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• Manager search elicits robust response

  By Diane ChiddisterMarch 20, 2014

  

  The Village has received a robust response in its search for a new Village manager, according to Council member Brian Housh, who, with Council member Gerry Simms, is overseeing the effort. According to the consulting firm Management Partners, which is conducting the search, 59 applicants responded by the March 7 deadline.

• Yellow Springs burglaries affect cars and homes

  By Lauren Heaton

  

  Toward the end of last week and over the weekend, several home and vehicle burglaries occurred in various locations around the village. Yellow Springs Police this week issued a warning to all villagers to keep their homes and vehicles locked at all times.

• Greene County sheriff major relieved of job

  By Lauren Heaton

  

  Greene County Sheriff Major Eric Spicer was relieved from his position with the department last week, according to Greene County Sheriff Gene Fischer this week.

• Investigation finds fault with Greene County major

  By Lauren HeatonMarch 19, 2014

  

  The Montgomery County Sheriff’s office released the findings of a seven-month investigation of the shooting event that occurred in Yellow Springs in July.

• Police pinpoint suspects in vehicle break-ins

  By Megan BachmanMarch 17, 2014

  

  Yellow Springs Police said on Monday they are close to arresting three people suspected in a string of vehicle thefts and break-ins.

• Yellow Springs cuts energy use smartly

  By Megan BachmanMarch 13, 2014

  

  Yellow Springs shaved 3.7 percent off of its annual electricity use over the last three years, thanks to a communitywide energy-efficiency program.

• Village budget with smaller deficit OK’d

  By Matt Minde

  

  Village Council on Monday evening gave initial approval to a 2014 Village budget with a general fund deficit that is considerably lower than the previously projected deficit.

• More Yellow Springs automobile break-ins

  By YS News StaffMarch 10, 2014

  

  Several cars were broken into over the weekend and a local car was stolen Sunday night, according to Police Sergeant Naomi Penrod.

• Village Council sets goals for 2014

  By Diane ChiddisterMarch 6, 2014

  

  Hiring a new Village manager, completing a water sourcing analysis and physically updating Council chambers head the list of 2014 Village Council strategic goals, according to a prioritized list reviewed by Council members at their Feb. 18 meeting.

• Village General fund deficit forecast

  By Lauren Heaton

  

  At a special budget review before the Feb. 18 Village Council meeting, Finance Director Melissa Vanzant projected that the Village 2014 general fund budget will have a shortfall of about $500,000.