ACCS undergoes summer renovations
By Ashley McCarty- The Adams County Christian School is currently undergoing improvements as the parking lot is asphalted and renovations take place within and around the facility. The renovations...
View ArticleLoss of a legacy, Town and Country closes doors
By Ashley McCarty- The legacy of The Adams County Department Store — once affectionately known as Ms. Greene’s — will come to a close as Town and Country, it’s spiritual successor, officially closed...
View ArticlePandemic can’t damper Back-to-School Bash success
By Ashley McCarty- Church 180 held another record-setting Back-to-School Bash this year on Aug. 1. The Back-to-School Bash has been a passion project for over 15 years, following Michael and Talitha...
View ArticleKremin pleads guilty, sentenced to 8-12 years in prison
By Mark Carpenter- On Wednesday, May 6, Jeremy A. Kremin, 41 of Rarden, was arrested and charged with creating a photograph of a minor in a state of nudity in violation of ORC section 2907.323 (A)(1)....
View ArticleManchester council addresses properties, contentious resolutions
By Ashley McCarty- Manchester Village Council met on Aug. 3 to address village improvements, blight properties, dilatory bill payers, and resolutions. “We did get the letters sent out. I think there...
View ArticleGovernor DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and Staff All Test Negative for...
In a second test administered today in Columbus, Governor Mike DeWine has tested negative for COVID-19. First Lady Fran DeWine and staff members have also all tested negative for COVID-19. A PCR test...
View ArticleOne killed in early Sunday accident
Media Release The Georgetown Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a one vehicle fatal traffic crash that occurred on Sunday, Aug. 9 at approximately 1:45 a.m.. The crash...
View ArticleFrozen beef bones for dogs benefit Humane Society
Submitted by Jessica Huxmann Visitors to the local Adams County Farmers Market in West Union have been treated to a great deal for the past four weeks – free frozen beef bones for their dogs, courtesy...
View ArticleACOVSD prepared for in-person school opening
By Ashley McCarty- Ohio’s public schools were ordered closed on March 17, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 25, Congress unanimously passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security...
View ArticleCowboy Copas Memorial Concert canceled for 2020
The organizers of the annual Cowboy Copas Memorial Concert in Blue Creeek regretfully announce that this year’s event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The concert was scheduled for...
View ArticleCommissioners meet July 27, final language for Board of DD renewal levies...
Submitted by Linda Mendenhall The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on July 27, 2020 at the Government Center with the following members present: Ty Pell, Barbara Moore, and...
View ArticleAdams County Library News
By Allison Burton- You can now pick up your completion prize for our 2020 Summer Reading Program “Imagine Your Story.” Once you have achieved your Beanstack reading hours goal, call your local library...
View ArticleMichael and Talitha Parks honored for food pantry efforts
By Ashley McCarty- Michael and Talitha Parks of Church 180 in Seaman were recently awarded a certificate of recognition by the Adams County Commissioners for their food pantry distribution efforts....
View ArticleOnline learning explodes as school year nears
By Ashley McCarty- Online learning has begun to explode as parents are choosing non-traditional instruction in light of COVID-19. Marla Young, online school adminstrator for the Adams County Ohio...
View ArticleShooting, chase end in accident, arrest
A shooting today in eastern Adams County resulted in a chase of the suspect, which ended with an accident at the intersection of State Rte. 41 and State Rte. 125 in West Union. The Adams County...
View ArticleOne dead, one in custody following Thursday shooting
By Ashley McCarty- There is one fatality and one man in custody following a shooting that occurred on Aug. 13 in Adams County, said officials. According to Sheriff Kimmy Rogers of the Adams County...
View ArticleCommissioners hold Aug. 3 meeting
Submitted by Linda Mendenhall The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Aug. 3, 2020 at the Government Center with the following members present: Ty Pell, Barbara Moore, and...
View ArticleWU Village Council appoints new member, discuss financial concerns
By Ashley McCarty- The West Union Village Council met on Aug. 11 to appoint a new council member to the vacant seat and discuss financial concerns. The seat was previously held by Ted Grooms, who...
View ArticleSchool year approaches for uncertain teachers
By Ashley McCarty- With the new school year looming ever closer, teachers prepare to face the uncertainties of the upcoming year with mixed emotions. “I feel that both the students and the teachers all...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Update: Sports Health Order, Georgetown Veterans Home, Ohio...
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted on Tuesday provided the following updates on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio. HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Governor DeWine...
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