From The Print Last Week Section :: Page 86

• School board OKs negotiations with MPA

  By Lauren ShowsJuly 1, 2022

  

  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.

• 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.