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Adams County, Ohio
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About Adams, OH

Population
Approximately 27,500 residents
County Seat
West Union, Ohio
Coverage Area
586 square miles in southern Ohio

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Serpent Mound upgrades reshape tourism and county planning

Serpent Mound upgrades reshape tourism and county planning

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

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Community

Adams County Farmers Market strengthens local food economy and access

Adams County Farmers Market strengthens local food economy and access

The Adams County Farmers Market in West Union connects residents with local food, SNAP/EBT benefits, and community healt...

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Community

Adams County Outdoor Guide Highlights Serpent Mound, Parks, Trails, Festivals

Adams County Outdoor Guide Highlights Serpent Mound, Parks, Trails, Festivals

Serpent Mound anchors Adams County outdoor life, linking parks, trails and seasonal festivals that sustain local busines...

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Community

Community rallies to preserve Kirker Covered Bridge after storms

Community rallies to preserve Kirker Covered Bridge after storms

Local agencies and volunteers are repairing the storm-damaged Kirker Covered Bridge to protect heritage tourism and comm...

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Education

Adams County schools open kindergarten registration for 2026-2027

Adams County schools open kindergarten registration for 2026-2027

Adams County/Ohio Valley School District opened kindergarten registration Jan. 13; families should bring birth certifica...

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Education

Multi-sport North Adams Senior Bentley Schweickart Balances Athletics and Academics

Multi-sport North Adams Senior Bentley Schweickart Balances Athletics and Academics

North Adams High senior Bentley Schweickart balances multi-sport athletics, school activities and academic plans, showin...

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Education

North Adams hosts Coach Young Classic, honoring legacy and raising funds

North Adams hosts Coach Young Classic, honoring legacy and raising funds

North Adams High hosted the Coach Young Classic on Jan. 13, drawing regional teams and raising funds to support student-...

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Education

Nearly 100 scholarships available at Southern State this fall

Nearly 100 scholarships available at Southern State this fall

Southern State is offering nearly 100 trustee and foundation scholarships for fall 2026; the priority deadline is March ...

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Community

82-year-old Wamsley matriarch Dorothy Collins remembered by family

82-year-old Wamsley matriarch Dorothy Collins remembered by family

Dorothy Lee Collins, 82, of Wamsley died Jan. 10 at Adams County Manor. Visitation and graveside service are set for Jan...

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Community

Adams County and Nature Conservancy form working group on natural lands

Adams County and Nature Conservancy form working group on natural lands

Adams County and The Nature Conservancy launched a Natural Lands Working Group to align conservation with local prioriti...

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Education

Peebles Senior Lily Trantow Balances Athletics, Academics, Outlines Post-Graduation Plans

Peebles Senior Lily Trantow Balances Athletics, Academics, Outlines Post-Graduation Plans

Peebles senior Lily Trantow balanced schoolwork and varsity duties while outlining her post-graduation plans, a profile ...

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Business

Adams County Chamber names new board, sets 2026 priorities

Adams County Chamber names new board, sets 2026 priorities

Adams County Chamber installed new board members and outlined 2026 priorities focused on economic development, small-bus...

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Education

West Union senior Tegan Knox highlighted in county athlete profile

West Union senior Tegan Knox highlighted in county athlete profile

A West Union High School senior was featured in a weekly profile showcasing her athletics, academics, and post-graduatio...

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Education

Peebles rally falls short as Eastern stuns Indians 71-70

Peebles rally falls short as Eastern stuns Indians 71-70

Peebles lost to Eastern 71-70 after a late three-pointer and then fell to Fayetteville, dropping to 8-2 and slipping fro...

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Community

Investigation underway after West Union woman found dead at home

Investigation underway after West Union woman found dead at home

A 43-year-old woman was found dead at her West Union residence on Jan. 13; the Ohio BCI is investigating. The case raise...

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Education

West Union High School honors three long-serving community leaders

West Union High School honors three long-serving community leaders

Three longtime coaches and volunteers were inducted into the West Union High School Hall of Fame, highlighting decades o...

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Education

Justice siblings inducted into Peebles High School Hall of Fame

Justice siblings inducted into Peebles High School Hall of Fame

The Justice siblings were inducted into the Peebles High School Hall of Fame on Jan. 8, honoring athletic achievements a...

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Education

Manchester afterschool program grows with federal grant and eSports lab

Manchester afterschool program grows with federal grant and eSports lab

Manchester Middle and High afterschool program serves more than 30 students with tutoring, enrichment and an eSports lab...

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Education

Manchester High senior balances football, lifting and future work

Manchester High senior balances football, lifting and future work

Manchester High senior Gage Stephens is profiled for his football career, lifting focus and plans to join the workforce,...

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Education

Adams County School Bus Crashes on SR-125; 16 On Board, 13 Treated

Adams County School Bus Crashes on SR-125; 16 On Board, 13 Treated

A school bus carrying 16 students ran off SR-125 near Tiffin Township; 13 students and the driver received treatment....

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Community

Adams County Library updates programs, hours and outreach services

Adams County Library updates programs, hours and outreach services

The Adams County Library posted Jan. 8 updates on programs, temporary hours, and services that affect job searches, tax ...

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Community

Adams County STARS Program Faces Declining Participation, Funding Threats to Youth Services

Adams County STARS Program Faces Declining Participation, Funding Threats to Youth Services

Adams County STARS program has seen falling participation and faces funding threats, risking vital youth services for fa...

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Community

EF1 Tornado Hits Near West Union; Home Destroyed, One Hospitalized

EF1 Tornado Hits Near West Union; Home Destroyed, One Hospitalized

A tornado struck west of West Union, destroying a home and sending one person to the hospital; neighbors face blocked ro...

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Community

Mary Ann Centers, 93, Longtime Fitzwater Office Manager and Church Member

Mary Ann Centers, 93, Longtime Fitzwater Office Manager and Church Member

Mary Ann Centers, 93, died Jan. 15; longtime Fitzwater office manager and Covenant of Peace Church member whose decades ...

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Government

Retired Ohio Highway Patrol Officer Larry Anderson Named West Union Police Chief

Retired Ohio Highway Patrol Officer Larry Anderson Named West Union Police Chief

Larry Anderson was appointed West Union police chief on Jan. 16, 2026, bringing a retired Ohio State Highway Patrol offi...

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Government

Afroman faces lawsuits after Adams County raid and viral videos

Afroman faces lawsuits after Adams County raid and viral videos

Rapper Afroman says deputies raided his Adams County home, causing damage and missing cash; deputies are suing over use ...

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Community

Christopher Gilley Dead, Four Suffer Life-Threatening Injuries in Crash on SR 73

Christopher Gilley Dead, Four Suffer Life-Threatening Injuries in Crash on SR 73

A local driver died and four people suffered life-threatening injuries after a head-on crash on SR 73 in Franklin Townsh...

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Community

Rural Action offers free agroforestry site visits to Appalachian Ohio landowners

Rural Action offers free agroforestry site visits to Appalachian Ohio landowners

Rural Action began offering free site visits and technical assistance to landowners across 44 Appalachian Ohio counties ...

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Education

North Adams Coach Davis Ties County Wins Record as Lady Devils Roll

North Adams Coach Davis Ties County Wins Record as Lady Devils Roll

Coach Rob Davis moved into a tie for the Adams County career wins record after North Adams’ 61-46 victory over Minford o...

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