sheridan & Associates.
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School board approves sale option for LIHTC project
Mirroring a decision made by Village Council earlier the same week, the YS Board of Education voted 3–2 during a special meeting Thursday, Nov. 21, to approve an option to purchase agreement with the Village of Yellow Springs.
Economy (archives)
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2024 In Review | Businesses & Organizations
Several new businesses and organizations cropped up in Yellow Springs in 2024; several hit major milestones and others transitioned and expanded.
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Checking in with the Little Art Theatre
The Little Art Theatre is moving toward its 95th birthday next year with some updates already in its pocket — and more on the horizon.
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YS Smokehouse takes it low and slow
Located in the former Calypso Grill space at 1535 Xenia Ave. — which closed after six years in October — the YS Smokehouse’s menu is slathered in classic southern Americana fare such as brisket, pulled pork, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, boiled peanuts and more.
Village Life (archives)
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My Name Is Iden | Searching for stillness
"Now, I think about warmth because I know cold. Now, I think about quiet because I know noise. That is waking. That is living."
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Celebrate unity, Haitian Independence
The Haitian Community Alliance, or HCA, is sponsoring a “Celebration of Unity” event, to be held Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Metropolis of Springfield. The event, which is free and open to all, will feature Haitian food, performances by Haitian singers and dancers and Yellow Springs’ own World House Choir, and panelists who will speak on Haitian history.
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Dharma Center plans Winter Introduction to Meditation
The YS Dharma Center will offer a Winter Introduction to Meditation Course on Wednesday evenings for six weeks beginning Jan. 8.
Government (archives)
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2024 In Review | Government
2024 In Review: Village Government, Village Council, Planning Commission, Miami Township Trustees and the 2024 General Election.
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Village Council selects low-income housing developer
After finalizing the development agreement with the Village, Woda Cooper will apply to the Ohio Housing Finance Agency for $15 million in federal low-income housing tax credits.
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Village Planning Commission recommends repealing Gateway Overlay District
At the most recent Planning Commission meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 10, the group revisited — and ultimately recommended to repeal — an anomalous and oft-under-referenced section of the Yellow Springs zoning code: the Gateway Overlay District.
Obituaries (archives)
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Edward Prether
Edward Robert Prether passed away Jan. 4, 2025, surrounded by his family.
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Lorelei Wessendorf
Lorelei S. Wessendorf, age 49, of Dayton, passed away Dec. 10, 2024.
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Monty Woodall Cox
Monty Woodall Cox, born Sept. 26, 1945, in Durham, North Carolina, died at Friends Care Community on Dec. 28, 2024.
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Judith Harrison
Judith “Judy” Dell (Bridgett) Harrison, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Jan. 5, 2025.
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Betty Ann McVey
Betty Ann Barbo McVey, age 90, of Marysville, Ohio, died peacefully Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at The Bluebird Retirement Community in Marysville.
Higher Education (archives)
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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.
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Antioch College earns Federal Work College designation
The Federal Work College system is an evolution of the traditional work-study program. While the latter typically benefits students from lower-income backgrounds, the work college model mandates that every student living on campus must work, regardless of their financial background.
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Apartments coming to Antioch College
Last month, Columbus-based real estate developer Windsor Companies purchased the vacant Antioch Student Union for $500,000.
Sports (archives)
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Bulldog Sports Round-Up | Dec. 13, 2024
The Varsity Bulldogs suffered another pair of losses last week, falling 55–60 in a close nonconference match-up against Tri-County North Tuesday, Dec. 3; and 48–57 to conference rivals Legacy Christian Academy, Friday, Dec. 6.
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Bulldog Sports Round-Up | Dec. 6, 2024
Though the Varsity Bulldogs played hard in their season-opening game against Southeastern Wednesday, Nov. 27, they ultimately fell to the Trojans, 41–55.
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Bulldog Sports Round-Up | Oct. 25, 2024
Kyle Johnston became the first YSHS male runner in more than 10 years to qualify for the Regional Cross-Country Championships, which will take place Saturday, Oct. 26, beginning at 10 a.m., at Troy Memorial Stadium.
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