It looks like things are cooling off and getting a bit rainy before Autumn Glory. Today will have a high of 67 and a low of 38, with showers likely throughout the day. I think the cooler weather may help move the color change along, which seems to be lagging prior years a bit.
I had a nice lunch yesterday at Ledo’s Pizza in McHenry. I usually get their pizza/pasta/salad buffet which is a nice value and fast. They are our newest advertiser, so please check them out and be sure to check out their daily specials.
There’s a S.T.E.A.M. Kids session this afternoon from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm at the Oakland branch of the Ruth Enlow Library.
Sen. George Edwards asked Maryland state-level officials Thursday to focus more attention on funding north-south highway projects in Allegany and Garrett counties. Edwards spoke at an annual public meeting about the state’s Consolidation Transportation Program at the Allegany County Complex on Kelly Road.
The Department of Natural Resources latest Fishing Report says that cooler water temperatures at the lake are keeping fish active and will likely cause less boat traffic on the water. Anglers should be able to find quiet fishing spots on the lake and good fishing for a variety of fish, including Pike and Bass.
This is the Garrett County Board of Education’s October 9th meeting live stream — they discussed capital improvements, enrollment and plans moving forward:
Speaking of our local public schools, students will be dismissed three hours early today for staff development activities in the afternoon and schools will be closed Friday, October 12, 2018, for the Autumn Glory celebration.
The big news this week is Autumn Glory. One special event is the Oktoberfest held at the Oakland Fire Hall tonight starting at 4:00 pm with dinner followed by the Oompah Band and Firemen’s Parade plus lots of other fun stuff.
