The weather today will be mostly sunny, with highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming west 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Garrett County Public Schools celebrates four teachers receiving National Board Certification: Annalea Burgess, April Fleming, Melissa Pyle, and Leah Shaw. This honor reflects their dedication to student success and professional growth, bringing GCPS’s total NBC teachers to 37. Congratulations!
Celebrate the season at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill (12740 Garrett Hwy, Oakland)! Christmas Eve: 10 :00 AM – 4:00 PM, Christmas Day: closed, New Year’s Eve: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, New Year’s Day: regular hours.
Craving pizza? Fox’s Pizza Den-Oakland offers fresh, hand-tossed pies, gourmet hoagies, wings, and more, all made with 100% real cheese and quality ingredients. Dine in, pick up, or order online! Holiday hours: open today 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, closed tomorrow for Christmas.
Back by popular demand, Amazing Grazing: A Taste of Garrett County returns on May 12, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Ag Hall, Garrett County Fairgrounds. Enjoy an evening of delicious local flavors while supporting a great cause. Tickets are $40 now, $45 after January 1, and $50 the day of. Last year sold out, so get yours early!
It’s Wedgie Wednesday! Enjoy $2 off any Large Wedgie at Fox’s Pizza Den in Oakland!
Garrett County’s Family Caregiver Support Group meets today at Grantsville Senior Center, 10:30 AM–12:00 NN. Free attendance, light refreshments, and coffee provided. All caregivers and loved ones welcome!
Pasta Night is happening every Wednesday at Ace’s Run Restaurant and Pub, 4:00–8:30 PM!
McHenry United Methodist Church is hosting a Christmas Eve service tonight at 6:00 PM at Mosser & Bumblebee Rd, near the fairgrounds. All are welcome to this casual, traditional service ending with candlelit Silent Night. Merry Christmas!
