Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Administered by the Social Security Administration, SSI provides monthly payments to very low-income seniors, age 65 and older, as well as to those who are blind ...

For Karlie Kennedy of Adams County, winning Grand Champion Market Barrow at the 2025 Ohio State Fair was more than a trophy, more than a ribbon and more than a place in the record books. It was the ...

No one ever wants to come home from a vacation, especially when that vacation is on a beautiful beach with absolutely perfect ...

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 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 ...

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

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

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 ...

I have fought a good fight I have finished my course; I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 Caryl “June” Kirk-Liston, 89, of Liberty Township, Adams County, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on ...

The Southern State Community College Foundation has partnered with the Highland County Democratic Party to offer a new scholarship opportunity for individuals whose intent and desire is to develop ...

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 ...