Vinton County • June 6, 2025
Good morning, Vinton County. Healthcare leadership is coming full circle as Adena Medical Group welcomes back Brooke Burns as president on July 28. The seasoned healthcare executive returns with impressive credentials, including 17 years of outpatient practice experience and her most recent role as COO at Ohio's largest physician-owned orthopedic practice. She'll now oversee more than 300 clinicians across nine counties while focusing on sustainability and expanding services.
Nature enthusiasts have another reason to celebrate our region, as Rock House in nearby Hocking Hills earned national recognition on USA TODAY's Most Treasured Views in America list. The distinctive sandstone cave with its seven "keyhole" windows offers breathtaking vistas for visitors. Meanwhile, local law enforcement cracked a different kind of case, arresting two women for an elaborate months-long theft operation at Chillicothe Walmart involving price-switching and lookout tactics.
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👩⚕️ Adena Medical Group welcomes back Brooke Burns as president. The healthcare leader will take the helm on July 28, overseeing more than 300 clinicians across a nine-county service area in Ohio. Burns, who previously served as executive vice president at Adena, returns with 17 years of outpatient practice experience and a decade in medical group leadership. She most recently worked as chief operating officer at Orthopedic ONE, Ohio's largest physician-owned orthopedic practice. In her new role, Burns will focus on operational sustainability, provider satisfaction, and expanding clinical services while advancing initiatives to improve quality and patient access.
🏞️ Hidden cave in Ohio named one of America's most treasured views. Rock House, located in the Hocking Hills region, earned a spot on USA TODAY's prestigious list of Most Treasured Views in America. The unique sandstone formation features seven "keyhole" window-like openings that offer stunning vistas from inside the cave. Visitors can experience this natural wonder while exploring Ohio's picturesque Hocking Hills State Park. The recognition highlights this geological marvel as a must-see destination for nature enthusiasts and travelers.
🛒 Two women busted for elaborate Walmart theft operation. Maggy Cook and Patty Sherrick face multiple charges after allegedly stealing over $750 worth of merchandise from a Chillicothe Walmart in at least seven separate incidents since March. The pair employed various tactics including under-ringing items at self-checkout, switching price tags, and having one person act as lookout while the other concealed items. Police arrested them on June 4 while attempting to steal nearly $290 in merchandise, with surveillance footage documenting their thefts dating back to March 16. They're scheduled to appear in court on June 9.
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Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
-Psalm 51:10
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