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- The weather today will be mostly sunny, with highs in the lower 60s. Light west winds of around 5 mph. It’s another gorgeous fall day to start the week! Temperatures will be in the upper 30s first thing this morning, so grab a jacket before you head out. Early voting for the 2026 Gubernatorial General […]
- “Plant yourself an orchard because there is no better apple than the one you grew yourself!” -Jeannie Frazee, Garrett Soil Conservation District This article is Part 1 of a two-part series about apples. Here in Garrett County, we’re surrounded by an abundant apple supply each fall. Part 1 looks at apple varieties in our area […]
- The Garrett County Overdose Prevention Team will meet Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, from 9 to 10 a.m., according to the Garrett County Health Department. The meeting will be held on Google Meet, with alternative ways to attend listed in the agenda. The health department notes the meeting will be transcribed and recorded using Gemini AI. […]
- The Southern Garrett Rams beat Oak Glen 42-30, according to Southern Garrett Football, which shared the final score from the game at Oak Glen. See the original post from Southern Garrett Football on Facebook.
- West Virginia upset TCU 24-20 on Saturday afternoon at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, according to WVU Athletics. TCU had been a 10 ½-point favorite. The game came down to TCU’s last possession. The Horned Frogs had the ball at the Mountaineer 14-yard line with one timeout and less than 40 seconds […]
- What is the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks? Better known as the Elks Lodge, it is a fraternal order with thousands of members and a 150+ year history. There is a network of nearly 2000 lodges in communities all over the country. With our local lodge being the Oakland Elks Lodge #2481 located at […]
- Trail System: New Germany State ParkActivities: Kayak, Canoe, Stand-Up Paddleboard, RowboatLake Size: 13 acresMotors: No gas motors The lake is in New Germany State Park, near Grantsville, MD. New Germany’s 13-acre lake is small, calm and sheltered by hemlocks, an easy place for beginners and families to paddle. Boats without gas motors are allowed on […]
- Trail System: Town Park TrailsActivities: Walking Path, Stroller FriendlyDifficulty: Easy A short, pretty paved path beside the North Branch of the Potomac River in Kitzmiller. Trail details from Garrett Trails and the Town of Oakland, October 2026.
- Trail System: Town Park TrailsActivities: Walking Path, Stroller Friendly, Trail RunningDifficulty: Easy A short, paved fitness and walking path around the edge of the Friendsville town park, with sections along the Youghiogheny River and Bear Creek. A gravel road continues downriver for an easy out-and-back walk. Park on Second Avenue. Trail details from Garrett Trails […]
- Trail System: Town Park TrailsDistance: 0.5 miActivities: Walking Path, Stroller Friendly, Trail RunningDifficulty: Easy A paved half-mile fitness and walking loop around the town ball field and horseshoe pits in Accident. Park on South Street, just off Route 219. Trail details from Garrett Trails and the Town of Oakland, October 2026.