Boaters should expect to see more police on the water and increased vessel safety checks to prioritize the safety of boaters who spend the holiday afloat. This Independence Day weekend, the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) will increase boating enforcement patrols and target impaired boaters across the state during one of the busiest boating weekends […]

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has approved new regulations to allow some pedal-assist e-bikes on multi-use trails on public lands across the state. Under the new regulations, Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes — those that provide motorized assistance up to 20 miles per hour — are cleared for use on public lands. The approved regulation was published in the […]

The weather today will be sunny, with highs in the upper 80s. West winds of around 5 to 10 mph. The Garrett County Health Department has confirmed the county’s second animal rabies case of 2026 after a Swanton resident’s dog fought with a positive raccoon. Pet owners are strongly urged to keep their animals current […]

Environmental Health Services of the Garrett County Health Department has confirmed the second laboratory-confirmed case of animal rabies in Garrett County in 2026. On June 21, 2026, a Swanton resident’s dog, whose rabies vaccination had lapsed, fought with and killed a raccoon. Following the incident, the owner took the appropriate precautions and submitted the raccoon […]

WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that Headwaters Restoration Therapy will transition to WVU Headwaters Family Medicine on July 1, 2026, and officially join Garrett Regional Medical Center, further expanding access to comprehensive primary care services for residents throughout Garrett County and the surrounding region. Family nurse practitioners Taylor Crabtree, FNP, and […]

College grows credit hours by nearly 17% over summer 2025 Garrett College has set a summer enrollment record for the third consecutive year, college officials announced on Tuesday. A total of 190 students registered for 881 credit hours, a 16.8 percent increase in credit hours over summer 2025. “Summer has been our fastest-growing semester over […]

The weather today will be patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-80s. Southwest winds of around 5 mph. Celebrate America’s 250th birthday this July 4th with a bonus Stage Wisp concert featuring free live music from the Kelly Bell Band and an artisan market starting at 5:00 PM. Grab your […]

Some moments become stories. Help unfurl a 130-foot American flag and be part of Garrett County’s America 250 celebration. As America counts down to its 250th birthday, Garrett County is preparing a patriotic moment that organizers hope will be one of the most visually powerful of the entire summer — and they need the community […]

The weather today will be patchy fog in the morning. Partly sunny, with highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds of around 5 mph. Garrett County Public Schools was recently recognized for its strong early childhood partnerships and innovative programs like the Learning Beyond the Classroom Bus under the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. Director Dawna […]