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Veteran of three wars honored for volunteer work
Harlan Plummer of Peebles at 97 years old is a veteran of three wars-World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Former county commissioner Paul Worley refers to Plummer as a “national treasure.” Harlan Plummer...
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WWII veteran honored in banner raising ceremony
The family of Sergeant Donald C. Fleming poses with the banner which was hung in Seaman to honor Fleming for his service in World War II Military banner project expands across Adams County – By...
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Arts Council dedicates Buzzardroost Rock mural
Ceremonies were held on Sunday, Nov. 5 to dedicate the new mural located on the courthouse square in West Union. Work of local artists placed on exhibit – By Patricia Beech – Photo by Kaiajade –...
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Voters favor incumbents at the ballot
Lines were long at time at the Peebles polls, located at the village firehouse. New voting machines introduced during low turnout, off-year election – Story and photo by Patricia Beech – Another...
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‘Lighting the Serpent’ event is being discontinued
The Ohio History Connection is discontinuing the event Lighting the Serpent which was held in December at Serpent Mound by a third-party organization, the Friends of Serpent Mound. The decision to...
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TRAFFIC ALERT: SR 41 restrictions set for Saturday
Temporary, single-lane restrictions will be in place on State Route 41 in Adams County this Saturday, November 18, for a training exercise by the Peebles Fire Department. From approximately 9 a.m....
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Adams County schools celebrate Veterans Day
Teachers, students, and speakers honor local vets – Story and photos by Patricia Beech and Mark Carpenter – Staff and students from all the county school districts last week celebrated Veterans...
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Veterans Day parade, ceremony held in West Union
Flags lined both sides of the stairs leading up to the doors of the Adams County Courthouse as part of the Veterans Day ceremony held on Saturday, Nov. 11. Record crowd turns out to show appreciation...
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Ernie McFarland honored by Ohio Bankers League
Ernie McFarland, right, long-time President of Adams County’s First State Bank, is awarded his plaque for the “Wall of Excellence” by current FSB President and CEO Michael Pell. Past leaders...
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Delta Dental provides two local schools with new drinking fountains
Providing access to drinking water throughout the school day gives students a healthy alternative to sugary beverages like soda pop, and sports/juice drinks. Drinking plenty of water can help combat...
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Wenstrup announces re-election campaign
Congressman Brad Wenstrup on Monday announced his intention to run for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives where he represents the people of Southern and Southwestern Ohio. Wenstrup...
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North Adams students working to help the homeless
Sixth grade students from North Adams Elementary traveled to the Adams County Shelter for the Homeless on Nov. 15 to make their delivery of over 1,200 pairs of socks they collected during their...
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Art Council’s newest production will have you ‘laughing through your tears’
The cast of “Steel Magnolias” includes, from left, Amy Rau, Lee Willson, Rayna Purdy, Betsy Miskell, Kimberly Smith, and Sally White. Steel Magnolias’ appearing at the CTC – By Patricia Beech –...
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Small Business Saturday in Adams County
Event encourages residents to shop local for the holidays – By Patricia Beech – Dreaming of finding Black Friday discounts? Why spend hours in line when you can help local businesses grow by...
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With some help from Adams County, Ohio Statehouse now has wheelchair charging...
By Mark Carpenter – It was another historic day for the Ohio Statehouse on Nov. 16 as Ohio became the second state to install a wheelchair charging station in the Map Room of the Statehouse. The...
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Adams County Florist decks the halls
The Christmas spirit abounds inside the rooms of the Adams County Florist, with numerous holiday displays and 38 decorated Christmas trees. Shop features 38 Christmas trees, eight rooms of yuletide...
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TAG students are winners at Invention Convention
Pictured are the Invention Convention Winners: Front row, from left, Fourth Graders: First Place- Dalton Pence, School Activity Clothing Planner; Second Place- Beau Hesler, Slumber Strap; Third Place-...
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A newer, kinder county pound takes a more humane approach
One of the volunteers at the Adams County Dog Pound, left, and Deputy Dog Warden Donnie Swayne, right, with one of the dogs that has been rescued and can now be adopted. Pound always looking for...
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NAES students focus on spreading kindness
Making the world a better place by respecting differences – By Patricia Beech – Sixth graders at North Adams Elementary School (NAES) on Tuesday, Nov. 28 attended a showing of the new blockbuster...
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Local centenarian celebrates birthday number 100 with family and friends
Not very many folks hit the century mark, but Helen Easter of Stout did, celebrating her 100th birthday on Nov. 25. Helen Easter reaches the century mark on Nov. 25 – By Patricia Beech – When Helen...
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