Allegany County Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Survey

The weather today will be mostly cloudy, with patchy fog in the morning. There is a chance of showers in the morning, then showers are likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 60s. Southeast winds at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 90%. Severe […]

Peter Skylstad was a biologist before he was out of elementary school. “I grew up in the Chihuahuan desert of West Texas,” recalled Skylstad. “My sister [Julie Ison] and I would spend all summer catching reptiles and amphibians and studying them. I credit our parents [the late Larry Skylstad and Peter’s 93-year-old mother Ann], who […]

Due to high water issues and the voluntary evacuation in place, Route 40 Elementary will be closed today, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Buses that serve the Route 40 District will not operate today – buses 12, 15, 20, 19, 84, 11, and 68. Additionally, bus 34 will not run the Savage River portion of its […]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year’s message in Maryland is “Mental Health is Health.” May 4th-10th is also designated as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week to focus on the mental health needs of children. “We at the Garrett County Health Department agree that mental health is critical to the overall health of […]

In response to recent flooding events affecting area residents, Wisp Resort is extending emergency lodging assistance to individuals and families in Garrett County and surrounding areas. Hotel rooms are being offered at a significantly reduced rate of $59 per night to those in need. Guests will also have access to complimentary continental breakfast, the indoor […]

The weather today will be showers. Patchy fog. A chance of thunderstorms this afternoon–highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds of around 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of rain is nearly 100%. Plan your 2025 vacation and save with Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations! For a limited time, enjoy […]

Nutrient management planning is in full swing as farmers plan their 2025 crops and nutrient applications. Maryland law requires all farmers grossing at least $2,500 a year or livestock producers with 8,000 pounds or more of live animal weight to follow nutrient management plans when fertilizing crops and managing animal manure. Farmers are required to […]

Originally published by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Maryland anglers can do their part to help the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem by catching and removing blue catfish from waterways. These nonnative fish are top predators that consume native species such as blue crabs, white perch, and menhaden. Avid anglers looking to put their skills to […]

Originally published by: Maryland Department of Natural Resources. For those exploring Maryland’s outdoors this spring, the time is right for some great treasure hunting for the off-white tines of antlers left behind on the leafbed covering the forest floor. Shed antlers appear more frequently this time of year as white-tailed and sika deer drop their […]

Originally published by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. A hundred years ago, Maryland residents across the state set out to find big trees. In what newspapers simply called the “Tree Contest,” the Maryland Department of Forestry and the Maryland Forestry Association solicited submissions of trees that were notable for their “size, history, or other […]