The weather today will be patchy fog this morning. Cloudy, with a 50% chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds of around 5 to 10 mph. Fall has arrived in Garrett County, turning our hills and trails into a bright sea of gold and red. Take a scenic drive or step outside […]

Editor’s Note: Photos in this story, along with this month’s cover, were taken by Robin Clutter. Great work, Robin! While we live in a four-season area, each with its own beauty, my absolute favorite season is fall. The nights start to cool and the afternoon sun burns hot, with color all around the mountaintop. The […]

Dear Friend of StageWEST, As we reflect on 2026, one thing is clear: the power of live performing arts to bring Garrett County together has never been stronger. Because of your passion and support, StageWEST delivered a 2026 season rich in diverse music, powerful storytelling, and unforgettable shared moments. Together, we experienced: Bold Brass & […]

Date: 10/10/26 Time: 12:03 AM Location / Address: 405 Main Street, Deer Park, Garrett County Type of Incident: Structure fire Description of Structure / Property: Two-story wood-framed workshop Injuries or Deaths (YES/NO/NA): No # of Displaced: 0 Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 75,000 | Contents: $ 25,000 Smoke Alarm Status: Not present Fire Alarm / […]

The weather today will be mostly sunny. A chance of showers, with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid-70s. West winds of around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of rain is 50%. Fall Trout Stocking for October 13, 2026: Maryland Department of Natural […]

Students get a chance to explore potential transfer institutions Garrett College students had the opportunity to talk with representatives of 14 colleges and universities from three states on Monday during Transfer Day 2026. Frostburg State University, West Virginia University, and the University of Maryland Global Campus were just some of the institutions represented at Transfer […]

Foundation assets grew dramatically under Malecki’s fiscal leadership Walt Malecki became Garrett College Foundation treasurer and chair of the Investment and Finance Committee in 2018 with one overarching goal: grow the Foundation’s investment trust. Mission accomplished. The Foundation’s trust account increased from $3,658,092 when Malecki became treasurer to $10,546,540 at the end of 2025. The […]

November 4th workshop will focus on strategies to pay for college Garrett College, Garrett County Public Schools, and the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to provide families a free, interactive workshop to identify strategies to pay for college. The workshop – aptly entitled “The Buck Starts Here” – will take place Wednesday, […]

NEW! This course focuses on the African American families of Allegany and Garrett counties. Beginning with slavery, through the post-Civil War era, to the Great Migration, documented and vetted resources detail the lives of these families through the multifaceted transitions. The course will also cover the use of supported documentation, searchable resources, and analysis of […]

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce posthumously honored Eugene Cervi with its 2026 Volunteer of the Year Award during the 59th Annual Autumn Glory Festival Kick-Off Reception & Dinner, held Wednesday, October 7, at the McHenry Lodge at Wisp Resort. BILT Construction is the Title Sponsor of the 59th Annual Autumn Glory Festival. Cervi was […]