Voters all over Adams County, including this West Union resident, went to the polls on Tuesday to cast their votes in the 2015 election. Voters all over Adams County, including this West Union resident, went to the polls on Tuesday to cast their votes in the 2015 election.
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Election results in, new mayor for Manchester, new school board member
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Community Announcements
The Adams County Democrat Club covered dish Thanksgiving meeting is Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at Venture Productions, Inc., hosted by Green. Bring a covered dish and friends and everyone is welcome.
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Darlene M. Snelling
Darlene was born July 30, 1932 in Preble County, the daughter of Roy & Ethel Peck.
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Moman trial postponed
Arthur Moman, charged in the stabbing death of Ricky Francis, will remain in the Adams County Detention Center on $500,000 bond, until a new date is set for his trial. The trial, originally scheduled to begin on Dec. 7, was postponed after Moman filed a motion with the Adams County Court of Common Pleas to remove his attorney citing "ineffective assistance of counsel."
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Looking back at four years in office
First, I want to remind all of us for a moment that we serve at will by the people and for the people. We have a lot of rich history that runs through the village of Manchester and I am truly thankful that I have had an opportunity to serve.
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New Franklin, Springfield issues pass
NEW FRANKLIN/SPRINGFIELD - Voters living in New Franklin, Springfield and the Manchester and Springfield local school districts saw familiar issues on the Aug. 2 Special Election ballot. Three of the four local issues on the ballot were defeated by voters in a previous election, with the fourth issue being a modified version of a defeated issue.
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Wayne Township and Manchester join OhioCheckbook.com
The village of Manchester and Wayne Township have joined hundreds of Ohio villages, townships and counties in providing its citizens easy access to local government finances by launching their online checkbooks with OhioCheckbook.com. The website, created by Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel, has set a new national standard for government transparency by putting all state and local spending information on the internet.
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Manchester bond issue result due Aug. 19
Votes for the Manchester Local Schools bond issue and levy will be certified today, Aug. 19, according to Summit County Board of Elections officials. At the Aug. 16 Manchester Board of Education meeting, Superintendent James Robinson said 21 outstanding votes will be certified today.
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Donald E Shiveley
Donald E. Shiveley, age 50 years of Manchester, died Wednesday Aug. 17, 2016 at the Meadowview Regional Medical Center. Mr. Shiveley was born on April 16, 1966, the son of the late Homer and Phyllis Shiveley in Georgetown.
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Blanton rape, kidnapping trial continues at courthouse
A nine woman, three man jury with four alternates was seated on Monday, Aug. 21 in the rape and kidnapping trial of an Adams County teen with Judge Brett Spencer presiding. Denny W. Blanton,Jr. 18, of Manchester is accused of allegedly kidnapping and raping a minor girl from the Peebles area on Feb. 22, 2016.
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The Latest: Bad Weather In Florida Sends Kaine North
Bad weather in Florida has forced Tim Kaine to scrap plans in one closely fought state and campaign in another.
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MLSD board members disagree on the merits of drug-testing students
Should public school students be drug tested? It's a controversial subject and even though statistics do not yet back up the effectiveness of such programs, many high schools across the country are turning to this approach to fight the growing drug problem. During the 2016-17 school year Manchester Local School District will become the first Adams County school to implement drug testing for students involved in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.
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Bentonville Harvest Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary
"We're hoping people will come out and enjoy the festival this year," said organizer Sue Naylor. "We've invited several people who participated in the festival in the past to come back for our 40th anniversary celebration."
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Manchester officials discuss state report card results
The Manchester Local Schools Board of Education handled routine matters at the first meeting of the school year Sept. 20. She said Manchester is among the top 20 percent of the top-rated schools in the state and the report card is misleading.
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Michael W Milby
Michael W. Milby, age 55 years of Manchester, died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 at his residence.
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Kirker Covered Bridge gets a - Brown Goose' facelift
The Adams County Travel and Visitors Bureau recently had the Kirker Covered Bridge repainted and added a quilt square to the historic covered bridge. Built in 1890, the Kirker Bridge on St. Rt.
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William B Brumley Sr
William Bud Brumley Sr. died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at the Meadowview Regional Medical Center.
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Manchester schools on lock down as police pursuit robbery suspect
Law enforcement in Ohio are pursuing a 2010 black Lexus, stolen from Madison Heights, Michigan. According to police, a robbery suspect in the vehicle may be armed and intent on a harming anyone interfering with them.
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Rideout's Muffler celebrating 40th anniversary this month
Rideout's Muffler Shop in West Union is marking a big milestone this month as they gear up to celebrate their 40th year of business. John Rideout began operating his family-owned business in 1976 when he purchased the Gulf Station in Manchester.
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Manchester hosts the inaugural Southern Ohio Cheer Challenge
Manchester High School hosted the inaugural Southern Ohio Cheer Challenge on Oct. 15, sponsored by 1st Stop. Pictured here is the North Adams Pee Wee squad, who placed first in their division.
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