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Monday | People's Defender

Welcome to The People's Defender

Cpl. Derick Hussey, a 2009 graduate of North Adams High School, will be returning home May 20.

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Related Topix: Cherry Fork, OH, Life, Hobbies, Genealogy, West Union, OH, University of Cincinnati

Sat May 18, 2013

Knoxville News Sentinel

Southern Ohio's Edge is known for its beauty and biodiversity

The preserve stretches 12 miles north from the Ohio River through Adams County on the east bank of Ohio Brush Creek and up to six miles east-to-west. It is home to the most rare and endangered plants in the state.

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Related Topix: Ohio, Cincinnati, OH, University of Cincinnati, Lynx, OH

Wed May 08, 2013

People's Defender

Adams County animal shelter to be unveiled Thursday

The first challenge of the Adams County Humane Society's dream of a temporary shelter for homeless cats and dogs is met with the completion and state approval of a 2,400 square-foot facility and 800-square foot outbuilding after more than five years of planning and 'pounding the pavement' by volunteers.

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People's Defender

Quilters donate blankets to Wilson Children's Home

Carolyn Brown of Otway and Sharen Benner of Peebles deliver 50 quilts and blankets made by the Loose Thread Quilters for the youth who pass through the Wilson Children's Home.

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Related Topix: Otway, OH, Peebles, OH

People's Defender

9/11 Air Force One pilot visits GE site

Two men whose duties put them in the air during the attack on America on 9/11 swap stories during Veteran's Appreciation Day held May 1 at GE Peebles Test Operation.

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Related Topix: Peebles, OH, US National Guard, US Military, US Air Force, Prison, George Bush

Mon May 06, 2013

News Observer

The Edge in southern Ohio is known for its beauty, wildness and biodiversity

The preserve stretches 12 miles north from the Ohio River through Adams County on the east bank of Ohio Brush Creek and up to six miles east-to-west. It is home to the most rare and endangered plants in the state.

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Related Topix: Ohio, Cincinnati, OH, University of Cincinnati, Lynx, OH

Wed May 01, 2013

People's Defender

Relay 'Got Talent' winners are announced

Winners of the Baker's Dozen Got Talent competition and members of the Baker's Dozen are: Jachin Irwin - 3rd Jr.

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Related Topix: Winchester, OH

Tue Apr 30, 2013

WKRC-TV Cincinnati

Pill To Treat Addiction May Become The Next Drug Problem

As state, local and federal authorities work to stem the flow of heroin, oxycodone and meth into our communities, there's a new problem from a drug that's supposed to be helping addicts.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Medicine, OxyContin, Roxicodone, Oxycodone (generic), West Union, OH, Prison

Sun Apr 28, 2013

People's Defender

Welcome to The People's Defender

Eugene Rowe, 89, of Seaman, passed away Friday, April 26, at Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center.

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Related Topix: Seaman, OH, Ohio, Manchester, OH, Hillsboro, OH, West Union, OH

The Cincinnati Enquirer

Back home again: help 'reshore' work to US

Retailing for $150, it's an attractive metal box that plugs in to keep bread, crackers and cookies fresher longer.

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Related Topix: West Chester, OH, Cincinnati, OH, Clermont County, OH, Evendale, OH, Peebles, OH

Thu Apr 25, 2013

People's Defender

Welcome to The People's Defender

Marcella Barnett, 74, of Manchester, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 19, 2013 at Meadowview Regional Medical Center.

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Related Topix: Ohio, Manchester, OH, Seaman, OH, Hillsboro, OH, West Union, OH

9NEWS

Distracted driver gets probation in deadly crash

A driver who killed two pedestrians and injured a third while he was texting on his cell phone was sentenced to two years probation and 300 hours of community service Thursday in Adams County Court.

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Related Topix: Cell Phones, Electronics

Wed Apr 24, 2013

People's Defender

GE Peebles wellness program honored

Standing on a staircase in the Ohio State Capitol, are Dane Clark, GE Peebles Test Operation HealthAhead leader; Alex Teodosic, GE PTO human resource leader; Adams County Economic and Community Development Director Holly Johnson; ACECD Administrative Assistant Amanda Fraley; Brian DeBruin, GE PTO leader; Leeann Puckett, HealthAhead team member; ... (more)

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Related Topix: Peebles, OH, US Governors, John Kasich, Columbus, OH, Scioto County, OH

Mon Apr 22, 2013

People's Defender

Welcome to The People's Defender

Marcella Barnett, 74, of Manchester, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 19, 2013 at Meadowview Regional Medical Center.

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Related Topix: Ohio, Manchester, OH, Seaman, OH, Hillsboro, OH, West Union, OH