For
the birds, for the Glen Glen
Helen Director Nick Boutis will lead a dawn chorus walk
this Saturday, May 10, as part of the daylong Make It
Count for the Birds event. The event is the Glen’s
biggest fundraiser.
Watching birds, helping the Glen One such time will be This Saturday,
May 10, Glen Helen Director Nick Boutis leads a dawn chorus
walk at 5:30 a.m. at the Covered Bridge parking lot. The event
kicks off Make it Count for the Birds, a daylong event during
which Glen enthusiasts will attempt to see or hear as many bird
species as possible. The event is the Glen’s largest fundraiser. READ
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University threatens legal action against
Village
Last week Antioch University threatened legal action against the Village
of Yellow Springs in response to the Village’s request that
the university dismantle an unauthorized air conditioning unit. According
to the university’s attorney, the Village’s request was
an inappropriate attempt to influence the university trustees’
decision-making about the future of Antioch College. READ
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Council unanimously urges university to save
college At their meeting Monday, May 5, members
of Village Council unanimously passed a resolution urging that Antioch
University keep Antioch College open. READ
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Bakari indicted on drug charges, sought by
police Yellow Springs police, the Greene County Prosecutor
and the Greene County Agencies for Combined Enforcement (A.C.E.) announced
at a press conference on Friday, May 2, that a Greene County grand
jury has indicted former Yellow Springs resident Umoja Iddi Bakari
with 22 counts related to his running a drug ring between Columbus
and Yellow Springs. Police have issued a nation-wide arrest warrant
for Bakari, who authorities say has a violent history and is potentially
dangerous. READ MORE >
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Local face of National Honor Yellow Springs High School students inducted
into the National Honor Society this year. SEE PHOTO
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It’s here!
The 2008 Yellow Springs Community Directory Available
for $3.50 at the Yellow Spings News office at 253-1/2 Xenia
Avenue. Please call ahead for multiple copies.