Deep Creek Lake MD News and Local Resources: Daily Notes

The weather today will be patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 76 and a low around 58. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

I hope you each had a great holiday weekend — fall has unofficially started for me. I am sipping a pumpkin spice coffee this morning as I type.

Today is the first day of classes for Garrett County Public Schools. I am wishing all of the local students a great year!

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio announced $2.2 million in additional funding for Deep Creek Lake dredging. Speaking to a group at Garrett College, Secretary Riccio also discussed the state’s long-term commitment to water monitoring at the lake, ongoing efforts to prevent and combat aquatic invasive species, and work to protect and expand the lake’s freshwater fisheries.

The George Washington Whiskey Rebellion Fest, brought to you by the Community Trust Foundation, commemorates Washington’s last journey to Cumberland, when he arrived to put down the Whiskey Rebellion. This festival event happens this Friday, September 10, 2021 from 6 to 10 pm.

Southern Garrett High School is hoping to be able to build a Field House for the new athletic complex to provide team rooms, restrooms, a concession stand, a ticket booth, and necessary storage. The preliminary estimate for the installation of this Field House is $300,000 and they are collecting donations.

Vaccines are available in Oakland today. Appointments may be scheduled at the link or call 301-334-7698 for assistance. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome.

At 10:00 am today is Healthy Parks, Healthy People – Lookout Loop Hike.

A blood drive is in neighboring Allegany County.

Today from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm is the Lawyer in the Library Free Legal Aid Clinic.

A busy evening for high school sports: Southern High Golf Match (home), Northern High Cross Country (Away), Northern High Golf (Away), Southern High Boys Soccer (Away), Southern High Volleyball (Home), Northern High Girls Soccer (Home).

I’m planning on joining the Group Bike Ride at 5:30pm.

The weather today will be sunny with a high near 70 and a low around 49. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 73 and a low around 57. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with showers likely, mainly after 9am. A high near 68 and a low around 56. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Labor Day Monday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 71 and a low around 52.

Thank you to Glenda at Garrett Regional Medical Center for sharing the most recent weather summary with us. The high-temperature average was 81.6 and the low-temperature average was 63.6, and there were 6.29 inches of precipitation reported for August. I’ll be interested to see how Ida’s rains compare!

Here’s a photo sent in to us showing the deluge on Spring Lick Road Wednesday.

This link is to a video of the same area of Spring Lick Road on September 1 2021.

Dot Sisler also sent in a photo of the flooding from Wednesday at Sang Run. What a difference from the photo she sent in two weeks ago!

No worries, though. Garrett County reported The Garrett County Emergency Operations Center was activated on September 1 at 0557 hrs and has returned to normal operations at 0800 yesterday, September 2. No water rescues or major damages were reported.

Before we dive full force into pumpkin spice season, check out our Labor Day at the Lake page. It’s full of all the local events, entertainment, and specials happening this weekend. We’d also like to shout out our advertisers who are all wrapping up a crazy busy summer! I hope you have a relaxing Labor Day holiday!

The weather today will be sunny with a high near 68 and a low around 44. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Last night was cold for me… but, we still slept with the window open!

Get your Explore More t-shirts today! If you’re coming up for the weekend, I can try to meet you!

Garrett County Public Schools has posted an updated Reopening and Recovery Plan along with COVID 19 Safety Protocols for the start of the school year. Questions can be directed to: public.info@garrettcountyschools.org.

The Museum Operations Committee (MOC) of the Oakland Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Museum Train Station has an active committee and is looking to grow its volunteer base. Interested to learn more?

This announcement is good timing as the answer to the August “Where Am I?” contest was “B” & “O”… congratulations to Ryan! Make your guess in the September “Where Am I?” contest!

This is very cool! Check out the full color, large format, wall maps showing Garrett County, Deep Creek Lake, MD, and local towns as you’ve never seen them before! (under miscellaneous). A print run is planned for November in time for those holiday gifts!

Check out our guide to the 2021 Labor Day weekend!

At 6:30 pm tonight, Mountain State Brewing Co. is holding Team Trivia. Also today at 7:00 pm is Open Mic night with Kimb Alexander at MoonShadow.

September 2 @ 7:00 pm is a beginner-to-intermediate Genealogy Workshop with Maryland Public Television.

Plan tomorrow to take the kiddos to the Craft Activity Room at Sang Run State Park! Also, Garden Tours at Sang Run will highlight the heirloom foods the park grows and tell the stories of the people who first cultivated them as well as the environmental benefits that come from sustainable food sources.

The weather today will be showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 67 and low around 49. East wind 8 to 13 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible during the day and new precipitation amounts overnight between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Maryland Emergency Management reports: As Tropical Depression Ida continues to make its way to our state, please continue to be aware of possible impacts to your area. River flooding, flash flooding, and tornadoes are the biggest threats to Maryland. The greatest risk of flooding is along and North of US-50, especially in Western Maryland, however, the risk exists across the entire state. Rainfall rates could reach 2-3″/hour during the heaviest part of the storm. For tips on how to prepare for and stay safe during a flooding event, visit Ready.gov/floods and Ready.gov/tornadoes for tornado information.

The answers to three popular questions about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine approval can be found here.

For our friends traveling in the traffic around the Bay Bridge coming or going to Western Maryland, the Maryland Transportation Authority has issued a bulletin on recommended travel times.

Happy September! We’re updating our advertisers on our site on the first of each month and… wow! …  “5 suites and approximately 12,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space” … This home listed by Railey Realty is a dream!

Garrett County Public Schools offers healthy meals every school day and the free and reduced lunch application is here. All children in households receiving benefits from the Food Supplement Program [FSP], or Temporary Cash Assistance [TCA], foster children, children certified as homeless, runaway, migrant, Head Start, Early Head Start, or Even Start receive free meals regardless of your income. Also, your children can get free meals if your household’s gross income is within the free limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines.

Today is Want It Wednesday! from Cashmere Clothing Co.

From 10:00am – 1:00pm the Mountain Fresh Farmers Market Summer Market is underway.

From 3:30pm – 6:30pm vaccines will be available at the Northern Garrett High School Gymnasium. Appointments may be scheduled in this link, or call 301-334-7698 for assistance. Available Vaccines: Pfizer (12 and older), Moderna (18 and older), J and J (18 and older).

We haven’t gotten word on the status of the September Cars and Ice Cream event to be held tonight from 6pm – 8pm but check before you head out!

The weather today will be showers and thunderstorms likely. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 72 and a low of 61. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Overnight, showers, and possibly a thunderstorm and some of the storms could produce heavy rain. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

From the National Weather Service: The remnants of Ida and tropical moisture will interact with a stalled front Wednesday into early Thursday.

▪ Heavy tropical rains late tonight through early Thursday
▪ Severe thunderstorms possible Wednesday afternoon/evening
▪ Moderate tidal flooding possible Wednesday/Wednesday night
▪ Gale conditions possible Wednesday night
▪ River flooding possible Thursday through Friday or Saturday

The greatest threat is the potential for considerable flooding/flash flooding of creeks and urban areas Wed/Wed night. Scattered thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts or a brief tornado. The storm could bring 4-8 inches of rain.

This photo was sent to us because the dock is for sale (HERE). I thought it was quite a nice lakefront photo!

Save the Date: 47th Annual Antique/Vintage & Maker Market will be hosted by the Civic Club of Oakland from October 15 -17, 2021.

Here’s another fun Explore More video! We went tubing and then enjoyed the firehouse special at Friendsville Public House. If you stop in there, make sure to tell the owner Ken that Deep Creek Times sent you!

The weather today will be mostly cloudy with a high near 79 and a low around 63. Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. West wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Garrett County Rabies Clinics have been scheduled for September. The first date is in Grantsville at Grantsville Elementary School​ on Monday, September 13, 2021, from 5:00pm to 6:00pm.

The American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to give blood this September to help tackle the needs of patients relying on lifesaving transfusions. In thanks for supporting patients in need of a transfusion, those who come to give blood or platelets around the Labor Day holiday, Sept. 3-7, will receive a new, 16-ounce Red Cross campfire mug, (while supplies last).

An EZ Dock slip with two jet ski ports has been listed in our Online Marketplace. Check it out!

Herp Hike at 11am today! At the Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake State Park. Also at the DCLDC, is Shellfies at 2pm.

From 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm today is the What We’re Reading Book Group at the Ruth Enlow Library in Kitzmiller.

The weather today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 83 and a low around 63. Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain.  Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

International Overdose Awareness Day is coming up on August 31. The event seeks to create a better understanding of overdose, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, and create change that reduces the harms associated with drug use. Also, we remember those who have died or suffered permanent damage due to drug overdose.

Try the FREE Diabetes Prevention Class at Garrett Regional Medical Center, and you’ll earn a $50 grocery gift card to Shop N’ Save Express in Oakland. Call Mitzi at 301-533-4271 or visit this link to learn more. (Registration is REQUIRED).

A great friend of mine, Pat O’Hammy, and I are recording a new video series as part of my “Explore More” campaign. These videos will be to showcase what the area has to offer and, pretty much, we will be taking you with us as we travel around the areas that we play in on a daily basis. We will try to put out a video every month or so and have something for all the seasons we are lucky enough to be able to enjoy.

This is the first video we put together. It is a short video but gives you a look at what activities Broadford Lake Park has to offer. Let me know what you think and if this is something that would help people find places to go play!

Last, but not least on Explore More, you can also get your very own Explore More t-shirt in green, gray, mustard or lilac! Please note that, unfortunately, due to COVID limitations, I have a small inventory and cannot get certain sizes.

The weather today will be increasing clouds, with a high near 84 and a low around 63. Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

The Garrett County Public Schools board has voted 3 to 1 to universally mandate masks in school until there is “low” or “moderate”-level transmission rate (according to the CDC tracker) for two consecutive weeks. You can see the details of the live stream here (beginning at 3:26:50).

Garrett College’s new basketball coach, Matt McCullough, will be the youngest head men’s basketball coach in the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference.

Each August, the staff of Garrett County WIC (Women, Infants and Children’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program) join the rest of the nation in celebrating National Breastfeeding Month. This year’s theme is Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility.

The weather in Garrett County changes SO quickly! Thank you to my friend Ed O’Connor for sharing his lakefront view!

The Garrett County Democratic Central Committee announced winners of its first-ever INSPIRATION Award: three Garrett County women – Chantelle Friend, Hannah Schroyer, and Elizabeth Sines.

The Mountain Fresh Summer Farmers Markets continue today from 10am – 1pm.

Tonight is Stage Wisp: The Terah Crawford Band and, also, at 7pm, is the MSDE Virtual Town Hall Meeting.

Tomorrow at 1pm, I’m planning to tune into the SBA Rural Entrepreneurship Online Panel Discussion.

The weather today will be patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 84 and a low around 63. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

The Maryland Commission for Women is conducting a questionnaire on women and the pandemic.

HART for Animals “numbers” as of July 31 are: Low-Cost Spays & Neuters – 358, Rescue & Transports – 168, and Adoptions – 64. HART uses 81% of all service revenues generated at their Animal Center to pay for the programs above and sheltering. Way to go! Also, HART shared with us a little about pet horoscopes — any Virgos out there?

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources seeks members for its newly created Coldwater Fisheries Advisory Committee. Coldwater fisheries are an integral part of Maryland’s natural heritage and have always been one of the pillars driving the state’s conservation efforts. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online using the department’s application form.

Garrett Regional Medical Center CFO, Tracy Lipscomb, CPA, CHFP elected to the Maryland Hospital Association’s Council on Financial Policy

The Ruth Enlow Library is proud to announce that the Kitzmiller Library’s hours will be expanding starting on Monday, August 30th.

There is a special meeting, tonight, Tuesday, August 24, 2021 to discuss the Garrett County Public Schools Fall Recovery and Reopening Plan. The Board will meet in the Board Room at Central Office and the meeting is open to the public and will also be live-streamed for public review.

Vaccines are available in Oakland today – GoVax: Vaccine Schedule – Garrett County Health Department Clinic.

At 4:30pm, DNR Secretary to Address The State of the Lake and, if that’s not your pace, at 5:30pm, it’s the Group Bike Ride from Oakland.

Check in with Cashmere Clothing Co for “Want It Wednesday!”

TOMORROW! Live music continues with Stage Wisp and The Terah Crawford Band.

The weather today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight is patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

At 4:30 PM, tomorrow, August 24, 2021, Maryland DNR Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio will present a State of the Lake Address regarding Deep Creek Lake. This in-person address will be presented in Room #111 of Garrett College, McHenry, MD in the GIEC Building. NOTE: all individuals must wear a mask indoors regardless of vaccination status. Individuals are also required to complete the daily health self-assessment before coming to campus (linked here).

The Address will also be carried on a Zoom call, the registration for which is the following link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErc-mvpjIiEtfeIn9QhrXID3UCykmigbM3

Learn more about the Deep Creek Watershed Foundation here.

New research has revealed the states that are most likely to suffer from burnout. By analyzing 4 factors – average weekly hours worked, commute time, Glassdoor reviews and their rank in Gallup’s Well-Being Index – the researchers found Maryland is the 2nd most likely state to suffer burnout. How are you feeling this Monday morning?

Today at 11 am, it’s Herp Hike, and at 2pm it’s Shellfies!

What We’re Reading Book Group.

Plan for a day at the lake — Alpine Lake, that is — with 20% Off Lake House Rentals.

School hasn’t started yet but fall sports are underway! At 4pm tomorrow, Southern/Northern High Golf Match at Thousand Acres Golf Club.

The weather today will be scattered showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 75 and a low around 58. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Saturday will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy dense fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 78 and a low around 59. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Sunday will be a chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79 and a low around 62. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

The Maryland State Department of Education’s Division of Early Childhood is hosting three virtual town hall meetings to discuss the needs of the child care community and seek input on the $193 million historic investment provided by the American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA) Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Discretionary funds.

The MD DNR Fishing Report is released for this week. There are tips and tricks and advice for freshwater and saltwater fishing.

​The first five readers to share a screenshot of their Alpine Lake Music Fest ticket purchase will get $10 in food tickets from Deep Creek Times! The festival is tomorrow and will be a fun day of music, food, and vendors! Leashed dogs are also welcome! ????????

West Virginia’s premiere 90’s cover band Motorcycle Drive-By will be taking you on a nostalgic roller-coaster as they celebrate all things 90s including all your favorite rock, pop, hip hop, r&b and alt-rock hits. Bring your flannel and rock out at Backbone Tavern from 9pm-midnight tomorrow August 21.

The End-of-the-Line Bookstore is open today from 11am-3pm in the boxcar at the Oakland Train Station. No book is more than $1 and proceeds benefit Girl Scout Troop 55004, AAUW-Garrett Branch Scholarship Fund and GEMS Girls Empowerment Middle School Project.

The Garrett County Health Department reports 2,136 Confirmed Positive Test Results (Garrett County Residents) as of 8/18.

There are COVID-19 vaccines available in Grantsville today. Here are answers to the frequently asked questions on the 3rd dose.

The weekend is full of events! Check out the full calendar but note, at 2pm today, its Aquatic Adventures at the state park! Also at 6pm today, it’s Campground Critters. At 7pm tonight, live music weekend continues with the Little Yough Summer Music Festival: Crandall Creek.

Tomorrow, the Mountain Fresh Farmers Summer Market is from 10am-1pm.

And, something new to GC is happening this weekend: a Lacrosse Introduction Clinic is in Grantsville on Sunday.

The weather today will be a slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75 and a low around 63. West wind around 7 mph. Patchy fog overnight.

The scheduled herbicide treatment at Deep Creek Lake will be performed today, August 19. For full details regarding these efforts, please visit the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website. During the treatment process, boaters and other waterway users are asked to stay clear of the treatment boat so that the proper dosage of herbicide can be administered. Once applied, there are no recreational restrictions associated with the herbicide. Additionally, dive teams will be on the lake periodically throughout the summer, with divers in the water monitoring the hydrilla emergence and response to the herbicide. If you see red and white dive flags, please stay at least 100 feet away as divers are in the water.

A map showing the treatment locations as red polygons can be seen below.

Deep Creek Lake, MD is named the #8 location (of 25) to buy a vacation home.

Thank you to Dot Sisler for sharing a photo of the Sang Run bridge / road work (the bridge is removed).

As a reminder, the Garrett County roads crew is replacing the bridge and the road and bridge closure will continue for approximately six weeks until bridge project completion. The planned closure is located approximately 1 mile from Bishoff Road intersection. Any questions can be directed to the Accident County Roads Garage at 301-746-8156.

Garrett College will be reinstituting a universal indoor face mask requirement at all Garrett College locations effective Monday, August 23rd.

Only 1 more day to get your Alpine Lake Music Fest tickets in advance! Ronnie Burroughs, Paul Burger, The Hillbilly Gypsies, Travis Minnick, Train Wreck, and Cody Clayton Eagle and vendors and food! It will be a great day!

The General Deep Creek Lake Property Owners Membership Meeting scheduled for August 28, 2021 has been canceled due to technical difficulties. It has been Re-scheduled for September 18, 2021 at 8:30 AM and will be held at Garrett Cinemas. There also will be a virtual option.

There is Fishing with the Naturalists at 10am today.

Plan to attend the Summer Speaker Series: James D. Porterfield at the Oakland B&O Train Station at 7pm tonight.