Economy Section :: Page 2

• Elected bodies weigh low-income housing proposal on school land

  By Reilly DixonMay 27, 2024

  

  For the first time in public meetings, YS Home, Inc. unveiled a new, large-scale affordable housing proposal: the development of a 50-unit, low-income rental complex that may one day be sited on three acres of school district-owned land.

• The Yellow Springs Community Foundation’s half-century of giving and grants

  By Reilly DixonMay 14, 2024

  

  This year, the Yellow Springs Community Foundation turns 50 and celebrates its homegrown legacy of supporting the village’s 100-plus nonprofits, spearheading social justice initiatives, bolstering the arts, providing economic relief and, of course, funding good ideas.

• Low-income housing proposed, transparency concerns raised

  By YS News StaffMay 13, 2024

  

  YS Home, Inc. and community stakeholders have, since early March, discussed a proposal to site a 50-rental-unit development for low-income families on three acres of school-owned land north of McKinney Middle and Yellow Springs High schools.

• Latin flavors at Salsa Brava

  By Truth GarrettMay 9, 2024

  

  As spring returns warm weather to the village, both local residents and visitors may be enticed by a relatively new food option making its way around downtown Yellow Springs.

• Lumber yard, market concept for sale

  By Reilly DixonMay 8, 2024

  

  Built in 1940 and spread across 11,000 square feet, the lumber yard is being sold for $1.27 million by Massies Creek Ventures, a local LLC that had visions of transforming the site into a public market and eatery since the group purchased it in 2021. 

• Planning Commission | 32-unit senior housing advances

  By Reilly DixonApril 16, 2024

  

  Following unanimous approval from Yellow Springs Planning Commission members at the group’s most recent meeting, Tuesday, April 9, a 32-unit, senior-focused development is one step closer to realization.

• Royal Prevail brings fresh ink to Yellow Springs

  By Reilly DixonApril 10, 2024

  

  Royal Prevail Tattoo — a sister shop to one of the same name in Fairborn — officially opened last week and is taking new clients.

• Yellow Springs Hardware to launch concert series, pilot classes

  By YS News StaffMarch 22, 2024

  

  Yellow Springs Hardware will host the first in an anticipated series of “Hardware Store Sessions,” featuring locally based musicians George Bieri and Friends, on Friday, March 22, 7–9 p.m.

• Dine and shine at Arise Café

  By Reilly DixonMarch 19, 2024

  

  Longtime villagers Shaun Craig and Jake Siemer recently took over at Arise Café and Catering, a small brunch-and-lunch joint located at 2960 W. Enon Road, in Xenia Twp.

• Vegan skincare at Rooted Essentials

  By Lauren ShowsMarch 10, 2024

  

  Yellow Springs residents now have a local place to find eco-friendly personal care products right downtown: Rooted Essentials, located at 213 Xenia Ave., #3, over The Winds, held its soft opening last weekend.