September 26 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Join us for a day-long FREE celebration of the elusive creature! Enjoy live music, family fun, food and spirits, Big Foot-themed merchandise from local crafters, and a talk from a nationally recognized Big Foot expedition leader. Schedule: Noon – 5pm: Family crafts, vendor booths, eats and drinks, and a […]

Have you ever been to a double boom town called Sunshine in Garrett County, Maryland? If you have driven through Crellin, Maryland, then you have. Crellin first got its name from the Sunshine Council of the United American Mechanics. Second, it was called Lorawsville by some after its owner, W. A. Loraw, who purchased the […]

Friday, September 25, Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, 2026: The weather today will have areas of frost in the morning. Sunny, with highs in the mid-60s. Northeast winds of around 5 to 10 mph. Saturday will be mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-60s. North winds of around 5 to 10 mph. Sunday […]

Come join HART for the Autumn Glory Parade on Saturday, October 10th! We’re super excited and want YOU to be part of the fun! Bring your friends, and if you have any parade-loving pups, they’re welcome too! Here are all the deets:  Date: Saturday, October 10 Location: Downtown Oakland Time: Arrive by 12:30 pm – […]

Garrett County will soon launch the Assistance in Community Integration Services (ACIS) program, a Medicaid initiative that helps eligible residents experiencing or at risk of homelessness achieve greater housing stability while addressing their health care needs. Garrett County is one of five counties joining ACIS as part of a statewide expansion announced by the Maryland […]

The weather today will be mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds of around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Maryland Fishing Report for September 23: Maryland is feeling the effects of an offshore Nor’easter. Coastal areas will see some beach erosion and coastal flooding, and river water levels […]

What are the full moon names? Cultures across the world have given special names to full moons, and this practice is very much alive in North America. Some almanacs assign full moon names by the month. On the other hand, other almanacs like to reference full moons relative to seasonal markers, as defined by equinoxes […]

Garrett County Health Department is offering the annual FREE FluMist/Flu Vaccine Clinic. COVID-19 vaccinations will not be offered for students at these clinics. If interested, contact the health department or your healthcare provider. Please note that children diagnosed with asthma, cochlear implants, or immunocompromised are not eligible to receive FluMist. A preservative-free flu vaccine will […]

When Kaylee Livengood and her husband traveled with their children in the past, they made a point of visiting children’s museums and play centers along the way. Their kids loved being able to touch, explore, pretend and figure things out for themselves. It was more than simply having a place to burn off some energy. […]

FSU assistant professor to discuss adventure athlete longevity John Wright, an assistant professor of exercise science at Frostburg State University, will be the leadoff presenter in the 2026-27 Joan Crawford Lecture Series at Garrett College. Wright’s presentation – Built for Adventure: The Science of Strength, Mobility, Recovery, and Longevity for the Adventure Athlete – will […]