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Oakland, Maryland Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello again Oakland! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you checked your family’s whooping cough protection lately?

Today's riddle: 4. What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A shower in the afternoon, with a high of 55 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cold with a couple of showers, temps: high: 46, low: 33.
  • Sunday: A few morning flurries; cold, with a high of 49 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Health Department confirms fifth pertussis case (wvnews.com) — Oakland residents are being urged to check their pertussis (whooping cough) vaccinations after the Garrett County Health Department confirmed a fifth local case in five months. Health officials explain symptoms, stress the importance of Tdap boosters for all ages, and outline when to stay home and seek care. The department also shares contact information for vaccination and testing in Oakland.
   

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    Thursday May 7
  • NGMS & NGHS Theatre present "Once Upon a Mattress"
    Performing Arts Center at Garrett College, 687 Mosser Rd, McHenr
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Small and intimate with great food.
    The Friday night lasagna special is fantastic! Plenty of parking. No reservation needed. (Nextdoor Deer Park)

🗞 Nearby News

Frostburg

  • Women's Lacrosse Heads to Frostburg State for Revenge Game in MEC Semifinals (wucardinals.com)
  • Frostburg State University expands in-state tuition across Appalachian Region (wvnews.com)
  • Frostburg State University celebrates reopening of planetarium (wvnews.com)

Cumberland

  • UPMC Western Maryland Now Part Of Hillman (wcbcradio.com)
  • Maryland Inmate Found Dead In Cell, Homicide Investigation Underway: State Police (dailyvoice.com)

Ok Oakland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter R (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oakland

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oakland

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.