From The Print Last Week Section :: Page 80

• Perry League T-ball | A village affair

  By YS News StaffJune 27, 2022

  

  Here in the Village of Yellow Springs, a unique marker has signified the arrival of summer to generations of children raised in the village: Perry League T-ball.

• Down to Earth | ‘Keystone species’ vital

  By YS News StaffJune 26, 2022

  

  “Whereas native species are always better than non-native species in fueling food webs, not all native plants are equal. Keystone native species are superior because they support many more wildlife species.”

• Facilities Committee wavers on MPA

  By Lauren ShowsJune 25, 2022

  

  An MPA would assess certain aspects of the school facilities’ needs and make recommendations to the Facilities Committee and the district on necessary long-term maintenance.

• Street Fair to return this fall

  By Reilly Dixon

  

  After a two-year absence, Yellow Springs Street Fair is officially set to return this fall, on Saturday, Oct. 8.This will be the first Street Fair since fall 2019. The last five scheduled dates of the semiannual fair were canceled due to significant transmission rates of COVID-19 in the region and state.

• Village to treat Ellis Pond for algae

  By Jessica ThomasJune 24, 2022

  

  After several attempts at environmentally friendly mitigation techniques, the Village plans to treat the pond with herbicide to kill the algae.

• Perry League T-ball | All smiles on the diamond

  By YS News StaffJune 22, 2022

  

  It was a perfect and beautiful evening for opening day at T-ball. Those present, including approximately 60 players and an equal or greater number of spectators, enjoyed an hour and a half of chaos and fun.

• Walk to honor Juneteenth, Black history

  By Lauren Shows

  

  In its second year as both an official Village and a federal holiday, Juneteenth will be celebrated in Yellow Springs on Sunday, June 19, beginning with a 10-mile walk from Wilberforce to the village and culminating in a celebration at the Bryan Center.

• Feminist Health Fund receives large donation

  By Lauren Shows

  

  Last week, members of the nonprofit Feminist Health Fund met with members of the giving group 100 Women Making a Difference in Greene County, to accept a large donation of $12,600.

• Miami Township to pursue MTFR levy

  By Reilly DixonJune 21, 2022

  

  At the Miami Township Trustees’ regular meeting on Monday, June 6, Trustee Chair Chris Mucher said the financial needs of the township’s fire department and emergency medical services have risen significantly in recent years.

• New business | Salsa’s Tingz for Black hair

  By Cheryl DurgansJune 19, 2022

  

  Yellow Springs resident and natural hair stylist Kafisalah Salahuddin fills a special niche in the community for African American residents — providing natural hair care services and products through her company, Salsa’s Tingz.