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Mon, 07/12/2021 - 8:44pm

An unacknowledged hero-John Myers

Growing, up my grandfather was my hero. I wanted to be just like him. He farmed, he played ball, he never missed church on Sunday and I never ever saw him lose his cool. The opportunity to do...

Wed, 06/09/2021 - 11:34am

‘Don’t rock the boat’ - The great agenda debate stokes tempers at county council yet again

Editor’s note: The last paragraph of the article “‘Don’t rock the boat’ - The great agenda debate stokes tempers at county council yet again”...

Sun, 05/09/2021 - 3:16pm

From the Editor's Desk: Choose your photo, Adams County

As many faithful readers know, our family enjoys visiting the various state parks in and around the Hoosier state. We oftentimes then share a bit of our experience, offering readers a glimpse of what...

Tue, 04/13/2021 - 7:04am

AC starts tennis season with win

Adams Central's tennis team started the year with a victory against Fremont without dropping a set. Read the scores and details in Tuesday's edition of DDD Sports, along with much more local,...

Tue, 03/30/2021 - 7:04am

Murphy breaks record in discus

NEW HAVEN-Bellmont track was back in action and they did so with a splash Saturday at the New Haven Relays as Mason Murphy crushed his personal best and Chadd Keller’s school record in the discus...

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News

08/02/2021 - 1:00pm

Death toll triples to more than 300 in recent China flooding

UK eases travel restrictions as industry lobbies for more

German court sets trial date for former Nazi guard, aged 100

Evictions expected to spike as pandemic moratorium ends

Turkey battles wildfires for 6th day; EU to send planes

Trump's kingmaker status faces test in Ohio special election

Sports

04/13/2021 - 7:04am

AC starts tennis season with win

Adams Central's tennis team started the year with a victory against Fremont without dropping a set.

Team State to showcase state's best

Saylor fires Heritage past Starfires in ACAC opener

Keane's 14 lead Bellmont to NE8 win

Robinson fall leads #1 Braves past AC

Bellmont loses close opener to Concrodia

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