Peebles Elementary honors November Students of the Month
Peebles Elementary School recently recognized its Students of the Month for November 2019. In the photo at the left: Front row, from left, Hayes Staggs, Collier Carroll, Kailee Setty, Henry Pertuset,...
View ArticleAdams Chamber of Commerce seeks to build partnerships between local businesses
By Austin Rust- After a short hiatus, the Adams County Chamber of Commerce made its return late last year. Its goal is to serve as a voice and additional resource for the business community, and to...
View ArticleSSCC’s Practical Nursing Program celebrates graduation
Press Release Sixteen graduates of Southern State Community College’s Practical Nursing program were recognized during a December 5 pinning ceremony at the college’s Central Campus in Hillsboro....
View Article2019- a year of change, a year of loss, taking a look back
The Showboat Majestic makes its way up the Ohio River to its new home near Manchester. This photo was taken near Ripley on the evening of Thursday, April 4. (Photo by Mark Carpenter) The Marathon...
View ArticleManchester Village Council holds first regular meeting of new year
After tendering his resignation as mayor of Manchester, C.L. “Skip” Wagner shakes the hand of Councilman Troy Jolly on his exit from the building. Councilwoman Irene Shively looks on. (Photo by Austin...
View ArticleTensions running high in the Middle East
By Mark Carpenter- Tensions in the Middle East have been on high alert since last week’s U’S. drone strike that killed one of Tehran’s most powerful officials, General Qasem Soleimani, Last week’s...
View ArticleFoster/Adoptive Training coming to Adams County in February and March
Adams County Children Services will be hosting the 36-hour, Foster/Adoptive Parent Preservice Training Classes in February and March. Classes will begin on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 9 am. Classes will be...
View ArticleACOVSD Board holds December meeting
ACOVSD Board President Charlie Bess, right, presented a special award to departing Board member Sally McDaniel, thanking McDaniel for her service to the Board. (Photo by Austin Rust) By Austin Rust-...
View ArticleCommissioners hold short Dec. 30 meeting
Submitted by Linda Mendenhall The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Dec. 30, 2019 at the Government Center with the following members present: Ty Pell, Diane Ward, and...
View ArticleCommissioners proclaim 4-H Week in Adams County
By Austin Rust- In a proclamation signed Monday, Jan. 6, Adams County Commissioners Diane Ward, Ty Pell, and Barbara Moore designated January 5 – 11, 2020 as Adams County 4-H Week. This proclamation...
View ArticleAdams County again represented at Cincinnati Travel and Boat Show
News Release The Adams County Travel & Visitors Bureau will again be promoting Adams County at the Cincinnati Travel, Sport & Boat show held at the Duke Energy Convention Center in downtown...
View ArticleACOVSD Kindergarten Registration is March 12
News Release The Adams County Ohio Valley Schools will conduct Kindergarten Registration for the upcoming school year on Thursday, March 12. If you have a child that is five years old or will be five...
View ArticleDrive to survive this winter
News Release Winter can put a damper on driving conditions, especially when snow and ice are involved. Hazardous storms and inclement weather are a factor in more than half a million crashes and more...
View ArticleCoalition for a Drug-Free Adams County holds Jan. 9 meeting
By Austin Rust- Members of the Coalition for a Drug-Free Adams County met Thursday, January 9 in the Adams County Court of Common Pleas, courtesy of Adams County Common Pleas Judge Brett Spencer, to...
View ArticleACCS plans to install new bleachers, improve parking lot
By Austin Rust- According to Administrator Amy Mason, the Adams County Christian School was recently able to upgrade its security system and install a covered walkway between buildings on-campus. These...
View ArticleManchester’s new Bike Park officially open
By Austin Rust- A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, Jan. 9 at to officially open the newly completed bicycle park in Manchester, which features dirt ramps, a tunnel, an obstacle course, and...
View ArticleWest Union Elementary honors November Students of the Month
West Union Elementary recently recognized its Students of the Month for November 2019. Front row, from left, Gabrielle Wikoff, Aubrianna Havens, Mylo Purdin, Aubrey Fraley-Thompson, Judah Strong, Blake...
View ArticleAdams County’s 2020 Appropriation Resolution approved by Commissioners
By Austin Rust- Adams County Commissioners Diane Ward, Ty Pell, and Barbara Moore met in regular session Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 to adopt a resolution which appropriated funding to provide for the...
View ArticleAdams County Farm Bureau offers scholarships
The Adams County Farm Bureau is offering two $500 scholarships for 2020 high school graduates, whom are the children/dependents of Adams County Farm Bureau members. It is not necessary that the...
View ArticleCommissioners hold Jan. 6 meeting, Pell reappointed as President
Submitted by Linda Mendenhall The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Jan. 6, 2020 at the Government Center with the following members present: Ty Pell, Diane Ward and Barbara...
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