From The Print Last Week Section :: Page 24

• Salmerón appointed Greenbelt, Maryland city manager

  By Reilly DixonAugust 4, 2023

  

  Outgoing Yellow Springs Village Manager Josué Salmerón, who announced his resignation on Friday, July 21, has officially accepted the position of city manager of Greenbelt, Maryland, population 25,000. 

• Fire Chief Colin Altman to retire after 29 years

  By Megan BachmanAugust 3, 2023

  

  Chief Colin Altman is hanging up his turnout coat for good. After 29 years at the helm of Miami Township Fire-Rescue, Altman retires later this month.

• Omnibus: collectibles on the corner

  By Reilly DixonJuly 31, 2023

  

  Since opening her eclectic knickknack store on May 5, new village resident Jessica McGee said this year’s tourist season has really helped the new business.

• Miami Township Trustees to change BZA procedures

  By Lauren Shows

  

  The changes come following a June 5 meeting of the trustees in which local resident Steve Wirrig, owner of the Wirrig family pavilion between U.S. 68 North and Meredith Road, laid out concerns regarding the transparency of the BZA and the actions of Zoning Inspector Richard Zopf.

• Two ‘Barbie’ Reviews | ‘Plastic politics’ and ‘A doll’s duality’

  By YS News StaffJuly 30, 2023

  

  On Friday, July 21, the Little Art Theatre debuted “Barbie” to a capacity crowd. News writers Reilly Dixon and Lauren “Chuck” Shows reviewed the film.

• Heat can’t dampen Perry League joy

  By Guest ContributorJuly 29, 2023

  

  Before the game even started, a trio of girls were observed in the infield tossing the fine dirt above their heads and making clouds while belting out “Let it Go.”

• Building Community | McGruder brings expertise, experience to local orgs

  By Jessica ThomasJuly 28, 2023

  

  Kevin McGruder, who has lived in Yellow Springs for 11 years, has spent his time in the village finding space for himself, and in turn, creating space for others.

• News from the Past: July 2023

  By Reilly DixonJuly 27, 2023

  

  In 1973, 50 years ago, Antioch College welcomes 243 new students to campus. 25 years ago, the Yellow Springs Women’s Park was officially opened and dedicated. Ten years ago, a firefight and all-night standoff took place in the village.

• School board broaches phone concerns

  By Lauren Shows

  

  The discussion was prompted by a letter written to the board by a group of 16 parents of local students; the letter lauded “the merits of phone-free learning environments.”

• Yellow Springs Village Manager Josué Salmerón resigns

  By Reilly DixonJuly 26, 2023

  

  After four years as Yellow Springs village manager, Josué Salmerón has resigned. His last day is Sept. 3.