The weather today will be patchy fog before 9am and after 3am overnight. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 67 and a low around 44. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Don’t forget your Lebanese Taverna Deep Creek Delivery! Orders must be in by 4pm today!
The National Park Service will receive $1.8 million to rehabilitate 18 miles of the C&O Canal towpath in neighboring Allegany County, one of 42 bicycle, pedestrian and trail improvement projects across Maryland that will receive a portion of $16.8 million in grant funding, according to Gov. Larry Hogan.
The Town of Oakland has started leaf collection — residents are asked to rake their leaves to the curb or sidewalk for collection. (Please, no leaves or apples) The collection will end October 22.
Steve Blass and Bob Robertson of the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates World Series Championship Team have been selected as Co-Grand Marshals for the 54th Annual Autumn Glory Grand Feature Parade. Prior to the parade there will be a meet and greet from 10:30am-noon for fans to have memorabilia signed or pose for photos.
Did you know that part of the National Radio Quiet Zone (NRQZ) is in Garrett County? In this area, radio transmissions are heavily restricted by law to facilitate scientific research and the gathering of military intelligence.
The Preston County Buckwheat Festival begins today. Click through for details but the carnival opens, bingo starts, and the Buckwheat cake eating contest are at 6pm.
The Mountain Fresh Farmers Market is today from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
At Alpine Lake Resort it’s All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti and Meatballs (served with a salad and garlic bread) from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
See more events on our calendar and upcoming Autumn Glory Festival details here.
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