Every June, some of the world's toughest endurance cyclists line up in Oceanside, California, for one of the most demanding sporting events on the planet: the Race Across America (RAAM). Covering more than 3,000 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic,...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) was recently recognized for its work in the Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Pillar I, particularly its strong partnerships supporting early childhood education. Mrs. Dawna Ashby, Director of Early Childhood and Elementary...

If you’ve driven through Grantsville lately, you’ve probably noticed the scaffolding wrapped around the historic Casselman River Bridge. The restoration of the bridge is a collaborative effort between two key Maryland agencies working together to preserve one of the...

As the weather warms, you’ll see kayaks all around DCL. Some will be solo, while others will form up like a gaggle of geese. Some will pass by slowly, and others look like wind turbines in a storm. But kayaking didn’t start here. So, where did it start? Like most...

Is it time to have your dial gauge tested? Community members are encouraged to bring their pressure canner dial gauges to the Garrett County Extension Office for testing. Dial gauges should be tested annually to ensure they are providing accurate pressure readings for...

Located on Rt. 219, along the lakeside, you will find a restaurant and coffee shop that is as well known as Deep Creek itself. Celebrating their 25th anniversary, Traders Coffee House and Brenda’s Pizzeria have been more than just businesses to pass through. Tourists...

While the nation is celebrating its 250th birthday, Loch Lynn Heights, which was incorporated in 1896, is officially 130 years old this year. The small town has a history rich with tales, including the famous Loch Lynn Hotel, which was essential to tourism in the...

GaCo, Garrett County's FIRST LEGO League Team 1629, has released information for its 2026 Summer Tech Camps. There are two different camps for students in grades 3-5 (based on the 2025-26 school year). The camps will have two different sessions, July 21-23, 2026, at...

Ron Hawkes to Retire Following the 2026-27 Winter Season; Erik Barnes Named General Manager Designate Wisp Resort and Pacific Group Resorts today announced a planned leadership transition that will see Erik Barnes join Wisp Resort as General Manager Designate and...

July PAC event created to support Garrett 250 Birthday Bash Garrett County may not officially be 250 years old, but the area that is now Garrett County has plenty of history dating back to our nation’s birth. Noted local historian Chris Nichols will be exploring that...

The Oakland Arts & Entertainment District, in partnership with the Town of Oakland, Greater Oakland Business Association, and Garrett County Arts Council, is ready to celebrate the start of summer with the annual Kick Off to Summer Festival on Saturday, June 20,...

Date: 6/17/26 Time: 04:07 am Location / Address: 19 West Center Street, Oakland, Garrett County Type of Incident: Structure fire Description of Structure / Property: Two-story wood framed single family dwelling Injuries or Deaths (YES/NO/NA): No # of Displaced: 0...

MasterCraft Boat Company, a MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ: MCFT) subsidiary and the best-selling towboat brand, announced today that Next Level Marine has joined the MasterCraft dealer network as the brand’s first authorized dealer serving Deep Creek Lake and...

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and eligibility protections in the upcoming Farm Bill and reject efforts to...

WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) and Potomac Valley Hospital (PVH), both part of the WVU Medicine system, are celebrating major achievements in patient satisfaction and quality of care, reflecting the organizations’ continued commitment to...

More than 300 people took part in last week’s annual Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Training Academy at Garrett College. The academy is sponsored by the Middle-Atlantic Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact. The compact comprises seven states – Maryland, West Virginia,...

The small town of Cranesville was established in the 1850’s by John Crane. Cranesville is primarily located in Preston County, West Virginia, but borders Garrett County, Maryland. Probably the most notable feature about Cranesville is the Cranesville Swamp Preserve,...

The Maryland Department of Agriculture is excited to launch a new grant program designed to support the growth and development of urban farms and community gardens. This initiative aims to enhance community access to fresh, healthy produce grown using environmentally...

As we look towards Garrett County celebrating America's 250th birthday at a celebration event in July, we are provided an opportunity to take a moment to understand and appreciate all the county has to offer. Friendsville, the most northern municipality in Garrett...

The Garrett 250 Commission is inviting community members to participate in one of the most meaningful moments of the Garrett 250 Birthday Bash: Celebrating America Together on Saturday, July 18, at the Garrett County Fairgrounds. As part of the county's official...

The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is pleased to announce that the fee for registering public electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) in Maryland has been reduced from $150 to $75 per port. MDA’s Weights and Measures Program is responsible for consumer...

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has made a series of recent investments in the long-term economic future of Western Maryland. Earlier this year, more than $685,000 in strategic funding was awarded to five projects across Allegany and Garrett counties,...

The winner of the 2026 Heise Entrepreneurial Spirit Award was announced during the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Brodak’s Banquet Hall in Oakland. Martin Heise made the presentation to this...

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Terry Helbig as the recipient of the 2026 Peggy Jamison Heritage Preservation Award, an honor recognizing exceptional dedication to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Garrett County. The award was...

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Nina Beitzel as the recipient of the 2026 Emerging Entrepreneur Award. The award was presented during the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner on Thursday, June 4, 2026,...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will release student report cards for the fourth grading period on Friday, June 12, 2026. Schools will release the report cards according to their school-specific policy. Please refer to your student handbook or school office for...

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,...

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...

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...