Editor’s Note: In advance of the August 20th presentation at the Oakland B&O Museum, we are pleased to share this published article by Craig Rhinehart. It tells the fascinating story of Charles...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) has an updated student cell phone policy for the 2026-27 school year, which provides clear expectations for personal cell phone/personal digital device use...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is introducing a new cafeteria point-of-sale (POS) system for the 2026-27 school year, providing families with convenient tools to manage student cafeteria...

Garrett County Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Heather Roth as the new Teaching Principal of Friendsville Elementary School, effective for the 2026-27 school year. Roth...

A man is facing felony charges following a July fire investigation by the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The accused is identified as Chad Edward Care, 43, of Hedgesville, West Virginia....

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will conduct Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) surveys in Deep Creek Lake next week.Operations will begin on Monday, August 17 and conclude in the...

Two local winners will be heading into the 2026-27 school year with backpacks full of school supplies, thanks to a special back-to-school giveaway hosted by Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS). As...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) students demonstrated strong academic growth across several state assessments during the 2025-26 school year, according to results presented to the Garrett...

The Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) Department would like to remind families that next week, August 17-21, 2026, will be the final week for the Summer Food...

Garrett County Public Schools invites community members to review and provide feedback on Wayfinder, a K-12 future readiness and social-emotional learning curriculum currently under consideration...

Take a walk on the wild side of flowers that is… A wildflower is any flowering plant that grows in nature without being intentionally planted or cultivated by humans. Thriving in uncultivated spaces...

Music lovers are invited to spend their Friday evenings in downtown Oakland as the Oakland A&E District and the Garrett County Arts Council proudly present the Little Yough Summer Music...

Date: 8/11/26 Time: 3:11 am Location / Address: 3753 Gorman Road, Oakland, Garrett County Type of Incident: Structure fire Description of Structure / Property: 40 ft by 45 ft farm barn Injuries or...

As we continue our focus on back-to-school, today we focus on school safety. This is the first of four parts to be shared regarding school safety. When an urgent issue arises, clear and consistent...

National Night Out 2026 took place on August 4 across the country. This annual community-building campaign promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.  In Garrett...

With a clear, starry view on most summer evenings, the night sky over Deep Creek Lake inspires a sense of awe and wonder for all age groups. Due to relatively low light pollution compared to urban...

Hey Sugar by Mullenax Bakery is officially opening its doors in downtown Oakland, bringing a new spot for sweet treats, candy and specialty drinks to the community. The shop will celebrate its Grand...