By Ryan Applegate The People’s Defender West Union The civil trial between rapper Joseph “Afroman” Foreman and seven members of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office moved into its first phase this week as attorneys began selecting a jury to hear a case that has drawn statewide attention.  Foreman…

The accomplishments of several district students and staff members, including the state-qualifying robotics and bowling teams, were discussed by Hillsboro City Schools superintendent Tim Davis during the Board of Education’s March 16 meeting. Davis said the team of Logan Barton, Riley Gallimore,…

On Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28, McClain High School will present the classic musical, "The Wizard of Oz," in the new gym at McClain High School due to auditorium renovations.  Lead characters in this production include the following: senior Addison Goddard (Dorothy); senior Braylon…

By Bethany Blankley The Center Square  Since President Donald Trump has taken office, 307 Iranians who attempted to illegally enter the country have been apprehended by Border Patrol agents.  The number accounts for Border Patrol apprehensions nationwide between ports of entry and excludes U.S.…

By Austin Bohrer  Reporter  Premier Showmen 4-H Club The Premier Showmen 4-H Club partnered with Jerry Haag Motors to celebrate Ohio 4-H Week by creating a special window display. The display, titled “Breaking Out of Your Shell with 4-H,” featured chicks made by club members that highlighted…

CINCINNATI – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) this week announced approval by the Ohio Controlling Board for authority to finalize construction plans and put shovels in the ground this spring on the transformational Brent Spence Bridge…

By Angela Shepherd GEVS Greenfield Elementary fifth-graders’ art will go up for auction on the school’s Facebook page this week with proceeds to benefit Shriners Children’s.  Starting Friday, March 20, one-of-a-kind art pieces by the fifth-grade art students of Greenfield Elementary will be…

COLUMBUS — The statement of “it takes a village” never rang so true as it did Sunday afternoon at the Division VII Regional Finals, where the Fairfield Lions faced the Malvern Hornets in a game that was delayed one day, moved and eventually played at Westerville South High School.  The Lions had…