Good morning, Pickaway County. From humble beginnings to smoky success, City Barbeque has transformed from a single shop in 1999 to an impressive chain of 75 restaurants over the past 25 years. Founder Rick Malir's original vision and recipes continue to define this Columbus business icon, putting it in the same conversation as local landmarks like Studio 35 and Anthony-Thomas Chocolates. Meanwhile, Adena Medical Group welcomes back Brooke Burns as president, bringing her wealth of experience to lead over 300 clinicians across a nine-county service area.
As temperatures rise, central Ohio's yoga scene is blossoming outdoors with free classes popping up everywhere from Columbus Commons to Merion Village's Moeller Park. Local studios are embracing the season with creative offerings, including garage-door spaces that bring the outside in. For those seeking unconventional wellness experiences, goat yoga at Hidden Acres Legacy Farm and wildlife yoga at the Ohio Wildlife Center provide furry companions to enhance your downward dog.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🍖 City Barbeque celebrates 25 years of smoky success. What began as a single shop in 1999 has now expanded into a thriving chain of 75 restaurants. Founder Rick Malir's original vision, including the mission, values, customer experience, and many recipes, remains integral to the business today. The company has maintained its core identity while achieving impressive growth over the past quarter-century. City Barbeque has established itself as a notable Columbus business icon alongside other local landmarks like Studio 35 and Anthony-Thomas Chocolates.
👩⚕️ Adena Medical Group welcomes back Brooke Burns as president. Burns, who previously served in leadership roles at the organization, will lead a team of over 300 clinicians across a nine-county service area starting July 28. She returns to Adena with 17 years of outpatient practice experience and a decade in medical group leadership, most recently serving as chief operating officer at Orthopedic ONE. In her new role, Burns will focus on operational sustainability, provider satisfaction, and clinical service expansion. Her appointment reinforces Adena's commitment to delivering consistent, personalized care close to home.
🧘♀️ Columbus embraces outdoor yoga as summer heats up. Free classes are popping up across the city at locations like Columbus Commons, Bronzeville's box park, and Merion Village's Moeller Park. Local studios including Modo Yoga, Zen Yoga, and BlueSpot are offering unique outdoor experiences, with some featuring garage doors to bring fresh air inside. For animal lovers, goat yoga sessions at Hidden Acres Legacy Farm and wildlife yoga at the Ohio Wildlife Center provide furry companions for your practice. Many independent teachers like Anne Weidinger and Kerrianne Wolf host sessions in parks, orchards, and other natural settings throughout central Ohio.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Quiet luxury family retreat: This $355,000 home in Southern Point boasts spacious living with hard flooring, an updated kitchen, 4 bedrooms, and 2.5 baths on a private tree-lined lot, all nestled on a quiet dead-end street.
Cozy ranch basement bargain bonus: Priced at $260,000, this meticulously maintained Circleville ranch offers a relaxing living room, 2 bedrooms, and a finished basement that doubles the square footage, all nestled on Sunset Drive with a fenced backyard oasis.
Affordable updated home near everything: This updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath Circleville home lists at $305,000, featuring new roof, fenced yard, and partially finished basement—all just minutes from local amenities.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
💰 Financial Friday
Consider creating a simple budget that categorizes your spending into needs, wants, and savings; this visual guide can help you identify areas where you can cut back and ultimately enhance your financial health.
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.
-Psalm 23:1-3
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