Adams County

Features

Afroman breaks it down

Written by Hannah Campbell, Photos by Ashley Beach Adams County’s great entertainer talks fame, fortune and front doors. Unlike many rap artists, Joseph Foreman, better known as Grammy-nominated artist Afroman,  prefers a laid-back lifestyle rather than the hustle and bustle of a major city, such as L.A.  He wanted somewhere where he could work, worship […]

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Features

The famous mineral springs of Adams County

Written and photos by Lillian Barry In 1840, just south of present-day Peebles, Charles Matheny stumbled upon a spring that winded through Peach Mountain, dipped his hands into its waters, and drank. What he found would prove to be invaluable — Matheny believed he had discovered medicinal gold.    Matheny’s Medicine  According to Mineral Springs: Adams […]

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Talking Points

Southeast Ohio dog shelters adapt to overcrowding issues

Written by Trinity Trimble, Photos by Hannah Campbell and Trinity Trimble Dog shelters around Ohio are coping with an increasing number of shelter dogs. Shelters are accepting fewer surrenders, getting help from rescues, building new facilities, increasing advertising, and, in the worst cases, euthanizing dogs.   Accepting Fewer Surrenders  Some shelters are choosing not to take […]

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