The weather today will be sunny, with highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds of around 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the morning.
Motorists should expect an overnight ramp closure and detour on westbound I-68 at Exit 40 (Vocke Road) in Allegany County on November 9 from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM while crews replace a highway drainage inlet. Traffic will be detoured via Exit 39. Drivers are urged to stay alert, follow posted speed limits, and use caution in the work zone.
Garrett County’s FY 2026 Agriculture Marketing Grant applications are now online. New restrictions apply to eligible purchases, with a strict deadline for submitting receipts and proofs of payment. Awards are first-come, first-served based on fund availability. FY 2025 recipients are ineligible.
New in our Marketplace! 1997 Yamaha Waverunner GP760, rebuilt by Pittsburgh Watercraft Performance. The engine and carbs have been fully rebuilt, producing about 90HP. It features a primer kit, a premix fuel system, and runs great—currently winterized. The trailer has new tires. Located at Deep Creek Lake, MD. Find it under the “Boats” category.
D&H Paving provides trusted paving, grading, seal coating, resurfacing, and excavating services across Maryland, Northern Virginia, West Virginia, and Southern Pennsylvania. Contact them today for reliable service you can count on.
The Maryland State Department of Education has released the 2024 to 2025 Maryland School Report Card, with GCPS earning an average of 3.45 stars, above the state average of 3.35. Five schools received four stars, and six earned three. GCPS also showed strong gains in science, with MISA proficiency rising 8.6% in Grade 8 and 13.2% in high school, earning state recognition for outpacing statewide growth.
The Deep Creek Watershed Foundation works to preserve and protect the Deep Creek Watershed for future generations. Learn more about their projects and how you can get involved.
On Wednesday, November 12, from noon to 1:00 PM, Dr. Daniel Pratson of the University of Maryland will present the next session in the 2025 Forestry and Natural Resources webinar series. This free webinar will explore the factors that shape how and why Maryland’s forests grow. Registration is required.
MARBIDCO is offering one grant of up to $125,000 through the Maryland Wood Products Industry Equity Incentive Program to support large-scale, value-added projects that boost production and job creation in Maryland’s wood products industry. Applications are due November 14, 2025.
A Pink Floyd-themed light show will be presented at the Hickory Environmental Education Center planetarium on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Admission is free, with donations welcome to support Hickory. This adults-only event requires advance reservations by emailing Jason Shank at jason.shank@gcps.net.
The 2nd Annual Friendsville Fire Department Christmas Parade will be held on Friday, December 5, with line-up at 6:00 PM and step-off at 6:30 PM. Decorate your vehicle for a chance to win a prize, then enjoy a festive evening with a fire, s’mores, and hot cocoa. Sign up now!
Garrett 8 Cinemas’ Thursday Movie of the Week features Soul on Fire, a touching story of a young boy who relies on his community after a life-changing accident. Catch it at 4:50 PM and 7:10 PM. All showings are only $6.00.
Pillars of Health Care in Garrett County will take place tonight at 6:30 PM in Room 111 of the GEIC/Continuing Education Building at Garrett College. Hosted by Garrett Forward, the event features local health leaders discussing the future of health care in the county.
The UMCES Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, MD, hosts Watershed Moments: An Evening of Hope with Tom Horton tonight from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This free public event features an inspiring environmental talk by the author and Bay Journal contributor, with light refreshments provided.
Sunset over Green Glade Cove on Deep Creek Lake, captured by Mark Crable while fishing with his brother, Jim. Thank you, Mark, for sharing this beautiful photo!
