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• A closer look at local school taxes

  By YS News StaffMarch 1, 2018

  

  Currently near the top third of school districts in a tri-county area for its combined school income and property tax, Yellow Springs Schools would rise even higher in comparison if a 4.7-mill/0.25 percent income tax levy is passed May 8.

• Fundraiser to feature Muslim comic

  By Carol Simmons

  

  A comedian who recently made his network TV debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert after performing as the opening act on Dave Chappelle’s 2015 national tour, has been snagged to perform in Yellow Springs for the Antioch School’s annual Auction Gala event.

• School facilities, levy info meeting set

  By YS News StaffFebruary 28, 2018

  

  YS Schools and the Levy Committee will hold an informational meeting about the district’s combined renovation/rebuild plan for the middle/high school facilities on Thursday, March 1, 6:30 p.m., in the YSHS cafeteria.

• ‘High School Musical’ coming soon to Mills Lawn stage

  By YS News StaffFebruary 26, 2018

  

  The YSHS and McKinney spring musical, “Disney’s High School Musical, On Stage!” will be performed Friday–Sunday, March 9–11 and 16–18, at Mills Lawn.

• Education journalist, author to speak

  By YS News StaffFebruary 24, 2018

  

  Award-winning education journalist and author John Merrow will be in Yellow Springs on Wednesday, Feb. 28.

• Tickets to Antioch School’s Auction Gala are still available

  By William DrewingFebruary 23, 2018

  

  Seating is limited, but tickets to this live auction and performance by Mo Amer are still available.

• Visit the News’ school levy tax calculator

  By YS News StaffFebruary 22, 2018

  

  If it passes in May, how much would the Yellow Springs School District’s new levy cost your household? Visit our new interactive tax calculator to find out.

• Levy committee forming

  By Carol Simmons

  

  The Yellow Springs school district is ramping up efforts in support of passing its May 8 ballot request of a combined 4.7-mill property levy and 0.25 percent income tax. A crucial piece in that effort is the formation of a levy committee.

• Great chili, with a side of dancing

  By Megan Bachman

  

  A celebration of Americana to send eighth-graders to America’s capital, this year’s annual McKinney Chili Cook-Off is doubling down on national nostalgia with the addition of square dancing and bluegrass music.

• Square meal

  By Matt Minde

  

  This year’s YSHS/McKinney Annual Chili Cook-off had a special twist — and turn — for patrons, namely square dancing.