Flip a coin to determine which is the closest hospital- Clermont Mercy Hospital to the west, or Adams County Regional Medical Center to the east. Both are about 40 minutes away along Rt. 32. Clermont Mercy is in the midst of an $18 million expansion to be completed by 2008 that will increase its Intensive care beds, and add additional services. Adams County Regional Medical Center is also expanding. It’s transitioning from a small county-owned hospital in nearby West Union, to a larger location near Seaman along Ohio 32. Plans call for the hospital to double in size adding a bigger emergency department, upgraded cancer services, and more operating rooms. The new location is expected to open in November 2006.

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Mercy Medical is located on SR32 in Mt. Orab. Sardinia Family Medicine is run by Mercy Health and is located in the village.

The village of Sardinia is located in both Brown and Highland counties. It has a population of 980 residents. Its name is from the island located in the Mediterranean Sea. Sardinia was established by pioneers in the early 19th century and was originally called “Lilly Post Office” (named after the first post master.) Its first tavern sheltered escaped slaves who were heading to Canada. A marker commemorates the site of the Underground Railroad.

The local school system offers many sports programs for young athletes. Lake Waynoka offers boating and fishing.

There are local shops and restaurants located in Sardinia, including a diner, hardware store and drugstore.  More shopping opportunities are available in Georgetown, Hillsboro or Cincinnati.

A rural area you will find modest priced homes along with moderately priced residences along the Lake Waynoka. Many homes are located on acreage.

Sardinia

Interstate 275 is the closest highway to Sardinia. The village is located off SR 32.

Highland District Hospital is located in Hillsboro on North High Street with over 340 medical professionals.

The City of Hillsboro has 6,600 residents. Founded in 1807, the area grew rapidly during the mid 1800s since it was a stop for two separate railroad lines. The town area was the center for its agricultural trade and most of the town’s businesses such as flour and lumber, supported the farmers in the near countryside.

The community celebrates the Festival of the Bells each July Fourth weekend to commemorate a past time when the city produced steel alloys bells that were shipped worldwide. Shaffer Park has baseball fields and leagues for those who play this sport. Rocky Fork State Park offers boating on is 2,080-acre lake as well as fishing, hiking and picnicking. Hillsboro has a cinema in town.

There are many local as well as nationally known restaurants in Hillsboro. For shopping needs there are quite a few local stores for every day needs. It is a 30-minute drive to Milford, Chillicothe or Washington Courthouse for more shopping opportunities. Cincinnati is approximately a one-hour drive.

Hillsboro has many sizes of homes of various styles and ages from older, farm-style residences to newly constructed homes. One finds many beautiful examples of Victorian homes in Hillsboro. There are also opportunities to live on farm-sized lots.

Hillsboro

Hillsboro is located off State Routes 50 and 62. The closest interstate is I-275.

Adams County Regional Medical Center is transitioning from a small county-owned hospital here, to a larger location near Seaman along Ohio 32. Plans call for the hospital to double in size adding a bigger emergency department, upgraded cancer services, and more operating rooms. The new location is expected to open in November 2006. Hospitals facilities in Cincinnati are 60 minutes away.

Just outside the city numerous lakes, state forests and preserves are just waiting for the outdoor lover to come explore. Adams Lake State Park is a well-known fishing site; several state nature preserves are home to rare butterflies, unusual dolomite cliffs and sinkholes. The Edge of Appalachia Preserve covers 12,000 acres of woodlands and is drawing national attention for its scenic beauty. There’s lots to do here both indoors and out; West Union is where Adam’s County comes to play.

This is where most Adams County residents come to shop. As the county seat, abundant shopping can be found either downtown or in the nearby shopping areas southeast of West Union on St. Rt. 247. West Union features its own department store and numerous specialty shops. A must to visit is Blake’s Pharmacy that houses one of three historic soda fountains left in the state.

For such a small town, West Union is rich in history and has become the focal point of the county. 3000 residents call this town home. It’s a bustling town, where daily activities revolve around the Courthouse, shopping and hospital. It’s big enough to offer all the services you’ll want, but small enough to know everyone by name. Next to turn of the century buildings you’ll find traditional ranches and modest frame homes. New residents looking for the charm of small town life will find the pastoral charms of Adams County just may woo them to stay.

West Union

At 70 miles from Cincinnati, West Union is a five-minute drive off the James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway (St. Rt. 32). The city sits at the junction of St. Rt. 125, St. Rt. 41 and St Rt. 247, providing a central location for most county services. St. Rt. 41 is also known as Zane’s Trace, Ohio’s first authorized road. Alexander Salamon Airport serves the region. Dayton International Airport is 60 minutes away. The Greater Cincinnati International Airport is a 80-90 minute drive to Northern Kentucky.

Fishermen are often found at the well-stocked Winchester Reservoir just outside of town. Archers get some practice in at the Trail-n-Arrow Archery Center. Food lovers come each August to Winchester to sample delights at the annual Caramel Festival. As with life in other rural areas, Winchester residents find time to pursue their own interests of gardening, hiking and hunting.

Daily needs like groceries and gas can be found here, but a more involved shopping trip will need a hop in the car to nearby West Union or east to Eastgate Mall in Clermont County about 45 minutes away.

Tucked into the gently rolling hills of northwestern Adams County, the village of Winchester was known for its railroad stations, both above and “underground”. Within its not quite three mile town radius, Winchester became a major railroad shipping point between Cincinnati and Portsmouth after the Civil War. About the same time abolitionists moved into the area and assisted runaway slaves. Winchesters first resident physician, Dr. A.C. Lewis, used his stately home to hide slaves. Today it’s a National Historic Registered site. About 1000 residents share the village spirit and its simple charms.

Winchester

Located 59 miles from Cincinnati Winchester sits at the intersection of St. Rt. 32 (James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway) and St. Rt. 136. Alexander Salamon Airport in nearby West Union is the closest regional airport. Dayton International Airport is 60 minutes away. The Greater Cincinnati International Airport is a 70-80 minutes drive to Northern Kentucky.