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• Village Council approves utility rate increases

  By Jessica ThomasJuly 2, 2022

  

  At its most recent regular meeting June 21, Village Council unanimously passed a flurry of emergency legislation adjusting the tap-in fees for water, sewer and electric utilities.

• New fireworks law in effect

  By YS News StaffJune 30, 2022

  

  A new state law allows Ohioans to discharge consumer fireworks on specified holidays, unless their local political subdivision bans the use.

• Village Manager Salmerón receives 5-year contract

  By Jessica ThomasJune 22, 2022

  

  At its Monday, June 6 meeting, Village Council unanimously approved a five-year contract for Village Manager Josué Salmerón.

• Miami Township to pursue MTFR levy

  By Reilly DixonJune 21, 2022

  

  At the Miami Township Trustees’ regular meeting on Monday, June 6, Trustee Chair Chris Mucher said the financial needs of the township’s fire department and emergency medical services have risen significantly in recent years.

• Village Council revisits the Utility Roundup

  By Jessica ThomasJune 15, 2022

  

  The Utility Roundup program was implemented in late 2018 as an initiative to help people struggling to pay their bills.

• Village Council eyes credit card policy changes

  By Jessica ThomasJune 10, 2022

  

  At their regular meeting on Monday, May 16, Village Council members considered credit card legislation that would place the Village in compliance with the State Auditor’s office.

• Mechanical failure causes sludge spill

  By Reilly DixonJune 7, 2022

  

  On Saturday, May 28, around 6 p.m., a mechanical failure at the Village’s municipal water and wastewater treatment plant led to nearly 750 gallons of sludge spilling out of the facility.

• Village Council discusses the sale of energy credits

  By Jessica ThomasJune 2, 2022

  

  At its most recent meeting, Village Council members deliberated over legislation that would allow Village Manager Josué Salmerón to sell Renewable Energy Credits, or RECs, and purchase more at a lower rate.

• Village Council reviews Yellow Springs’ energy contracts

  By Jessica ThomasMay 16, 2022

  

  Village Council heard a first reading on a measure that would allow Village Manager Josué Salmerón to continue negotiations on an energy contract with American Municipal Power.

• Gavin DeVore fills open Village Council seat

  By Jessica ThomasMay 11, 2022

  

  DeVore Leonard has a background as a community organizer, working for organizations such as Columbus-based One Ohio Now, and the Center for Progressive Leadership, which is based in Cincinnati.