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Planning Battle Halts Development of Apartment Block in Heart of Dublin Village

Yellow Springs · Yellow Springs

Planning Battle Halts Development of Apartment Block in Heart of Dublin Village

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It's been held up because it's been appealed not only by a third party but by the applicant itself See the Story

My Name Is Iden | Celebrate what?

Yellow Springs · Yellow Springs

My Name Is Iden | Celebrate what?

There is a nationwide call for people to boycott this year’s Fourth of July festivities as a protest against the Trump regime. That would definitely send a message, and alone is a good enough reason to not attend. But I want to briefly explain why I will not be attending any Fourth of July celebrations — not just this year but, perhaps, ever again, and why I think you should join me in that. Two-hundred-and-fifty years ago, a small group of weal…Read Article

The return of the Magi(cicada)

Yellow Springs · Yellow Springs

The return of the Magi(cicada)

By Don Cipollini In the early summer of 2021, Yellow Springs was treated to a deafening shrill on sunny afternoons that was enough to drive you crazy. That year, southwestern Ohio was graced with an emergence of 17-year periodical cicadas — genus Magicicada — of Brood X, the second emergence of this brood that I have witnessed in my 25 years in town. This year, we have only a smattering of periodical cicadas in town, but they increase in abundan…Read Article

Former Village Staffers Audited by State

On Tuesday, June 10, Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber implicated several former Village officials in a finding for recovery of nearly $20,000, which had accrued as a consequence of the Village’s failure to pay federal tax withholdings on time. According to state documents, auditors found that former Finance Director Matt Dillion — who worked full-time for the Village from October 2020 to June 2022 — “failed to timely remit payroll withholdings …Cricket · Pakistan See the Story

Villagers launch Civil Discourse Pilot Program

In a village known for civic engagement and public discourse, recent debates over deeply felt issues — housing, schools and the community’s future — have sometimes broken down into fraught communication. This summer, local organizers hope to help chart a constructive path with the launch of the Civil Discourse Pilot Program, an initiative designed to foster more thoughtful dialogue by modeling civil discourse through a series of public events. T…Housing · Yellow Springs Read Article

Blessed be thy bike

The annual Pagan Blessing of the Bikes was held Saturday, June 8, in an empty lot on East South College Street. Two-wheeled riders parked their whips — both manual and motorized alike — to receive well wishes and prayers for safety and expediency in future travels. The pagans called upon the elements of earth, wind, fire and water and the blessings of Hermes — the Greek god of travel — to keep the riders safe. Shown above, Pan Reich spun a flami…Yellow Springs · Yellow Springs Read Article

Amarianna Lofton Transfers from Central State to Purdue, Continuing HBCU-to-Power Four Pipeline

Central State University high jump champion Amarianna Lofton is officially taking her talents to the Big Ten. The standout track and field athlete has transferred to Purdue University, marking another major leap for a decorated HBCU athlete to a Power Four program. Lofton, one of the most dominant figures in recent SIAC track history, will […] The post Amarianna Lofton Transfers from Central State to Purdue, Continuing HBCU-to-Power Four Pipelin…Big Ten · Wilberforce Read Article

TIL in 2010, the Air Force Research Laboratory built the Condor Cluster, a supercomputer composed of 1,716 Sony PlayStation 3 game consoles. At the time, it was "about the 35th- or 36th-fastest computer in the world".

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Janice Mae Ratliff Day

Janice Mae Ratliff Day, born on April 17, 1942, in Xenia, Ohio, passed from this world on June 28, 2025, at Pioneer Trace Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. Janice’s life was a beautiful tapestry woven with artistry, melody, and profound love, leaving an indelible mark on all whose lives she touched. Janice was an artist at heart. Her love for art manifested in many forms: she found joy in painting, often expressing her vib…Xenia · Xenia Read Article

Myrna Jean (Creamer) Smith, 85

It is with great sadness that the family of Myrna Jean (Creamer) Smith announce her passing on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the age of 85. She will be lovingly remembered by all of those who were touched by her life. She was born to James Frances and Iola Mae (Burr) Creamer on November 12, 1939. She is survived by her mother, Iola (Burr) Creamer (age 105) of Jamestown, Ohio; her husband of 64 years… SourceJamestown, Ohio · Jamestown Read Article

Another HBCU Champion Transfers to Power Four Program

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After three dominant seasons representing Central State University, two-time HBCU All-American high jumper Amarianna Lofton is officially taking her talents to the Big Ten. Lofton, one of the most decorated athletes in CSU history, has signed a full-ride scholarship to continue her track and field career at Purdue University. For Lofton, it’s a leap — literally and figuratively — from the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) of Di…Big Ten · Wilberforce See the Story