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NRP Issues Upper Potomac River Advisory for Weekend

The Maryland Natural Resources Police is urging boaters and other recreational users to avoid the Upper Potomac River, including its creeks and streams, this weekend.

The National Weather Service is predicting heavy rains for the region that will lead to a dramatic rise in water levels. At Point of Rocks in Frederick County, forecasters believe the river will rise to 13 feet by Monday morning. Flood stage is 16 feet.

"Tremendous" news for Garrett County

CUMBERLAND — Gov. Larry Hogan’s announcement Thursday on transportation funding brought good news for a major Garrett County project.

New funding of $90 million will be available for design, right of way acquisition and construction to realigning U.S. 219 north of Interstate 68 and constructing a new interchange at I-68. Pending approval from the Federal Highway Administration, the state will break out the project from the larger U.S. 219 study. Construction would begin in the spring of 2018, according to documents released by the governor.

This is tremendous news for us,” said Garrett County Commissioner Paul Edwards. “As you all know, this is a project that we have been working on for well over a decade and the fact that the governor has prioritized this financially brings it that much closer to fruition,” said Edwards. Quality infrastructure is key to economic development and interstate highways are the conduit for commerce in America, especially in rural areas, Edwards said.

“This new interstate will provide a north/south corridor to partner with our east/west Interstate 68 with Grantsville as the hub. The economic opportunities here cannot be overstated and will allow all of Garrett County greater access to the markets of the Northeast. This is really regional development, as Allegany County will benefit from this project as well as Somerset County,” Edwards said.

Seasonal Black Bear Sightings Increase in Suburban Areas

While black bears are typically found in western Maryland (Garrett, Allegany, Washington and Frederick counties), sightings in suburban areas are not uncommon this time of year.

In May and June of each year, 1 ½ year-old bears disperse, sometimes more than 100 miles, to find a suitable territory of their own. In recent years, DNR has confirmed black bear sightings in Montgomery, Carroll, Baltimore, Howard, Harford, Cecil, Anne Arundel, and Prince George’s counties. Sightings typically peak in late June and early July, but may persist throughout summer months. These juvenile bears, which can weigh anywhere between 65 and 200 pounds, eventually move on to more attractive bear habitat.

DNR advises that black bears may be seen any time of day and are typically not aggressive. Below are precautions and tips when dealing with bear encounters.

Mountain Fresh Farmers Market

DON’T FORGET!

June 6 – October 31
10am to 1 pm
Wednesdays and Saturdays
Off 2nd St. at Town Park Ln.
Downtown Oakland, Maryland

One Year Ago.....

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Unemployment falls in Washington County, improves statewide

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Unemployment is down in Washington County and across Maryland, according to the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations. The latest statistics also show that Washington County has experienced one of the biggest decreases at almost .6 percent.

The new data indicate that more than 14,000 Marylanders were able to find work between March and April 2015, dropping the overall number of citizens out of work from 167,665 to 153,109. Allegany, Frederick, Garrett and Washington County all improved at least .4 percent over the month-long span, with Garrett County making the most significant jump – going from 7.6 to 5.8 percent unemployment.

Peter Thomas, the executive director of Western Maryland Consortium, said there’s a number of reasons to account for unemployment, including discouraged job searchers, education, and stay at home parents. However, he believes local employment is looking up.

Thomas said the FedEx Ground hub in Hagerstown is preparing to hire 500 new employees within the next six months, adding to a work force of 850.

FREE MOVIE!

Taylor-Made will be hosting a FREE Outdoor Family Movie Night in Celebration of Deep Creek Lake’s 90TH Birthday! Everyone is Invited!
Movie: Night of the Museum 3!
When: Today, June 13th!
Time: 8:30 pm
Where: Our Main Office (35 Towne Centre Way McHenry)…
Bring your Lawn Chairs & Come Celebrate with us!