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WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) and Potomac Valley Hospital (PVH) are pleased to welcome D. Kishore Yellumahanthi, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the department of dermatology at WVU School of Medicine, to their growing team of specialty care providers. Dr. Yellumahanthi earned his medical degree from Andhra Medical College in India and subsequently […]

The weather today will be patchy fog this morning. Partly sunny, with highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds of around 5 to 10 mph. The 2026 Garrett County Agricultural Fair is happening now through August 8 at the fairgrounds in McHenry, MD. Head over to enjoy exciting 4-H shows, carnival rides, live concerts, delicious […]

Help Plan the Future of Parks, Trails, and Recreation in Garrett County Garrett County is seeking public input as part of the update to the County’s Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan. Your feedback will help the County understand how people use local parks, trails, recreation facilities, and open spaces; what may be missing; and […]

Garrett County residents are invited to connect with local law-enforcement officers, first responders, and community-based organizations during the 2026 Garrett County National Night Out. The free community event will take place Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mountain Fresh pavilion parking lot in Oakland. National Night Out is an annual […]

The Garrett Regional Medical Center Foundation is excited to announce the return of the hospital’s bi-annual Summer Soiree. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, August 15th at the Red Barn. The Summer Soiree was created in 2022 to be held on the off years of the hospital’s Gala. The elegant summer evening will […]

Friday, July 31, Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, 2026: The weather today will be patchy fog in the morning. Sunny, with highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds of around 5 mph. Saturday will be mostly cloudy, with highs around 80. Southeast winds of around 5 mph. Sunday will be showers, with a […]

The weather today will be sunny. with highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds of around 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The Garrett County Board of Education approved lifelong resident James Friend as the new Supervisor of Instruction – Elementary, starting with the 2026–27 school year. Bringing eight years of […]

As Garrett County Public Schools prepares for the start of the 2026-27 school year, Superintendent Dr. Nicole Miller invites students, families, staff, and community members to join her at several upcoming community events. A longtime member of the Garrett County community, Dr. Miller believes that strong relationships are the foundation of strong schools. As she […]

Do you think of the Milky Way as a starry band across a dark night sky? Or do you think of it as a great spiral galaxy in space? Both are correct. Both refer to our home galaxy, our local island in the vast ocean of the universe, composed of hundreds of billions of stars, […]

During the July 2026 Board meeting, Mr. James Friend was approved as the next Supervisor of Instruction – Elementary beginning with the 2026-27 school year. In this role, Mr. Friend will provide leadership in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all elementary instructional programs, while promoting high-quality education for students. He replaces Mrs. Candy Maust, […]