Wednesday November 16

The weather today will be cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning, with a slight chance of rain showers, then a slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon—highs in the mid-30s and a low of 20. West winds of around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.

Yesterday we had some freezing rain and ice accumulations. Our power went out for about an hour but we’re thankful it was just such a short outage.

AccuWeather has shared a Thanksgiving travel forecast. Looks like we’re in for “lake-effect snow  / flurries”.  ❄️

Garrett College has launched an electrical apprenticeship program in partnership with a pair of local businesses that combines hands-on, in-person classes and lab work with an online learning component.

First United Bank & Trust, a solely owned subsidiary of First United Corporation, announced the acquisition of First Mortgage Services Group (FMSG), an independent mortgage company headquartered in Cumberland, MD

What started as an innovative & safe way to dine with Mountain State Brewing Co. during the pandemic has grown into a Garrett County winter staple! The 2022 – 2023 winter igloo season officially begins on November 21! Book your igloo here.

The grand opening of the Performing Arts Center will be on December 3. Individuals who wish to attend should RSVP for the space-limited event. For reservations, kindly email or call 301-387-3056. Reservations will close when the 314 cap is reached or on November 28, whichever comes first.

The Board of County Commissioners will have its public meeting on November 22, 2022. The meeting will also be live-streamed here.

Garrett Regional Medical Center will be offering wellness blood screenings for community members today from 6:00 AM until 9:00 AM in Oakland by appointment only. To schedule an appointment for the above dates, contact GRMC at 301-533-4371.

The Maryland State Board of Education will host a Special Virtual Meeting today at 4:00 PM. The meeting will be conducted virtually. The agenda and live stream are available here.

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