Stuffed animals, murder, and comedy walk into a bar... 🎭
Good morning, Meigs County. Twenty million Medicare recipients are waking up to an unexpected $90 deposit in their bank accounts this week — a modest surprise that won't fully cover rising premiums, but hey, it's not nothing. On the bigger national stage, a Hollywood mega-merger put CBS and CNN under the same roof, Wall Street hit fresh record highs, and the Army scheduled its first firing-squad execution since World War II.
Closer to home, October's calendar is doing its best to keep spirits up — Brad McNally brings live music Friday, a drawing workshop for the artistically curious lands the 15th, and a comedy night promises cheaper laughs than your commute. Fresh real estate listings are inside too, if a new chapter sounds better than the current one.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
Why Seniors Are Seeing $90 From Social Security, and Who Isn’t Getting It
💊 20 million seniors are getting surprise $90 Medicare deposits. The Trump administration announced one-time payments from the Medicare Improvement Fund to eligible Part B enrollees in traditional Medicare who don't pay income-related premiums or receive Medicaid assistance. Most payments are being deposited directly into bank accounts around Oct. 8, while others will receive paper checks later in October. The $90 offers modest relief, but experts note it won't fully offset Part B premium increases that climbed over $200 annually in 2026, with another projected hike of nearly $80 in 2027. The roughly 40 million left out include Medicare Advantage enrollees, higher-income beneficiaries, and those receiving premium assistance. Read more
This charming brick ranch on a quiet Pomeroy corner lot has been beautifully updated inside and out, featuring hardwood floors, a modern kitchen, covered back patio, and impressive garage and workshop space galore!
This charming diamond-in-the-rough cottage in the Village of Middleport sits on a generous half-acre, just blocks from the Ohio River and local shops — bring your vision and make it yours!
Tucked away on Happy Hollow Road in charming Middleport, this beautifully maintained 3-bed, 2-bath home welcomes you with warm wood detailing, an inviting wrap-around porch, and half an acre of peaceful countryside living!
🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
🎵 Oct. 10 - Brad McNally Live Music
📍 Meigs County Farmers Market, Pomeroy, OH · 🕒 10:00 AM
Kick off your Saturday with some live tunes at the Meigs County Farmers Market in Pomeroy! Brad McNally brings the music while you shop fresh local goods on October 10.
🖊️ Oct. 15 - Hatch & Hex Drawing Workshop
📍 Gallery 14, Pomeroy, OH · 🕒 6:00 PM
Unleash your inner folklore artist at Gallery 14 in Pomeroy this Oct. 15! Join the Hatch & Hex: Baba Yaga ink drawing workshop and bring the legendary witch to life on paper.
🎤 Oct. 17 - Cheaper Than Gas Comedy
📍 Court Grill, Pomeroy, OH · 🕒 8:00 PM
Laughs are on the menu at Court Grill in Pomeroy this Oct. 17! Catch the Cheaper Than Gas Comedy Tour for a night of stand-up that's easier on your wallet than a full tank.
🔍 Oct. 22 - Thriller Mystery Book Club
📍 Meigs County District Public Library, Pomeroy, OH · 🕒 4:00 PM
Calling all mystery lovers! Join the spine-tingling October Thriller Thursday book club at Meigs County District Public Library in Pomeroy, OH, on October 22 for a thrilling evening of whodunits and suspense.
📚 Oct. 23 - Inspirational Book Club Meeting
📍 Meigs County District Public Library, Pomeroy, OH · 🕒 10:30 AM
Curl up with great reads and great company at the Meigs County District Public Library in Pomeroy! Join the Inspirational Book Club on October 23 for an uplifting literary gathering that feeds both the mind and soul.
🎵 Oct. 24 - Dusty Sega Live Music
📍 Court Grill, Pomeroy, OH · 🕒 8:00 PM
Get ready to rock Pomeroy! Dusty Sega brings live original music to Court Grill on October 24th for a night of fresh sounds and good vibes you won't want to miss.
🎭 Oct. 24 - Paper Mâché Mask Workshop
📍 Gallery 14, Pomeroy, OH · 🕒 12:00 PM
Get ready to unmask your creativity at Gallery 14 in Pomeroy, OH! Join the Mischief & Mâché workshop on Oct. 24 and craft your own one-of-a-kind paper mâché mask.
🧸 Oct. 24 - Stuffed Animal Sleepover Night
📍 Meigs County District Public Library, Pomeroy, OH · 🕒 10:00 AM
Tuck in your teddy bears for a magical night! Bring your favorite stuffed friend to the Meigs County District Public Library in Pomeroy for a cozy Stuffed Animal Sleepover on October 24.
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
Donald Trump announced a $3.7 billion investment in a nuclear-submarine shipyard, promising a “golden age” for America’s shipbuilding industry.
Skydance completed its $81 billion Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, creating a Hollywood heavyweight that also puts CBS and CNN under one roof.
Nidal Hasan will face a December firing-squad execution for killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, marking the Army’s first such execution since World War II.
S&P 500 hit another record high as investors cheered stronger corporate earnings expectations, easing bond yields, and a fresh burst of market optimism.
Constellation Energy rallied after signing a long-term electricity deal with Google, giving the tech giant a power plan for its energy-hungry ambitions.
McDonald’s was hit with a federal antitrust lawsuit alleging its AI pricing tool shares confidential franchisee data with competitors.
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again."
— Ecclesiastes 11:1
When you generously share what you have, even without guarantee, you often see blessings return in surprising ways.
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