From The Print Last Week Section :: Page 79

• Fourth of July, 2022 — mixed messages

  By YS News StaffJuly 7, 2022

  

  In addition to the traditional reds, whites and blues, the village’s annual Fourth of July celebrations took on several other hues this year: anger and sadness swirled and clashed with jubilation to color the festivities.

• SCOTUS overturns Roe v. Wade, Yellow Springs responds

  By Jessica Thomas

  

  In a 6–3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States has overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that affirmed the right to an abortion.

• New state park breaks ground in Oldtown

  By YS News StaffJuly 6, 2022

  

  Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz and Gov. Mike DeWine announced on June 27 that the upcoming park, slated to be completed by 2024, will be named Great Council State Park.

• Fourth of July events set in Yellow Springs

  By YS News StaffJuly 3, 2022

  

  The Yellow Springs Fourth of July parade will step off at 2 p.m. from East Herman Street and head north on U.S. 68/Xenia Avenue to end at John Bryan Community Center.

• COVID Update | June 23, 2022

  By YS News StaffJuly 1, 2022

  

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, on Saturday, June 18, approved COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months.

• Abundant happiness at Friday T-ball

  By YS News Staff

  

  If you happened to be at Gaunt Park just before 6:30 p.m you would have been watching nearly 20 children running circles in the sand while waiting for another game of Yellow Springs Perry League T-ball.

• School board OKs negotiations with MPA

  By Lauren Shows

  

  At its regular meeting on Thursday, June 16, the YS Board of Education unanimously approved moving forward on negotiations with a maintenance plan advisor, or MPA.

• New fireworks law in effect

  By YS News StaffJune 30, 2022

  

  A new state law allows Ohioans to discharge consumer fireworks on specified holidays, unless their local political subdivision bans the use.

• COVID Update | June 30, 2022

  By YS News Staff

  

  While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on approved COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months, on Saturday, June 18, local families have reported difficulty finding a provider offering vaccinations for children younger than 3 years of age.

• Greene Canteen to close doors

  By Lauren ShowsJune 29, 2022

  

  If you’re a fan of The Greene Canteen’s healthy food options, now’s the time to make a trip downtown: The restaurant is closing Thursday, June 30.