Seven candidates on the ballot for ACOVSD Board
By Ashley McCarty People’s Defender Seven candidates are vying for the three procurable seats on the Adams County Board of Education this November. Listed on the ballot for consideration are Tyler...
View ArticleTwo ballot issues to consider this November
By Ashley McCarty People’s Defender Adams Countians will have two ballot issues striving for their support this November. The first is a 10-year property tax renewal of 1 mills which supports the Adams...
View ArticleManchester Council passes vote on police department
By Ashley McCarty People’s Defender Manchester Village Council met on Oct. 19 to discuss projects and further discourse on a police department. Government Liasion Angela Veazey from the Regional Income...
View ArticleThe Faith Pig
CHAPTER 15 This week it is circa 1864 and the war has been raging for three long years with fear that it will go on for many more. The basics of life are in scarce quantity for those living on “The...
View ArticleODOT Weekly Construction Update
The following construction and maintenance projects are anticipated to affect highways in Adams County this week. All outlined work is weather permitting. • U.S. 52 Tree Trimming – U.S. 52 will be...
View ArticleOperation Christmas Child returns to county
Submitted News TheWest Union Christian Union Church is happy to announce that this year they will again be the Collection Center for “Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes” for Adams County. Operation...
View ArticleJustice Brunner visits Adams County
Press Release Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner was in West Union on Friday, October 22, visiting with some Adams County residents during the local Democratic Party’s “Old-Fashioned Bean and...
View ArticleOSBA Board of Trustees votes to leave NSBA
News Release he OSBA Board of Trustees has chosen to end its affiliation with the National School Boards Association (NSBA). The Board of Trustees’ decision was prompted by NSBA’s recent letter to...
View ArticleODH releases updated School Quarantine Guidance
Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, director of the Ohio Department of Health, today announced additional quarantine options, “Mask to Stay” and “Mask to Play,” for school districts and local health...
View ArticleHappy Halloween from the Senior Center
By Teresa Carr Administrative Assistant Happy Halloween! Halloween is a fun day that children and adults alike can enjoy. Who doesn’t love costumes, candy, and Trick or Treaters? Halloween can also be...
View ArticleLibrary Spotlight
The Adams County Public Library would not be the same without our amazing staff. Get to know a little more about the employees who make the library run as every week we’ll feature a question-and-answer...
View ArticleAdams County Library News
By Julia McCane-Knox It’s time for early voting! Go to the Adams County Board of Elections to vote on the following days and times: Monday, October 25 through Friday, October 29, from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. —...
View ArticleGE employees protest vaccine mandate
By Ashley McCarty People’s Defender Employees at General Electric Aviation in Peebles, Ohio, are rallying against a mandate which requires all federal contractors to be vaccinated by Dec. 8. GE...
View Article10 contested trustee races in November
By Ashley McCarty People’s Defender There are 10 contested trustee races in the upcoming election. Each township has two open seats. Bratton Township Trustee Wayne Hanson James Hillger James Wallace...
View ArticleFive candidates vie for council seats in both Seaman and West Union
By Ashley McCarty People’s Defender There are five candidates in both Seaman, Ohio, and West Union, Ohio, in the running for the council race this year. There are four open seats to be filled in both...
View ArticleTrio of candidates running for Manchester mayor
By Ashley McCarty People’s Defender Richard Shawn Francis, Billie Jo Goodwin and Incumbent Teresa Blythe are competing in the Manchester mayoral race in the upcoming Nov. 2 election. Blythe was sworn...
View ArticleSix candidates running for MLSD board this November
By Ashley McCarty People’s Defender Six candidates are contending for the three available seats on the Manchester School District Board of Education this November. Listed on the ballot for...
View ArticleGeorgetown Eagles donate to HSAC
The Fraternal Order of the Eagles 2293 in Georgetown, Ohio, generously donates a $500 check to Mary Jo Wallace and her donation efforts for the Humane Society of Adams County. [...]
View ArticleElection 2021 Results
It’s Election Night in Adams County and those in contested races are anxiously awaiting results. There is nothing posted yet but for all of tonight’s results, just go to the Board of Elections website...
View Article2021 Elections Results
Unofficial- contested races and levies Results posted, unofficial, contested races and levies Manchester Mayor Billie Jo Goodwin – 149 Richard Shawn Francis – 103 Teresa Blythe – 61 Manchester Village...
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