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Adams County, Ohio · Adams CountyBy Ryan Applegate People’s Defender For Karlie Kennedy of Adams County, winning Grand Champion Market Barrow at the 2025 Ohio State Fair was more than a trophy, more than a ribbon and more than a place in the record books. It was the pinnacle of a dream her family had been chasing for more than a decade — a dream built on early mornings, long drives, late nights, and the kind of grit that only… SourceRead Article
Grand Champion, record sale for Karlie Kennedy | People's Defender

West Union · West UnionBy Ryan Applegate People’s Defender When the school bell rings at West Union High this fall, a new sound will join the familiar hallway chatter and locker doors — the whir of 3D printers, the hum of sewing machines, and maybe even the soft buzz of a vinyl cutter at work. It’s the sound of the future, and it’s coming from the Forge Lab, the school’s brand-new makerspace that will serve as the… SourceRead Article
Forge Lab turns student ideas into reality | People's Defender

Adams County, Ohio · Adams CountyBy Ryan Applegate People’s Defender Long before the first bell rings, buses will rumble along winding country roads, their yellow sides catching the first light of dawn. The smell of fresh floor wax will greet teachers unlocking their classroom doors, and in kitchens across Adams County, parents will pour bowls of cereal while urging sleepy-eyed students to find their shoes. SourceRead Article