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...

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...

The Garrett County Health Department (GCHD) has confirmed the eighth case of pertussis in the past six months. This is the fifth case reported in 2026. Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the respiratory...

Due to rain and cool temperatures forecasted for Memorial Day weekend, Dans Mountain Pool will delay opening until May 30. Hours for the season will be 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday through Sunday. The pool will be closed June 1-5 and June 8-10, due to our lifeguards'...

The Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) Food & Nutrition Services Department is happy to announce we will be distributing seven days of free Breakfasts and Lunches beginning the week of June 8, 2026. Families or a designated person will need to register to...

Exciting news for local ice cream lovers! Lakeside Creamery has officially been added to Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail for the 2026 season. Launching this Memorial Weekend and running through September 7th, the 14th annual trail highlights top-tier creameries across...

Starting this week, visitors planning to attend Greenbrier State Park, Point Lookout, Newtowne Neck, North Point, Sandy Point, and Swallow Falls State Parks for Memorial Day weekend are required to make reservations at parkdayuse.maryland.gov prior to arrival at the...

The Kitzmiller Coal Mining Museum will open to the public for a special three-day weekend on Friday, May 22, Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24. The museum will welcome visitors each day from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, offering a look into the rich history and heritage of...

The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is monitoring hardwood trees in western Maryland following an early spring frost that damaged emerging leaves in Allegany County, along with outbreaks of defoliating, or leaf-eating, caterpillars in Allegany, Garrett, and...

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cautions anyone who encounters a fawn to avoid disturbing it and resist the urge to feed or handle it. Removing deer from the wild and keeping them in captivity is against the law in Maryland in order to protect animal...

The Garrett County Health Department (GCHD) has confirmed the seventh case of pertussis in the past six months. This is the fourth case reported in 2026. Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the...

Laced into a 2800-foot ridge overlooking the town of Accident are six miles of carefully crafted mountain bike trails offering riders whatever they may be seeking in a trail, whether an adventurous challenge or a place to learn new skills. The Margraff Plantation...

The countdown to autumn on the pitch has officially begun! Mountaintop Soccer has announced that registration for the upcoming 2026 Fall Season is officially underway. Parents and guardians looking to sign their children up for a season of teamwork, skill-building,...

Garrett Regional Medical Center will be offering wellness blood screenings for community members on June 5, 12, and 19 from 6:00 AM until 9:00 AM at 375 Pythian Avenue in Oakland by appointment only. An additional blood screening will be held on June 17 at Grantsville...

Families interested in enrolling students at Swan Meadow School for the 2026-27 school year are invited to attend an Open House on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. The Open House will provide prospective families with an opportunity to tour the school,...

Garrett County will mark America's 250th birthday milestone with the Garrett 250 Birthday Bash: Celebrating America Together. The event, by donation only, is for all ages and runs on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from noon to 10:00 PM at the Garrett County Fairgrounds....

Notice is hereby given that the Garrett County Board of Education will receive Requests for Proposal (RFP) from experienced vendors to provide speech and language services for the 2026-2027 school year, including Extended School Year Services (ESY). 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫...

Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) and its strategic investment partner, Harrison Street Asset Management (HSAM), celebrated the official ribbon cutting of the CPV Backbone Solar project, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued investment in reliable,...

Garrett County, with federal funding administered by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA), is proposing to replace Bridge No. G-0020 on Swallow Falls Road over the Youghiogheny River. The bridge is located at the southeast...

The Garrett County Health Department (GCHD) has confirmed the sixth case of pertussis in the past six months. This is the third case reported in 2026. Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the respiratory...

During the May Board of Education Meeting, a modification was made to next school year's previously approved 2026-27 calendar due to recently issued requirements from the Maryland State Department of Education. As such, the GCPS Calendar Committee reconvened and...

Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country using...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) recently celebrated the official ribbon cutting of the new Naylor Family Tree Canopy Observation Area at the Hickory Environmental Education Center in Accident, marking an exciting addition to the outdoor learning opportunities...

Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) welcomes members of the media to attend the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication for CPV Backbone Solar on Wednesday, May 13th at 10 am. CPV announced the start of operations at CPV Backbone Solar, a 160-megawatt (MW) solar...

During the 2026 Legislative Session, the Maryland General Assembly (MGA) welcomed two Southern Garrett High School seniors to Annapolis through its Student Page Program. Cadence Natividad served as a Page, while Shane Sisler was selected as an alternate, both...

Standing in the lobby of the Oakland Post Office will instantly immerse a guest in multiple types of history. The building itself, built in the 1930’s, is classified as a historical building, and it is also a highly sought destination for art enthusiasts. Inside the...