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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
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
North Adams senior Natalie Ragan reflects on volleyball career, future plans
Education

North Adams senior Natalie Ragan reflects on volleyball career, future plans

Natalie Ragan’s 1,000 and 2,000-assist milestones made her a defining volleyball presence at North Adams, and now she is headed toward a radiology degree.

Sarah Chen4m read
Adams County residents back Ohio ballot push to limit data centers
Government

Adams County residents back Ohio ballot push to limit data centers

Adams County activists helped clear an Ohio ballot measure that would bar data centers over 25 megawatts, raising stakes for land use and power demand.

James Thompson2m read
Adams County career center brings employers together to boost student success
Education

Adams County career center brings employers together to boost student success

Employers and educators met in West Union to steer CTC training toward real jobs, from machining to health care, as local showcases linked 2,800 students with 35 businesses.

Marcus Williams2m read
Adams County Voters Face April 6 Registration Deadline for May Primary
Government

Adams County Voters Face April 6 Registration Deadline for May Primary

Adams County's voter registration window closes at 9 p.m. tonight; early voting opens tomorrow for a May 5 primary featuring Ohio's governor and U.S. Senate races.

James Thompson1m read
West Union to House County Emergency Management Agency, Gaining $9,600 Annually
Government

West Union to House County Emergency Management Agency, Gaining $9,600 Annually

West Union's Resolution No. 2026-6 plants the county's emergency management office inside village facilities, netting the village $9,600 a year.

James Thompson1m read
West Union Secures $150,000 Federal Grant to Improve Road Safety
Government

West Union Secures $150,000 Federal Grant to Improve Road Safety

West Union's council passed Resolution 2026-9, formally unlocking $150,000 in federal road-safety dollars. The village must now produce a $30,000 local match to spend them.

Marcus Williams2m read
Adams County Seniors Invited to Walk, Talk and Connect at Adams Lake
Community

Adams County Seniors Invited to Walk, Talk and Connect at Adams Lake

Melissa Young of Hospice of Hope will lead Adams County's first Senior Walk "N" Talk at Adams Lake on May 5, targeting the isolation and service gaps that compound for rural seniors.

Lisa Park2m read
Adams County Sites Earn National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Recognition
Community

Adams County Sites Earn National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Recognition

A 225-year-old inn on Zane's Trace earns federal Underground Railroad recognition April 18, making Adams County one of Ohio's most documented freedom corridors with four NPS-designated sites.

Sarah Chen3m read
North Adams Baseball Tops Whiteoak 10-5 in SHAC Contest
Education

North Adams Baseball Tops Whiteoak 10-5 in SHAC Contest

Cash Hupp's three RBIs powered North Adams past Whiteoak 10-5, an early SHAC win that stakes a real claim to conference contention heading into April league play.

Marcus Williams2m read
Ronald D. Warnock, 86, of Reesville Passes Away Sunday
Community

Ronald D. Warnock, 86, of Reesville Passes Away Sunday

Reesville pastor and gunsmith Ronald D. Warnock, 86, led New Life Apostolic Church while serving as general chairman of a national Pentecostal denomination and restoring firearms for decades.

Sarah Chen2m read
Rep. Dave Taylor Tours McDowell Farms, Pushes for Strong Farm Bill Support
Government

Rep. Dave Taylor Tours McDowell Farms, Pushes for Strong Farm Bill Support

Taylor toured McDowell Farms Tuesday, backing a $1.5T farm bill with a key provision to block federal subsidies from converting Adams County's prime pork country into solar fields.

James Thompson2m read
Adams County Residents Can Access Court Records With These Simple Steps
Government

Adams County Residents Can Access Court Records With These Simple Steps

Every Adams County felony case before Judge Brett M. Spencer is on the free public docket within 24 hours of filing; here is the exact click path to find it.

James Thompson7m read
Franklin Township Board Reviews Plans, Emergency Agreement at April Meeting
Government

Franklin Township Board Reviews Plans, Emergency Agreement at April Meeting

Brightspeed's broadband update at Franklin Township's April 2 meeting arrived in one word, "none," while stormwater plans, a mutual-aid emergency pact, and a sawmill ordinance all awaited action.

James Thompson3m read
AEP Ohio Foundation Awards Grants to Adams County Literacy, Food Programs
Community

AEP Ohio Foundation Awards Grants to Adams County Literacy, Food Programs

AEP Ohio Foundation sends $5K each to an Adams County food pantry and children's book program in a county where nearly 1 in 5 residents faces food insecurity.

Lisa Park3m 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
Historic Francis Ellison House Gutted by Fire in Manchester
Community

Historic Francis Ellison House Gutted by Fire in Manchester

A fire gutted the 125-year-old Francis Ellison House on April 4; four days later, no official has explained what started it or who is responsible for the now-hazardous site.

Marcus Williams2m read
Adams County Regional Medical Center strengthens local emergency and specialty care
Healthcare

Adams County Regional Medical Center strengthens local emergency and specialty care

Adams County Regional Medical Center in Seaman serves as the primary hospital for Adams County residents, offering around the clock emergency care, primary care clinics, surgical services, imaging and rehabilitation, and coordinated specialty services. The hospital’s address, phone numbers, and an on campus heliport make it a crucial hub for time sensitive medical transport and routine referrals that help people avoid long trips to larger regional centers.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez1m read
Peebles Indians Baseball Bounces Back With Strong 4-1 Start in 2026
Education

Peebles Indians Baseball Bounces Back With Strong 4-1 Start in 2026

After a 5-12 season in 2025, Peebles baseball opened 2026 with a 4-1 record, headlined by a 24-1 rout of New Boston and a gritty extra-inning win.

Marcus Williams2m 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
GE Aviation Peebles Test Operation anchors Adams County industrial economy
Business

GE Aviation Peebles Test Operation anchors Adams County industrial economy

The GE Aviation Peebles Test Operation is a major jet engine testing and assembly facility near Peebles, described by GE materials as one of the world’s most advanced engine test centers. Its testing stands, assembly areas, and infrastructure represent historic capital investments that support local jobs, supplier networks, and the county tax base.

Sarah Chen2m read
North Adams Educator Rob Meade Named Next SHAC Commissioner
Education

North Adams Educator Rob Meade Named Next SHAC Commissioner

North Adams teacher-coach Rob Meade takes over as SHAC commissioner Aug. 1, shaping schedules, officiating, and postseason rules for four Adams County schools.

Sarah Chen2m read
Adams County Arts Council Names Two Students as Maggie Hoff Scholarship Recipients
Education

Adams County Arts Council Names Two Students as Maggie Hoff Scholarship Recipients

Nina McCann has rehomed more than 100 cats and plays in a steel drum band. She and Lee Barry earned the county's Maggie Hoff arts scholarship.

Lisa Park2m read
Manchester High School Loses Both Varsity Basketball Coaches to Resignations
Education

Manchester High School Loses Both Varsity Basketball Coaches to Resignations

Manchester High School lost both varsity basketball coaches at once; Jordan Johnson cited program culture, Austin Kingsolver his 3½-year-old son.

Lisa Park2m 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
Voices of Appalachia to present I Will Rise concerts in West Union
Community

Voices of Appalachia to present I Will Rise concerts in West Union

A 40-plus voice Appalachian choir filled West Union First Presbyterian Church with free performances built around perseverance, from Tshtsholoza to I Will Rise. The concert paired strings, bluegrass and local percussion.

Lisa Park2m 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
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