The weather today will be partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon–highs in the mid-70s. Southwest winds of around 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 40%.
Samantha Funding the Arts has donated $2,800 to support GCPS Fine Arts teachers, helping provide student transportation to the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College for live Stage West performances that enrich learning and support the Maryland Fine Arts Standards.
The official brochure for the 58th Annual Autumn Glory Festival is now available, featuring details on events from October 8–12, 2025, including the Grand Feature Parade, banjo and fiddle championships, craft shows, farmers markets, and more. Pick up a copy at the Visitors Center in McHenry or view it online.
A survey of 3,012 finds Marylanders spend an extra 31 days a year chatting with AI companions; 63% call them more like apps while 37% treat them like friends, and 4 in 10 would rather confess a secret to a chatbot than to a priest or therapist — underscoring how deeply AI companions are entering everyday life in Maryland.
The Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area is bringing back the Turkey Trail for the 58th Annual Autumn Glory Festival, highlighting local turkey dinners with a map and listings available online on October 3.
Grantsville Library hosts Children’s Story Time on Monday mornings at 11:30 AM—featuring stories, songs, crafts, and activities that spark a love of reading in preschoolers.
The Grantsville Library’s Creative Writers Group meets tonight from 6:00–8:00 PM, welcoming all who enjoy writing to share in-progress work, offer constructive feedback, or listen and be inspired—free and flexible for all attendees.
