Village Life Section :: Page 24

• The Patterdale Hall Diaries | Getting busy, getting happy

  By Guest ContributorJune 7, 2023

  

  “I have to work just as hard, but I’m doing something I love, and on top of that, I have stuff to do. I’m getting busy. It’s a wonderful thing.”

• Haze hangs over Ohio Valley

  By Reilly Dixon

  

  Air quality in the Ohio Valley has plummeted in recent days as smoke from widespread Canadian wildfires continues to drift into the U.S.

• Choreography in color

  By Reilly DixonJune 5, 2023

  

  In celebration of National Senior Health and Fitness Day, the YS Senior Center held its annual flash mob dance Wednesday, May 31, on Short Street.

• COVID-19 emergency ends

  By YS News StaffMay 24, 2023

  

  The COVID-19 emergency is over, but the pandemic continues. That was the overarching message from Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, director of the Ohio Department of Health during an online press conference Thursday, May 11.

• 2023 Yellow Springs Juneteenth celebration set

  By YS News StaffMay 23, 2023

  

  Activities will begin at 10:30 a.m., with a gathering outside Yellow Springs High School, for a walk that will begin at 11 a.m. and proceed through the village past several sites of significance in the Black history of Yellow Springs.

• Perry League T-ball season nears

  By YS News StaffMay 22, 2023

  

  As the school year winds down, and the summer months near, Perry League T-Ball is preparing for its 53rd season. The beloved local program remains an all-volunteer undertaking, with play taking place this year every Friday evening in June and July, 6–7:30 p.m., at Gaunt Park.

• Unsolicited Opinions | How do we get in formation?

  By Jessica Thomas

  

  “A teacher of young geese offers lessons in how to navigate interpersonal conflicts, and practice being a whole ear of corn instead of a kernel.”

• Wheeling Gaunt receives honorary degree from Wilberforce University

  By Cheryl DurgansMay 16, 2023

  

  Yellow Springs philanthropist and businessman Wheeling Gaunt was awarded an honorary degree posthumously by Wilberforce University at the college’s commencement on Saturday, May 6.

• My Name Is Iden | Select all that are applicable

  By Iden Crockett

  

  “Allowing people the freedom to fully self-identify in the ways that are most genuine and true to their lives and experience is the first step toward truly celebrating diversity.”

• ‘Getting to the Root’

  By Cheryl DurgansMay 15, 2023

  

  On Wednesday and Thursday, April 26 and 27, the Coretta Scott King Center hosted “Getting to the Root,” a two-day workshop centered on strengthening antiracism efforts.