Controlled Hunting applications accepted until July 31
Applications are now being accepted for controlled deer and waterfowl hunts on selected Ohio public areas during the 2015-2016 season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)....
View Article‘C” League Hounds go 3-1
Behind the big bat of Brayden Young and solid pitching efforts from Aaron Lucas and Rylan Bailey, the Manchester “C” league boys baseball squad improved their season mark to 3-1 on Tuesday, June 9 with...
View ArticleBurns honored by BOE
After her exciting second place finish in the June 5 Ohio High School Athletic Association Track Meet in Columbus, Manchester senior Tess Burns was honored back home by the members of the Manchester...
View ArticleLarkin joins Frazier as All-Star spokesperson
Hall of Fame shortstop Barry Larkin, a legend of the Cincinnati Reds, a native of the City and a 1990 World Series Champion, has been selected as an official 2015 MLB All-Star spokesperson, joining...
View Article‘A’ Hounds pick up third win
A no-hitter on the mound and some daring base running were the highlights on June 8 in Manchester as the “A” League Greyhounds faced off with West Union 3. Manchester right hander Kaulen Cox was on...
View ArticleTHE PEOPLE’S DEFENDER SENIOR PROFILE
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...
View ArticleLady Devils hold annual camp
It was girls basketball camp time again at North Adams High School from May 26-28 as Lady Devils' varsity coach Rob Davis and his staff welcomed 52 young campers to the high school gymnasium for three...
View ArticlePerfect day at SSU
The North Adams girls varsity girls basketball squad competed in the Shawnee State Women's Shootout on June 5 on the campus of Shawnee State University. It was a productive and perfect day for the Lady...
View ArticleWest Union hosts spring soccer
Once again, West Union played host to a spring 3 on 3 soccer season as hundreds of players from schools all over southern Ohio competed on the field at West Union Elementary. This form of soccer (3 on...
View ArticleLocals attend Marvin Lewis Camp
It was an opportunity for some local youngsters to experience a little of the “big time” in early June as a large group of local athletes under the guidance of West Union football director Scott...
View ArticleWUHS Golf hosting scramble Friday
The West Union High School Golf Team, one of the most successful programs in the area in recent years, will be hosting a Golf Scramble this Friday night, June 19 at the Adams County County Club Course....
View ArticleNorth Adams ‘A’ goes 4-0
Something had to give on Saturday night, June 13 in Manchester as two unbeaten Class “A” baseball squads met for the first time this summer as the Greyhounds played host to the North Adams Green Devils...
View ArticleSeven countians are All-District
The Southeast District of the Ohio High School Athletic Association recently released its All-District baseball lists for the 2015 spring baseball season and Adams County is well represented with seven...
View ArticleTime to get used to the young guys
Well, after offending so many folks with last week's column I have decided that this week I should write about cute little kittens and puppies, pretty flowers, or maybe rainbows. Instead, I believe I...
View ArticleMore West Union Spring Soccer
West Union hosted a Spring Soccer 3 on 3 competition with hundreds of players from various schools in southern Ohio taking part.
View ArticleNAHS Shootout
Though the heat has been sweltering outside, it was time last week at North Adams High School to move some basketball action indoors as the Lady Devils played host to seven other girls' squads in the...
View ArticleSellars signs with SSCC
West Union High School graduate James Sellars has signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Southern State Community College.
View ArticleTHE PEOPLE’S DEFENDER SENIOR PROFILE
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...
View ArticleJackson hosting Freedom Fest 5K
The 19th annual Jackson County Freedom Fest 5K run and walk will be held on Saturday, July 4. The event begins at 9 a.m. at Manpower Park on East Main Street in Jackson and the race will be run through...
View ArticleMLB, New Era team up for All Star caps
Major League Baseball and New Era, the official on-field cap of MLB, today revealed a unique cap collection for the 86th All-Star Game, which will be held on Tuesday, July 14th at Great American Ball...
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