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Students in the Peebles Elementary School newspaper class gather with teacher Jackie Brown, who launched a new school newspaper this year to build communication skills and strengthen ties between the school and the community. Back row(l-r): Trudi Kremin, Ava Smalley, Kailee Setty, Lydia Skaggs, Kole Knechtly, Lydia Myers, Mrs. Jackie Brown, Kanon Craft, Hayes Staggs, Grayson Lawson, Kaiden Fortner, Henry Pertuset, and Gavin Campbell. Front row(l-r): Rayleigh Bumgardner, Skyler Roark, Milani Baer-Stephens, Izzie Mullally, Mikayla Crownover, and Kaisley Musser. (Photo by Ryan Applegate)

Peebles Elementary starts student newspaper

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Adams County voters will see a wide range of races and levies on November 4, including several township contests and local tax measures that were omitted from our initial report but are part of the certified ballot. (Photo by Ryan Applegate)

Correction: 2025 Ballot races and levies

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A crowd of more tha 100 people gathered at the shelter house at Adams Lake on Friday to honor the memory of Charlie Kirk. Kirk was assassinated on September 10 while hosting a debate on the campus of Utah Valley University. (Photo by Ryan Applegate)

Gathering at lake celebrates life and legacy of Charlie Kirk

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OnPoint Driving School’s bright green driver’s education car. OnPoint offers in-person classes and behind-the-wheel training to Adams County students, with the goal of teaching safe and responsible driving skills. (Photo provided by Cheri Rice)

OnPoint extends service area

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2025 Seaman Fall Festival Queen and her court. Left to right, Fourth Runner-Up Aubrey Miller; First Runner-Up Kensley Mathias; Queen Kennedi Dotson; Second Runner-Up Johnie Edwards; and Third Runner-Up Elizabeth Raines. (Photo by Ryan Applegate)

Festival spirit fills the streets of Seaman

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The Kirker Covered Bridge near West Union now sports a brand-new roof, completed September 5, 2025, marking the first major step in restoring the historic landmark following tornado damage in April 2024. (Photo Courtesy of Adams County Travel and Visitors Bureau)

Kirker Bridge roof completed

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Adams County voters will decide countywide levies, school board contests, township and village races, and local tax and liquor issues when they head to the polls on Election Day, November 4, 2025.

Adams County ballot set

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Attorney Amanda Burgess, who formerly represented defendant Tien Hawkins, was found in contempt of court during an August 27 hearing and later removed from the case. Hawkins is now represented by court-appointed attorneys Mackenzi Carrington and Jonathan Walker. (Photo by Ryan Applegate)

Hawkins trial rescheduled after counsel change

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The Manchester Community Building, where officials are facing scrutiny following the release of a state audit on August 19, 2025, that uncovered improper financial practices and resulted in multiple findings being referred to the Ohio Ethics Commission. (Photo by Ryan Applegate)

Manchester audit triggers ethics referrals

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This satirical campaign poster by Static Spirit sparked interest and enthusiasm among locals, and with the help of another local band, 3-Fold, helped spread the word about the one day Old Timers Day Festival in Peebles on Saturday, September 13 from 9 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Static Spirit)

Old Timers Day for one day only

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