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• Book review— Davis’ ‘Here Where We Stand’

  By Guest ContributorAugust 28, 2026

  

  “This work is not strictly a roman à clef — “a novel with a key” that uses real people and places to explore themes in fictionalized ways.”

• My Name Is Iden | Put me in, coach

  By Iden Crockett

  

  “I’ve had plenty of teachers, most unacknowledged. Bill was one of them. Bill taught me that kindness isn’t naivety or weakness. Kindness is wisdom and softness is strength.”

• Villagers launch newsletter, featuring intersectional and statewide stories

  By Jessica ThomasAugust 27, 2026

  

  Heads Up, Ohio! gives an overview of stories from the week, along with employment and grant opportunities. As for content, Jensen said they wanted to curate something that would be helpful for people interested in intersectional politics.

• Clifton Music and Arts Festival returns this weekend

  By Lauren Shows

  

  The Clifton Gorge Music & Arts Festival returns Friday and Saturday, Aug. 28–29, bringing more than 50 artisan vendors, about a dozen food vendors and a full slate of live music and dance demonstrations to the village.

• Yellow Springs School District announces temporary campus plan

  By Lauren ShowsAugust 25, 2026

  

  YS Schools students are still expected to return to classes Monday, Aug. 31, but many will begin the year in temporary locations as construction continues at the middle and high school campus on East Enon Road.

• Environmental Commission to create local food grower directory

  By Reilly DixonAugust 24, 2026

  

  The mission is simple. The Village-run commission aims to amass the names, contact information and the kinds of edible vendibles from area farmers and gardeners.

• Fernandes to retire from Antioch College

  By YS News StaffAugust 22, 2026

  

  Antioch College President Jane Fernandes will retire after five years at the school’s helm, according to a press release issued by Antioch Friday, Aug. 21. Natalie Kubat, the college’s executive director of advancement, has been named acting interim president and will take over the role Sept. 10.

• Yellow Springs Village Manager Johnnie Burns resigns

  By Reilly DixonAugust 21, 2026

  

  At a special Village Council meeting on Friday morning, Aug. 21, Village Manager Johnnie Burns announced his resignation, ending his more than 12 years spent working for the Village of Yellow Springs.

• Community fitness at BLYS

  By Lauren ShowsAugust 19, 2026

  

  Local resident Guy “Tron” Banks recently started Beyond Limits Yellow Springs — his new community fitness venture. A grand opening will be held Sunday, Aug. 23, 2–6 p.m.

• In downtown Yellow Springs, Kings Yard for sale

  By Reilly DixonAugust 17, 2026

  

  Home to a variety of shops and boutiques, Kings Yard in Yellow Springs’ downtown business district is for sale. For the buildings that house 11 commercial tenants, the adjacent courtyard and brick pathways, the owners are asking $1.4 million.