The weather today will be partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and small hail in the afternoon–highs in the mid-80s and a low of 60. West winds of around around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of rain is 50%.
We are thrilled to announce and welcome Chris Nichols as the newest advertiser with Deep Creek Times! Chris is a local with unlimited knowledge of Garrett County and the Deep Creek Lake area. Consider reaching out to him for your real estate needs but also to talk history! He was instrumental in putting together the history of Deep Creek Lake.
Garrett County Public Schools has officially announced the closure of Southern Middle School for extensive renovations to transform it into the new Broad Ford Elementary. A public auction of fixtures, furniture, and equipment from Southern Middle School will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, starting at 9:00 AM. at 605 Harvey Winters Dr., Oakland, MD. The auction is hosted by GCPS and will be conducted by Custer’s Auction Service.
Rangers Noah and Hannah from New Germany State Park present Introduction to Fishing on June 28 at Grantsville Town Pond. Enjoy a fun afternoon with provided fishing supplies. Catch and release only. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, and weather-appropriate clothing. No fishing license is needed for children 15 and younger. Register on the linked article.
Carissa Rodeheaver, CEO, President, and Chairman of the Board of First United Bank & Trust, announces Julie Peterson as the new Chief Credit Officer. Julie will oversee and manage asset quality divisions including Credit Quality, Lending Risk Monitoring, Commercial Documentation, Special Assets, and Other Real Estate Owned Divisions.
The allure of off-grid living grows as more people seek a simpler, self-sufficient lifestyle. Recent survey respondents named Worcester County (#27), Garrett County (#72), and Allegany County (#89) in Maryland as top choices for off-the-grid living.
Check out another listing in our marketplace! We have an Old Town Canoe in excellent condition, complete with two paddles. Find it under the ‘boats’ category.
It’s Wednesday! Don’t miss the specials from Fox’s Pizza Den in Oakland for Wedgie Wednesday, and Cashmere Clothing’s Want it Wednesday!
Garrett Regional Medical Center will be offering wellness blood screenings for community members today from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM at the Pythian Avenue location in Oakland, by appointment only.
Yoga Instructor Sheri will lead a Forest Walk/Stretch session, teaching how to incorporate yoga stretching into your hikes. Meet at Beckman’s trailhead in the overflow lot and inform the gate staff that you’re there for yoga. Afterward, try your luck at nature bingo! The group will take a short walk on the trails to see who can fill out their bingo boards first (0.5 miles) at Deep Creek Lake State Park.
Gather outside the Lake House for a history talk with Ranger Noah. Take a step back in time and learn about the history of New Germany State Park, from the early German settlers to the park you see today. This history talk will be offered periodically throughout the summer.
First United Bank & Trust is hosting a community blood drive today from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM at their Operation Center. Please consider donating blood to help patients in need. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.
Visit the Mountain Fresh Farmers Summer Market from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM today at the Mountain Fresh Pavilion in downtown Oakland for fresh produce, crafts, and pies!
Deep Creek Pottery offers pottery wheel lessons every Wednesday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Only two people can participate on the wheel at a time!
Don’t miss the final session of “Railroads of Garrett County: A History” today! This class is for anyone interested in Garrett County and rail transportation history, held in the renovated 1884 B&O Railroad station, a significant historic site in Oakland, MD.
Catch the Good Guys Duo at Honi-Honi Bar tonight! They’ll entertain you with music inspired by bands like The Beatles, The Eagles, and The Rolling Stones.
