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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

The Southern Ohio Educational Service Center (SOESC) Business Advisory Council (BAC) was recently recognized at the 2025 Ohio Business Advisory Council Townhall, held July 21 at the Hilton Columbus ...

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 ...

Lores, Legends & Landmarks. People’s Defender archives, October 3, 1985. By Stephen Kelley. In last week’s column we ...