Thursday April 4

The weather today will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 55 and a low around 40. A slight chance of light rain before 11pm, then rain likely, mainly after 3am.

Happy Home Opening Day for all of the Balitmore Orioles fans!

The Department of Public Works – Roads Division has advised that Rock Lodge Road will be temporarily closed Thursday, April 4, 2019, for culvert replacement.  The temporary closure is below Beachy Road and will take place during the hours of 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Alternate routes for traffic during the temporary closure will be Beachy Road, Foxtown Road and Orendorf Road. Any questions can be directed to the Accident County Roads Garage at 301-746-8156.

The AAUW State Convention is planned for this weekend as Wisp Resort. Hosted by AAUW-Garrett Branch, the day will feature an exciting line up of local female speakers as well as state representatives.

There will be pre-employment testing for Deputy Sheriffs & Corrections Officers on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 8:00am. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements and are interested in participating in the pre-employment test must complete and submit a Garrett County employment application and bring a $25 fee.

Did you know? Ask Alexa: “Alexa, open Maryland Fishing Report.” and you can hear information by Maryland region or the entire report. This innovation has also been nominated for a prestigious national award – if you enjoy the report, please vote in the State Scoop Innovation contest.

Congratulations are due to Tina and William Buckel — named Maryland Tree Farmers of The Year 2019 and were recognized on the Senate floor by Senator George Edwards.

There will be an open session for the Board of County Commissioners on Monday, April 8, 2019 beginning at 4:00 p.m. located in the Garrett County Courthouse Public Meeting Room for the exclusive purpose of hosting the Garrett County Public Schools Superintendent’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Presentation

Up to 500 jobs are coming to nearby Rocket Center, WV via Northrop Grumman Corporation expansion. I know several friends that work down that way.

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