The volleyball season for the Southern Hills Athletic Conference officially kicked off on Friday, August 8 as North Adams ...

It’s the sound of the future, and it’s coming from the Forge Lab, the school’s brand-new makerspace that will serve as the ...

The Ohio Department of Development and ABCAP are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months.

Boys golf was in the spotlight for the day on Thursday, August 7as Hilltop Golf Course was the host for the 2025 Adams County ...

In Ripley, Governor DeWine broke ground on the Freedom Landing Riverfront Revitalization Project.

Just when I thought about waving the white flag and declaring it football season, the Mets decide to lose 11 of their last 12 ...

Quilts and Military Photos to “Honor Our Hometown Heroes” will be on display at the Winchester United Methodist Church during ...

The Southern State Community College Foundation has partnered with the Highland County Democratic Party to offer a new ...

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 ...

Business Advisory Council (BAC) was recently recognized at the 2025 Ohio Business Advisory Council Townhall, held July 21 at ...

We expect to see increased engagement in class and a return to established societal norms of communication and focus,” ...

Caryl “June” Kirk-Liston, 89, of Liberty Township, Adams County, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on August 2, 2025, ...