Good morning, Meigs County. Local money is heading home — State Rep. Kevin Ritter voted yes on Ohio's $4 billion capital budget, and some of that funding is pointed straight at Athens and Meigs County projects. It's the kind of vote that quietly matters more than most of the noise coming out of Columbus.
Nationally, Washington had quite the overnight shift — a short-term funding deal dodged a government shutdown, a new attorney general got confirmed in a late-night vote, and Congress nudged crypto regulation closer to reality before heading on recess. Meanwhile, Delta passengers got an unplanned early return to Atlanta after cockpit fumes cut their flight short — everyone's fine, just rattled. Fresh local real estate listings are also waiting inside whenever you're ready to browse.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
Rep. Ritter Champions Athens County and Meigs County Projects, Votes in Support of Capital Budget Bill
🏛️ Ohio Rep. Ritter backs a $4 billion state capital budget. State Representative Kevin Ritter voted in support of Ohio's Capital Budget bill, which funds two years of capital improvements for state and community projects statewide. The bill includes projects benefiting Ritter's districts in Athens and Meigs counties. Read more
20 acres · New cabin (Airbnb-ready) · Updated barn w/ metal roof
Nestled in the rolling Meigs County countryside, this charming brand-new cabin sits on 20 stunning acres of open fields, mature woods, and a scenic creek — offering the perfect blend of rural tranquility and endless possibilities!
Nestled in a friendly Racine neighborhood just a stone's throw from local schools, this charming 2-bedroom fixer-upper sits on a generous lot bursting with potential — a true diamond in the rough! 🏡
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
Senate Republicans passed a short-term funding bill to dodge a shutdown, buying Congress a little more time before the election-season deadline.
Todd Blanche was narrowly confirmed as attorney general after an overnight vote, giving Trump a new top law-enforcement pick.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will finish rolling out body cameras this month, with the agency betting visibility will calm some of the heat around enforcement.
Delta Air Lines made an emergency landing in Atlanta after cockpit fumes spooked the crew and sent 200-plus passengers back to terra firma.
Wildfires near Spokane are easing as evacuees return home, though firefighters are still chasing down stubborn hot spots.
U.S. Senate advanced a landmark crypto bill before recess, nudging digital-asset regulation one step closer to reality.
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."
— 1 Corinthians 13:13
This beautiful verse reminds us that faith, hope, and love are the foundations of our walk with God, and that love is the greatest of all. By focusing on loving others and loving God, we can live a life that is filled with purpose, joy, and meaning.
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