It was Hall of Fame Night at North Adams High School on January 31 as the Green Devils hosted New Hope Christian in varsity ...

A group of 21 caddies from the state of Ohio have been awarded the Evans Scholarship – a full housing and tuition college grant offered to golf caddies – following a selection meeting interview held ...

For now, the Manchester Community Building remains open, offering hot meals, warmth, and human connection. Inside, Peterson ...

Last year, Congress rushed to push through all of the president’s wish list as H.R. 1, the “Big Beautiful Bill Act,” while ...

Motorists should be advised that the Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge (US 62) at Maysville will be closed daily beginning on ...

Ice covers much of the Ohio River near Manchester on February 1 during a prolonged period of subfreezing temperatures. The ...

As winter weather blanketed Adams County with snow and difficult driving conditions, questions quickly arose from residents ...

Hitting the road for Southern Hills Athletic Conference action, the West Union Lady Dragons traveled to Eastern Brown on ...

The ManchesterVillage Council held its first meeting of 2026 on Tuesday, January 20, with a full agenda that included ...

To keep your heart healthy, be more physically active. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity on most or all days of the week. It doesn’t have to be done all at once—10-minute periods will ...

Each week, The People’s Defender will profile an Adams County senior student/athlete so our community and readers can get to ...

The Southern Hills Athletic Conference has released the 2025-26 Junior High Tournament Brackets. Championship Saturday will be February 14 at North Adams High School.