Sports
The last time in the dock
By Mark Carpenter – It’s actually a shame that most families only see each other at funeral services. That was the case for me last weekend as I attended a family memorial service and was […]
Sports
Sports
In extras, Manchester forces ‘winner-take-all” in 12U baseball tourney
By Mark Carpenter – After numerous delays and then waiting out the Adams County Fair, two local Knothole squads finally found themselves back on the diamond on July 16, battling it out for the Southern […]
Senior Profiles
Senior Profile: Cierra Roberts
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 […]
Senior Profiles
Senior Profile: McKinlee Ryn
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 […]
Senior Profiles
Senior Profile: Stephen Penn
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 […]
Sports
Can’t beat a good sports bio
By Mark Carpenter – Everyone loves to spend some down time in the summer reading a good book, preferably while sitting on a beach somewhere. I am not sure I remember what down time is, […]
Sports
North Adams 10U softball completes perfect season with 15-0 record
By Mark Carpenter – It was a season to remember for head coach Andy Garrison and his North Adams Lady Devils 10U softball squad. The Lady Devils swept through the competition, finishing as regular season and […]
Senior Profiles
Senior Profile: Hailey Moore
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 […]
Columns
Four years in the minors
Eiterman talks about his time in the bushes – By Mark Carpenter – Life in the minor leagues. For most of us, the perception comes from what we have seen in films such as “Bull […]
Sports
North Adams, Manchester are ‘Cheer’ Champs
Fair hosts annual competition