As crisis deepens, congressional rescue deal teeters
ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — Top-level negotiations between Congress and White House teetered Sunday over a nearly $1.4 trillion economic rescue package, as the coronavirus crisis deepened, the...
View ArticleSouthern State temporarily moves to virtual services
After this afternoon’s press briefing announcing Ohio’s “Stay at Home Order,” SSCC President Kevin Boys sent the following message to SSCC staff: “As we’ve all come to learn, the nation’s and state’s...
View ArticleHighland County reports first confirmed COVID-19 case
Highland County Press The Highland County Health Department and the Highland County Emergency Operations Center reported Highland County’s first case of COVID-19 (coronavirus) Monday, March 23. The...
View ArticleBoard of Health discusses COVID-19 at March 18 meeting
By Austin Rust- On Wednesday, March 18, the Adams County Board of Health held a public meeting at Edge Events in West Union. At this meeting, the topic of COVID-19 loomed large, and discussion centered...
View ArticleBuddy, can you spare a dime? Echoes of ’30s in viral crisis?
ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — The imagery floats in sepia-colored photographs, faintly recalled images of bedraggled people lined up for bread or soup. Shacks in Appalachian hollows. Ruined...
View ArticleCourthouse, Government Center announce hours
Press Release (March 24) As of March 24, 2020, the Adams County Courthouse and Government Center are open for essential business between the hours of 8 a.m.- noon and 1- 4 p.m. The Adams County Health...
View ArticleACRMC/ Senior Life Solutions offer tips to cope with anxiety and isolation...
Americans of all ages are experiencing increased social isolation and loneliness in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the National Institute on Aging, nearly 14 million older adults in the...
View ArticleHumane Society offers Animal Rehoming tips
Rehoming a pet is a very difficult decision, and sometimes resources or support are all an owner needs to keep a pet with their family. Due to the uncertainty of job stability during this time of...
View ArticleSenate passes $2.2T Coronavirus Aid plan, House votes Friday
By Andrew Taylor Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a mammoth $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the...
View Article3.3 million seek US jobless aid, nearly five times earlier high
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — almost five times the previous record set in 1982 — amid a...
View ArticleWest Union Elementary names February Students of the Month
West Union Elementary recently honored their February Students of the Month. Front row, from left, Rylan Riffle, Jaylee Pollitt, Christopher Crocker, Camden Deynolds, Allen Phillips, and Dusty Turner;...
View Article‘Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere’
By Austin Rust- On Saturday, March 14, several Adams County residents gathered to protest the controversial execution of Nathan Woods, 43, which took place via lethal injection Thursday, March 5 at a...
View ArticleODH Director announces ‘Stay-at-Home’ order for Ohio residents
By Austin Rust- On Sunday, March 22, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH announced that a statewide stay-at-home order...
View ArticleBoard of Health discusses COVID-19 at March 18 meeting
By Austin Rust- On Wednesday, March 18, the Adams County Board of Health held a public meeting at Edge Events in West Union. At this meeting, the topic of COVID-19 loomed large, and discussion centered...
View ArticleLocal teachers go above and beyond to support students working at home
Each weekend, WUES Sixth Grade Reading teacher Mrs. Sherri Edington will set up book share for students on her front lawn. (Provided photo) By Austin Rust- In the time since Monday, March 16, when...
View ArticleLocal businesses impacted by efforts to combat and outlast COVID-19
By Austin Rust- Nationwide, efforts to combat and outlast the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) – including event cancellations, travel restrictions, and stay-at-home orders – have impacted businesses both...
View ArticleBoard of Elections announces primary voting changes
Because of the dangers of the coronavirus outbreak, Ohio’s March 17 primary election has been continued until April 28. All voting will be conducted by mail. There will be no in-person voting allowed...
View ArticleGovernor DeWine extends School Closure Order
COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that the Ohio Department of Health will extend its order to keep schools closed through the end of April. Ohio’s previous order was set to...
View ArticleLocal business owners make over 400 free, reusable face masks for essential...
By Austin Rust- In the time since Sunday, March 22, Cindie and Troy Fields have made nearly 400 free, reusable face masks for local essential employees and healthcare workers. This extraordinary effort...
View ArticleAdams County Court of Common Pleas Report
Feb. 27, 2020 Domestic Relations Division Laura Hoople vs Adam Hoople, Judgment Entry: Magistrate’s Order Filed. (Upon motion of defendant’s Counsel for good cause shown the Court hereby continues the...
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