Adams County Training Center project now accepting bids for demolition work...
By Austin Rust- The Adams County Workforce Development & Training Center has entered a new phase in its development, and is now accepting bids for demolition work to be completed this summer. The...
View ArticleLocal festivals ‘fall’ to COVID-19 and finances
By Austin Rust- As of press time, all but two of Adams County’s upcoming annual fall festivals have been cancelled due to health, safety, and financial concerns amid the ongoing pandemic. The...
View ArticleAdams County residents form peaceful protest in solidarity with Black Lives...
By Austin Rust- On Saturday, June 13, a large group of local residents gathered at the Adams County Courthouse in West Union to stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, which stands...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Update: Case Increases in Children and in Southwest Ohio, PPE...
COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. SOUTHWEST OHIO CASE INCREASE: Governor DeWine...
View ArticleNew Helen C. Black Cedar Falls Trail opens
By Tom Cross- The new Edge of Appalachia’s Cedar Falls Trail is now open. The trail is approximately three miles round trip to the falls and back. The hiking is moderate but there is some rough trail,...
View ArticleSouthern State and the University of Cincinnati join forces in Information...
News Release A new partnership between Southern State Community College and the University of Cincinnati School of Information Technology will allow students to obtain a Bachelor of Science in...
View ArticleAdams County Honor Guard receives $1,500 grant from West Union Walmart
News Release The Adams County Honor Guard, funded in the early 1990’s by Charles “Pete” Call, recently received a generous $1500 Community Support Grant from the West Union Walmart. The grant was...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Update: Public Awareness Campaigns, Fireworks, Criminal Justice Grants
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted on Tuesday provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS Governor DeWine today announced...
View ArticleAdams County Library News
By Allison Burton- The Adams County Public Library’s Curbside Meal Service Program began on Monday, June 22 and will last until Friday, Aug. 15. Please call your library upon arrival to receive your...
View ArticleCurbside Meal Service program available for children at local public libraries
By Austin Rust- A curbside meal service is now available to Adams County children (age 18 and younger) at the Adams County Public Library locations in Manchester, West Union, Peebles, and Seaman. Made...
View ArticleLegislation to support Manchester Local School District signed into law
By Austin Rust- On June 19, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 164 into law. As explained in press releases issued the same day by State Representative Brian Baldridge (R-Winchester) and State...
View ArticleCOVID-19 continues in Adams County; 19 cases confirmed
By Austin Rust- In mid-June, the Adams County Health Department reported a small number of active cases of COVID-19 in Adams County; per the latest update, made June 19, there are now six active cases....
View Article2020 Southern Ohio Independence Livestock Expo to be held July 10 – 12
By Austin Rust- Just weeks ago, it seemed likely that a Junior Fair would not be held in Adams County this year. This led a group of local livestock enthusiasts to partner together in planning the 2020...
View ArticleCommissioners meet June 15, approve ‘renewal’ of three levies
Submitted by Linda Mendenhall- The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on June 15, 2020 at the Government Center with the following members present: Ty Pell, Barbara Moore, and...
View Article‘Bottom line: we want our students back in school’
By Austin Rust- The Adams County Ohio Valley School District (ACOVSD) Board of Education held a regular meeting Tuesday, June 23 at 5 p.m. in the Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center. This meeting...
View ArticleAdams County Common Pleas Court Report
May 22, 2020 Civil Division Phillip Stapleton vs The Dayton Power & Light Co., Judgment Entry: Agreed order extending deadline for defendant the Dayton Power and Light Company to respond to...
View ArticleAdams County Library News
By Allison Burton- All Adams County Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe and healthy holiday! While we are now reopened for curbside...
View ArticleLocal family rescues sick kittens
Submittted News Due to the coronavirus shutdowns, veterinarians across the country halted elective surgeries in April so that personal protective equipment could be diverted to use on the frontlines of...
View ArticleOhio Governor and Attorney General announce plans for law enforcement reform
By Austin Rust- In a joint press release from mid-June, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Attorney General Dave Yost announced actions and proposed legislative reforms intended to make meaningful...
View ArticleHB 164 big topic at MLSD Board meeting
By Austin Rust- The Manchester Local School District (MLSD) Board of Education recently held its monthly regular meeting in the Manchester High School. This meeting began Wednesday, June 24, but went...
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