- Garrett County FIRST Lego League Teams 17899 – Bright Byte Kidz and 29167 – North 40 are headed to Madison, New Jersey, this weekend for the American Robotics Invitational to compete against teams from across the nation and the world. The teams are judged on their Innovation Project, Robot Design, Robot Game, and Core Values. […]
- This summer, Maryland SUN Bucks is back! The Maryland SUN Bucks program helps families stretch their grocery budget during the summer months, when many children lose access to meals at school. Eligibility requirements and the enrollment process have not changed from 2025, but there are a few updates for 2026: EBT Vendor Update: Effective May […]
- As Garrett County prepares to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Garrett 250 organizers, in partnership with the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, are encouraging residents and businesses to show their patriotic spirit with decorative Garrett 250 Celebration Buntings. Each commemorative set is available for $100 and includes a Garrett 250 logo center banner flag along with […]
- Friday, June 5, Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, 2026: The weather today will be mostly sunny, with highs around 80. West winds of around 5 to 10 mph. Saturday will be partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds of around 10 […]
- As of May 1, Black Bear Partners officially became the new owners and operators of the longtime Deep Creek Lake gathering spot, Black Bear Tavern. Their immediate plans are to restore the tavern’s reputation as a go-to destination for food, drinks, entertainment, and community. The ownership group includes Warren and Barb Porter, longtime patrons whose […]
- The Civic Club of Oakland is pleased to announce its first annual Runway for a Cause: Fun, Food, Friends . . . and Style, a fashion show featuring clothing from Chico’s of Morgantown. The event will be held on June 13, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM at St. Peter’s Catholic Church Hall in […]
- The weather today will be sunny, with highs in the upper 70s. West winds of around 5 mph. As of the June 3 Maryland Fishing Report, warming water temperatures have officially opened specific trout management waters for harvest, and the Youth Bass Bash Challenge is underway for young anglers. Freshwater fishing remains excellent across the […]
- On November 12, 2025, the United States Treasury stopped producing new pennies for circulation. The penny retains its full monetary value, and the Federal Reserve continues to recirculate pennies. Nevertheless, the cessation of production of the penny has created a penny shortage, making providing change for cash transactions difficult in some cases. The shortage of […]
- The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Garrett County Department of Business Development, invites you to a ribbon-cutting celebration for Fleur de Montagna — an official Lodging Partner of Fallingwater and one of the region’s newest luxury hospitality destinations. Inspired by the principles of Frank Lloyd Wright’s organic architecture and the natural […]