The weather today will be mostly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and numerous thunderstorms in the afternoon—highs in the mid-70s and a low of 57. Southwest winds of around 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of rain is 80%.
The Maryland Park Service was awarded 15 improvement project grants (for few local projects, too) by the Friends of Maryland State Parks through the organization’s program, “Small Grants, Big Impact!” This funding is for projects that focus on conservation, environmental education, and outdoor recreation, and are important additions benefitting Maryland State Parks and their millions of visitors.
Read more about investments in rural Maryland through various funds and councils including the Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) and the Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF). Over $8 million was announced for FY 2023!
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is once again seeking nominations from Chamber members for Honorary Golden Ambassador. If you are interested in nominating someone for this distinction, please submit tour nomination by September 9.
Environmental Health Services of the Garrett County Health Department reports the county’s second case of laboratory-confirmed rabies for the year 2022. The encounter occurred in the area of Old Morgantown Road on July 6, 2022, between a dog and a raccoon.
Join Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets for an old-fashioned farmers market & craft show in and out of an open-air pavilion! The 2022 Glorious Harvest Farmers Market & Craft Show @ Autumn Glory Festival will be held October 14-16 and they’ll have handmade arts & crafts, homemade baked goods, pumpkins & fall decorations, homegrown fresh vegetables & fruits, jams & jellies, and more! The vendor application is due September 16, 2022 and check out more vendor info here.
Rain, rain go away …. but, while it’s pouring, check out a movie at Garrett 8 this week.
Get some exercise and shed some stress by joining Ranger Noah on this challenging 4-mile hike on New Germany’s trails today.
Join Deep Creek Lake State Park for a short walk while you learn about the native reptiles and amphibians. There will also be a discussion on where to find and how to identify them!
