🌱 How a Grantsville bridge is being rebuilt for the next 200 years
Grantsville, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Grantsville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Grantsville bridge is being rebuilt for the next 200 years
- Why New Germany State Park is a must-swim spot near Grantsville
Also on today's calendar: Junior Ranger Park Pals and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• DNR - Crossing to Freedom: Historic Casselman River Bridge Recognized for its Role in the Underground Railroad (somd.com) — Major restoration work is underway on the historic Casselman River Bridge in Grantsville, which has just been recognized for its role in the Underground Railroad. State agencies are investing more than $8 million to stabilize, rebuild, and modernize the 213-year-old stone span so it can safely reopen to pedestrians and cyclists by fall 2027, while preserving its powerful freedom story. 
• 10 Maryland Swimming Holes With Crystal-Clear Water You Must Visit Before Fall (myfamilytravels.com) — If you are looking to cool off close to home, New Germany State Park in Grantsville offers a quiet 13-acre lake, small beach, and miles of forested trails. This statewide roundup of clear-water swimming holes spotlights the park’s calm, non-motorized lake and peaceful mountain setting as one of Maryland’s must-visit summer spots before fall arrives.
📸 Around Grantsville
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Upcoming Events in
Grantsville
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★ Featured events ★
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Creative Writer’s Group →
Grantsville Library, 102 Parkview Dr, Grantsville
6:00 pm
Monday August 10
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Other local events
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Creative Writer's Group
Grantsville Branch Library 102 Parkview Drive, Grantsville, MD, 21536, US
6:00 pm -
Junior Ranger Park Pals →
New Germany State Park Lake House, 403 McAndrews Hill Rd, Grantsville
11:00 am -
Puzzle Club
Grantsville Branch Library 102 Parkview Drive, Grantsville, MD, 21536, US
3:00 pm -
Junior Ranger Park Pals →
New Germany State Park Lake House, 403 McAndrews Hill Rd, Grantsville
11:00 am -
Maryland Health Connection Mobile Insurance Clinic →
Grantsville Library, 102 Parkview Dr, Grantsville
1:00 pm -
Maryland Food Bank’s Mobile Market @ Grantsville Library →
Grantsville Library, 102 Parkview Dr, Grantsville
12:00 pm
Monday August 10
Thursday August 13
Friday August 14
Thursday August 20
Wednesday August 26
Tuesday September 1
📣 Grantsville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Coffee & Conversation at George's Creek Library
George's Creek Regional Library 76 Main Street, Lonaconing, MD, 21539, US
10:00 am -
Toddler Play Date at Frostburg Library
Frostburg Public Library 65 E. Main Street, Frostburg, MD, 21532, US
11:00 am -
Garrett County Health Department Mobile Insurance Clinic
Friendsville Branch Library 947 Community Drive, Friendsville, MD, 21531, US
1:30 pm -
Read to Mika the Dog @ George's Creek Library
George's Creek Regional Library 76 Main Street, Lonaconing, MD, 21539, US
3:00 pm -
Teen Dungeons and Dragons at LaVale Library →
LaVale Library
5:00 pm
Thursday August 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- August is back to school month, and for many Maryland families, that means juggling a long checklist of extra expenses.
When your household budget is being stretched to cover books, clothes, and school supplies, the very last thing you need is a surprise spike in your… (Nextdoor ) - August is back to school month, and for many Maryland families, that means juggling a long checklist of extra expenses.
When your household budget is being stretched to cover books, clothes, and school supplies, the very last thing you need is a surprise spike in your… (Nextdoor )
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Copy - Crew Team Member 15 per hour! in Grantsville. Apply here.
- Pilot Flying J posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Grantsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grantsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Frostburg
- [2026-08-05] Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, McClain Delaney Announce Over... (senate.gov)
- Justin Berk begins Maryland Trek 13 in Garrett County (wvnews.com)
- 8 Underrated Maryland Towns With Food So Good You Won't Want to Share Them (myfamilytravels.com)
Cumberland
- Free SAFE Series at ACLS helps you spot scams and protect your money (wvnews.com)
- Cumberland police cite pair after encampment found outside abandoned building (shorenewsnetwork.com)
- Belligerent passenger removed from Amtrak train in Cumberland (shorenewsnetwork.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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