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• Village Council — Citizens plan CBE moratorium

  By Diane ChiddisterSeptember 15, 2016

  

  At Village Council’s Sept. 6 meeting, Council was informed that a group of citizens is aiming to place a temporary moratorium on the proposed expansion of Village infrastructure to the entrance of the Center for Business and Education, or CBE.

• Matthew Kirk’s state senate campaign heads into fall

  By Dylan Taylor-Lehman

  

  Matthew and Kristina Kirk’s backyard was abuzz with family, fellow Democrats and a growing pile of items to be sold at an upcoming yard sale; the donations were collected to raise money for Matthew’s Ohio’s state senate run.

• Celebrate 25 years of YS bike path

  By YS News StaffSeptember 12, 2016

  

  Next month, the Little Miami Scenic Trail opening from Xenia to Yellow Springs will celebrate its 25th birthday.

• Road work on Xenia Avenue to begin

  By YS News StaffSeptember 10, 2016

  

  The Village of YS will begin repaving work on Xenia Avenue beginning Sept. 18.

• Village Council — Utility bills elicit concerns

  By Diane ChiddisterSeptember 1, 2016

  

  Many villagers have been surprised this month by higher-than-expected utility bills.

• Ohio leaders scrutinize policing

  By Audrey Hackett

  

  Sixth article in this series: In 2014, two high-profile police shooting deaths in Ohio occurred within three months of each other, sparking public outcry and calls for policing reform.

• Village Council moves ahead on CBE land

  By Diane ChiddisterAugust 25, 2016

  

  At its Aug. 15 meeting, Viillage Council voted unanimously to accept the 35-acre parcel on the west edge of town known as the Center for Business and Education, or CBE, which was formerly owned by Community Resources.

• Village utility changes beget odd bills

  By Dylan Taylor-LehmanAugust 11, 2016

  

  The trepidation accompanying monthly bills has been on the increase over the past electric and water billing cycles, as a number of Yellow Springs residents have received significantly higher than usual utility bills.

• Cut electric rates with peak shaving

  By Dylan Taylor-LehmanAugust 4, 2016

  

  Periodically throughout the summer, Village government encourages Yellow Springers to assist with “peak shaving.” The practice is generally understood as a way to reduce electricity usage and save money, but what does it actually mean?

• Through the lens of race: the 911 call

  By Audrey Hackett

  

  Third article in this series: From Beavercreek to Baton Rouge, high-profile police shootings of unarmed African-American men reveal dramatic disparities in how white and black citizens are perceived and treated by police.