Good morning, Meigs County. Football season may still be months away, but the Eastern Eagles, Meigs Marauders, and Southern Tornadoes aren't waiting — full 2026 opponent previews are already here for River Cities fans ready to start their pre-season overthinking. Consider this your official permission to begin the hype cycle.
On the national front, it's a busy news day: oil prices jumped 6% as Middle East tensions rattled shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the Justice Department sent election-related warning letters to all 50 states, and Costco somehow entered the weight-loss drug market with a $499 monthly Ozempic bundle — because apparently there's nothing they won't sell in bulk. Jobless claims eased again too, keeping the economy in its familiar "fine, but don't get too comfortable" mode. Fresh local real estate listings are waiting inside when you need a breather.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
Meigs County football schedule previews
🏈 River Cities football fans, your 2026 schedule previews are here. The Eastern Eagles, Meigs Marauders, and Southern Tornadoes are gearing up for the upcoming season, and a full opponent preview is available ahead of kickoff. Read more
2 bed · 1 bath · 714 sqft · Fenced lot · Outbuilding
This charming 1900s cottage in the heart of Middleport is a true diamond in the rough, offering two bedrooms, public utilities, a bonus mobile home, outbuilding, and a fenced lot ready for your personal touch!
5.3 acre lot · Ohio River frontage · Leading Creek access
Tucked away in the scenic Hobson area where Leading Creek meets the Ohio River, this wild and wonderful 5.3-acre parcel offers rare riverfront seclusion with untapped potential!
1.38 acre lot · Electric available · Creek-side location
Nestled along scenic Leading Creek in Middleport, this 1.38-acre lot on Shady Cove Road offers a charming outdoor escape with electric already available — perfect for a cozy camping retreat with a little TLC!
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
U.S. weekly jobless claims eased again, reinforcing the “slow-hire, slow-fire” vibe even after June’s ugly payroll slowdown.
Justice Department Civil Rights Division sent warning letters to all 50 states, threatening criminal action if election officials knowingly let non-citizens vote.
Oil prices jumped 6% as renewed Middle East conflict rattled crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Organization fired more undocumented workers at its properties, keeping immigration enforcement squarely in the headlines.
Illinois and Chicago sued the Trump administration over plans to deploy the National Guard, adding another legal brawl to the shutdown-era drama.
Costco started selling one-month supplies of Ozempic and Wegovy for $499 out of pocket, undercutting a very expensive status quo.
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
— Jeremiah 29:11
This verse reminds us that God has a beautiful plan for our lives, one that is full of hope and promise, and He wants to prosper us and give us a bright future. By trusting in His plan, we can have confidence and peace in the midst of uncertainty.
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