Economy Section :: Page 51

• YSI seeks strategic partner

  By Diane ChiddisterMarch 17, 2011

  

  YSI Incorporated is seeking a strategic partner in order to provide more liquidity for stakeholders, according to a March 17 press release from the company.

• No legal issues with housing

  By Diane Chiddister

  There are no legal obstacles to the Village pursuing its current affordable housing project, according to Village Law Director John Chambers

• Village solar project proposed

  By Megan BachmanMarch 10, 2011

  The Village of Yellow Springs, which already gets a third of its electricity from renewable sources, has an opportunity to add locally-produced renewable energy to its portfolio.

• Village affordable housing project elicits community support, concerns

  By Megan Bachman

  In a discussion of a proposed affordable housing development at Village Council’s Feb. 22 meeting, some villagers spoke in support of the potential public/private partnership to build four permanently-affordable homes.

• Solar farm discussion continues

  By Megan BachmanMarch 6, 2011

  

  The Village is exploring the technical requirements for a 2 to 5 megawatt solar photovoltaic array that may be built in the Village. In a conference call this week, plans were made to study the Village’s electric distribution system before Council discusses SolarVision’s proposal at its March 22 meeting.

• ‘Tuna’ for laughs, to support theater

  By Kelsey CundiffMarch 3, 2011

  

  Due to recent cuts in the school district budget, some students have chosen to use their senior projects as a way to give back to programs that have been important to them, and that now face decreased funding.

• Bit of ‘Heaven’ right here, right now

  By Megan Bachman

  

  Heaven On Earth Emporium, the most recent retail store to open downtown, is filled with both the unique and the functional.

• Friends plans to sell Barr property

  By Lauren HeatonFebruary 24, 2011

  This week a Friends Care Community task force announced plans to sell the Barr property, which the Morgan Family Foundation had gifted to the care center in November.

• New business on Stutzman site

  By Diane Chiddister

  Village Council at its Feb. 7 meeting unanimously approved entering into a lease with villager Mitchell George for a new business located at the former site of Stutzman’s Nursery on U.S. 68 North.

• New store promises ‘heaven on earth’

  By Megan BachmanFebruary 22, 2011

  

  Heaven On Earth Emporium, recently opened in the space vacated by Basho Apparel, is filled with a great variety of products for tourists and locals. See photos of the new shop.