Good morning, Vinton County. Behind every award-winning headline and broadcast lies the dedication of tomorrow's journalists, as demonstrated by WOUB students Ella Hughes and Parker Kopronica. These rising stars just earned prestigious leadership awards for their exceptional work, with Hughes crediting her time on Gridiron Glory and Kopronica preparing to supervise the show's upcoming season. Their recognition highlights how hands-on experience transforms talented students into confident professionals.
Local leadership transitions are making waves beyond campus, with Pike County native Andrew Bauer stepping up as senior operations executive at Adena Pike Medical Center next fall. Meanwhile, Chillicothe businesses traded boardrooms for board games at the Chamber's playfully themed "Game On" awards night, where entrepreneurs like Joshua Walter and David Strickland collected well-deserved honors. Bell Manor's game-inspired decorations set the perfect backdrop for celebrating the visionaries driving our region's economic vitality.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🎓 Two WOUB students earn leadership awards for journalistic excellence. Ella Hughes and Parker Kopronica received the Tom and Jan Hodson Leadership Award and Dr. Carolyn Bailey Lewis Leadership Award respectively. Hughes, a junior from Oregon, Ohio, began working on WOUB's Gridiron Glory in 2024 and expressed gratitude for the recognition. Kopronica, a senior from Lorain, will continue as supervising producer for Gridiron Glory Season 26. Both students credit WOUB with building their confidence and providing invaluable professional experience.
🏥 Pike County native Andrew Bauer to lead local medical center. Bauer will become the senior operations executive officer of Adena Pike Medical Center starting September 1, 2025, succeeding retiring leader Dave Zanni. Currently serving as Director of Operations, Bauer brings deep community ties to the role, living in Piketon with his family. Under Zanni's decade-long leadership, the hospital significantly expanded services and capabilities, with nearly 20 specialists now rotating through in various medical fields. Bauer plans to continue this growth trajectory, further expanding specialty care access throughout Pike County and surrounding communities.
🎮 Chillicothe businesses celebrated excellence at themed Chamber awards night. Bell Manor hosted the 2025 Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce Awards with a playful "Game On" theme featuring decorations inspired by classic board games and game shows. Local businesses provided food for guests as they mingled during the celebration. Chamber President Mike Throne presented several honors, including Young Professional of the Year to Joshua Walter, Corporate Citizenship to Paul Pollard and Rock for Tots, and Entrepreneur of the Year to David Strickland. The evening concluded with winners gathering on the red carpet for commemorative photos.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Spacious rural TLC opportunity: Priced at $155,000, this 3-bedroom fixer upper on 5 acres near Hocking Hills offers a perfect family home or vacation getaway, with easy access to several Ohio cities and universities despite needing some TLC.
Luxurious log cabin twenty acres: This $1,199,999 custom Jubach log cabin offers three bedrooms on 20 private acres in Hocking Hills, featuring high-end furnishings, modern amenities and potential as either a personal retreat or profitable vacation rental near regional attractions.
Spacious country acreage HUD home: This HUD-owned country home is listed at $245,000 and sits on nearly 40 acres with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a rustic main suite, and unfinished basement rooms. Sold as-is but eligible for FHA financing.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
🙏 In Remembrance
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Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
-Deuteronomy 31:6
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