December 12, 2022: Good Monday morning! Unfortunately, over the weekend, the Garrett County Health Department issued an overdose alert. This was done after learning there has been a recent increase in overdoses related to opiates in and around Garrett County. These overdoses may be related to the synthetic opioid drug fentanyl (roughly 100 times more potent than heroin). If witnessing an overdose, it is important to call 911, and that the individual gets immediate medical care. If a person on the scene has access to naloxone (an opioid antidote) they should administer it immediately. Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law protects a person from arrest for drug and alcohol charges if they call for help for someone else who has overdosed. The weather today will be mostly cloudy. A slight chance of freezing drizzle in the morning, with highs in the lower 30s and a low of 21. Northwest winds of around 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 15%. The family-owned Hill-Top Fruit Markets and CandyLand have announced they will close all locations after 65 years. I’d love to hear your CandyLand memories! The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Forest Conservancy District Boards invite all Maryland fifth graders in private and public schools to participate in the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest. The theme for 2023 is: “Trees Are Terrific…and Cool our Communities!” All entries must be delivered to a local Maryland Forest Service office by noon, January 20, 2023. Garrett County Public Schools sets grade-band and facility-use meetings for northern area schools. The meetings will occur on December 21 at Nothern Garrett High School. Join Grantsville Library today from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM for the Holiday Open House. Experience a magical Harry Potter Christmas through decor, crafts, and activities. Also, join the Oakland Library for an evening of holiday treats, crafts, and activities for both kids and adults. There will be a door prize and a visit from Santa!
