Each week, The People’s Defender will profile an Adams County senior student/athlete so our community and readers can get to ...

We continue our narrative regarding the county jail which was opened in April of 1895. A second escape occurred in the spring ...

Thanks to the generosity of many alumni and family members and to the vision of Ron Lykins and his late wife, Ruth, since 2003, one hundred eighty-eight (188) scholarships have been awarded at the ...

Each week, The People’s Defender will profile an Adams County senior student/athlete so our community and readers can get to ...

Pictured with Head Coach Jeff Raines, the North Adams 4 x 400 relay team advanced to the OHSAA State Meet with their fourth place finish in the Division III regional meet. (Photo by Danielle Jodrey) ...

Alice Bailey, 72, passed away at her home in West Union on May 30, 2025. Alice Nute was born on December 19, 1952 in Ironton, ...

The Adams County Regional Medical Center (ACRMC) will offer low-cost blood screenings at its six locations throughout the entire month of June. The affordable health screening includes a comprehensive ...

On May 29, Adams County officials, educators, and community leaders traveled to Columbus for the annual Adams County Capitol Day, a full-day event designed to connect local voices with Ohio’s state ...

It’s the season for graduations! We had one in our family, so our oldest two daughters surprised us and drove home from Michigan for the weekend. There were many pictures taken of all of the pomp and ...

Information from Area Agency on Aging, District 7: Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program – The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is a federally-funded program administered by the USDA’s Food ...

After a heartbreaking 12-10m loss to Reedsville Eastern in the district tournament semifinals on May 19, the Manchester Lady Greyhounds had to regroup quickly to take a last shot at tying for the top ...

Summer is in full swing at the Adams County Public Library, and we’re inviting you to explore, create, and connect through a colorful lineup of programs that will brighten your mind and your ...