The weather today will be patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid 60s. North winds of around 5 to 10 mph. For nearly 70 years, Flying Scot have been handcrafted right here in Garrett County, weaving a rich sailing tradition into the fabric of life on Deep Creek Lake. Built with […]

Grab your stein, put on your best German-inspired outfit, and get ready for an afternoon of food, fun, music, art and friendly competition when Oktoberfest returns to the Grantsville Arts & Entertainment District on Saturday, September 19, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The celebration will take place at the Grantsville Town Park and is […]

A free history talk exploring 250 years of agriculture, cooking and food in Garrett County and the surrounding region will be held Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. at Garrett College. Presented by George Cowgill and the Garrett County Historical Society in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, the 1.5-hour program will offer a light-hearted look […]

For nearly 70 years, Flying Scots have been built by hand in Garrett County. Along the way, the boat has become part of the fabric of summer at Deep Creek Lake. Earlier this summer, I went sailing for the first time. I had seen sailboats on Deep Creek Lake plenty of times, but I had […]

Garrett County’s first Empty Bowls event is a reminder that some of our neighbors are struggling with food insecurity. A few days ago, I stopped by Deep Creek Pottery with a very simple assignment: pick a bowl. The bowl I chose was to be painted, then fired in the kiln to become one of hundreds […]

Southern Garrett High School inducted six former players into the Southern Garrett Football Hall of Fame Friday evening, September 11, prior to the Rams taking the field against Madonna. The 2026 Hall of Fame inductees are: Dana Liller, Offensive Line Bobby Bernard, Linebacker Steve Wotring, Offensive Line Marshall Pike, Linebacker Hayden McLaughlin, Quarterback Cole Sweitzer, […]

The Maryland Environmental Trust, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Department of Agriculture, and the Chesapeake Bay Trust, is now accepting applications for this year’s Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants program. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2026. About $349,000 is available for this year’s grant round. The Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants program […]

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for its 2026 venison donation grant program. Grant money is available to organizations to assist with the direct costs of butchering and processing deer with the resulting venison being donated to programs who assist Marylanders in need. A total of $25,000 will be awarded, and grants will […]

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will open the archery hunting season for white-tailed and sika deer on Sept. 11. The season runs through Jan. 31, 2027 with several breaks for muzzleloader and firearms season. In addition, the seventh annual Primitive Deer Hunt Days from Feb. 1-3, 2027 offer archers using vertical longbows and vertical recurve bows […]

Friday, September 11, Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, 2026: The weather today will be mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Except in the lower 70s at the higher elevations. […]