Government Section :: Page 88

• Few newcomers in fall election races

  By Diane ChiddisterJuly 16, 2015

  

  With only a month to go before the filing deadline, several incumbents and only two newcomers have shown interest in November’s election for Village Council, Yellow Springs Board of Education and Miami Township Trustees.

• Rope rescue in Clifton Gorge

  By Lauren HeatonJuly 9, 2015

  

  The Miami Township Fire-Rescue squad pulled a Centerville youth from the Clifton Gorge after she fell 30–60 feet into the “narrows” on Tuesday evening, June 23.

• Miami Township budgets ambulance

  By Lauren Heaton

  

  The 2016 Miami Township tax budget includes funds for the purchase of a new ambulance and a command vehicle for the Miami Township Fire-Rescue squad.

• Celebrate the Fourth in the village

  By Megan BachmanJuly 1, 2015

  

  The annual Fourth of July parade starts Saturday, July 4, at 3 p.m. at Friend’s Care Center, with the evening fireworks later that night at 9:30 p.m.

• Peak shaving? And I’ve got a beard…

  By YS News StaffJune 11, 2015

  

  Just what is peak shaving? It begs both snarky and serious answers.

• Village Council— Council dips into mayor’s role

  By Lauren Heaton

  

  At its meeting Monday, June 1, Village Council held an initial discussion on potential revisions to the Village Charter, including the replacement of mayor with a member of Village Council.

• Police officer Meister commended in Council

  By Lauren Heaton

  

  On behalf of Village Council at its meeting Monday, Police Chief David Hale presented Officer David Meister with a commendation for exceptional service in the line of duty.

• Sidewalks by Tom’s up next for repairs

  By Megan Bachman

  

  Sidewalks along the west side of Xenia Avenue downtown will be replaced this summer as part of a multi-year Village “streetscape” project.

• Village Council— No easy options for sidewalks

  By Diane ChiddisterJune 4, 2015

  

  There were no easy options presented by Assistant Village Manager John Yung in his report on local sidewalks to Village Council at its May 18 meeting.

• Yellow Springs Police survey results—A desire for community engagement

  By Megan BachmanMay 28, 2015

  

  Three-quarters of respondents in a survey on police and the Village said they would like the police to engage with the community more often, including by patrolling more on bicycle and foot instead of in their cruisers and visiting schools to speak with students.