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Punk/avant-garde outfit Trash Fart is shown playing in front of Electroshield in 2023. The band returns for this year's reprisal of Porchfest. (Photo by Reilly Dixon)

After a long wait, Porchfest returns to Yellow Springs next weekend

After a year off, Yellow Springs Porchfest will once again turn porches, patios and lawns into stages on Saturday, Sept. 20, from noon to 7 p.m.

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Web Features
  • Miami Township Fire-Rescue Chief Colin Altman, left, led local firefighters in organizing, and participating in, the fifth annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Antioch College last Saturday in the college’s historic main building. Each participant climbed the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center carrying the name and photo of a fallen hero to symbolically complete their climb. Proceeds benefitted the National Firefighters Foundation. Each participant climbed the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center carrying the name and photo of a fallen hero to symbolically complete their climb. Proceeds benefitted the National Firefighters Foundation. (Photo by Megan Bachman)

    Climb to honor 9/11 first responders

    The LION Gem City 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at UD Arena remains one of the largest events of its kind in the area.

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  • Miami Township Trustees say ‘no’ to 84-acre annexation

    Before a room full of East Enon Road residents on Wednesday, Sept. 3, the Miami Township Trustees unanimously voted not to approve an agreement with the Village of Yellow Springs to annex 84 acres of land on East Enon Road into Village limits.

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  • Meet your local Safety Patrol

    The Safety Patrol program has been a longstanding tradition for Yellow Springs Schools — at least since the early 1970s, as far as the News can tell — and enthusiasm has only grown. Program coordinator and fourth-grade teacher Jocelyn Bailey said that with 20 volunteers, this year’s crop may be the biggest ever.

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Arts (archives)

Village Schools (archives)

  •   A new school year begins

    The YS Board of Education held its most recent meeting Thursday, Aug. 14, right on the heels of the first day of school for the 2025–26 school year. Before the board were discussions of the new year ahead, including changes to traffic around both campuses.

  •   School district urges state reps against overriding vetoes

    At their regular meeting Thursday, July 10, the members of the YS school board agreed to pen a collaborative statement to state representatives urging them to belay overriding Gov. Mike DeWine’s recent vetoes of state budget items affecting schools.

  •   EdChoice voucher program deemed unconstitutional

    Late last month, Judge Jaiza Page of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas handed down a summary judgement ruling Ohio’s EdChoice voucher program as unconstitutional.

Economy (archives)

  •   Ribbon cut for Phase 1 of Cascades project

    On Thursday, July 24, Phase 1 of The Cascades affordable housing project was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, open house and tours of eight rentals, which will serve seniors of low-to-moderate income.

  •   Take a ride with Bri’s Bike Stand

    Bri’s Bike Stand will be open for the summer until Labor Day, from noon–6 p.m. on weekends and by reservation on weekdays; rentals cost $20 for two hours, $30 for four hours and $40 for the day.

  •   Sister Trillium celebrates one year

    After a year in their brick-and-mortar space, Sister Trillium is preparing to celebrate with a First Anniversary Art Show and Silent Auction, set for Friday, June 27, 6–9 p.m., at the YS Brewery’s Barrel Room.

Village Life (archives)

  •   NAMIWalks to step off in Yellow Springs

    On Saturday, Sept. 6, John Bryan Community Center will be the starting line for a first-time event in Yellow Springs: NAMIWalks, a fundraiser for the nonprofit NAMI Clark, Greene and Madison Counties (NAMI CGM), which provides mental health services for residents across the three counties.

  •   The Patterdale Hall Diaries | Peak summer

    "We are in the thick of summer now. I was going to pop into work to get classroom preparation out of the way, but it is lovely outside, so I have decided to spend time at Patterdale Hall."

  •   Speak out, listen at upcoming Friday Forum

    Local organizers are reviving a local tradition of civil discourse with a new Friday Forum event, “What Happens When Voices Are Silenced?” set for 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, in McGregor Hall, Room 113, at Antioch College.

Government (archives)

  •   Village Council considers the fate of Short Street

    A small road in downtown Yellow Springs continues to make big waves in the community. In the months since its closure to vehicle traffic earlier this summer, Short Street’s pedestrian-oriented space has morphed into a place for villagers and visitors to gather, eat and occasionally dance.

  •   Village Council talks economic development incentives

    Joining Council members and Village staff on Wednesday was public finance attorney Tyler Bridge, of the Dayton-based firm Bricker Graydon, who, in a presentation, outlined the ins and outs of tax increment financing, or TIF, and community reinvestment area, or CRA.

  •   Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission seeks input on road safety

    The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, or MVRPC, is in the early phases of developing a Safe Streets for All Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.

Obituaries (archives)

  •   Nila Love Kaempf

    Nila Kaempf, age 81, of Fairborn, passed away Aug. 30, 2025, at Kettering Medical Center.

  •   Jerrold Francis Klosterman

    Jerrold Francis Klosterman, 74, of Yellow Springs, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, surrounded by love.

  •   Ethel Sadako (Oshima) Mitchell

    Ethel Sadako (Oshima) Mitchell, 98, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at Optalis of Canal Winchester.

  •   Robin Motter Heise

    It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robin Motter Heise on Aug. 19, 2025, at the age of 56.

  •   Paul Cooper

    Paul R. Cooper died peacefully on July 6, 2025, at the age of 102 years. He lived most of his long life in the village of Yellow Springs.

Higher Education (archives)

  •   Antioch College steps in as Job Corps future uncertain

    Earlier this summer, Antioch College flew 11 young people from the Job Corps program to Yellow Springs, enrolled them in a summer academic program, and gave them dorm rooms, a meal plan, on-campus jobs and a path to pursue four-year degrees.

  •   Antioch College Reunion returns with community events

    The annual Antioch College Reunion returns Thursday–Sunday, July 24–27. This year’s theme, “Antioch and the Arts,” includes a number of events open to the wider community.

  •   15 to graduate from Antioch College

    Antioch College Main Building.On Saturday, June 21, 15 students will graduate from Antioch College — an auspicious number of degrees to be conferred, as the college is also celebrating 15 years since the hiring of Mark Roosevelt as president in 2010, leading to the school’s reopening in 2011.

Sports (archives)

  •   Youth rec soccer fall signup open

    Yellow Springs Rec Soccer players include, from left: Oskar Dennis, Kiernan Anderson and Lucas Price (Photos by Kathleen Galarza)Registration is now open for fall 2025 Youth Rec Soccer. The season will start Saturday, Sept. 13, and continue each Saturday through Oct. 25, at Morgan Fields, on the southwest corner of East Enon and Dayton-Yellow Springs roads.

  •   Herbert takes athletics helm

    For new YS Schools Athletic Director Sean Herbert, sports are about competition, of course — but as he told the News in an interview last week, they’re also about learning balance and how to work collaboratively with others toward a common goal.

  •   Bulldog Sports Round-Up | May 23, 2025

    For the first time since 2019, the Yellow Springs High School girls team won the Metro Buckeye Conference Track Championship.

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