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Adams County, Ohio
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About Adams, OH

Population
Approximately 27,500 residents
County Seat
West Union, Ohio
Coverage Area
586 square miles in southern Ohio

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Education

Adams County schools open kindergarten registration for 2026-2027

Adams County schools open kindergarten registration for 2026-2027

Adams County/Ohio Valley School District opened kindergarten registration Jan. 13; families should bring birth certifica...

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Education

North Adams hosts Coach Young Classic, honoring legacy and raising funds

North Adams hosts Coach Young Classic, honoring legacy and raising funds

North Adams High hosted the Coach Young Classic on Jan. 13, drawing regional teams and raising funds to support student-...

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Community

82-year-old Wamsley matriarch Dorothy Collins remembered by family

82-year-old Wamsley matriarch Dorothy Collins remembered by family

Dorothy Lee Collins, 82, of Wamsley died Jan. 10 at Adams County Manor. Visitation and graveside service are set for Jan...

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Community

Adams County and Nature Conservancy form working group on natural lands

Adams County and Nature Conservancy form working group on natural lands

Adams County and The Nature Conservancy launched a Natural Lands Working Group to align conservation with local prioriti...

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Business

Adams County Chamber names new board, sets 2026 priorities

Adams County Chamber names new board, sets 2026 priorities

Adams County Chamber installed new board members and outlined 2026 priorities focused on economic development, small-bus...

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Education

West Union senior Tegan Knox highlighted in county athlete profile

West Union senior Tegan Knox highlighted in county athlete profile

A West Union High School senior was featured in a weekly profile showcasing her athletics, academics, and post-graduatio...

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Community

Adams County Fairgrounds Anchors Local Events, Tourism and Agriculture

Adams County Fairgrounds Anchors Local Events, Tourism and Agriculture

The Adams County Fairgrounds in West Union serves as the county’s primary large-event facility, hosting the weeklong sum...

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Community

Manchester Begins Demolition of Longstanding Pants Factory on 7th Street

Manchester Begins Demolition of Longstanding Pants Factory on 7th Street

Demolition crews began removing the former Hercules Trouser Company building on 7th Street on Jan. 8, 2026, using state ...

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Education

Justice siblings inducted into Peebles High School Hall of Fame

Justice siblings inducted into Peebles High School Hall of Fame

The Justice siblings were inducted into the Peebles High School Hall of Fame on Jan. 8, honoring athletic achievements a...

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Education

Manchester afterschool program grows with federal grant and eSports lab

Manchester afterschool program grows with federal grant and eSports lab

Manchester Middle and High afterschool program serves more than 30 students with tutoring, enrichment and an eSports lab...

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Community

Heritage Center Preserves History While Strengthening Community Health

Heritage Center Preserves History While Strengthening Community Health

The Adams County Heritage Center, managed by the Adams County Historical Society, preserves local artifacts, genealogica...

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Education

Manchester High senior balances football, lifting and future work

Manchester High senior balances football, lifting and future work

Manchester High senior Gage Stephens is profiled for his football career, lifting focus and plans to join the workforce,...

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Community

Adams County Library updates programs, hours and outreach services

Adams County Library updates programs, hours and outreach services

The Adams County Library posted Jan. 8 updates on programs, temporary hours, and services that affect job searches, tax ...

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Healthcare

Small Hospital Expands Care Access Across Adams County Region

Small Hospital Expands Care Access Across Adams County Region

Adams County Regional Medical Center, a 25-bed critical access hospital near Seaman, continues to anchor health services...

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Community

Rural Action offers free agroforestry site visits to Appalachian Ohio landowners

Rural Action offers free agroforestry site visits to Appalachian Ohio landowners

Rural Action began offering free site visits and technical assistance to landowners across 44 Appalachian Ohio counties ...

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Education

Adams County 4-H Junior Leaders Relaunches to Empower Local Teens

Adams County 4-H Junior Leaders Relaunches to Empower Local Teens

Adams County 4‑H relaunched its Junior Leaders program this week and is inviting teens in grades 7–12 to an initial meet...

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Education

North Adams Coach Davis Ties County Wins Record as Lady Devils Roll

North Adams Coach Davis Ties County Wins Record as Lady Devils Roll

Coach Rob Davis moved into a tie for the Adams County career wins record after North Adams’ 61-46 victory over Minford o...

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Education

Peebles High Senior Profiled for Leadership in Athletics and Academics

Peebles High Senior Profiled for Leadership in Athletics and Academics

Peebles High School senior Wyatt Stepp was featured this week in the weekly Senior Profile series that highlights outsta...

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Community

Adams County public libraries and local history resources guide

Adams County public libraries and local history resources guide

Find how to use the four Adams County public library branches and local genealogy and historical resources, plus where t...

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Education

Lady Hounds stumble in second half loss at Southeastern

Lady Hounds stumble in second half loss at Southeastern

Lady Hounds lost to Southeastern after second-half struggles. The road defeat highlights rebounding and late-execution p...

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Community

Adams County Attractions Highlight Recreation, Access and Public Health Concerns

Adams County Attractions Highlight Recreation, Access and Public Health Concerns

Adams County offers riverfront scenery, prehistoric sites and small parks that draw visitors and support local businesse...

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Community

Reds add Pierce Johnson as bullpen priority, fans wary

Reds add Pierce Johnson as bullpen priority, fans wary

The Reds signed reliever Pierce Johnson to a reported $6.5 million guarantee to plug innings after key departures; Adams...

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Community

Low income Oakdale Estates listing adds 44 units in West Union

Low income Oakdale Estates listing adds 44 units in West Union

Oakdale Estates in West Union is listed on HUDHousingNetwork as a low income housing property, showing an approved unit ...

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Education

Lady Dragons fall to Piketon after turnovers, missed opportunities

Lady Dragons fall to Piketon after turnovers, missed opportunities

The Lady Dragons lost to Piketon on Jan. 7, 2026, as turnovers and missed chances swung momentum. The defeat tightens th...

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Healthcare

State Grants Send $162,000 to Adams County Senior Meals Program

State Grants Send $162,000 to Adams County Senior Meals Program

On Jan. 3 the Ohio Department of Development directed nearly $11 million in community development funding statewide, inc...

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Community

Ernie Butts, Longtime North Adams Sports Official, Dies at 79

Ernie Butts, Longtime North Adams Sports Official, Dies at 79

Ernest M. "Ernie" Butts of Winchester died January 3, 2026, after an extended illness. A 79-year-old former Heekin Cam e...

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Education

Adams County Training Center Anchors Workforce Development in West Union

Adams County Training Center Anchors Workforce Development in West Union

The Adams County Training & Business Center in downtown West Union serves as the county’s central hub for workforce trai...

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Business

GE Aviation Peebles Test Operation anchors Adams County industrial economy

GE Aviation Peebles Test Operation anchors Adams County industrial economy

The GE Aviation Peebles Test Operation is a major jet engine testing and assembly facility near Peebles, described by GE...

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Community

Adams County Christmas Tree Disposal Options, Dates and Resources

Adams County Christmas Tree Disposal Options, Dates and Resources

Adams County residents preparing to remove live Christmas trees and wreaths have multiple disposal and recycling options...

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