Pickaway County • May 30, 2025
Good morning, Pickaway County. In the world of emergency response, not all heroes wear capes—some wear lab coats. Dr. John Gabis of Adena Health has been recognized as a finalist for Ohio's prestigious Albert E. Dyckes award after his Hope Partnership Project helped slash overdose deaths by one-sixth in Ross County. His extraordinary commitment—from home visits to eulogies—represents healthcare at its most compassionate core, earning national recognition from the Health Resources and Services Administration.
Meanwhile, a bizarre incident unfolded when Jeffrey Corby's false hostage report triggered a massive emergency response, complete with drones, helicopters, and highway closures. As he awaits sentencing, there's a more uplifting transformation happening locally—APRN Kristy Thompson has pivoted from emergency care to launch Skin Clique, a mobile skincare business bringing professional aesthetic treatments directly to clients' homes, eliminating waiting rooms while utilizing medical-grade products.
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🚨 False hostage report sparks massive police response and highway shutdown. Jeffrey Corby, 44, has pleaded guilty to inducing panic after fabricating a hostage situation at an Ohio State Highway Patrol post in January. The hoax prompted authorities to deploy drones, helicopters, and a negotiator while closing US-23 for public safety. Law enforcement quickly determined the report was false after investigating the scene. Corby remains in Pickaway County Jail without bond while awaiting sentencing following a Pre-Sentence Investigation.
🏥 Ross County doctor's impact slashes overdose deaths by one-sixth. Dr. John Gabis of Adena Health has been named a finalist for Ohio's prestigious Albert E. Dyckes Health Care Worker of the Year Award. Known for going beyond typical care—offering home visits and even eulogies—Gabis created the Hope Partnership Project after noticing increased overdose deaths while serving as county coroner. His community initiatives have earned national recognition from the Health Resources and Services Administration. This marks the second consecutive year an Adena Health professional has been a finalist for the award, which received 74 nominations statewide.
💉 Local nurse transforms emergency care career into thriving skincare business. Kristy Thompson, an APRN-CNP from Pickaway County, has expanded her Skin Clique venture after completing advanced aesthetic training in Nashville. Her mobile service offers treatments including Tox, chemical peels, and GLP-1 injections, bringing personalized skincare directly to clients' homes. Thompson's approach eliminates waiting rooms while utilizing medical-grade products from brands like Obagi and Skin Better. With dual bachelor's degrees and a Master's in Nursing from Ohio University, she combines her healthcare background with a passion for aesthetics.
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Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
-Philippians 4:8
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