New county jail focus of meeting
Overcrowding, crumbling infrastructure and infestations of birds and rodents were among the concerns raised by Greene County Sheriff Gene Fischer during a June 27 meeting hosted by the James A. McKee...
View ArticleDarrell D. Dawson
Darrell D. Dawson, son of the late J. Dudley and Leona Dawson, of Yellow Springs, died on July 2, 2018, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was 78. Darrell was a 1957 graduate of Bryan High School. He...
View ArticleDavid Edward ’Ed’ ’Sonny’ Blackman
It is with deep sorrow that the Blackman family announces the transition of beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, David Edward “Ed” “Sonny” Blackman. He passed away peacefully...
View ArticleYSTC’s ‘Midsummer’ magic
Fanciful, magical and at times uproariously funny, William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a popular go-to production for summer outdoor theater. “It’s such a lovely play,” said Yellow...
View ArticleVillage Council — Late fees to be forgiven
One time each year, the Village of Yellow Springs will forgive the late fee on a resident’s utility bill if the resident asks for forgiveness. At its July 2 meeting, Council unanimously passed the...
View ArticleAntioch reunion finds ties with past, future
This dream today embattled, With its back against the wall — To save the dream for one It must be saved for all. — Langston Hughes Evoking Langston Hughes, law professor and race law expert...
View ArticleAU Midwest cuts staff, moves online
Antioch University leaders recently announced significant staff cuts and programming changes at Antioch University Midwest, or AUM. While the school’s longstanding “place-based” programs will soon be...
View ArticleVILLAGE JOB OPENING: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
VILLAGE JOB OPENING: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The Administrative Assistant will suppor t various administrative depar tments as well as the Council Clerk’s of fice. This individual will work 20 hours...
View ArticleSky-high enthusiasm of T-ballers
Go to the Facebook page “Perry League T-Ball” and you’ll see “a bird’s eye view of our kiddos having fun,” says Sarah Badger. Her 3-year-old son David is almost always the first kid on the field every...
View ArticleBraves, Indians split final games
The Adoption Link Braves wrapped up the 2018 Major League Championship by splitting the season’s final two games last week with the Sunrise Café Indians. The Braves dominated in their first meeting of...
View ArticleJohn Cage’s words inspire dance
By Kayla Graham This week, long-time Yellow Springs resident Louise Smith, associate professor of devised theater and performance at Antioch College, will host a guest artist, Paul Lazar, who will...
View ArticleVillage Council — Discipline process continues
The disciplinary process for Yellow Springs Police Cpl. David Meister continues this week after a motion failed at Council’s July 16 meeting that would have halted the process. Council Member Judith...
View ArticleState of the College address— Manley eyes Antioch challenges
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” At last Saturday’s State of the College address to college alumni, Antioch College President Tom Manley closed with the above quote, from South African...
View ArticleVILLAGE JOB OPENING: MAYOR’S COURT CLERK
VILLAGE JOB OPENING: MAYOR’S COURT CLERK The Village of Yellow Springs seeks a par t-time (20-23 hours per week) per- manent Clerk for the Mayor’s Cour t. Primar y responsibilities will include per-...
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David Edward ’Ed’ ’Sonny’ Blackman
David Edward Blackman It is with deep sorrow that the Blackman family announces the transition of beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, David Edward “Ed” “Sonny” Blackman. He...
View ArticleGrounding vision of resilience at Agraria
A gulp of barn swallows dove in between rows of buckwheat and bloody butcher corn on a recent 90-degree afternoon at Agraria. On an adjacent field, a heat mirage shimmered as young soybeans poked up...
View ArticleSpecial Village Council Meeting: Work Session
Special Village Council Meeting: Work Session Monday, July 30, 2018 at 5 p.m. Council Chambers, second floor, Bryan Community Center Council work sessions are held as a...
View ArticleInterim principal, assistant principal approved
Offering no comment about the action, the Yellow Springs School Board last week appointed Jack Hatert, assistant principal at Yellow Springs High and McKinney Middle schools, as interim principal of...
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Richard ‘Dick’ Carpenter
Richard “Dick” Norman Carpenter died peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on July 20, 2018 following a stroke at age 80. Richard ‘Dick’ Carpenter Dick is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carolina;...
View ArticleLocal artists evoke places near, far and dear
By Carla Steiger Jewel-bright embroidered shirts, swirling activity and joyous spills of flowers leap out of Yellow Springs artist Anna Arbor’s recent paintings of Mexican markets. They are inspired by...
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