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• Yellow Springs cuts energy use smartly

  By Megan BachmanMarch 13, 2014

  

  Yellow Springs shaved 3.7 percent off of its annual electricity use over the last three years, thanks to a communitywide energy-efficiency program.

• Village budget with smaller deficit OK’d

  By Matt Minde

  

  Village Council on Monday evening gave initial approval to a 2014 Village budget with a general fund deficit that is considerably lower than the previously projected deficit.

• More Yellow Springs automobile break-ins

  By YS News StaffMarch 10, 2014

  

  Several cars were broken into over the weekend and a local car was stolen Sunday night, according to Police Sergeant Naomi Penrod.

• Village Council sets goals for 2014

  By Diane ChiddisterMarch 6, 2014

  

  Hiring a new Village manager, completing a water sourcing analysis and physically updating Council chambers head the list of 2014 Village Council strategic goals, according to a prioritized list reviewed by Council members at their Feb. 18 meeting.

• Village General fund deficit forecast

  By Lauren Heaton

  

  At a special budget review before the Feb. 18 Village Council meeting, Finance Director Melissa Vanzant projected that the Village 2014 general fund budget will have a shortfall of about $500,000.

• Police story: crime and the village

  By Megan Bachman

  

  Earlier this month two vehicles were stolen, 10 more were broken into. Last year nine local residences were burglarized. But more commonly, however, the Yellow Springs Police Department deals with complaints of barking dogs, loud music and stolen bicycles.

• Ethics group says no conflict for Wintrow

  By Diane ChiddisterFebruary 27, 2014

  

  The Ohio Board of Ethics determined last week that Council President Karen Wintrow does not have a conflict of interest regarding the Center for Business and Education, and is free to discuss and vote on CBE-related issues.

• Miami Township Fire-Rescue squad gets accredited

  By Lauren Heaton

  

  Volunteerism may have dwindled over the past 50 years, but no where is it felt more seriously as a matter of life and death than in small town fire and EMS departments across the country. Miami Township Fire-Rescue is no exception.

• SIDEBAR: Focus on mental health in the community

  By Diane Chiddister

  

  This spring, the Human Relations Commission, or HRC, will launch a series of programs aimed at educating villagers on mental health issues and finding better ways to help those in the community who deal with these concerns.

• SIDEBAR: Yellow Springs Water Rate Hike

  By Diane Chiddister

  

  Vilage Council members agreed on a 15 percent increase in Village water rates.