In recognition of judicial excellence and innovation, Ohio State Bar Association 2025-2026 President Bill Chris presented the 2025 Thomas J. Moyer Award for Judicial Excellence to Scioto County Common Pleas Court Judge Howard “Hank” Harcha III and the 2025 Innovative Court Programs and Practices Award to “Operation: Better Together” at the Adams County Court of Common Pleas, led by Judge Brett Spencer. Both awards were presented as part of the Ohio Judicial Conference annual meeting at the Hilton Easton Columbus on Sept. 12.

On Aug. 21, the United States Marshals Service, working in partnership with the Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes Task Force (SOOMCTF), conducted a coordinated operation spanning Scioto County, Ohio; Adams County, Ohio; and Greenup County, Ky.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves is holding special deer hunts at state nature preserves and state scenic river lands across Ohio during the 2025-2026 hunting season. These locations were identified as areas where high deer populations pose a threat to native plant communities.

On July 1 at approximately 9:08 a.m., the Adams County Communications Center received a 911 call for a 2-year-old who was reported unresponsive at an apartment complex in West Union.

More than 480 graduating seniors from 69 counties across the state recently received their high school diplomas as members of Ohio Connections Academy’s Class of 2025. There were 285 seniors who traveled to the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus on June 7 to participate in the online public charter school’s commencement ceremony.

Budget cuts at the federal and state level have the potential to raise the uninsured rate in Ohio and put health coverage in jeopardy for a large part of the state.

The rifle and pistol shooting range at Tranquility Wildlife Area in Adams County is closed temporarily for maintenance, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The range is expected to reopen in late May once the work is completed.

Investigators with the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal have determined that a recent house fire in Seaman (Adams County) was caused by arson. They are now seeking tips from the public to identify those responsible.

Mirac Tabronics (Mirac, LLC) in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development, Adams County Economic and Community Development and Highland County Economic Development, Thursday announced an investment of over $2.69 million in its Adams County and Highland County operations, creating 40 new jobs.

A Bowling Green, Ky. man was arrested this week in connection with a fatal shooting in Manchester, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.

The Ohio General Assembly last week approved Senate Bill 158, legislation that was amended to include House Bill 283, which will add a judge to the Adams County Common Pleas Court, announced bill joint sponsor, State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland).

Ohio State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon has announced the recipients of the 2025 MARCS (Multi-Agency Radio Communications System) Grant.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Monday that he has authorized the use of the State Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) to support the following six counties that were significantly impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Helene in September.

Investigators with the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) have ruled a vehicle fire in Peebles (Meigs Township) in Adams County as being caused by arson. They are now seeking tips from the public to identify those responsible.

The artwork of local seniors was recently showcased at the Area Agency on Aging District 7’s (AAA7) 42nd Annual Senior Citizens Art Show that was held at Bristol Village’s Glenn Activity Center in Waverly.