March 17, 2025: St. Patrick’s Day kicks off a worldwide celebration also known as the Feast of St. Patrick. On March 17th, many will wear green in honor of the Irish and decorate with shamrocks. According to lore, the wearing of the green tradition dates back to a story written about St. Patrick in 1726. St. Patrick (c. AD 385–461) used the shamrock to illustrate the Holy Trinity and wore green clothing. And while the story is unlikely to be true, many will revel in the Irish heritage and eat traditional Irish fare, too.
The weather today will be cloudy, with snow and rain showers likely in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation is expected. Much cooler, with highs around 40°F. Northwest winds at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%.
The Maryland Department of Transportation has released its draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), outlining federally funded highway and transit projects for the next four years. The public comment period is open through April 4, 2025.
Maryland is home to two of the best cold-water plunge spots in the U.S., according to a survey of over 3,100 enthusiasts. Deep Creek Lake in McHenry (#58) offers an intense winter plunge with its deep, icy waters surrounded by snow-covered mountains. Gunpowder Falls in Middle River (#91) provides a brisk dip in fast-moving currents at Hammerman, a scenic spot within Gunpowder Falls State Park. With benefits like stress relief and an energy boost, these locations offer the perfect late-winter plunge.
On February 21st, the Garrett County Health Department’s Go!+ Harvest Hub program distributed 100 free $50 food vouchers at the Grantsville Library for use at Casselman Market.
Check out the latest update from Acting Lake Manager on key lake-related issues, including plans for a full-time manager by late spring.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at The Greene Turtle (Deep Creek) with all-day dine-in specials!
This week at Learning Beyond the Classroom is all about dinosaurs! Families can enter the Dino-Mite Daily Drawing for a chance to win a plush dinosaur and a dinosaur sounds book each day. Open to all Garrett County families with children ages Birth-5!
Grantsville Community Center Meeting tonight at 6:00 PM! Learn about plans for the new center and share your ideas for the former New Hope Church property. Funding is available—help shape its future!
Jay Ferguson – Real Estate Market Update April 25
I alluded to a big announcement last week about an upcoming project in McHenry – and now its official.
4 condominium penthouse/2nd floor with private elevators
Prices ranging from the high $800s to $1.25 million
Lifestyle living – boutique shops, fine dining, community areas
Much more details from the developer: https://mchenryheights.com/
49 under contract/pending (down from 51 last week)
27 total home sales closed so far in April
