McCarty joins Defender as new editorial reporter
By Mark Carpenter- The People’s Defender and Champion Media are proud to announce the newest addition to the Defender staff as Ashley McCarty comes on board as the new editorial reporter, replacing...
View Article2020 Adams County Fair Royalty finalists announced
Whitney Bauman Whitney Hill Taylor Newman Hunter Harris Submitted News The 2020 Adams County Fair Royalty Candidates have been announced. Finalist for this year’s contest include: Whitney Bauman,...
View ArticleContainer Gardening a focus of ACHWC
News Release Have you seen containers with tomatoes growing in them dispersed throughout the county? How about a little herb container garden? These “gardens” are compliments of the Adams County Health...
View ArticleWU Council raises more than just payroll at latest meeting
By Ashley McCarty- The West Union Village Council had a vivacious meeting Monday night as they discussed the hiring of new employees and employee raises. The opening of the meeting was proceeded by...
View ArticleAdams County Court of Common Pleas Report
June 5, 2020 Civil Division Tammie Blythe vs Javis Ltd, LLC, Judgment Entry: Journal Entry Filed. (Status hearing/phone conference set for 6/26/20 at 11:30 a.m.) Phillip Stapleton vs The Dayton Power...
View ArticleLocal dog returns home after nine days
Submitted News Amy Hawes and her family were not planning to be home during the evening of July 4, so they kenneled their three dogs inside their residence to keep them safe. Unfortunately, their...
View ArticleDeWine implores Ohioans to unite to prevent spread of COVID-19
Press Release In a statewide address from his office in the Statehouse on Wednesday night Governor DeWine said that the state is at a critical point in the COVID-19 pandemic and implored Ohioans to...
View ArticleAn unconventional Adams County Fair begins
Former Fair Board president Liz Lafferty was part of Wednesday’s Fair Trivia Challenge, but as evidenced by this photo, she was not the winner of the contest. (Photo by Mark Carpenter) We know that...
View ArticleCounty to distribute over $887,000 to local townships and villages in...
Adams County Auditor David Gifford is reporting that Adams County received its allocation totaling more than $887,000 in COVID-19 emergency aid for local entities on June 24. The Auditor’s Office...
View ArticleLand Bank begins demolition of blighted properties in Manchester
Worker taking a jackhammer to one of the buildings. (Photo by Tim Dever) By Ashley McCarty- The Adams County Land Bank has begun the demolition of two blighted buildings in Manchester. The demolition...
View ArticleCommissioners hold June 22 meeting, numerous service contracts approved
Submitted by Linda Mendenhall The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on June 22, 2020 at the Government Center with the following members present: Ty Pell, Barbara Moore, and...
View ArticleAnimal Shelter begins appointment-only services
News Release West Union, OH – The Humane Society of Adams County (HSAC) Animal Shelter in West Union is a non-profit organization that relies on donations to operate. Due to the pandemic, monthly...
View ArticleSardinia man killed in Monday morning tractor accident
News Release he Georgetown Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a one vehicle fatal traffic crash that occurred on Monday, July 20 at approximately 3:16 a.m.. The crash...
View ArticleDeWine issues statewide mask order, travel warning
Press Release Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted on Wednesday provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor DeWine announced that beginning on...
View ArticleAdams County Library News
By Allison Burton- If you enjoy listening to stories, be sure to check out our ACPL Storytellers Facebook event. This event features audio recordings of classic fables, fairy tales, and folklore read...
View ArticleGrooms announces resignation from WU Village Council
By Ashley McCarty- Ted Grooms, former mayor and most recently, West Union councilman, has announced his resignation. A lifelong resident of West Union, Grooms began serving the community in 2007 after...
View ArticleMLSD Board discusses plans for reopening school
By Ashley McCarty- The Manchester Local School District Board of Education held a meeting on July 8 to discuss their plan for returning to school. “Obviously we all know why we’re here, is to figure...
View ArticleAdams County Library News
By Allison Burton- Remember to sign up for the 2020 Summer Reading Program “Imagine Your Story,” going on now until Aug. 15. Instead of physical reading logs, this year you’ll sign up, log your reading...
View ArticleLivestock Expo is a success, benefits junior fair youth
By Ashley McCarty- The Southern Ohio Independence Livestock Expo — which benefited the 2020 Junior Fair livestock exhibitors — had a successful first year. The Southern Ohio Independence Livestock Expo...
View ArticleWest Union Council receives community backlash, hires police officers
By Ashley McCarty- The West Union Village Council hired two new officers and met community backlash at their meeting on July 14. “Before we have anybody out there, we’re going to get through some of...
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