Economy Section :: Page 38

• A passion for 1950s-era furniture

  By Anisa KlineJuly 18, 2013

  When Atomic Fox owner Terry Fox spent weekends with his grandparents as a child, he didn’t expect those experiences to fuel a lifelong interest.

• New store will focus on 50’s furniture

  By Diane ChiddisterJuly 5, 2013

  

  A new store, Atomic Fox, has opened in the Kings Yard space formerly occupied by the survival store. The store features mid-20th century furniture and household items.

• Building on again at Birch III

  By Megan BachmanJuly 4, 2013

  Development of a 40-lot subdivision on the village’s south side, first approved eight years ago, is finally taking off under new ownership and a rebounding housing market.

• A seamstress’ dressmaking passion

  By Anisa KlineJune 27, 2013

  

  BouChic, the new alterations and dressmaking business in Yellow Springs, sits at the very back of the white professional building on Xenia Avenue. Inside, owner Zara McCartney has neatly stacked bolts of cloth, drawers filled with a variety of patterns, a dressing room, sewing machines and a chalkboard wall for children.

• Village’s second passive house opens for one-day tour

  By Lauren HeatonJune 20, 2013

  

  Greene Generation Building will open its second passive house in the village on Saturday, June 22, from 1 to 4 p.m.

• Pig Wings take flight this weekend

  By Lauren HeatonJune 13, 2013

  For Tomaz and Margaret Williams, ministering and cooking have a lot in common.

• Business brings foot fashion to YS

  By Anisa KlineMay 16, 2013

  Yellow Springs is known for many unique products, but fashionable shoes isn’t one of them. Elaine Chappelle is trying to change that with her new boutique shoe store, Sweet Sanaa.

• Ohio Brass & Electric to play Home, Inc. benefit

  By Megan BachmanMay 1, 2013

  

  Ohio Brass & Electric, a new local 11-piece horn band will play at the Home, Inc. benefit “Springs Soiree” on Friday, May 3.

• Little Art Theatre to screen final 35mm films

  By Megan BachmanApril 24, 2013

  

  This weekend the Little Art Theatre will put on the “Last Reel Film Festival” featuring 35mm films before closing for three months for a complete renovation.

• Opinions mixed over zoning update

  By Diane ChiddisterMarch 28, 2013

  While the phrase “zoning code” is not known to inspire enthusiasm, it lies at the heart of how land is used in the village, a topic that sparks strong opinions.

  “As became very clear to me on my first five years on Council, land–use decisions bring out the passion in Yellow Springers!” Council member Lori Askeland wrote in a recent email. “And that passion is because people care deeply about this place.”