Village Life Section :: Page 2

• Perry League T-ball magic begins with new season

  By YS News StaffJune 20, 2024

  

  Friday, June 7, signaled the start of the current year’s Perry League T-ball season, a cherished tradition since 1970.

• Emergency cooling shelters in effect for heatwave

  By YS News StaffJune 17, 2024

  

  The John Bryan Community Center has been designated as a 24-hour emergency cooling center; Greene County Public Libraries are also designated as cooling centers during hours of operation.

• 2024 Yellow Springs Juneteenth activities set for Saturday

  By YS News StaffJune 13, 2024

  

  The 2024 Yellow Springs Juneteenth observance will take place Saturday, June 15, beginning with an historical walk from the front of Antioch College.

• Greene County Women’s Hall of Fame nominations open

  By YS News StaffJune 10, 2024

  

  The Greene County Women’s Hall of Fame Committee is currently accepting nominations of outstanding Greene County women for induction into the 2024 Hall of Fame.

• Tin Can Economy | Home away from home

  By Reilly DixonJune 9, 2024

  

  “Diasporas and vacations can occur in tandem; prosperous arrivals and unfortunate departures can be simultaneous.”

• Great Council State Park now open

  By Reilly DixonJune 7, 2024

  

  Centered around Shawnee and natural histories, Great Council State Park opens its doors to the public for the first time on Friday, June 7. It’s located at the site of the now-demolished Tecumseh Motel at 1587 U.S. 68 — about six miles south of the village — near Xenia.

• Street Fair to return Saturday, new focus on waste reduction

  By Lauren ShowsJune 6, 2024

  

  Street Fair returns Saturday, June 8, in downtown Yellow Springs — this time, with a heightened focus on sustainability and waste reduction. The YS Chamber of Commerce announced this month that it had received a $43,600 Recycle Ohio grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency

• Annual Yellow Springs Strawberry Fest set for Friday

  By YS News StaffJune 5, 2024

  

  The event features the sale of strawberry shortcake fixings, with fresh berries from Tom’s Market, ice cream from Young’s Jersey Dairy, home-baked cakes and lemonade, water or coffee.

• Tar Hollow Camporee slated

  By Lauren ShowsMay 30, 2024

  

  A 60-plus-year tradition continues this month with the annual community “Camporee” event at Tar Hollow State Park.

• The 365 Project’s Blacks in Yellow Springs walking tours to return

  By YS News StaffMay 25, 2024

  

  On Saturday, June 1, a General African American History of Yellow Springs tour will begin at 1 p.m. in front of the Mills Park Hotel.