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...

The Garrett County Celtic Festival & Highland Games will return to Friendsville Town Park on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., celebrating the Celtic heritage of Appalachia with a full day of music, dance, athletics, and cultural traditions designed for...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) proudly honored its 2026 retirees during the annual Retiree Celebration held on the evening of June 3, 2026. The event celebrated the dedicated service, commitment, and lasting contributions of employees who have each made a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

NORC at the University of Chicago invites you to take a short survey about the Blueprint for Maryland's Future. This survey is part of a statewide study and asks about Blueprint‑related changes in your work or experiences with schools, students, families, or...

Maryland’s Best is kicking off summer with a new campaign, “Eat Well. Buy Local.” and the debut of an updated logo! This summer, before heading out to eat or gathering around the grill, Maryland residents and visitors are encouraged to visit MarylandsBest.net to find...

WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center recently recognized two nursing assistants with the Sunshine Award in honor of their exceptional compassion, kindness, and dedication to patient care. Certified nursing assistant Trevor Minovitz of the medical-surgical unit...

The 2026 Autumn Glory Royalty has been selected for the 59th Annual Autumn Glory Festival. This year’s Queen Jayden Weaver and King Jaxxton Miller. BILT Construction is the Title sponsor of the 59th Annual Autumn Glory Festival. Jayden Weaver is grateful for the...

As a reminder, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will dismiss all students three (3) hours early on Thursday and Friday, June 4 and 5, 2026, with the last student day being June 5, 2026, for the 2025-26 school year. The last day for teachers will be Tuesday, June...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is proud to announce the prize winners from the 2026 Garrett County Health and Wellness Fair. The event promoted healthy lifestyles, wellness resources, and community engagement. Throughout the fair, attendees had the opportunity...

Maryland youth anglers, are you up for a challenge?!  The Youth Bass Bash Challenge is going on now. From May 20 to June 27, anyone under 16 who catches a tagged bass (see photo below) in Sharpsburg and Woodsboro Ponds and reports it to DNR by calling 301-898-5443...

The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is extending the cover crop termination deadline until June 5, 2026, for farmers enrolled in the 2025-2026 Cover Crop Program due to multiple days of rainfall that have caused excessively wet field conditions across much of...

The Maryland State Board of Education and Maryland State Department of Education held a special recognition for the 2026-2027 Teachers of the Year at the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building. Each of the state's 24 school systems selects a Teacher of the Year...

The peacefulness and beauty you find in Garrett County and its surrounding area can transport you away from the hustle and bustle of the busy world. Whether it be a beautiful open sky, a forest of trees, a meadow full of wildflowers, birdsong and chipmunk chatter, a...

Stonecroft Manor feels like it has a story to tell as soon as you step inside. Sitting on a small hill just outside of Oakland, it’s been a part of Garrett County’s history for over 150 years. This stately, historic manor brings a wealth of history hidden behind its...

The Mountain Laurel Garden Club (MLGC) will host its signature Garden Tour, celebrating gardening, conservation, and community engagement. The 2026 Garden Tour, Nurturing Nature and Trees by Accident, will take place Saturday, June 27, from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The...

The Mountain Laurel Garden Club Annual Plant Sale will take place on Saturday, June 13, from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (or until sold out) at the Glades Pavilion on Liberty Street in downtown Oakland. The sale features a wide selection of native and perennial plants, as well...

WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center is proud to recognize Summer Sines, RN, house supervisor on the medical surgical unit, as the recipient of the DAISY Nurse Leader Award in recognition of her exceptional leadership, dedication, and commitment to patient...

WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center is proud to recognize Breanna Sphar, LPN, of the medical surgical unit, as the recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the...

Garrett College graduated its 54th class on May 16th. The College’s 121 graduates are listed below: Arts & Sciences: Fine & Performing Arts Concentration: Annabelle E. Browning (Oakland), Kayla D. Moore (Rivesville, WV) Arts & Sciences: Liberal Arts...

The area of Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County would not be what it is today without the Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) railroad. The B&O line that ran through Oakland was a pivotal factor in opening the area to tourism, and John Work Garrett, for whom the county...

The Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation (MARBIDCO) announced today that it will provide zero-interest disaster relief loans to eligible commercial oyster harvesters through the newly established Maryland Commercial Oyster...

Garrett County Health Department, in collaboration with Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps volunteers and health department employees, conducted a full-scale Point of Dispensing (POD) exercise in late April. The drill marked an important transition from simple...

The Local Behavioral Health Authority at the Garrett County Health Department is inviting the community to “Light It Up Green” this month for Mental Health Awareness. “Show your support by illuminating your buildings, offices, or homes with green lighting throughout...