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Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is introducing a new cafeteria point-of-sale (POS) system for the 2026-27 school year, providing families with convenient tools to manage student cafeteria accounts and purchases. All students enrolled in GCPS will continue to...

Garrett County Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Heather Roth as the new Teaching Principal of Friendsville Elementary School, effective for the 2026-27 school year. Roth brings a strong connection to the Friendsville community to her new...

A man is facing felony charges following a July fire investigation by the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The accused is identified as Chad Edward Care, 43, of Hedgesville, West Virginia. Care is facing first- and second-degree arson charges and two counts...

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will conduct Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) surveys in Deep Creek Lake next week.Operations will begin on Monday, August 17 and conclude in the afternoon on Wednesday, August 19.For everyone's safety and...

Two local winners will be heading into the 2026-27 school year with backpacks full of school supplies, thanks to a special back-to-school giveaway hosted by Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS). As part of GCPS' Back-to-School campaign, participants had the...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) students demonstrated strong academic growth across several state assessments during the 2025-26 school year, according to results presented to the Garrett County Board of Education (GCBOE) during the August 11th Board Meeting....

The Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) Department would like to remind families that next week, August 17-21, 2026, will be the final week for the Summer Food Service Program. To ensure students have meals beyond the program's end...

Garrett County Public Schools invites community members to review and provide feedback on Wayfinder, a K-12 future readiness and social-emotional learning curriculum currently under consideration for district-wide adoption. Following a thorough vetting process by our...

Take a walk on the wild side of flowers that is… A wildflower is any flowering plant that grows in nature without being intentionally planted or cultivated by humans. Thriving in uncultivated spaces like meadows, forests, and along roadsides, they are native to their...

Music lovers are invited to spend their Friday evenings in downtown Oakland as the Oakland A&E District and the Garrett County Arts Council proudly present the Little Yough Summer Music Festival, a long-running, much-loved summer tradition featuring live music....

Date: 8/11/26 Time: 3:11 am Location / Address: 3753 Gorman Road, Oakland, Garrett County Type of Incident: Structure fire Description of Structure / Property: 40 ft by 45 ft farm barn Injuries or Deaths (YES/NO/NA): No # of Displaced: 0 Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $...

As we continue our focus on back-to-school, today we focus on school safety. This is the first of four parts to be shared regarding school safety. When an urgent issue arises, clear and consistent communication matters. Garrett County Public Schools has adopted The "I...

National Night Out 2026 took place on August 4 across the country. This annual community-building campaign promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.  In Garrett County, the Health Department partnered with the Maryland Natural...

With a clear, starry view on most summer evenings, the night sky over Deep Creek Lake inspires a sense of awe and wonder for all age groups. Due to relatively low light pollution compared to urban areas, the region offers expansive, unobstructed views of the night...

Hey Sugar by Mullenax Bakery is officially opening its doors in downtown Oakland, bringing a new spot for sweet treats, candy and specialty drinks to the community. The shop will celebrate its Grand Opening today, Tuesday, August 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 255 N....

With the 2026-27 school year just around the corner, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is helping families get ready with the launch of its Back-to-School Hub, a centralized online resource designed to make preparing for the new school year easier. The...

Type of Incident: Extended Road Closure Date and Time: 08/11/2026 @ 0430 hours Location: The following roadways in Garrett County, MD are currently closed: 1. MD 495 between Shade Hollow RD to Maple Grove RD due to flooding As of 08/11/2026 at 12:58 PM, Route 495 has...

Help Shape the Future of Recreation in Friendsville! The Town of Friendsville wants to hear from you! Your feedback will help guide future parks, recreation, and outdoor opportunities in our community. Please take a few minutes to complete our community survey and...