Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog March 18

The weather today will be sunny and warmer, with highs around 60°F. West winds will be 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.

As of March 17, Maryland Department of Natural Resources crews stocked over 2,000 trout.

A Wolf Den Run State Park trail is now part of the Jeep Badge of Honor program, one of 61 nationwide. Jeep announced the designation on February 28, along with trails in Minnesota and Washington.

Marylanders spent just 25 hours outdoors this winter, slightly above the national average of 24.5 hours, with two-thirds blaming the cold. A doctor urges residents to get outside this spring, as research links daylight exposure to a lower risk of early death.

Garrett County saw one of the largest increases in single-parent households in Maryland, rising by 4% over four years, according to a new study. While the state’s overall rate remained steady, counties like Caroline (5%) and Kent (3%) also saw growth, highlighting regional disparities.

Data collection for the 2024 Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES) is now underway. This survey streamlines seven business surveys into one, providing key economic data. Responses are due in 30 days, with results expected this summer.

Crellin Elementary student Kinleigh Hinebaugh chose WVU Cancer Institute at GRMC for her “Be the Change” project and recently delivered her donation to the Cancer Center team.

David Jochynek State Farm is here for all your insurance needs! With 20+ years of experience, David and his team offer home, life, renters, and auto insurance. Call or visit their Oakland office today!

Take a Hike Tuesday! Meet Ranger Noah today at 10:00 AM at New Germany State Park for a challenging 4-mile hike and enjoy the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise.

It’s Bourbon & Bubbles tonight at Dutch’s at Silver Tree at 6:30 PM—a pairing dinner you won’t want to miss! Enjoy passed appetizers, a welcome cocktail, a 4-course meal, Sazerac bourbons, and a variety of bubbles for $125 per person.

There’s something for everyone at Ruth Enlow Library branches today! Check out the calendar and find something that interests you.

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