Yellow Springs News
Encyclopedia
Yellow Springs News is an independently owned weekly newspaper that serves the community of Yellow Springs
, Ohio
. It has a weekly circulation of approximately 1,800.
in the early 1940s and was briefly a part of the Antioch Bookplate Company.
Today it is co-owned by editor Diane Chiddister, advertising manager Robert Hasek and designer Matt Minde.
Yellow Springs, Ohio
Yellow Springs is a village in Greene County, Ohio, United States, and is the location of Antioch College and Antioch University Midwest. The population was 3,487 at the 2010 census...
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
. It has a weekly circulation of approximately 1,800.
History
Yellow Springs News was founded in 1880. It was purchased by Arthur MorganArthur Ernest Morgan
Arthur Ernest Morgan was a civil engineer, U.S. administrator, and educator. He was the design engineer for the Miami Conservancy District flood control system and oversaw construction. He served as the president of Antioch College between 1920 and 1936...
in the early 1940s and was briefly a part of the Antioch Bookplate Company.
Today it is co-owned by editor Diane Chiddister, advertising manager Robert Hasek and designer Matt Minde.
Regular Features
Yellow Springs News runs columns on local news, lists of upcoming events, editorials, letters to the editor, classifieds, and obituaries. The back page is devoted to local sports. Other regular columns include:- Poor Will's Almanac: a weekly essay written by local resident Bill Felker, followed by an overview of the week's seasonal markers and astronomical events
- Village Police Report: a summary of the week's police blotter
Other publications
- Repeat Offenders: a paperback compilation of the most humorous or memorable items from the weekly police report.
- Yellow Springs Community Directory: a yearly publication of residential and business listings.
- Guide to Yellow Springs: a periodic supplement that highlights local events, attractions, and businesses.