Good morning, Meigs County. Flash flood warnings hit southern Meigs County overnight, putting Middleport, Letart, Cheshire, and Gallipolis Ferry on high alert as creeks rose and roads flooded — a rough way to start the day, so check conditions before heading out. On a brighter note, Pomeroy's riverfront celebration is shaping up to be exactly the kind of weekend energy this area does best: live music, food trucks, kids' activities, and a downtown that actually buzzes.
Nationally, oil crossed $100 a barrel, the jobs picture is sending mixed signals, and Wall Street is sweating over the Fed's next move. Closer to home, the AEP transmission-line project is still one to watch — public input matters here. Also inside: upcoming live music, the Needlework Network, and a smart tip for trimming your subscription spending.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
Flash Flood Warning issued September 10 for southern Meigs County and surrounding areas
🌧️ Heavy rain triggered a flash flood warning that included southern Meigs County and places like Middleport, Letart, Cheshire, and Gallopolis Ferry. The warning highlighted dangerous creek rises and road flooding, making for a messy, high-alert start to the day.
AEP Ohio’s Piketon Area Improvements Project could affect Meigs County corridors
⚡ A regional transmission-line project tied to AEP Ohio includes routes that impact Meigs County neighborhoods and nearby counties. The update is important for locals because it could shape future utility infrastructure and bring more public meetings and feedback opportunities.
Pomeroy Sternwheel Regatta returns to the riverfront later this month
🎶 Pomeroy is gearing up for a lively riverfront celebration with live music, river events, kids’ activities, vendors, and food trucks. It sounds like a classic small-town weekend draw that should bring plenty of energy back to downtown.
🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
🧵 Nov. 04 - Needlework Network Social Group
📍 Meigs County District Public Library, Pomeroy, OH · 🕒 10:00 AM
Calling all crafters! Join the Needlework Network at Meigs County District Public Library in Pomeroy for a cozy social stitch session on Nov. 4 — bring your project and connect with fellow needlework enthusiasts!
🎵 Sep. 12 - Without Papers Live
📍 Uncle Buck's Riding Stable and Dance Barn, New Marshfield, OH · 🕒 7:00 PM
Saddle up for a great night out! Without Papers brings live music to the rustic charm of Uncle Buck's Riding Stable and Dance Barn in New Marshfield, OH on September 12.
🎸 Sep. 13 - Megan Bee Folk-Americana
📍 Eclipse Company Store, The Plains, OH · 🕒 12:00 PM
Catch Megan Bee's soulful Folk-Americana sounds live at Eclipse Company Store in The Plains, OH on September 13! It's the perfect evening to unwind with great music and good company.
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
U.S. labor market got the spotlight as August jobs data showed stronger hiring, leaving Wall Street wondering if the Fed will stay hawkish.
U.S. manufacturing sector slipped in August as new orders cooled and input costs stayed sticky, which is not exactly the “soft landing” playlist.
Federal Reserve got more rate-hike chatter after a hot jobs report pushed investors to brace for tighter policy this month.
Treasury Department faced a bond-market shrug after its buyback plan failed to calm yields, sending borrowing-cost angst higher.
Oil markets surged above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict rattled traders and kept gasoline pain front and center.
U.S. private payrolls slowed in August, with ADP data hinting the labor market is cooling even as some sectors kept hiring.
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