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Some moments become stories. Help unfurl a 130-foot American flag and be part of Garrett County’s America 250 celebration. As America counts down to its 250th birthday, Garrett County is preparing a patriotic moment that organizers hope will be one of the most...

An America 250/Garrett 250 Guide for Kids, Teens, and Families in Garrett County As America reaches its 250th birthday, families across Garrett County are taking time to learn what the American flag truly represents and how to treat it with care. Around here,...

On Saturday, July 18, Garrett County will come together for a once-in-a-generation celebration honoring the people, places, and stories that have shaped our community over the past 250 years. This family-friendly community gathering will celebrate local heritage while...

Mountain Lake Park was founded in 1881 along the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad as one of the nation’s early Chautauqua resorts, drawing thousands of Victorian-era visitors each summer for education, culture, and recreation. The Victorian Chautauqua was established in...

Ever wonder how Garrett County towns were named? No? Why not? Work with me here. Most town names seem pretty straightforward, while others might leave you scratching your head. All that mattered was that the name made sense at the time. The fact that these names are...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is pleased to announce that Accident Elementary School will officially become a Judy Center beginning with the 2026–27 school year, expanding access to high-quality early childhood services and family support for children and...

Garrett County Business Development Specialist Connor Norman is among 40 leaders from across Appalachia to graduate from the Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI) Class of 2026. ALI is an intensive leadership development...

Carissa Rodeheaver, who led the Garrett College Foundation Board of Directors through two successive – and highly successful – capital campaigns, will step down as board chair on June 30th. “There’s a lot of change in my life right now with my retirement,” said...

WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the 396 cleanest hospitals in the United States – and one of only three Maryland hospitals – to earn this distinction. The list highlights hospitals that...

The primary mission of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is to protect our natural environment, but as stewards of a half million acres of property, DNR is also custodian of our state’s rich history. Almost every Maryland State Park contains some historic...

Overlook platforms at Gambrill State Park were built by Civilian Conservation Corps members in the 1930s. Visitors can snap a photo with the CCC-built structures to earn five points towards the America in Miniature challenge. The Maryland Park Service is challenging...

This year the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering a new, special edition hard card for fishing, hunting, and boating licenses that honors the state’s wildlife and outdoor history in honor of the United States’ 250th birthday. The new card is available...

Maryland Celebrates Our Nation's 250th Birthday! Maryland's Story is America's Story This July 4, the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence. Maryland played a pivotal role in the Revolutionary War and the early years of nationhood. Fort...

The Office of the Comptroller of Maryland announced on June 15 that Maryland Tax Connect, the agency’s secure, self-service tax portal, will expand to serve individual taxpayers beginning September 1, 2026, marking the first system-wide modernization of Maryland’s tax...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of students and advisors from the North Garrett and Oakland FFA Chapters, following a successful week at the 98th Maryland State FFA Convention, which was held at Wisp Resort. Garrett...

Support your local volunteer fire heroes by entering the Bittinger VFD Raffle! For $50 a ticket, you get two chances to win the grand prize: a 2026 Can-Am Commander XT700 plus an extra $1,500 in cash, with all proceeds directly benefiting the Bittinger Volunteer Fire...

Boaters should expect to see more police on the water and increased vessel safety checks to prioritize the safety of boaters who spend the holiday afloat. This Independence Day weekend, the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) will increase boating enforcement...

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has approved new regulations to allow some pedal-assist e-bikes on multi-use trails on public lands across the state. Under the new regulations, Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes — those that provide motorized assistance up to...

Environmental Health Services of the Garrett County Health Department has confirmed the second laboratory-confirmed case of animal rabies in Garrett County in 2026. On June 21, 2026, a Swanton resident's dog, whose rabies vaccination had lapsed, fought with and killed...