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• COVID Update | May 5, 2022

  By YS News StaffMay 5, 2022

  

  The number of new COVID-19 cases rose again in Ohio and Greene County, according to the latest weekly data released by the Ohio Department of Health on Thursday, April 28. The number of new cases in the state, tallied for April 22–28, was 8,731, compared to 6,890 for April 15–21.

• YS Schools Facilities Committee begins

  By Lauren ShowsMay 4, 2022

  

  At its first meeting on Thursday, April 7, the YS Schools Facilities Committee, recently formed by the school board, focused on clarifying its purpose and dividing tasks between its members to work toward that purpose.

• 2022 Ohio Primary results

  By YS News Staff

  

  Of the 118,083 registered voters in Greene County, only 29,706 county residents cast their votes — just 25% of eligible voters. A total of 22,014 Republicans voted, 6,957 Democrats and 735 non-partisans.

• HB 126 could impact school tax revenue

  By Lauren Shows

  

  A bill passed earlier this month by both the Ohio House and Senate is on track to impact the ways school districts are able to collect tax revenues — including in Yellow Springs.

• ‘Shrek: The Musical’ to debut

  By Lauren Shows

  

  This week, the young thespians of YS High School and McKinney Middle School were in the last galvanic days before that transformation as they prepared to perform “Shrek: The Musical.” The production will be staged Friday–Sunday, May 6–8, in the Paul Robeson Cultural and Performing Arts Center at Central State University.

• Samples show COVID in Yellow Springs wastewater

  By Jessica ThomasMay 2, 2022

  

  Recent local wastewater samples show an increase in COVID-19 viral shedding in the village over the past couple of weeks

• 2022 Primary | Two villagers vie for precinct captain

  By Cheryl Durgans

  

  Precinct captains promote voter registration, work to encourage early voting and support election-day processes. They provide important information to their precincts about candidates running for office and hot-button issues that may affect voters’ lives.

• The Veganry joins local food scene

  By Cheryl DurgansApril 29, 2022

  

  The Veganry, the newest addition to Yellow Springs’ smorgasbord of restaurants, will hold its grand opening on Saturday, April 30. The limited menu will appeal to vegans and nonvegans alike.

• All I Care to Eat | Ham, cheese and memory

  By Lauren ShowsApril 28, 2022

  

  “I had the best sandwich of my life in the summer of 1993. I was 9 years old, and my dad had just installed a cheap, above-ground swimming pool in our backyard. We lived in Jonesville, Ky., a rural community of about 150 people at the time.”

• COVID Update | April 28, 2022

  By YS News Staff

  

  Ohio’s number of new COVID-19 hospitalizations also rose, from 317 for the week of April 8–14 to 428 for April 15–21.