Today is known as Ash Wednesday to signal the beginning of the Lenten season for Christians. It takes place 46 days before Easter. In the modern day, the ashes obtained by burning the palms used on the previous Palm Sunday are applied in the shape of a cross on the forehead of each worshipper on Ash Wednesday. The ashes serve as a memento mori and are often accompanied by some variation of the words, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Ash Wednesday is an obligatory day of fasting and abstinence, where only one full meal and no meat are to be consumed.
The weather today will bring morning showers, followed by likely showers and a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some storms may be severe–highs are in the mid-60s, with south winds at 15–20 mph and gusts up to 35 mph. The chance of rain is near 100%.
It’s going to be a bit of a crazy day weather-wise. I have seen isolated wind gusts forecasted near 60mph. Check out this link that was in my Facebook memories from Meteorologist Bryan Bennett of aircraft patterns to avoid thunderstorms.
As of March 4, Maryland Department of Natural Resources crews stocked over 6,000 trout.
Garrett County Government names Adison Wyer as the new 2G4 Airport manager. A pilot with an instrument rating and a background in law enforcement, he brings expertise and leadership to the role.
Check out the new hours at Mountain State Brewing Co. in Deep Creek Lake.
Get $2 off any large Wedgie for Wedgie Wednesday at Fox’s Pizza Den in Oakland. Try the buffalo chicken! 🤤
The DCL Pickleballers invite you to indoor pickleball at the Ag Hall, Garrett County Fairgrounds. Play every Wednesday through March 19 and most Fridays from 10:00 AM to noon.
Pasta Night at Ace’s Run Restaurant and Pub—every Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Head to Big Sandy Brews tonight for Get Bent & Ferment…..ooohhhh, learn how to make kombucha with DJ. Sounds yummy!
