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• 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.

• Stricter rules for Airbnbs

  By Megan BachmanApril 17, 2021

  

  At its regular meeting Monday, April 5, Council considered legislation that imposes new fees, requirements and potential penalties for those renting out their rooms, apartments or homes for short-term stays.

• Village Council— Gaunt Park pool to open with changes

  By Megan BachmanApril 12, 2021

  

  Gone are both the two-hour session limits and locals-only days. And higher prices will be charged across the board in the first pool rate increase since 2009.

• Looking ahead to local races

  By Cheryl DurgansApril 7, 2021

  

  On Tuesday, Nov. 2, local voters will decide who will serve as Council members and mayor starting four-year terms on Jan. 1, 2022. Out of the five current Council members, three seats held by Laura Curliss, Kevin Stokes and Council President Brian Housh are in play.

• Village Council Regular Meeting

  By Megan BachmanMarch 23, 2021

  

  Village Council Regular Meeting — March 1, 2021

• Dead body found in John Bryan State Park

  By YS News StaffMarch 13, 2021

  

  On Saturday, March 13, around 12:30 p.m., a dead body was reportedly found at John Bryan State Park. The skeletal remains were found just north of the Orton picnic area.