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Construction workers taking down the structure had intentionally set fire to a debris pile near the site, according to MTFR Chief Cannell. (Photo: Pixabay)

Farm fire on Dayton-Yellow Springs Road spurs large response

On Wednesday morning, Feb. 18, at around 8 a.m., firefighters and engines from five area departments rushed to a farm on Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, about a mile west of village limits, to douse a fire that erupted near a home that was being demolished.

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Web Features

  • Friends Care Community looks to the future

    “How can Friends Care survive and thrive into the future, and what role will the community play in that effort?”

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  • Several workers from Axis Civil Construction in Columbus poured concrete last week for a new sidewalk along the east side of Winter Street, part of the Safe Routes to School project. Shown above, crew leader Jacob Powell smoothed concrete after the pour. The project also includes a new section of sidewalk on Fairfield Pike from Fair Acres to Winter, in an effort to enhance safety for children walking to school. (Photo by Diane Chiddister)

    Village seeks state funds for sewers, sidewalks

    With the help of state funds, Yellow Springs sidewalks and sewers could get some overdue maintenance in the future — that is, if the Village is willing to dip into its lean budget to help out.

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  • Friends Music Camp to return

    Long before it became a summer destination for young musicians from across the country, Friends Music Camp was established as a music program grounded in community life, shaped by Quaker values and designed to support young people both musically and socially.

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Village Schools (archives)

  •   School district talks start time, bus changes

    At a Jan. 28 work session, the school board continued a discussion of a proposal that was brought forward by district administrators last month: A possible change of start and end times at both campuses, and consolidation of school bussing into one, K–12 route.

  •   School board considers new times for school day

    Having settled this first-of-the-year business, Superintendent Terri Holden later opened discussion about another proposed timing change: a later start for Mills Lawn students and an earlier one for YS Middle and High School students beginning next school year.

  •   2025 In Review | Education

    Becca Huber addresses faculty, staff and community members gathered Monday, April 21, at Mills Lawn.2025 in Review: Education

Economy (archives)

  •   2025 In Review | Business

    2025 in Review: Business

  •   Tom’s Market co-op model comes into view

    On Wednesday night, Jan. 14, around 250 villagers packed First Presbyterian Church’s Westminster Hall to mull over the future of Tom’s Market. It was a town hall hosted by the Yellow Springs Community Foundation, and the first public opportunity for local residents to weigh in on the possibility of the downtown grocery becoming a cooperatively operated market, or a co-op.

  •   Yellow Springs Development Corporation purchases downtown buildings

    YSDC, a quasi-governmental nonprofit and community improvement corporation, bought the adjoining properties from the trustees of the estate of the late Bob Baldwin for $630,000 — money loaned to YSDC from Yellow Springs Community Foundation.

Village Life (archives)

  •   News from the Past: December 2025

    Contributing writer Don Hollister dove into the YS News archives to uncover past articles and more in his most recent installment of his News from the Past column.

  •   Yellow Springs High School alumna unearths ‘Yesterday’s YS’

    An internship at the YS Chamber of Commerce has turned into an unexpected deep dive into the village’s midcentury streetscape — and, now, a public historical photo project.

  •   Record-breaking snowstorm hits village

    According to some initial reports, it was a record-breaking storm. The National Weather Service stated that 12.4 inches of snow fell on the Dayton International Airport on Jan. 25, thus beating the previous record held by the infamous Blizzard of 1978. By 0.2 inches, last weekend’s storm holds the regional title for the most snow to fall in 24 consecutive hours.

Government (archives)

Obituaries (archives)

  •   Donna Louise Lipsitt

    Donna Louise Lipsitt, age 90, formerly of Yellow Springs, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Friendship Village of Dublin (Ohio) on January 29, 2026.

  •   Thomas Siebold

    Thomas Siebold, age 74, of Yellow Springs, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Jan. 25, 2026.

  •   Bernice A. Kirk

    Bernice A. Kirk, age 93, of Yellow Springs, Ohio, departed this life Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.

  •   Charles Alfred ‘Al’ Spencer

    Al Spencer, age 83, of South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, passed away on Jan. 1, 2026, at Cape Cod Hospital with members of his family at his side.

  •   Marcia Lee (Nelson) Greer

    Marcia (Nelson) Greer was born in Xenia, Ohio, on Nov. 3, 1938.

Higher Education (archives)

  •   Varlotta takes the helm at Antioch University

    When Lori Varlotta took office as the 23rd president of Antioch University on Aug. 11, she jumped right into getting acquainted with Yellow Springs.

  •   New term, new students at Antioch College

    For the 2025–2026 academic year, Antioch enrolled 115 degree-seeking students, down from 121 last fall. Of those 115 students, 42 are new to Antioch, 70 are continuing students and three are returning, or re-admitted.

  •   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.

Sports (archives)

  •   Bulldog Sports Round-Up | Jan. 16, 2025

    The Bulldogs girls varsity team faced off against conference rivals Calvary Christian on Thursday, Jan. 8, ultimately falling to the Spartans 52–15. Individual stats for the match were not reported.

  •   Bulldog Sports Round-Up | Jan. 9, 2025

    The varsity boys bowling team returned to the lanes Monday, Jan. 5, with a decisive 2,203–843 win over Jefferson High across two regular games and a Baker game.

  •   Bulldog Sports Round-Up | Jan. 2, 2025

    The Bulldogs girls varsity team suffered a defeat away on Thursday, Dec. 18, falling 44–24 to Miami Valley School. Individual stats for the game were not reported.

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