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Article courtesy of the Town of Oakland The National Police Bloodhound Association (NPBA) is holding its annual Spring Seminar in Garrett County through May 1. This law enforcement-only training event brings 60 participants and 20 instructors from across 16 states for 40 hours of intensive Bloodhound man-trailing exercises. Training will occur in various locations throughout […]

The weather today will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 50%. Hickory Environmental Education Center has been named a Sustainable Bronze 2025 Maryland Green Center by MAEOE! It’s now […]

The Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County will be hosting a free screening of the new PBS Independent Lens documentary, Free For All: The Public Library (a Serendipity Films, LLC Production), on Wednesday, May 21st at 5:00 PM at the Main Library in Oakland. You will learn how public libraries shaped the country and continue […]

Garrett College is offering a new, comprehensive suite of four courses designed to develop local leaders in the nonprofit field. Nonprofit Management, offered through Continuing Education & Workforce Development’s Business Solutions office, is being delivered through a comprehensive suite of four courses over eight online class meetings. The program takes place on eight Wednesdays from […]

Fourteen Garrett College students have completed their classroom training and are preparing for externship experiences as part of GC’s Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) program. Classroom preparation, which was held three nights a week, combined hands-on learning with virtual instruction as classes met once a week in person and twice weekly on Zoom. “The hybrid format […]

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced the 2025-2027 Purple Star Schools from eight school systems, recognizing their strong services and support for students from military families. The 23 schools will be recognized at Tuesday’s State Board of Education meeting. “Our Purple Star Schools are shining examples of compassion in action,” said Dr. Carey […]

The weather today will be mostly sunny, with highs in the upper 70s and a low of 53. Southwest winds of around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Will I see you at the Taste of Garrett County? I’ll be sure to let you know my favorite food! This morning, I […]

The Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) is pleased to announce that Hickory Environmental Education Center is recognized as a Sustainable Bronze 2025 Maryland Green Center. Maryland Green Centers support Maryland Green Schools and are part of a global community of sustainable green schools. There are 693 active Maryland Green Schools, 39% of […]

Introducing the Fantasy Valley Fore-Pack. Get ready to tee off with four rounds of golf that are fully transferable, meaning you can use them all yourself or bring along your favorite foursome for an unforgettable golfing experience. HERE’S THE DEAL Nestled at the base of Wisp Resort and surrounded by mountain and pastoral views, Fantasy […]

Garrett County is building momentum toward a more walkable, bikeable future — and your input is essential! You’re invited to review draft recommendations and provide feedback through our online platform: Pathways and Connections StoryMap Comments submitted by May 1, 2025, will help shape the final reports — key tools as we seek funding to move these […]