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2025

Elections Section

  • Public infrastructure on ballot in May 6 election

    By Reilly DixonMay 3, 2025

    Village Supervisor of Electric and Water Distribution Johnnie Burns, at left, is shown last Friday on Corry Street overseeing the work of GM Pipelines crews working on the water system loop completion project. To facilitate water flow, the GM crews are replacing old 8-inch pipes with 10- or 12- inch pipes at three locations: downtown, on the Antioch College campus, and on Herman Street. The project should be complete at the end of May. (Photo by diane Chiddister)

    If passed, Issue 2 would amend the Ohio Constitution to allow the state to issue bonds or other obligations to finance or assist in public infrastructure projects at the local level — including here in Yellow Springs.

  • Mayor Pam hanging up the hat

    By Reilly DixonMarch 3, 2025

    After nearly eight years of being the village’s mayor, Conine — who often goes by “Mayor Pam” — is hanging up her top hat. Conine announced earlier this month that she won’t seek reelection this year.

  • Miami Township Board of Trustees — November 4

    By YS News StaffNovember 18, 2024

    During his twice-monthly fire and EMS report, Chief Dennis Powell reminded those present that, though the burn ban instituted at the state level in September was lifted last month, dry conditions and wind could still create opportunities for fire.

  • After long night, Trump wins re-election

    By YS News StaffNovember 15, 2024

    At press time, votes were still being tallied, but Trump had gained 277 electoral votes, crossing the threshold of the necessary 270.

  • The 2024 Yellow Springs Election Guide

    By YS News StaffNovember 4, 2024

    A robust turnout was reported by election officials on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, when villagers and Miami Township residents for the first time voted at Antioch University Midwest. Villagers voted on candidates for Village Council and school board, and village and township voters weighed in on Miami Township trustees. (Photo by Megan Bachman)

    The 2024 Election Guide contains information about the local candidates and the local and county issues, including levies that will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot for Yellow Springs and Miami Township.

  • Locals sound off on Issue 1

    By Lauren ShowsOctober 20, 2024

    Village Council approved a resolution on Monday, Oct. 7, in support of Ohio Issue 1, and encouraging citizens to vote “yes” on the proposed constitutional amendment — the latest voter-led attempt at addressing the issue of gerrymandering in the state.

  • Yellow Springer Krista Magaw to run for Ohio House

    By Lauren ShowsJune 18, 2024

    Villager Krista Magaw is running as the Democratic candidate for representative of Ohio House District 71, which encompasses all of Clinton County, the eastern half of Greene County — including Yellow Springs — and a southern portion of Clark County.

  • 2024 OHIO PRIMARY RESULTS | YS Schools substitute levy fails

    By YS News StaffMarch 21, 2024

    Preliminary results of the Tuesday, March 19, primary election are now available. Locally, a 9-mill YS Schools substitute levy failed at the polls, with 589 votes for and 722 votes against.

  • Ohio primary election tomorrow, March 19

    By YS News StaffMarch 18, 2024

    All Yellow Springs residents — those who live in precincts 440, 441, 442 and 443, as well as those who live in precinct 456 in Miami Township — can vote at Antioch University Midwest at 900 Dayton St. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

  • Nov. 7, 2023 General Election Results

    By YS News StaffNovember 8, 2023

    At the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, Ohioans passed two state issues: Issue 1, which will legalize access to abortion and reproductive care and protect that access in the State Constitution; and Issue 2, a statute to legalize the sale and possession of cannabis products for Ohioans ages 21 and older.

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