The weather today will be mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning, with highs in the mid-80s. Except in the upper 70s at the higher elevations. Northwest winds of around 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 65%.
The new Tools and Links page on Garrett County’s website offers quick access to resources our local business community frequently needs.
From the edge of an outcrop, view green mountains stretching from Pennsylvania to West Virginia. Overlook Cumberland, a transportation hub, with roads and rail lines visible below. Wills Mountain State Park, long inaccessible, will soon open to the public thanks to a Maryland Department of Natural Resources acquisition.
Twenty-one years ago, Chesapeake Forest Lands became Maryland’s first certified forests. Today, 214,000 acres of state forest land are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, ensuring international standards for forest management.
In June, the FHFA sought input on enhancing the FHLBanks’ Affordable Housing Program (AHP) application processes. Stakeholders urged improvements during FHFA’s FHLBank System at 100 review. FHFA invites written feedback on the RFI until August 19, 2024.
The diabetes epidemic affects thousands in Maryland due to factors like food insecurity and lack of education about healthy food. To address this, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield launched the “Place-Based Diabetes Grant Program.” Organizations in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia working to combat diabetes are encouraged to apply by July 19.
Thousand Acres Golf Club was a blast! The event featured great golf in pristine conditions, with beautiful swings, stunning views, and a ton of fun. Check out the roundup for the Garrett County Junior Golf Tour’s Tournament 6.
Only 1 month until the I Donut Run Family Fun Day on August 18! Save the date for a local event filled with fun and donuts — there will be a 5k, a 0.5k and kids’ balance bike race and more! It’s a perfect day to get outside, get moving, and enjoy family-friendly activities.
Today marks the 7th day of the Allegany County Fair! Don’t miss the full schedule of events. Enjoy the captivating Marvelous Mutts show on the midway, with performances scheduled for 7:45 PM and 9:45 PM.
Check out today’s programs at our local state parks! New Germany State Park is hosting Park Pals – Week Two, Sang Run State Park offers Kids in the Creek!, and at Deep Creek Lake State Park, you can join Junior Rangers or participate in Lakeside Yoga.
Open interviews for Dietary Assistants today! Drop by anytime between 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM at the GRMC board room, lower level near the cafeteria, to meet our hiring team.
There may be last-minute space at Smoke N Mirrors Photography for Friends and Couples Night in the Gallery. Enjoy five different wine pairings with light fare starting at 6:00 PM.
Experience Tiki Night at Firewater every Thursday at Firewater Kitchen & Bar from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with live music by Pan Jammin’.
Tonight at MoonShadow, it’s Poets, Pirates, and Scribes—a cafe poetry event!
Honi-Honi Bar hosts Karaoke Night!
This Thursday evening, catch Kung Fu Panda 4 at Oakland Little Yough Family Flicks in the Oakland A&E District!
