The weather today will be mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon—highs in the upper 70s and a low of 65. West winds of around 5 mph. The chance of rain is 70%. Saturday will be patchy fog and mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the Morning. It will then be partly sunny with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon—highs in the upper 70s and a low of 65. Southwest winds of around 5 mph. The chance of rain is 70%. Sunday will be partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms—highs around 80 and a low of 65. The chance of rain is 50%.
Garrett Regional Medical Center was recently recognized by US News & World Report.
After two years of COVID-related health worries, Americans are faced with financial concerns as high inflation leads to a cost of living crisis for many. According to a recent study based on county-level data, Garrett County has a “stressflation” rate of 5% (a physical stress increase of 1% and a mental stress increase of 4%).
The Eric Byrd Trio will be performing at the Garrett College Auditorium tonight!! For over 20 years, The Eric Byrd Trio has traveled the world as enthusiastic ambassadors of jazz! You may purchase your tickets here! Also, I have two tickets for giveaway if you message me to enter by naming one of the songs the trio plays! (by 2pm EST today).
The Golf Club at Oakland presents Jay Meyers Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 6, 2022. The shotgun starts at 10:00 AM.
Kids ages 8-17 get a free airplane plane ride over Morgantown at Morgantown’s Young Eagles Day tomorrow.
A Cup of Roses Holistic Care is going mobile! Come see their Pop-up Shop at the Downtown Oakland Flea Market on Sunday August 7, 2022, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
It’s the last few days of the 65th Annual Garrett County Agriculture Fair this weekend! Here are highlights on the schedule:
- Master Showman Competition
- 4-H Engineering Events (lawn & tractor)
- Sheep – 4-H & FFA Lead Contest
- Pee Wee Swine Show
- John Wyrick Band
- Costume Animal Parade
- Mud Bog
- Cow Patty Bingo
- 4-H’s Got Talent
- Pickin’ Empty Pockets
- John Wyrick Band
- Livestock Olympics
- Dirty Pony Contest
- Wood Cutting Contest
- Tractor Parade
- Horse and Pony Awards
- Youth Awards Program
- Power Wheels Derby
- 4 & 8 Cylinder Demolition Derby
Here are the state park’s programs this weekend: Monarch Search, Herp Hike, Campground Critter, Bird Walk, Creek Crafts, Reptile Encounter, Campfire Program: State Park Trivia, Park Of Champions Mini Hike, Leave No Trace, Shell-fies and Pollinator Party!
Check out our full event calendar!
Check out your favorite local bands that will be playing around the area:
- Terah Crawford Band at Honi-Honi Bar
- The Bards at MoonShadow
- The Remedy at Honi-Honi Bar
- Street Level at Honi-Honi Bar
- Shane Palko at MoonShadow
- The Edge Band at Honi-Honi Bar
- C.E. Jones at MoonShadow
- Good Guys Band at Honi-Honi Bar
