Village Life Section :: Page 193

• Efficiency program benefits businesses in many ways

  By Megan BachmanMay 19, 2011

  Local businesses looking to save money by cutting their fuel use now have an extra incentive to do so. Money that began as a fine against the Village for buying power from a polluting coal plant is coming home to help Yellow Springs businesses get energy-efficient.

• “Radical” farm takes root

  By Megan BachmanMay 17, 2011

  

  Amy Batchman started Radical Roots Farm outside of Yellow Springs with big plans for the seven-acre homestead.

• Owens masterpiece, now available for sleepovers

  By Megan BachmanMay 12, 2011

  

  Erik and Deirdre Owen had looked for ways to support the local arts community as well as share their home, an Italian villa on an historic estate. By turning their spacious home into an “art bed and breakfast,” they believe they now have accomplished both.

• YS tree man keeps planting at 96

  By Diane Chiddister

  

  Lloyd Kennedy wants to give credit where credit is due. For instance, he makes clear that he was not the one who floated the idea, almost three decades ago, of organizing a volunteer group to plant trees in the village.

• Taking helm of historic A.M.E.

  By Sehvilla Mann

  

  Timothy Liggins has been the pastor of the Central Chapel African Methodist Episcopal, or A.M.E., Church for a short time — only about five weeks. Yet as he greets people after worship on a recent Sunday, the bond he appears to share with members seems to have been in place much longer.

• First Summer Fun

  By Matt MindeMay 11, 2011

  

  Last Sunday was a high point at High and Whiteman Streets. View the slideshow.

• Annual spring cleaning arrives

  By Lauren ShowsMay 7, 2011

  

  The annual spring clean-up week will be held May 9-13.

• Solar financing expected soon

  By Megan BachmanMay 5, 2011

  If the Village finalizes a contract with SolarVision, LLC to develop a solar farm, millions of dollars in outside financing will be used to construct and maintain the project.

• YSCC helps send kids to camp

  By Diane Chiddister

  A local philanthropic organization has found a niche that members hope will benefit Yellow Springs children, local nonprofits and the environment: specifically, helping local kids go to summer camp.

• Wet weather challenges farmers

  By Megan Bachman

  

  Across town, heavy rains fill gutters, puddles pool on lawns and sump pumps struggle to keep basements dry. But this rainy April has area farmers worried as they delay planting and wait for their fields to dry.