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• Planning Commission— Home approved for classes

  By Cheryl DurgansMay 28, 2021

  

  A conditional use application submitted by Theodora Stephan to build a 4,000-square-foot single-family dwelling with a large commercial kitchen for culinary classes and special dinner events was approved by the Village Planning Commission at its May 11 meeting.

• Yellow Springs mask mandate to expire

  By Megan BachmanMay 26, 2021

  

  Do you still have to wear a mask in Yellow Springs? What if you are vaccinated? What if you are outside? Village Council tackled the matter at its May 17 regular meeting. Council decided to keep the downtown mask mandate until it expires on June 2, when Ohio lifts its state of emergency.

• Village Council— Outdoor drinking area draws flak

  By Megan BachmanMay 22, 2021

  

  Village Manager Josué Salmerón aired a proposal for a designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA, in the downtown area at Council’s April 19 meeting.

• South end development— County approves annex

  By Megan BachmanMay 19, 2021

  

  During their regular meeting on April 29, the Greene County Board of Commissioners unanimously granted an annexation petition from Oberer Land Developers to add their 34 acres of land in Miami Township to the southern edge of Yellow Springs.

• Planning Commission— ‘Safari Place’ approved

  By Megan BachmanMay 17, 2021

  

  A new local business is looking to host car shows and charity events, sell cars and campers and run area kayak tours.

• Village Council — New restrictions, fees, for Airbnbs

  By Megan BachmanMay 15, 2021

  

  Those wanting to operate an Airbnb on a property where they don’t live can no longer do so. And those who already have an Airbnb where they don’t live will be subject to annual fees of $2,000 and regular background checks.

• Miami Township— Old firehouse utility fees in dispute

  By Carol SimmonsMay 10, 2021

  

  There is a question about who is responsible for the utility fees after the YSDC announced the pending sale to Chappelle in December until the final closing in March. The YSDC thinks the Township is still responsible; the Township disagrees.

• Village Council— Outdoor drinking considered

  By Megan BachmanApril 30, 2021

  

  Imagine grabbing a beer from a local restaurant, walking with it in hand on the sidewalk downtown and stopping by some local shops, all while sipping away. That image could become reality if the Village creates a DORA, or designated outdoor refreshment area, in downtown Yellow Springs.

• Council closer to Airbnb rules

  By Megan BachmanApril 29, 2021

  

  Those who run local Airbnbs or other businesses that offer short-term stays could soon be paying more to the Village — some a lot more.

• Suspect faces new charges

  By Carol SimmonsApril 21, 2021

  

  New charges have been filed against the former classmate and friend accused of murder in the 2019 stabbing death of Leonid “Lonya” Clark. But the additional charges, which involve possible child pornography, appear to be separate from the homicide case.