Infrastructure & Services Section :: Page 24

• Ice will melt, but the stories linger

  By Diane ChiddisterFebruary 17, 2011

  

  The Great Yellow Springs Ice Storm of 2011 had a silver lining, as the warmth of community softened Mother Nature’s blow.

• Post office changes likely

  By Megan BachmanFebruary 10, 2011

  As the U.S. Postal Service begins closing 2,000 postal stations and branches around the country and reshuffling its staff, some local residents are worried about impacts to the Yellow Springs Post Office and their mail delivery.

• Increase in need seen among villagers

  By Lauren HeatonDecember 30, 2010

  According to the Village Utility Department Clerk Susie Butler, as of this week 181 local households are over 60 days behind in their utility bills.

• UPDATED – YS monthly energy consumption

  By Megan BachmanDecember 3, 2010

  

  The monthly electricity use of the village’s 1,700 residences has slightly increased from 2003, according to figures from the Village utility department.

• Recycling grows at Rumpke

  By Lauren HeatonNovember 27, 2010

  

  Several Village Environmental Commission members paid a visit to several Rumpke sites last month, including the recycling center in Dayton, to get an update on what happens to the waste and recycling materials that get collected curbside in Yellow Springs. (photos by Lauren Heaton)

• Northern segment of bike path closes

  By Diane ChiddisterNovember 19, 2010

  

  A 5.6 mile segment of the Little Miami Scenic Trail bike path north of Yellow Springs, from Jackson Road to Beatty Station, has closed indefinitely, due to fiscal problems. The se

• Forum explores fluoride use

  By Megan BachmanNovember 11, 2010

  Whether the Village of Yellow Springs should continue to fluoridate its drinking water and at what level will be debated at a forum organized by Village Council from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at the John Bryan Center gym.

• Village Council — Sidewalk policy to change

  By Diane ChiddisterOctober 14, 2010

  Recently Village Council took a first step toward changing Village policy on sidewalk maintenance, shifting from charging home-owners for sidewalk repairs to treating sidewalks similarly to streets, as part of the Village budget.

• The keeper of the water’s source

  By Lauren Heaton

  

  Like the air we breathe, the water we drink is of vital importance to our health, yet its origins beyond the tap are somewhat mysterious. Down at the southern end of the village nestled among the foliage on Jacoby Road…

• Proposal considered for affordable village housing

  By Diane ChiddisterOctober 7, 2010

  Village Council members began a discussion on a proposal for a modest joint Village/Home, Inc., project for affordable housing.