Good morning, Meigs County. Rutland isn't waiting around for the next flood to prove a point — two weeks after Little Leading Creek surged through the village, Mayor Tyler Eblin and local officials are already pulling together every resource they can find to make sure history stops repeating itself. It's a long road, but community unity tends to be a pretty good starting point. On the national front, tech stocks kept climbing on AI momentum, and fuel costs got a little relief courtesy of a new executive order. The Marauders took a 35-7 loss to Athens Friday, but football season has a way of turning the page fast — next week's matchup is already calling. Meanwhile, Brad McNally brings live music Saturday, a Baba Yaga ink workshop is on the horizon, and fresh real estate listings are waiting inside. ☕️ What's Brewing Locally  Rutland launches renewed effort to address Little Leading Creek flooding 🌊 Rutland is fighting back against decades of devastating flooding. Two weeks after Little Leading Creek surged through the Ohio village, Mayor Tyler Eblin and the Village Planning Commission are rallying local, state, and federal resources to find lasting flood-control solutions. A 1998 FEMA mitigation effort helped some areas, but properties that opted out still face the worst flooding. Officials acknowledge the initiative will require significant outside funding to succeed, and are emphasizing community unity as essential to achieving their long-term goals. Read more Marauders felled by Athens, 35-7 🏈 The Meigs Marauders took a tough loss to Athens on Friday night, but the game still kept the local football buzz rolling in Pomeroy and across the county. It’s one of those rivalry-night updates that keeps fans looking ahead to next week’s matchup. Read more 🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla 🎵 Oct. 10 - Brad McNally Live Music 📍 Meigs County Farmers Market, Pomeroy, OH · 🕒 10:00 AM Kick off your Saturday with fresh finds and fantastic tunes! Brad McNally brings live music to the Meigs County Farmers Market in Pomeroy, OH on October 10, making your weekly shopping trip a whole lot sweeter. 🏠 Oct. 10 - The Great Housing Quest 📍 Court Grill, Pomeroy, OH · 🕒 11:00 AM Join the hunt for your perfect home at The Great Housing Quest, happening October 10 at Court Grill in Pomeroy, OH! This community event promises to connect locals with the resources they need to navigate the housing market. 🖊️ Oct. 15 - Baba Yaga Ink 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 iconic witch of Slavic legend to life on paper. 📚 Oct. 15 - Not Your Mama's Book Club 📍 Meigs County District Public Library, Pomeroy, OH · 🕒 5:30 PM Spice up your reading life at Meigs County District Public Library in Pomeroy on Oct. 15! Join "Not Your Mama's Book Club" for a fun romance-filled discussion that's anything but ordinary. 🎤 Oct. 17 - Cheaper Than Gas Comedy 📍 Court Grill, Pomeroy, OH · 🕒 8:00 PM Laughs are on the menu at Court Grill in Pomeroy, OH, as the Cheaper Than Gas Comedy Tour rolls into town on Oct. 17—proof that a great night out doesn't have to break the bank! 🌿 Oct. 20 - Wild Plant Foraging Workshop 📍 Meigs County District Public Library, Pomeroy, OH · 🕒 5:00 PM Discover the wild side of nature at Meigs County District Public Library in Pomeroy on Oct. 20! Join this hands-on workshop to learn which local plants are safe, delicious, and ready for your plate. 📚 Oct. 23 - Inspirational Book Club Meeting 📍 Meigs County District Public Library, Pomeroy, OH · 🕒 10:30 AM Curl up with a great read and great company at the Meigs County District Public Library in Pomeroy! Join fellow book lovers for the Inspirational Book Club meeting on October 23. 🧸 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 animal to the Meigs County District Public Library in Pomeroy on Oct. 24 for a cozy children's sleepover adventure! 🌎 What Else Is Brewing Trump signed an order to expand tax-exempt diesel access, trying to cool record fuel costs without asking truckers to magically drive on vibes. Nasdaq notched a record close as AI-fueled tech stocks kept the rally alive, even with Treasury yields still acting grumpy. Nvidia hit another all-time high as investors kept piling into AI winners, because apparently the chip boom still has room to run. DraftKings jumped after Bank of America upgraded the stock to buy, giving sports-betting investors a fresh excuse to celebrate. Intercontinental Exchange filed plans to tokenize 63 U.S. stocks on a crypto-native exchange, pushing Wall Street one step deeper into blockchain land. Heeney Capital hosted officials for the first Venezuelan aluminum shipment to the U.S. in eight years, a supply-chain plot twist for American manufacturing. 🙏 In Remembrance Lora L. Wilson Lora L. Wilson passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The family is being cared for by Cremeens - King Funeral Home - Racine. Read full obituary |
| Robert "Bob" Barnitz Robert W. (Bob) Barnitz, 94, Mason, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 5, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. Bob was born May 10, 1932 in Letart Falls, Ohio to the late W.O. and Ruth (Alexander) Barnitz. He was the youngest of 8 children. He was a graduate of Pomeroy High... Read full obituary |  |
| | Melissa Jeanette Coleman Melissa Jeanette Coleman June 7, 1956 – October 5, 2026 Melissa Jeanette “Missy” Coleman, 70, passed away on October 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and now resting peacefully in the arms of the Lord. Missy was born on June 7, 1956, to Richard and Stella Jackson... Read full obituary |  |
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." — Romans 12:21 When challenges arise, choosing kindness and good actions helps you rise above negativity and brings peace to your day. |
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