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• A day at the museum

  By Matt MindeMarch 2, 2018

  

  As the finale to their recent studies of African-American history, Mills Lawn School second-graders tied the past with the present via a “living museum,” and an all-school assembly.

• Public is invited — New ways to fight weeds

  By Megan BachmanMarch 1, 2018

  

  The last time the Village of Yellow Springs sprayed pesticides on public land commonly used by residents was on June 12, 2013. Five years later, Village practices have changed.

• A closer look at local school taxes

  By YS News Staff

  

  Currently near the top third of school districts in a tri-county area for its combined school income and property tax, Yellow Springs Schools would rise even higher in comparison if a 4.7-mill/0.25 percent income tax levy is passed May 8.

• Utility bills spark upset

  By Diane Chiddister

  

  Out of the village’s 2,200 households, almost 10 percent, or about 200, received letters this month warning of an impending utilities shut-off if the bill is not paid.

• The magic of place: photos at the Emporium

  By William DrewingFebruary 22, 2018

  

  illager Lincoln Castricone has been taking digital photos of landscapes and cityscapes since the turn of the millennium. His work is currently on display at the Emporium.

• News wins top prize, for eighth year in a row

  By YS News Staff

  

  The Yellow Springs News won the Newspaper of the Year award, the highest honor in its size division, for the eighth year in a row at the annual convention of the Ohio News Media Association (formerly Ohio Newspaper Association). The event took place Feb. 8 and 9 in Columbus.

• February 22, 2018 Bulldog sports round-up

  By Zack Brintlinger-Conn

  

  February 22, 2018 Bulldog sports round-up

• A busy year for Village staff

  By Diane Chiddister

  

  At Village Council’s Feb. 5 meeting, Village Manager Patti Bates presented an End of Year Report from Village staff, regarding projects completed during 2017.

• Levy committee forming

  By Carol Simmons

  

  The Yellow Springs school district is ramping up efforts in support of passing its May 8 ballot request of a combined 4.7-mill property levy and 0.25 percent income tax. A crucial piece in that effort is the formation of a levy committee.

• Great chili, with a side of dancing

  By Megan Bachman

  

  A celebration of Americana to send eighth-graders to America’s capital, this year’s annual McKinney Chili Cook-Off is doubling down on national nostalgia with the addition of square dancing and bluegrass music.