Adams County Properties Sold at Clerk of Courts Auction

A sheriff sale held at the Adams County Courthouse on Saturday, December 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. offered more than a dozen parcels for sale. The auction took place in the entry of the Courthouse just past the security check, where bidders and representatives gathered as the Clerk of Courts presented the list of properties scheduled for the sale.

Parcels offered included multiple Manchester addresses and several properties in West Union. Named owners and parcel numbers listed on the Clerk of Courts auctions page included Donnie Cecil Napier at 862 Arian Drive, Manchester PPN 171 00 00 042.015 and Roush Hill Road, Manchester PPN 171 00 00 042.013. Tosha F. Richmond had 13465 SR 41, West Union listed under PPN 117 41 11 004.000. Della Mae Shoemaker was listed for 504 Washington Street, Manchester PPN 171 32 17 010.000. Dustyn M. White appeared at 113 N. Wilson Drive, West Union PPN 117 34 24 014.000. Stephanie Jean Hesler was listed for 2459 White Oak Road, Blue Creek PPN 095 00 00 043.004. Doris C. Horton was shown at 558 Cooper Road, West Union PPN 104 00 00 010.001. Mark J. Bush appeared at 469 Jason Lane, West Union PPN 091 00 00 081.005. One parcel was listed without an owner name, PPN 091 00 00 082.008. Manchester Mobile Homes, Inc. had 503 Pike Street, Manchester on the list under PPN 171 32 15 018.000. John McFarland was listed for 38 S. Main Street, Peebles PPN 055 13 21 001.000. Ohio Receivers Group, Inc. was listed at 510 E. Second Street, Manchester PPN 171 41 13 018.000.

For residents and local officials the immediate impacts include potential changes in property ownership and tax responsibility. Properties sold at sheriff sale can lead to new landlords or owners who will be responsible for maintenance, tax payments, and code compliance. Mobile home park and commercial parcels in Manchester may affect local employment and service access if ownership changes lead to redevelopment or closures.

The Clerk of Courts auctions page listed the scheduled date and the parcels to be offered. Interested parties are advised to consult the Clerk of Courts for full legal descriptions, sale terms, redemption rights, and any updates or cancellations. In rural counties like Adams, these sales reflect wider economic pressures that can affect community cohesion and local government revenue streams.