EMS funds draining, another transfer from General Fund looms at Manchester...
By Ashley McCarty People’s Defender An increase in water rates, as well as the rapidly drying EMS fund, was discussed at the Manchester Village Council meeting on Jan. 18. The meeting began with the...
View ArticleFacebook Live event to honor ‘The Four Chaplains’
News Release On Thursday, Feb. 3, Wreaths Across America will honor the American heroes known as “The Four Chaplains” with a special Facebook live event at noon EST, from the Balsam Valley Chapel and...
View ArticleFirst Round OVRDC County Caucus Scheduled
The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) is holding annual county caucus reorganization meetings for Adams County on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at the Adams County...
View ArticleOlder Ohioans encouraged to have emergency plan
By Teresa Carr Adaminsitrative Assistant From the Ohio Department of Aging – We urge older Ohioans to plan for severe weather and ask all Ohioans to check on older loved ones and neighbors. Severe...
View ArticleEnsign John McCorkle
Lasts week’s story we were given insight into the life and death of Ensign John McCorkle and his wife Rebekah Anderson (McNutt) McCorkle. This week I want to share with you a letter written in 1903...
View ArticleGrant will assist tobacco education for county students
Press Release A new project is designed to help reduce youth tobacco use in Adams County by increasing tobacco prevention education for students in grades 7-12, providing cessation classes for students...
View ArticleCommissioners handle business, appointments in early January meeting
Submitted by Terri Crothers The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on January 10, 2022, at the Government Center with the following members present: Diane Ward, Barbara Moore...
View ArticleOver $60,000 in Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation scholarships available
News Release The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation has more than $60,000 in scholarships available to Ohio students from rural, suburban and urban communities who are pursuing degrees connected in some way...
View ArticleAdams County EMS purchases new equipment
By Ashley McCarty People’s Defender Starting the year off on a successful foot, Adams County EMS has acquired cutting-edge equipment to better serve the county. In early January, Adams County EMS...
View ArticleODOT prepped for winter storm
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Transportation is preparing for a major winter storm that is taking aim on Ohio for the second half of this week. “We are encouraging Ohioans to avoid any unnecessary...
View ArticleI want to join 4-H! Where do I start?
By Kristy Watters You’ve heard about the skills you can learn, the fun to be had, and the rewards to be gained. You want in! Where do you start? Great question! The first thing to do is find your club....
View ArticleScioto Foundation Announces 2021 Scholarship Application Process
Press Release Now is the time for all area college-bound high school seniors to get started on their scholarship applications in pursuit of approximately $600,000 worth of scholarships available at the...
View ArticleAEP Ohio prepares for winter storm
EP Ohio crews are at the ready for the upcoming winter storm — and are encouraging the community to be prepared too. Snow and ice are currently predicted, which could cause extended power outages...
View ArticleHow to go on ice and snow
Wintry weather is predicted to impact our area in the coming days, and AAA East Central advises motorists to take precautions to avoid deadly crashes in the coming days. According to research by the...
View ArticleOlder Ohioans, caregivers: Prepare for coming winter weather
A multi-day winter weather event is in the forecast for most of Ohio this week. Depending on where you live in the state, you may experience snow, ice, frigid wind chills, and other dangerous...
View ArticleVision loss and aging
By Teresa Carr Administrative Assistant From AAA7 – Vision Loss in Aging – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines visual impairment as the condition when “a person’s eyesight...
View ArticleTaylor Rae Esthetics now offering variety of new services
By Ashley McCarty People’s Defender Open since Oct. 2, 2021, Taylor Rae Esthetics, owned by Taylor Curtis, has had a booming start and has already expanded to include massage, waxing, brows and lash...
View ArticleNew partnership to provide more testing kits to Ohioans
News Release Ohio Department of Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, has announced a new partnership that will make more COVID-19 rapid tests available to Ohioans. Through Project Access COVID...
View ArticleGrant birthday celebration begins at Freedom Center
News Release The U.S. Grant Homestead Association of Georgetown, will hold its first event celebrating the 200th anniversary of U.S. Grant’s Birthday on February 17 at the National Underground Railroad...
View ArticleRemembering Pastor Phil Fulton
By Ashley McCarty People’s Defender Loved and revered by the community, dedicated devotee of Christ, John Phillip Roger Fulton, better known as “Phil”, recently passed away. Fulton was born on Sept....
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