Adams County Library News
By Julia McCane-Knox The Adams County Library levy will be on the ballot in the 2021 General Election. Many questions have been asked about this levy. The answers to these frequently asked questions...
View ArticleParents speak out against mask mandate at ACOVSD board meeting
By Ashley McCarty People’s Defender The Adams County Ohio Valley Board of Education was met with strong public opinions at their Sept. 20 meeting regarding a proposed mask mandate. Before the floor was...
View ArticlePedestrian killed in Adams County accident
News Release The Georgetown Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at approximately 7 a.m. The crash occurred on State Route 125...
View ArticleUsing your Slow Cooker to eat healthier
By Marsha McCormick SNAP-Ed PA, OSU Extension, Adams County Opening the front door after being at work or out running errands all day to the aroma of a ready to eat meal in the slow cooker can take the...
View ArticleODH releases guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses
News Release The Ohio Department of Health has issued guidance to the more than 3,500 COVID-19 vaccine providers statewide to ensure they have access to the latest information on administering booster...
View ArticleComissioners hold Sept. 13 meeting
Submitted by Terri Crothers The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Sept. 13, 2021 at the Government Center with the following members present: Diane Ward and Barbara Moore....
View ArticleKirker resigns, new fire chief sworn in at West Union council meeting
By Ashley McCarty People’s Defender West Union Council met on Sept. 28 to accept the resignation of former Fire Chief Jerry Kirker. A motion by Councilman Jason Francis to approve the minutes of the...
View ArticleOlde Thyme Wheat Ridge Herb and Harvest Festival coming Oct. 8-10
By Ashley McCarty People’s Defender The crowd-pleasing Olde Thyme Herb and Harvest Festival will be held Oct. 8-10 in the beautiful countryside of Wheat Ridge on Grindstone Farm. The Olde Thyme Herb...
View Article‘The Power of Words’
A national exhibit surrounding the life of Anne Frank will be open to the public at Southern State Community College’s Hillsboro campus this October, followed by a production of “Diary of Anne Frank”...
View ArticleLibrary Levy Facts
News Release Q. What is the library levy and when will it be on the ballot? A. The library is proposing the renewal of a 1 mill operating levy for 10 years to be on the November 2, 2021 ballot. Q. Will...
View ArticleRemembering Morgan’s Raid
CHAPTER 14 — Part One Most people in southern Ohio have heard of Morgan’s Raid since that was the only part of the Civil War that physically touched our area. This week’s story begins with an outdoor...
View ArticleAdams County Library News
By Julia McCane-Knox Reading to children for 15 minutes every day will help them to succeed in school and life. To support early learning and kindergarten readiness, the Adams County Library launched...
View ArticleThank you for the ‘Little State Fair’
I hope that readers of this column will forgive me for departing from the usual landscape advice, to share some thoughts about something somewhat different. As I sit down to write this column today,...
View ArticleVillages and Commissioners in dispute over EMS contract
By Ashley McCarty People’s Defender The villages of West Union and Manchester are in a dispute with the Adams County Board of Commissioners after the decision was made not to renew their EMS contracts...
View ArticleSisters open new salon in Manchester
By Ashley McCarty People’s Defender Two sisters from Manchester, Ohio, are making their dreams come true by opening their own business. Owners Taylor and Tera Himes have opened their new salon, Shear...
View ArticleComing home from the hospital
By Teresa Carr Administrative Assistant From AAA7 – Coming Home from the Hospital – Prepare the Home – The main concern in any home is safety. Accidents can happen, but with a little planning, falls...
View ArticlePeebles Elementary honors September Students of the Month
Pictured above are the September 2021 Students of the Month at Peebles Elementary School. Front Row (L-R)- Morgan Gardner, Dayla Vogler, Emmit Langdon, Bry Langdon, Kailee Setty, Annabelle Ober, Anna...
View ArticleNew member sworn in at Peebles Council
By Ashley McCarty People’s Defender Peebles Village Council met on Oct. 5 to swear in a new council member, discuss several nuisance issues and Trick-or-Treat. The meeting commenced with the...
View ArticleWU Village Council releases official minutes of Sept, 14, 21 meetings
Submitted News West Union Village Council met in regular session at 7 p.m., on Sept. 14, 2021, at the Municipal Building, President of Council Randy Brewer presiding. Call to order, pledge to the flag,...
View ArticleHealthy ways to use pumpkin
By Marsha McCormick SNAP-Ed PA OSU Extension, Adams County October means it’s time for pumpkin flavored everything! Pumpkin- flavored coffee, smoothies, ice cream, donuts, cakes, cookies, and pies can...
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