Category: Obituaries | People's Defender
January 21, 2025Brenda Eileen Williams
‘Many hands’ help Adams County Christmas Sharing Program
Dec 25, 2024 · By Ryan Applegate People’s Defender The holiday season is a time for giving, and in Adams County, Ohio, the Christmas Sharing Program stands as a shining example of what can be accomplished when faith, compassion, and community come together. Spearheaded by Talitha Parks, outreach coordinator and pastor’s wife at Church 180, the program has grown over nearly two decades to serve hundreds ...
Dragons rout Clay for third win - People's Defender
3 days ago · West Union’s Trae Grooms blows past a Portsmouth Clay defender on his way down the baseline for two of his 12 points in the Dragons’ 61-31 win over Portsmouth Clay at Saturday’s Coach Young Classic. (Photo by Mark Carpenter)
Bill to add judge to Common Pleas Court sent to Ohio Governor
Dec 30, 2024 · By Ryan Applegate People’s Defender The Ohio General Assembly’s recent advancement of Senate Bill 158, which incorporates the provisions of House Bill 283, has sparked a heated debate about judicial efficiency, financial responsibility, and the welfare of Adams County residents. At the heart of the controversy lies a proposal to add a second judge to the Adams County Common Pleas Court, a ...
Communication key As Cooper leads Dems | People's Defender
4 days ago · By Ryan Applegate People’s Defender On January 9, the Adams County Democratic Joint Central & Executive Committee made a pivotal decision that will shape the future of the local Democratic Party. Following the resignation of longtime Chair Linda Stepp, the committee unanimously elected Davina Cooper as the new Chair. The meeting, held despite winter weather conditions that posed parking and ...
WUPD Chief Larry Anderson: ‘Watch’ | People's Defender
Dec 27, 2024 · By Ryan Applegate People’s Defender Editor’s Note: A previous article incorrectly identified Larry Anderson as formerly being the Chief of Police in New Boston, that is not the case. Anderson was the Operations Lieutenant in New Boston. Larry Anderson, a 30-year law enforcement veteran, has officially stepped into the role of Chief of Police for West Union, bringing with him a wealth of ...
One killed in December 22 accident | People's Defender
Dec 22, 2024 · News Release The Georgetown Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a single vehicle fatal traffic crash. The crash occurred on December 22 at approximately 12:19 a.m. on State Route 136, Liberty Township, Adams County, Ohio. The preliminary investigation reveals that a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, operated by Marty Dotson, age 49, of West Union, Ohio was traveling south on ...
Can the Cincinnati Reds win the NL Central? - People's Defender
3 days ago · With the Major League season roughly two months away, do you believe the Reds have done enough to contend for the National League Central title? Let’s dive in: · The Reds finished in fourth place last season in the Central with a record of 77-85. They were without Noelvi Marte for half the year, Matt McLain all season, TJ Friedl for many games, Luke Maile played in 53 games (yikes), Jeimer ...
Greyhounds’ skid continues with loss to Western - People's Defender
4 days ago · By Mark Carpenter People’s Defender Times have been tough recently for Coach Austin Kingsolver and his Manchester Greyhounds and it didn’t improve much as the Hounds traveled to North Adams High School on January 18 to participate in one of the eight games slated for the 2025 Coach Young Classic. The previous night the Hounds had suffered a 49-33 conference loss and had a quick turnaround ...
2024: Yet another year of sports success | People's Defender
Jan 10, 2025 · By Mark Carpenter People’s Defender Sometimes in life there aren’t a whole lot of things you can count on and in the sports world, that is even more prevalent with its unpredictability from day to day. But one thing you can count on each year is that the young student/athletes of Adams County will leave behind a year of successes that they will tuck away as lifelong memories. 2024 was no ...