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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Adams County, Ohio, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 105stories have been published about Adams County, Ohio which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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West Union · West Union

Dunwoody to Keep Millage Rate Flat

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The City of Dunwoody announced June 5 its intention to keep its property tax levy flat at 3.040 mills.See the Story

West Union · West Union

Rock Snake Project encourages kindness | People's Defender

By Ryan Applegate People’s Defender A colorful new creature is making its way through the courthouse square in West Union — but this one isn’t alive. It’s Roscoe the Rock Snake, a growing trail of hand-painted stones started by the Ohio Valley Local School District Discovery Camp’s Craft Camp. While it began as a simple summer activity, Roscoe has quickly become a symbol of positivity and a… SourceRead Article

West Union · West Union

Mobile Food Pantry at fairgrounds June 24 | People's Defender

On Tuesday, June 24, there will be a Food for All Mobile Pantry at the Adams County Fairgrounds, 836 Boyd Avenue in West Union. TEFAP eligibility income requirements of 200% at or above the federal poverty line apply. Food will be distributed from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Please bring a photo ID and a recent piece of mail with your current address. If there are any questions please contact April Hoak… SourceRead Article

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Patsy Ann Snider (Grooms) | People's Defender

Patsy Ann Snider (Grooms), age 78 of West Union, Ohio, passed away June 15, 2025 at Clermont Hospital in Batavia. Patsy was born December 22, 1946 in Adams County, Ohio to the late Arthur and Evelyn (Mathews) Grooms. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Noble Grooms, Charles Grooms and Michael Grooms; and one sister, Melba Grooms Jackman. SourceWest Union · West UnionRead Article

Senior Profile- Shelby Stephenson, West Union High School | People's Defender

SPORTS EDITOR’S NOTE: Each week, The People’s Defender will profile an Adams County senior student/athlete so our community and readers can get to know better these outstanding young people who participate both in athletics and academics in their high school. NAME: Shelby Stephenson SCHOOL: West Union High School PARENTS: Josh and Hope Stephenson SPORTS PLAYED IN HIGH SCHOOL… SourceAthletics · West UnionRead Article

Adams County Freedom Festival cancelled for 2025 | People's Defender

By Mark Carpenter People’s Defender It was announced last week that one of the most-anticipated summer events in Adams County will not take place in 2025. Due to the international tariffs which have caused the prices of fireworks to rise, the annual Adams County Freedom Festival will be cancelled for 2025. The festival, sponsored by the West Union Lions Clubs and hosted by the Adams County… SourceWest Union · West UnionRead Article

Winchester Alumni Association awards three scholarships | People's Defender

Submitted News On May 3, the Winchester Alumni Association held their 98th annual dinner meeting with 77 members and guests attending. At the conclusion of the dinner and business meeting, three outstanding (GPA 4.0) North Adams students who were selected to receive an unrestricted $1500 scholarship were recognized. To qualify for this scholarship the student must have graduated in 2025 and a… SourceWinchester · WinchesterRead Article

Senior Profile- Gavin Hamilton, Adams County Christian School | People's Defender

SPORTS EDITOR’S NOTE: Each week, The People’s Defender will profile an Adams County senior student/athlete so our community and readers can get to know better these outstanding young people who participate both in athletics and academics in their high school. NAME: Gavin James Hamilton SCHOOL: Adams County Christian PARENTS: Justin and Rachael Hamilton SPORTS PLAYED IN HIGH SCHOOL… SourceAthletics · West UnionRead Article

West Union Elementary releases Honor Roll for Final Grading Period | People's Defender

Second Grade All A’s: Evan Bays, Gentry Demint, Emmitt Hill, Jase Hoop, Blake McLaughlin, Urijah Rinck, Josie Jones, Leelan Mack, Barrett Hayward, Timothy Lewis, Lennox Taylor, Bryden Combess All A’s and B’s: Aleah Boudreau, Lincoln Davenport, Lydia Francis, Kyson Grooms, Piper Pence, Neveah Waldron, Lennox Collins, Arabel Cook, Paisley Steadman, Matthew Womelsdorf, Connor Applegate… SourceWest Union · West UnionRead Article

Ronald Lynch | People's Defender

Ronald Lynch, age 71 years of West Union, Ohio, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025. Ronald was born July 20, 1953 in Owsley County, Kentucky to the late Conley and Beulah (Whicker) Lynch. Ronald retired from Adams County Rural Electric. Survivors include his wife, Nadine Lynch of West Union; daughter, Laranda Lynch of West Union; sons, Ronald B. Lynch and Amanda of Russellville and Dustin S. SourceWest Union · West UnionSee the Story

Lady Hounds denied in bid for SHAC small school | People's Defender

By Mark Carpenter People’s Defender 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 spot in the Southern Hills Athletic Conference small school division. The Lady Hounds trailed Fairfield by one game in the standings after downing the Lady… SourceManchester · ManchesterRead Article

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