| Cpl. Hussey to return from Afghanistan |
Cpl. Derick Hussey, a 2009 graduate of North Adams High School, will be returning home May 20.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 |
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| Sr. Citizens Day Celebration moves |
The 38th Annual Adams County Senior Citizens Day celebration will be held at the Cherry Fork Gym this year.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 |
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| Free genealogy class offered |
The Adams County Genealogical Society will be offering a free genealogy 101 class for those wishing to learn to trace their family histories. The class will be held the thirrd Tuesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Heritage Center.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 |
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| Bull riding camp set for June at Woodland Altars |
Slant Seven Bull Riding, partnering with Hedeman Bull Riding Schools, will be presenting a three-day camp for Bull Riders of all skill levels at the idyllic Woodland Altars Resort on June 7-9.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 |
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| Roush Insurance celebrates 75th anniversary |
The staff at Roush Insurance of West Union celebrated the 75th anniversary of the business with an open house on Friday.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 |
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| Congrats grads! |
The staff at The People's Defender would like to congratulate all of Adams County's high school graduates during their ceremonies this weekend:
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 |
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| Crowd turns out to visit new humane society shelter |
WEST UNION - More than 120 people visited the new Humane Society of Adams County, Inc. facility on Thursday evening for a sneak peak at the structure and at the possibilities for services, once funding is in place to open the shelter. The facility is located on state Route 41 south, behind Grandview Weekend Outlet.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 |
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| Adams County Cattlemen named Ohio Friends of 4-H |
The Adams County Cattlemen's Association was recently awarded the Ohio Friend of 4-H Award. This award recognizes individuals and businesses from outside the "4-H Family" that have greatly supported the 4-H program.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 |
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| Adams County outdoor writer wins state awards |
Adams County outdoor columnist and author Tom Cross recently brought back three awards from the Annual Conference of the Outdoors Writers of Ohio, held on South Bass Island at Lake Erie.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 |
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| School board 'down to the wire' on funding |
The board of the Ohio Valley Joint Vocational School District in Adams County is facing a scheduled start-up date of July 1, with still no guarantees of funding from the Ohio legislature.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 |
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| Winchester teen hurt in crash |
WEST UNION - One teen was flown to University of Cincinnati Hospital last week following a head-on collision on Logans Lane.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 |
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| OSHP to open sub-post in Adams County
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SEAMAN - The Ohio State Highway Patrol has announced that it will open a sub-post in Adams County to better serve the motorists and residents in the area.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 |
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| New report says Pierson competent to stand trial
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An updated evaluation now says that Matthew Kaleb Pierson is competent to stand trial for the murder of his 5-year-old niece on Flat Run Road.
Friday, May 10, 2013 |
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| West Union Waterline installation moves toward East Street |
WEST UNION - This week the block between Market and 2nd streets is under construction with a new waterline installation on Main Street.
Friday, May 10, 2013 |
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| Manchester School-based Health Center complete |
MANCHESTER - Almost a year after ground was broken for a school-based health center which would also serve the community, the ribbon was cut on the finished building on April 30. The 2,300 square-foot facility was built between the Manchester high school and elementary buildings.
Friday, May 10, 2013 |
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| MLSD chosen for onsite review of special education programs
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The Manchester Local School District has been selected by the Ohio Department of Education, Office for Exceptional Children (OEC), for an onsite review of its special education program.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 |
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| NAHS, Frisch's to host community blood drives |
Two local blood drives will be held in the next week.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 |
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| Courts announces community service projects to start today in Adams County |
Common Pleas Judge Brett M. Spencer and County Court Judge Alan W. Foster announce this summer's Community Service Project will begin today.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 |
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| Hanson graduates Basic Combat Training |
Army Pfc. Dylan C. Hanson has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 |
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