Your medicine cabinet has a secret — and so does this weekend 🎃
Good morning, Meigs County. Nothing says Halloween quite like clearing out the medicine cabinet — and this October 31st, Gallipolis, Jackson, and Pomeroy are giving you the perfect excuse to do exactly that. Drug Take Back Day runs 10 a.m. to noon, accepting everything from expired prescriptions to sharps, no questions asked. On the national front, Wall Street stumbled as Treasury yields climbed, a tropical storm is eyeing the Gulf Coast, and international students may soon face a steep new price tag on their American dreams.
On the lighter side of life, Brad McNally brings live music Thursday, The Great Housing Quest lands Friday for anyone curious about the market, and Not Your Mama's Book Club is right around the corner. Fresh real estate listings and local sports results are waiting inside too.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
Drug take back day set for October 31 in Gallipolis, Jackson and Pomeroy
💊 Don't let old medications haunt your home this Halloween. Three Ohio communities — Gallipolis, Jackson, and Pomeroy — are hosting Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to noon. Drop-off sites will accept expired or unused prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, liquid medications, pet medications, and even sharps like syringes and lancets. Residents can visit the Holzer Thaler Building, The Parks Edge Event Center parking lot, or Powell's Food Fair to safely dispose of unwanted medications. Read more
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🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
🏠 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! Don't miss this community event packed with resources to help you navigate the housing market.
🎵 Oct. 10 - Brad McNally Live Music
📍 Meigs County Farmers Market, Pomeroy, OH · 🕒 10:00 AM
Kick off your October market run with some live tunes! Brad McNally brings his music to the Meigs County Farmers Market in Pomeroy, OH on October 10th—shop local while enjoying the show!
📚 Oct. 15 - Not Your Mama's Book Club
📍 Meigs County District Public Library, Pomeroy, OH · 🕒 5:30 PM
Forget dusty classics — Not Your Mama's Book Club brings the heat with romance reads on Oct. 15 at Meigs County District Public Library in Pomeroy! Come swoon over steamy stories with fellow book lovers.
🖊️ 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
Laugh your way through October at Court Grill in Pomeroy! The Cheaper Than Gas Comedy Tour brings stand-up laughs on Oct. 17 — because a night of comedy is always worth the trip.
🌿 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 just waiting to be found.
🔍 Oct. 22 - Mystery Book Club Night
📍 Meigs County District Public Library, Pomeroy, OH · 🕒 4:00 PM
Calling all mystery lovers! Join the October Thriller Thursday book club at Meigs County District Public Library in Pomeroy, OH, on October 22 for a thrilling evening of whodunits and page-turning discussion.
📚 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 a meaningful discussion that feeds the mind and warms the soul.
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
Tropical Storm Isaias strengthened toward hurricane status while forecasters warned Gulf Coast residents to brace for heavy rain and high winds by Friday.
Wall Street slipped from record highs as rising Treasury yields rattled investors and ended winning streaks for the Dow and S&P 500.
Department of Homeland Security proposed charging international students up to $70,000 for job training, adding another hefty hurdle to America’s visa maze.
Donald Trump rallied Texas voters behind Ken Paxton despite protests, while clarifying comments about the potential cost of war with Iran.
Zohran Mamdani faced boos at a New York memorial as pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a vigil marking the Hamas attacks’ third anniversary.
Christa Pike survived Tennessee’s failed execution attempt and appeared angry and confused as a judge ordered evidence preserved.
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
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus."
— Philippians 4:19
God promises to provide for you, so you can trust that He’ll supply what you truly need each day.
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