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• Zoning update on final round

  By Diane ChiddisterSeptember 19, 2013

  The new Yellow Springs zoning code could allow more flexibility in how Yellow Springers live and work. Council passed the first reading of the updated code at its Sept. 3 meeting, and will vote on the second and final reading Sept. 16.

• Bristol likely interim leader

  By Diane ChiddisterSeptember 12, 2013

  While it’s not yet official, former Village Manager Kent Bristol will likely soon be the Village’s interim manager. He will take over from Manager Laura Curliss, who is leaving the position Sept. 28.

• Why don’t Village managers last?

  By Megan Bachman

  

  When Village Manager Laura Curliss leaves her position at the end of the month, she will have governed for 20 months, including six months as interim manager, the shortest tenure for a full-time manager in Yellow Springs’ 61-year history of village managers.

• Finance head to leave village

  By Diane ChiddisterSeptember 5, 2013

  The turnover of Village leadership that began last week with the announcement of Manager Laura Curliss’ resignation continues this week, as Village Finance Director Sharon Potter retires from her position. Her last day is Friday, Aug. 30.

• Community Resources requests $656,000 to complete Center for Business and Education

  By Diane Chiddister

  At Village Council’s Aug. 19 meeting, members of Community Resources requested that Council find a way to fund a financial shortfall so that the infrastructure for the Center for Business and Education, or CBE, can be completed next year.

• Former manager likely interim choice

  By Diane ChiddisterSeptember 4, 2013

  

  Local resident Kent Bristol, who managed the Village of Yellow Springs for 15 years, is now considering stepping back into the position as an interim replacement for Laura Curliss, who leaves Sept. 28.

• Fireworks set for this Saturday

  By Diane ChiddisterAugust 29, 2013

  

  The annual Fourth of July fireworks, postponed this year due to bad weather, will take place this Saturday, Aug. 31, at 9 p.m. at Gaunt Park.

• Laura Curliss to leave Village Manager position

  By Diane Chiddister

  At Village Council’s Aug. 19 meeting, Council unanimously approved a resolution that allows the Village and Village Manager Laura Curliss to enter into a settlement agreement that releases Curliss from her contract with the Village.

• Another look at a rural and sometimes dangerous intersection

  By Lauren HeatonAugust 27, 2013

  

  Visibility at certain intersections in Miami Township can make their crossings treacherous.

• Robust field for local races

  By Diane ChiddisterAugust 22, 2013

  In the past several weeks, several additional villagers have thrown their hats in the ring for local elective offices, making this year’s election season especially robust. Eight people are running for the three open seats on Village Council, seven seek the three seats on the Yellow Springs Board of Education and seven are running for […]