Yellow Springs News

Yellow Springs News is a locally-run weekly publication dedicated to the residents of Yellow Springs, Ohio. It has a circulation of around 1,800 copies each week.

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MVECA to merge with Miami Valley Communications Council

1 week ago | ysnews.com | Reilly Dixon

A Yellow Springs-based information technology provider, employer and landlord for nearly a dozen home-grown businesses is set to grow — and that may be good news, not just for Yellow Springs, but for the greater Southwest Ohio area. In the next two months, the Miami Valley Educational Computer Association, or MVECA, is set to merge with the Miami Valley Communications Council, a municipal communications and IT organization from Centerville.
Public infrastructure on ballot in May 6 election

1 week ago | ysnews.com | Reilly Dixon

In a special election on Tuesday, May 6, Ohio voters will decide whether to renew a statewide program that provides public infrastructure funds for local governments. If passed, Issue 2 would amend the Ohio Constitution to allow the state to issue bonds or other obligations to finance or assist in public infrastructure projects at the local level — including here in Yellow Springs.
Village Council authorizes charging some for police video records requests

2 weeks ago | ysnews.com | Reilly Dixon

Village Council Village Council authorizes charging some for police video records requests Published: May 2, 2025 At the most recent Village Council meeting, Monday, April 21, the group approved a resolution that allows the Village to charge for public records requests of video footage from the YS Police Department’s body-worn camera and police cruiser dash cameras.
Village considers annexing 28-acre farm for potential development

2 weeks ago | ysnews.com | Reilly Dixon

In the coming months, Yellow Springs is likely going to grow in size — specifically by 28.2 acres in the western reaches of the village. At the Monday, April 21 regular Village Council meeting, the group approved a resolution to authorize Village Manager Johnnie Burns to execute an agreement with Miami Township to begin the work of one day annexing a 28-acre parcel of farmland into Village limits.
Village Council sets goals, talks upcoming projects

3 weeks ago | ysnews.com | Reilly Dixon

Village Council Village Council sets goals, talks upcoming projects Published: April 25, 2025 Shoring up communication between Village staff and elected officials. Renewing efforts to build a municipal broadband network. Reviewing the Village’s sidewalk policy. Updating the Active Transportation Plan. Retaining existing and bringing in new businesses.
Yellow Springs News named 'Newspaper of the Year'

3 weeks ago | ysnews.com | Reilly Dixon

Once again, the Yellow Springs News won the top prize at an annual state competition for weekly newspapers. For excellence in journalism, design and advertising, the News was named “Newspaper of the Year” in its division at the Osman C. Hooper Non-Daily Newspaper Competition, presented by the Ohio News Media Association. This is the 16th time since 2006 the News has clinched the honor.
Village Council considers fees for police camera records requests

1 month ago | ysnews.com | Reilly Dixon

At the most recent Village Council meeting, Monday, April 7, the group weighed a piece of legislation that would allow the Village to charge for public records requests of video footage taken by the Yellow Springs Police Department. The proposed resolution stipulates that the Village may charge individuals or organizations $75 per hour of law enforcement video footage produced from body-worn cameras or police cruisers. The total charge per recording cannot exceed $750.
Antioch School to honor Peggy Erskine at Spring Community Celebration

1 month ago | ysnews.com | Reilly Dixon

It’s around this time of year that The Antioch School is typically getting ready to present its annual gala and silent auction — an event that helps seed its scholarship fund. This year, though, the school is trading the gala for an outdoor spring celebration on the 5.3 acres of land it purchased — with overwhelming aid from more than 70 donors — to permanently house its Forest Kindergarten program. The Spring Community Celebration will be held Sunday, April 13, 2–4 p.m. on Antioch School grounds.
YS Police Department expands victim advocacy services to Cedarville, Jamestown

1 month ago | ysnews.com | Reilly Dixon

At a special meeting, Monday, March 31, Village Council approved two resolutions to provide advocacy services to victims of misdemeanor crimes of violence committed not just in Yellow Springs, but also in Jamestown and Cedarville. As the News has previously reported, the Xenia Law Department ceased providing victim advocacy services to those three municipalities on April 1.
'Olde Wrestling' heads to Foundry Theater at Antioch College

1 month ago | ysnews.com | Reilly Dixon

Friday! Friday! Friday! Be there! Be there! Be there!It’s the 1920s: The Great War is finally over and the Jazz Age is in full swing. So, don’t let prohibition get you down — strap into your best seersucker and head to the Foundry Theater at Antioch College next week for an anachronistic evening of bodyslams, leglocks and chokeholds.