Friday, October 3, Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5, 2025: The weather today will be patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny, with highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds of around 5 mph. Saturday will be patchy fog in the morning. Sunny, with highs in the mid-70s. South winds of around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Sunday will be Sunny, with highs in the mid-70s.
October brings rocket launches, satellites, and even the dazzling Orionid meteor shower lighting up Garrett County skies—don’t miss the show above!
View the September 2025 River and Climate Observations Report!
Maryland ranks 3rd in the nation for highest student loan payments, with a median of $240 per borrower, according to WalletHub’s latest report.
New in our Marketplace! A beautiful Shaker-style cherry four-poster queen bed in excellent condition, complete with a two-step cherry footstool. An heirloom-quality piece you won’t want to miss—check it out under the Furniture category!
Sneak peek at upcoming Deep Creek Lake deals from Taylor Made Deep Creek Vacations! From cozy fall getaways to early booking offers for 2026, there’s a perfect escape waiting for you.
The Garrett County Health Department’s Population Health, Innovation, and Informatics Unit is helping four local towns—Bloomington, Kitzmiller, Grantsville, and Accident—develop strategies to improve outcomes through Governor Moore’s ENOUGH Initiative, which aims to end childhood poverty and increase economic mobility across Maryland.
Feel the magic of the supermoon at Herbal Earth Apothecary this Monday, October 6. Savor delicious flatbreads, soothing sounds, and full moon energy during a special sound bath meditation with Katrina—tickets are still available.
TEDCO has launched the Western Maryland Entrepreneur-in-Residence Grant Program, seeking proposals to support innovation and entrepreneurship across Washington, Allegany, and Garrett counties. Questions due October 24; proposals due November 7, 2025.
Gain practical tools to launch, grow, or diversify your outdoor industry business at a 4-hour workshop hosted by FOREI, Sarah Myers Marketing, and Frostburg State University’s Recreation & Parks Management program on November 7, 2025, from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Learn key strategies in leadership, marketing, and customer experience. Register now!
The Deep Creek Farmers Market is open today from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, rain or shine! Enjoy farm-fresh food, handmade crafts, family-friendly fun, and unique local products. Plus, enjoy live music by The Masons from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM!
Learn to grow gourmet oyster mushrooms at home with All Earth Eco Tours this Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. This $95 hands-on class covers the basics of cultivation and includes a take-home kit. Limited to 4–20 participants.
Get ready for the Friendsville G*n Bash this Saturday at 12:00 PM, hosted by the Friendsville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department. Tickets are $25 with food and drinks included. Available from department members, on Facebook, or at Friendsville Discount Liquors. Walk-ins welcome!
Support the Silas Strong Benefit Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the former Kitzmiller Elementary School. Enjoy spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, and dessert by donation. Proceeds will help Silas, son of Sam and Damieann Moyer, with medical and travel expenses as he battles a rare skin cancer.
Yappy Hour returns to the Harbor Bar at Dutch’s at Silver Tree this Sunday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM! Bring your pups and enjoy lakeside fun. For every Tito’s cocktail purchased in October, $1 goes to HART to help pets in need.
Jay Ferguson – Real Estate Market Update March 28
179 homes currently for sale (up from 161)
Closed sales – 16 total sales so far in March (6 over last 7 days)
Pending sales – 45 homes, 12 over last 7 days
New listings – 16 new active listings in the last 7 days – 2 coming soon
Price changes – 10 reductions in the last 7 days
Off market – 4 homes de-listed in last 7 days
$4.250 million ranch on Boy Scout Rd OFF MARKET
Lakefront Ski Harbor #33 UNDER CONTRACT immediately
Pricing parity in and around Wisp Resort – 5BR chalet UNDER CONTRACT $799k (similar homes priced well over $ 1 million)
Lakefront condo at Silver Tree Suites #124 now $159k
Bargain – Lake view cottage SOLD $215,000
$4.7+ million lakefront @ Turkey Neck CONTRACT
45 total contracts – 14 under $300k, 22 $300k to $999k, 9 over $1 million
32 homes for sale over $1 million (up from 30)
72 water oriented homes still available – 25 lakefront, 47 off lake
163 lots/land listings for sale, 20 of which under contract
Just Call Jay! 25+ years of experience, creative solutions to sell your property – call me for a free consultation! jay@deepcreeksales.com 301-501-0420 (call/text)
If you ever want specific numbers or stats about your neighborhood or certain segments of the market – let me know! I can gather any data you might need and even set you up with auto email updates of ANY stats that MATTER TO YOU! jay@deepcreeksales.com 301-501-0420
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