Black Bear at Deep Creek Lake, MD

The Beyond the Stars Jackpot Show will return to the Garrett County Fairgrounds in McHenry, Maryland, on June 13–14, 2026, bringing together youth livestock exhibitors, families, and agricultural supporters from across the region for a weekend celebrating hard work, competition, and community. The two-day event will feature beef, lamb, swine, and goat competitions, including showmanship […]

The Deep Creek Watershed Foundation (DCWF) is honored to announce the receipt of a remarkable $100,000 donation from the Estate of Phil St. Moritz. This generous gift reflects Phil’s lifelong love of Deep Creek Lake, his passion for boating, and his commitment to preserving the natural resources that brought him so much joy. An accomplished […]

Group takes on volunteerism challenge as cohort mission Leadership Garrett County’s Class of 2026’s goal was simple – but that didn’t make the objective any easier. “We knew many people were interested in giving back to the community – they were just unsure where to begin,” said Andrew Tichinel, a Garrett County Government employee who […]

The weather today will be mostly cloudy. Patchy fog this morning. Showers likely, with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South Winds around 5 Mph. The chance of rain is 70%. Plan your perfect summer getaway with the latest vacation rental options and seasonal updates from Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations. […]

WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center is proud to recognize Tim Winner and Lorie Friend for employee of the year and patient safety star of the year awards. “These honorees represent the very best of Garrett Regional Medical Center,” said Mark Boucot, president and CEO of WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center and Potomac Valley […]

The Ruth Enlow Library is pleased to announce the launch of Summer Reading Club 2026 “Unearth a Story”. Events are kicking off with a ‘Mr. Mike the Dinosaur Guy” program presented by Mike Sgrignoli. We invite you to join us for a “Dino Chat” where Mr. Mike shares lesser known facts about the ancient creatures […]

The weather today will be sunny, with highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds of around 5 to 10 mph. Show your patriotic spirit for America’s 250th anniversary by purchasing a commemorative Garrett 250 bunting set for $100 through the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds help fund the upcoming Garrett 250 Birthday Bash on […]

Mountain Lake Park’s first 60 years featured a small lake where families could gather in the summer while children splashed about in the water to cool off. Although that lake has long been lost to history, 6 years ago the town created a new spot for families to gather while kids cooled off that was […]

As of May 1, Black Bear Partners officially took ownership of the Black Bear Tavern with plans to restore its reputation as a premier destination for food, drinks, and entertainment. The new ownership group, consisting of Warren and Barb Porter, Mark and Mollie Cicacci, and local resident Nick Senella, is dedicated to working alongside the […]

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