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In The News 16 April 2026

Adams County Prosecutor Aaron Haslam resigns

Adams County Prosecutor Aaron Haslam resigned Thursday, April 16 ahead of a scheduled hearing later in the day in the Adams County commissioners' conference room.

In The News 16 April 2026

U.S. will strike Iran infrastructure with no deal, Hegseth warns

The U.S. military is prepared to strike Iran's energy infrastructure if it does not agree to a peace deal, War Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday.

Social 16 April 2026

C.E. Smith Family Charitable Fund awards significant grant to support local children

The C.E. Smith Family Charitable Endowment Fund, created in March 2025 by Bob and Brenda Smith of West Union, was founded to support several causes including the care, protection, and well-being of children and youths in Adams County.

Education 16 April 2026

Whiteoak senior Marley Gobin Earns Prestigious Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award

Bright Local Schools is proud to recognize Whiteoak High School senior Marley Gobin as the recipient of the prestigious Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award, representing our county at the state level.

In The News 16 April 2026

Governor DeWine announces launch of Statewide Attendance Dashboard

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin this week announced the launch of Ohio’s new Statewide Attendance Dashboard, a public tool designed to provide fast, transparent, and easy-to-use attendance data to help schools, families, and communities reduce chronic absenteeism and keep more students in the classroom.