Adams County, Ohio Local News

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Morning Crash Closes SR 32/SR 41 Near Peebles, Injuries Reported

A crash Friday morning around 7:30 a.m. shut down the intersection area of State Route 41 and State Route 32 near Peebles, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. One person suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and authorities had not provided an estimated reopening time at the time of the report.

Marcus Williams

•2 min read•05:32 AM

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About Adams County

Population

Approximately 27,500 residents

County Seat

West Union, Ohio

Coverage Area

586 square miles in southern Ohio

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