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Dunwoody to Keep Millage Rate Flat

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

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

West Union · West Union

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… Source Read Article

Winchester Alumni Association awards three scholarships | People's Defender

Winchester · Winchester

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… Source Read 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 Union See the Story

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 Union Read 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 Union Read Article

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 · Manchester Read Article

Mashburn hired as Director at Homeless Shelter | People's Defender

By Ryan Applegate People’s Defender A time of transition and renewal is underway at the Adams County Shelter for the Homeless. On May 13, during its regular board meeting, the shelter’s board officially named Stephanie Mashburn as the new director, following her service as interim director after the retirement of longtime leader Char Brown. Mashburn assumes the role at a significant moment in… SourceConservation · West Union Read Article

Another fun All-County Senior Citizens Day | People's Defender

By Teresa Carr Adams County Senior Council Administrative Assistant Our All-County Senior Citizens Day 2025 is over for another year. Overall, it was another fun day. We would like to thank all of our sponsors, volunteers and everyone who worked to make this event possible. Thank you to all our sponsors: Platinum Sponsors (in alphabetical order): Adams County Homecare… SourceAdams County, Ohio · Adams County Read Article

Turkey Season results and ODNR certifying Hunting Guides in Ohio | People's Defender

Adams County turkey hunters fared a little better this season than in years past with 361 wild turkeys harvested. That’s 10 more gobblers bagged than last season for a slight 3% increase. Adams County still ranks as one of the top counties in the state for harvesting a wild turkey. According to the numbers, Adams is 11th best in the state. The local wild turkey population continues to make small… SourceHunting · Adams County Read Article

Greyhounds dominate in tourney opener | People's Defender

By Mark Carpenter People’s Defender A season that has already seen a Southern Hills Athletic Conference small school championship moved into the postseason on May 21 for Coach Trey Meade and his Manchester Greyhounds as they hosted the Eastern Pike Eagles in a Division VI quarterfinal playoff contest. With relative ease, the Hounds picked up their seventh consecutive win and improved their… SourceManchester · Manchester Read Article

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