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Hunters in Garrett County harvested 1,465 deer during the deer seasons from Sept. 11 through Oct. 31, up 10.5% from 1,326 deer last year, according to figures released Nov. 9 by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Garrett's total includes 979 antlered deer,...

The Southern Garrett Marching Band won the 2026 Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championship with a score of 94.2, Southern Garrett High School shared on Nov. 9. The school said the win came the day before. The band also won the award for best music. According to...

The Town of Friendsville is reminding residents who live within town limits that gallon drinking water is available for pickup at Town Hall, 945 Community Drive. They also want to acknowledge concerns regarding prolonged exposure to elevated disinfection byproducts...

OAKLAND, MD — Mountain Top Cheer & Dance is celebrating a successful weekend at the Spirit of Fall Classic, held at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. Both of the studio's competition teams brought home first-place finishes and earned...

Garrett College's Continuing Education and Workforce Development division and Deep Creek Pottery will hold the 5th Annual Classic Holiday Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 2 to 6 p.m., according to a news release from Garrett College. Participants will paint and...

Three Garrett County census tracts are among the 114 Maryland tracts in the new round of federal Opportunity Zones, according to a press release from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The state's designation roster lists the Garrett...

  Maryland households facing a heating emergency this winter may qualify for a one-time grant of up to $600 to help restore heat, according to a press release from the office of Gov. Wes Moore. The state's winter crisis season runs from Nov. 1 through March 31....

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is taking public comment through Nov. 27 on proposed rules that would prohibit collecting native reptiles and amphibians from the wild, according to a DNR news release issued Nov. 6. The proposed changes to the state's...

Southern Garrett High School has named Tom Bosley and Scott Damon its 2026 Hall of Fame inductees. The school shared a big congratulations to both men and summed it up with a simple "RAM Proud!!" Bosley is pictured on the left and Damon is pictured on the right. See...

Small business owners and key financial decision-makers across Garrett County have a direct opportunity to influence state and national economic policy. The Federal Reserve’s 2026 Small Business Credit Survey is now open, and regional leaders are urging local...

A new analysis from the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) highlights something that communities across Maryland experience every day: investing in economic development creates opportunities for local businesses, workers, and communities. MEDA’s latest...

Visiting pilots flying into Garrett County Airport now have access to a crew car, thanks to a vehicle donation from the Garrett County Development Corporation. The crew car provides pilots with temporary local transportation while their aircraft is at the airport. The...

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Maryland’s Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) showcase some of the state’s most scenic and rugged landscapes, but many residents and visitors have never heard of them. These public lands are protected by the Department of Natural Resources, they’re usually off the...

Hand sanitizer helps keep germs away, but it is not safe to swallow, the Garrett County Health Department reminded families as cold and flu season approaches. Even a small amount can be dangerous, especially for kids. The health department suggests keeping bottles...

The Southern Garrett Rams football season came to an end Friday night, Nov. 6, at Allegany with a score of 42-7. The Rams finished the season with a 4-6 record. The team thanked its players, coaches, families and everyone who supported Southern Garrett Football this...

The Southern Garrett High School girls cross country team are regional champions!! The school celebrated the win with a team photo and a simple "RAM PROUD!!!" See the original post from Southern Garrett High School here.

Garrett County Public Schools will release first-quarter student progress reports on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, according to a GCPS calendar reminder marking the end of the first grading period. Each school will release its progress reports according to its own...