Northern Garrett High School (NGHS) is proud to recognize two outstanding seniors for their exceptional academic achievements in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. Mr. Timothy Brands has been named a Finalist, placing him among an elite group of students...

Tied to nearly 500 MWac of Microsoft-supported U.S. solar projects Pivot Energy, a national renewable energy independent power producer, today announced a multi-year partnership with Sustain Our Future Foundation (SOFF) to fund local community initiatives. The...

This Friday, March 6, 2026, the North Garrett and Oakland FFA chapters are rolling out the blue carpet for eleven (11) chapters from across Region 1. Members will compete at the Career Technology Training Center (CTTC) in Accident, competing for top honors in four...

On July 18, 2026, the Garrett County community will do something really special. From noon until 10:00 p.m. at the Garrett County Fairgrounds, every town, every story, and every chapter that shaped this mountain county will come together for the Garrett 250 Birthday...

Winter showed up just in time for the third race in the Highlands Fat Bike Series at Herrington Manor State Park on February 22, where riders woke up to about an inch of fresh snow and big flakes falling steadily throughout the day. The conditions made for classic fat...

The Swallow Falls State Park entrance road will be closed beginning March 9, 2026. The closure will be due to a construction project to replace a bridge on the park entrance road. We anticipate the project to last several weeks and will update the webpage once it is...

Community members are invited to attend a “Meet the Candidates” event for the Oakland Town Council on Thursday, March 5, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at The Green Room. The event provides an opportunity for residents to connect with candidates, learn more about their...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) student progress reports for the third grading period will be released on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Schools will release the progress reports according to their school-specific policy. Please refer to your student handbook or school...

Support local businesses while helping homeless animals in need! Until March 31, you can shop, dine, and explore Garrett County, all while making a lifesaving difference! Helping is as easy as 1, 2... WOOF! Step 1: Visit one (or more!) of our amazing participating...

The strategy in building, funding, and performing arts center impressed the firm. Railey Realty recently celebrated the completion of its multi-year gift that named a recital hall in the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College. A team of Railey partners and...

Garrett County Public Schools will open three (3) hours late on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

What a fantastic kickoff to a once-in-a-generation celebration! More than 100 community members joined together at Ace’s Run Restaurant & Pub for the Garrett 250 Birthday Bash: Celebrating America Together Kick-Off Reception, officially launching Garrett County’s...

There are some experiences you expect to need a plane ticket, a big-budget guide service, or a once-in-a-lifetime splurge to ever have. And then there are the ones you can access because you go to college in Garrett County. This January, a group of Garrett College...

The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts announces a call for entries for the Cumberland Valley Photographers 2026 Exhibition, inviting regional photographers to explore and interpret the same powerful themes presented in the recent Cumberland Valley Artists...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will dismiss students three (3) hours early on Friday, February 27, 2026, for staff development in the afternoon. County-wide staff development will take place in various schools and at Garrett College. Please note: If inclement...

Garrett County Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

All Garrett County Public Schools' afternoon and evening activities are to conclude by 6:00 pm today, Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) was honored during a Special Olympics Spotlight Hour held on Friday, February 20, as part of the Super Dunk event. The recognition celebrated the strong and ongoing partnership between GCPS and Special Olympics Maryland, as well as...

Myers, Perando to serve as Entrepreneurs in Residence at the GIEC Garrett College’s Business Solutions Department and Maryland’s Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) are collaborating on an Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR) program within the College’s Garrett...

Award-winner to screen a Blackwater Story at GC’s PAC on March 7th Award-winning West Virginia filmmaker Justin Harris has learned you can’t produce a great film without a great story. “You know you’ve told a great story when that story makes people feel they have a...

Garrett County Public Schools will conduct a Virtual Learning Day (with live instruction) on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Schools will be closed for in-person learning.

WVU Medicine Garrett Medical Group is pleased to welcome Rebecca Crowell, DO, to its team of skilled healthcare providers at its Oakland location. Dr. Crowell brings a wealth of experience and a patient-centered approach to care, enhancing access to high-quality...

The Garrett County Steps to Better Health Committee (STEPS) recently announced that the 2026 Garrett County Health and Wellness Fair, which includes a FREE “Kid’s Zone” area, will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30...

On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the Garrett County Health Department’s program at 360 Access Hub hosted its client-choice food distribution event, providing individuals and families with dignified access to nutritious food in a welcoming, shopping-style environment....

Welcome spring and enjoy the splendors of the Renaissance with ‘The Field of the Cloth of Gold,’ a Mountainside Baroque concert on Sunday, March 8, in Cumberland, Maryland. The 4:00 PM concert will be preceded at 3:30 PM by a discussion of the music in its historical...

Garrett County Public Schools will conduct a Virtual Learning Day (with live instruction) on Monday, February 23, 2026. Schools will be closed for in-person learning.

Authority of Maryland State Police McHenry Barrack, and Maryland State Highway Administration, the Snow Emergency Plan is In Effect for Garrett County, Effective 6:30 PM, Sunday, February 22, 2026. The following State Highways in Garrett County have been designated...

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Emerging Entrepreneur Award and the 2026 Heise Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. The Emerging Entrepreneur Award was created in 2024 with the purpose of encouraging new growth in the local...

GCPS is preparing for the possibility of a Virtual Learning Day on Monday, February 23, 2026. All necessary learning materials will be sent home with students today, Friday, February 20, 2026. No decision has been made at this time. A message will be sent through our...