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Afroman considers 2028 Libertarian run after Adams County court victory
Government

Afroman considers 2028 Libertarian run after Adams County court victory

Afroman's Adams County courtroom win has turned into a political launchpad, with the rapper now weighing a 2028 Libertarian run after the deputies' case collapsed.

James Thompson2m read
Manchester Lady Greyhounds’ Pigeon Forge trip builds memories, drops games
Education

Manchester Lady Greyhounds’ Pigeon Forge trip builds memories, drops games

Manchester’s annual Pigeon Forge trip brought two varsity losses, but it also showed how a long weekend can sharpen a young team and widen its competitive horizon.

Sarah Chen5m read
Manchester Elementary honors third nine weeks students with honor roll list
Education

Manchester Elementary honors third nine weeks students with honor roll list

Manchester Elementary’s third nine weeks honor roll shows steady achievement across first through sixth grade, with All A’s and All A’s and B’s recognition setting a clear local benchmark.

Marcus Williams4m read
Adams County voters to decide crucial EMS levy in May 2026
Healthcare

Adams County voters to decide crucial EMS levy in May 2026

Adams County EMS could shut down by early next year if the levy fails, leaving 6,500 annual calls to smaller local squads and delaying ambulance help across the county.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Aaron Haslam resigns, commissioners appoint Ariana Norris as Adams County prosecutor
Government

Aaron Haslam resigns, commissioners appoint Ariana Norris as Adams County prosecutor

Haslam resigned hours before a residency hearing, forcing Adams County to move fast on legal leadership. Commissioners appointed Ariana Norris to keep county prosecutions and advice in place.

James Thompson2m read
Adams County commissioners face data center questions amid routine business
Government

Adams County commissioners face data center questions amid routine business

County officials said there was still no formal data center proposal, even as residents pressed for answers on 1,300 megawatts of power, water use and who would profit.

James Thompson2m read
Adams County residents invited to comment on SR 41 bridge replacement project
Government

Adams County residents invited to comment on SR 41 bridge replacement project

A 15.5-mile detour would hit SR 41 travelers if Adams County’s bridge plan goes forward, but comments are due May 8.

James Thompson2m read
Jones seeks second term, touts business background and county savings
Government

Jones seeks second term, touts business background and county savings

Jones is leaning on a dog pound built under budget as Adams County faces a costly jail decision and the only contested county race on the May 5 ballot.

James Thompson2m read
Schaffer pitches modernization, stronger ties for Adams County government
Government

Schaffer pitches modernization, stronger ties for Adams County government

Alex Schaffer says Adams County needs faster records, tighter budgets and closer state ties. The Republican commissioner race is the only contested county race on May 5.

Marcus Williams2m read
West Union students explore careers through virtual reality demo
Education

West Union students explore careers through virtual reality demo

West Union students used VR headsets to sample skilled trades and health care jobs, part of a push to steer Adams County teens toward in-demand work.

Lisa Park2m read
Adams County commissioners call emergency meeting to name acting prosecutor
Government

Adams County commissioners call emergency meeting to name acting prosecutor

Adams County rushed to fill a prosecutor vacancy, citing an urgent need to keep legal representation continuous for county government. Commissioners met at 1:15 p.m. in West Union.

Marcus Williams2m read
West Union High Forge program links STEAM learning to community projects
Education

West Union High Forge program links STEAM learning to community projects

Randi McFarland-Franklin’s visit showed West Union High’s Forge is already turning STEAM lessons into county-useful skills, not just school projects.

Lisa Park5m read
Shawnee Family Health Center urges integrated care during Alcohol Awareness Month
Healthcare

Shawnee Family Health Center urges integrated care during Alcohol Awareness Month

Shawnee Family Health Center is steering Adams County patients toward treatment, counseling and low-cost prescriptions as alcohol misuse drives cancer and safety risks.

Lisa Park2m read
Adams County court report shows heavy felony caseload, no trials in March
Government

Adams County court report shows heavy felony caseload, no trials in March

Adams County’s March court report logged 19 felony arraignments but no felony trials, showing a courthouse still moving serious cases even as juries sat idle.

James Thompson2m read
North Adams softball surges to 9-3, tops conference with balanced attack
Education

North Adams softball surges to 9-3, tops conference with balanced attack

North Adams reached 9-3 and 3-0 in the SHAC by pairing Chloe Armstrong’s bat with a 0.91 staff ERA.

Sarah Chen2m read
North Adams baseball swings big, sets records in boom-or-bust week
Education

North Adams baseball swings big, sets records in boom-or-bust week

North Adams’ offense hit record-book heights in a 29-2 win over Ripley, but the Green Devils still slid to 3-5 after a brutal six-game squeeze.

Sarah Chen2m read
Serpent Mound upgrades reshape tourism and county planning
Business

Serpent Mound upgrades reshape tourism and county planning

Serpent Mound upgrades improve access and support local tourism, affecting parking, trails and downtown connections for Peebles and West Union residents.

Sarah Chen2m read
Adams County basketball players earn District 14 all-district honors, Arey coach of year
Education

Adams County basketball players earn District 14 all-district honors, Arey coach of year

Adams County sent 11 boys across four schools onto District 14’s all-district lists, and Peebles’ Josh Arey landed coach of the year.

Sarah Chen2m read
Ohio Supreme Court orders Adams County election hearing in voter challenge
Government

Ohio Supreme Court orders Adams County election hearing in voter challenge

The state’s highest court forced Adams County election officials to hold a hearing on Aaron Haslam’s voter registration, putting a residency challenge to the prosecutor back in public view.

James Thompson2m read
Adams County Regional Medical Center: 25-bed Critical Access Hospital Serving Rural Communities
Healthcare

Adams County Regional Medical Center: 25-bed Critical Access Hospital Serving Rural Communities

ACRMC is a 25-bed critical access hospital near Seaman with a 24/7 emergency department, six physical sites, 413 staff and 2023 revenues of $43.82 million.

Lisa Park3m read
Adams Lake State Park Offers Fishing, Paddling, and Scenic Trails in Ohio's Bluegrass Region
Community

Adams Lake State Park Offers Fishing, Paddling, and Scenic Trails in Ohio's Bluegrass Region

Tucked into Ohio's Bluegrass Region, Adams Lake State Park packs fishing, paddling, prairie blooms, and an accessible lakeside trail into a quiet 50-acre escape near West Union.

Marcus Williams6m read
AES Filing Reveals Proposed 1.3 GW Data Center Near Adams County Substation
Business

AES Filing Reveals Proposed 1.3 GW Data Center Near Adams County Substation

aes filing shows a data center could draw 1.3 GW from the Stuart Substation area, starting at 100 MW in 2028 and ramping to full load by March 2032.

Sarah Chen3m read
ACRWD Seeks 1983-1988 Copper-Plumbed Homes for Free Lead and Copper Sampling
Healthcare

ACRWD Seeks 1983-1988 Copper-Plumbed Homes for Free Lead and Copper Sampling

ACRWD seeks customers with copper plumbing installed Jan. 1, 1983–Dec. 31, 1988 to volunteer for free lead and copper testing, a public-health check for local taps.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Peebles senior Jackie Myers shines in cheer, plans bakery future
Education

Peebles senior Jackie Myers shines in cheer, plans bakery future

Jackie Myers is already thinking beyond Peebles cheer, with a bakery goal that turns a senior profile into a question about whether Adams County can keep young talent local.

Marcus Williams4m read
Adams County Health Department Earns National Public Health Accreditation
Healthcare

Adams County Health Department Earns National Public Health Accreditation

The Adams County Health Department was awarded National Initial Accreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board, a recognition listed on PHAB’s public accreditation activity list. The designation affirms the department met national standards for infrastructure, service delivery, quality improvement, and accountability, a milestone that can strengthen local public-health response, community trust, and funding opportunities.

Lisa Park2m read
County Completes Triennial Reappraisal; Residential Values Rise Sharply
Government

County Completes Triennial Reappraisal; Residential Values Rise Sharply

Adams County Auditor David Gifford has completed the Triennial Update for Tax Year 2025, producing average increases of 33% for residential property, 31.7% for agricultural property, and 11% for commercial and industrial property. The revised values set a new baseline for local property taxes, trigger an appeal window for residents, and intersect with state tax relief measures that will reduce 2026 bills.

Marcus Williams2m read
Serpent Mound draws visitors and scholars, anchors Adams County identity
Community

Serpent Mound draws visitors and scholars, anchors Adams County identity

Serpent Mound remains Adams County's best known prehistoric effigy earthwork, stretching roughly 1,348 feet on a high plateau above Ohio Brush Creek near Peebles. Its archaeological importance and role as a museum and outdoor classroom matter to local residents because research links construction and use to multiple prehistoric cultures and ongoing conservation supports tourism and education.

Sarah Chen2m read
Manchester rallies past Peebles 6-5 in SHAC baseball thriller
Education

Manchester rallies past Peebles 6-5 in SHAC baseball thriller

Manchester erased a 5-2 hole at Peebles High School, then scored twice in the seventh to beat the Indians 6-5 and shake up the SHAC race.

Sarah Chen2m read
Peebles resident David Baker earns Ohio Friend of 4-H honor
Education

Peebles resident David Baker earns Ohio Friend of 4-H honor

A Peebles resident was one of three Ohioans honored for backing 4-H, a program that reached 196,141 young people and more than 12,000 volunteers in 2025.

Lisa Park2m read