As Oakland students get back to in-person classes and learning, athletic teams, afterschool STEM programs and organizations are looking for ways to continue their respective programming. The pandemic derailed many in-person activities in 2020, forcing some groups to...

An easy way for anyone in Garrett County to dispose of unneeded prescriptions is to visit one of the three medication disposal boxes located at the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office, the Maryland State Police Barrack in McHenry, and at the Oakland City Hall.= “It’s...

$320,000 Available for Community Beautification, Greening, and Environmental Initiatives Forever Maryland, in partnership with the Maryland Environmental Trust, a unit of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, is now accepting applications for the Keep Maryland...

New State Law will Reduce Plastic Pollution that Degrades Waterways and Threatens Animal Life The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) remind Marylanders that a new state law that prohibits intentional balloon...

​Steve Blass and Bob Robertson of the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates World Series Championship Team have been selected as Co-Grand Marshals for the 54th Annual Autumn Glory Grand Feature Parade, held on October 1, 2021 at 1pm. The Town of Oakland and Greater Oakland Business...

The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage and must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month for the blood supply to recover and meet hospital and patient needs. Donors of all blood types – especially type O – and...

Governor Larry Hogan today announced the creation of the Office of Outdoor Recreation within the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the hiring of J. Daryl Anthony to serve as its first executive director. “One of our state’s hallmarks is the...

>The BEST (Building Experiences for Successful Teaching) Program was recently held for all teachers new to the profession and/or new to GCPS. This weeklong event provides an overview of some of the important practices of the school system. Some of the topics...

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced it has eliminated the day-use fee for riding the St. John’s Rock off-road vehicle (ORV) trail at Savage River State Forest, saving trail users $9 per rider and also removing the need for advance registration....

By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Garrett County’s COVID-19 statistics are dismal compared to the state numbers – the second highest case rate, second only to Allegany County, the highest positivity rate, and the lowest...

Stride, Inc. wants to see your community, through your own eyes, and is announcing the Stride National Photography Competition. This year’s theme is My Community, and the competition is open to students nationwide in grades kindergarten through 12th grade, starting...

In support of continuing efforts to keep students and school staff safe and ensure schools remain open for in-person learning during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Maryland State Board of Education, together with the Maryland State Department of Education, today...

By Adam Larson. originally published in the Summer 2021 issue of the Maryland Natural Resource magazine Since August of 2020, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has conducted 64 different hunting seasons covering a variety of animals, seasons, and locations....

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that he has directed state flags in Maryland to fly at half-staff in remembrance of the more than 10,000 Marylanders lost to COVID-19: “More than 10,000 lives have now been taken from us by this deadly virus. Each of these...

The facility's flexibility and partnerships will be keys to success Mary Callis, executive director of the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College, briefed the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce's Marketing Roundtable on PAC progress on Wednesday. The new facility...

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that archery hunting for white-tailed and sika deer opens statewide Sept. 10, and continues through Jan. 31, 2022. Archers may also use vertical longbows and vertical recurve bows Feb. 1-3, 2022 during the second...

The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission (Citizens Commission), a balanced commission created by Governor Larry Hogan to draw fair and representative legislative and congressional district maps for the 2022 elections, will continue its second round of virtual...

Adjusted Census Data Now Incorporated into Map Submission Portal The Maryland Department of Planning (Planning) has added a map submission portal, which includes adjusted 2020 Census data, to redistricting.maryland.gov. While the Census data was released to all states...

‘Small Grants, Big Impact’ Program Launched in 2020 Maryland State Parks are completing 15 projects with the assistance of a new grant program of the Friends of Maryland State Parks, improving trails and habitats and enhancing opportunities for kids and adults to...

As COVID-19 cases across the state and country continue to rise, WVU Medicine Emergency Medicine encourages those seeking treatment to utilize their local urgent care centers when possible. “When it comes to medical emergencies, we do not want people to delay getting...

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland is immediately authorizing COVID-19 booster shots for all Marylanders 65 and older who are living in congregate care settings, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential drug...

At the Oakland Mayor and Town Council meeting held on Tuesday, September 7th, it was announced that Oakland will move forward with the planning of the 54th Annual Autumn Glory Grand Feature Parade. Officials expressed concerns about resuming this signature event, but...

Garrett County Schools will continue to use Schoology resources to support instruction. These resources for both parents and students have been placed on the GCPS website. Information has been posted for families including how to create a parent account, basic...

Overall safety is a top concern as the 2021-2022 school year gets underway. The Garrett County Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee reminds everyone that in-person school means that motorists will again be sharing the road with the school buses. The first day...

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ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE FROM ENBRIDGE FOR TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION-BUFFALO RUN ROAD Garrett County Government Public Works Department – Roads Division PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT – ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE Texas Eastern Transmission will be performing maintenance,...

Tomorrow marks the start of the Fall Extracurricular Season in regards to our Athletic Complex and the new track and turf field. While we have already hosted a track meet in the Spring, we are about to experience a full season's worth of activities. The field is...

Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio Presents ‘State of the Lake’ Address Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio discusses updates and issues related to Deep Creek Lake. Photo by Stephen Badger, Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Maryland Department of Natural...

Continuing Education and Workforce Development at Garrett College will be offering an upcoming workshop course instructed by local entrepreneur, Mike Tumbarello.  The course, “The “Fuzzy Front-End” of Marketing: Using Proven Marketing Techniques to Build a Strong...

It has been a crazy and busy and hectic summer but congratulations to all of our advertisers for a job well done through 2021!   Lodging Dining Activities Real Estate Services Shopping   1 Real Estate Source, LLC Ace’s Run Restaurant & Pub Bear Creek...