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Dunwoody to Keep Millage Rate Flat

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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

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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

Ronald Lynch | People's Defender

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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. Source 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

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

Boerger, Staten awarded 2025 Young Memorial Scholarships | People's Defender

Submitted News The Young Memorial Scholarships are an academic/athletic scholarship that honors the lives of David and Mark Young. The 2025 recipients of the Young Memorial Scholarships are North Adams High School’s Katelynn Boerger and West Union High School’s Ashlah Staten. The Recipients Graduating with Honors, Katelynn Boerger was ranked in the Top Ten of her graduating class. SourceWest Union · West Union Read Article

Mobile Food Pantry at fairgrounds May 27 | People's Defender

On Tuesday, May 27, there will be a Food for All Mobile Pantry at the Adams County Fairgrounds, located at 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… SourceWest Union · West Union Read Article

Carl Franklin Shelton | People's Defender

Carl Franklin Shelton, 89, of West Union, Ohio, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Hospice of Cincinnati. Carl was born July 31, 1935 in Manchester. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Minor Shelton and Mary Jane (Taylor) Shelton; four brothers, Clifford, David, Donald and Gene; three daughters, Darlene, Betty Lou and Donna; three sisters, Reenie, Vennie and Myrtle; and his previous wife… SourceWest Union · West Union Read Article

Baseball district tournament brackets released | People's Defender

By Mark Carpenter People’s Defender A regular season with some interesting possible endings is coming to a close and now it is time for the focus to move toward the postseason. With that in mind, the Southeast District has announced the district baseball tournament pairings, with play beginning next week. The three Adams County squads competing in the postseason will all be on the Division VI… SourceBaseball · West Union Read Article

Susan Hattan Harper Scholarship honors outstanding WUHS students | People's Defender

Submitted News The Susan Hattan Harper Memorial Scholarship, a prestigious award established in memory of Susan Harper, a dedicated educator who taught in the West Union schools for over 30 years, has been awarded to two exceptional seniors from West Union High School. This year’s recipients, Nathan Bayless and Ashlah Staten, will each receive $5,000 each to support their pursuit of higher… SourceWest Union · West Union Read Article

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