Fall is a special time of year in Garrett County, bringing crisp air, colorful leaves, and plenty of opportunities to gather with family and friends. This season, Fallfest offers a full weekend of autumn fun, featuring local artists, creative activities for kids, delicious food, shopping, and the excitement of the Autumn Glory festivities. There will […]

At Broad Ford School, we are building a culture where both teachers and students are becoming confident thinkers, problem solvers, and leaders in learning. Teachers across grades K–6 are embracing strategies from Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics to create learning experiences that encourage students to think deeply, collaborate, persevere, and take ownership of their learning. […]

The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts (WCMFA) announces that Executive Director Sarah J. Hall will be stepping down from her position, effective December 18, 2026, to become Director of Galleries at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Hall has led WCMFA since July 2020, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in museums, exhibitions, collections, and public […]

Lifespan isn’t the only way to judge longevity. It may not even be the best way. That was one of the key messages John Wright, an assistant professor of exercise science at Frostburg State University, emphasized during last Wednesday’s Joan Crawford Lecture Series presentation at Garrett College. His presentation – Built for Adventure: The Science […]

The weather today will be sunny, with highs in the mid-60s. West winds of around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Hi and welcome to Tim and Sheila! I met them last week and they were lovely! Fall Trout Stocking for October 7, 2026: Maryland Department of Natural Resources crews stocked […]

Volunteers from Garrett County Law Enforcement agencies, along with the Garrett County Department of Social Services, have partnered together for the annual Police Providing Presents event to benefit local children. This nationwide event may be called different names, but the event’s meaning stays the same. The event provides selected Garrett County children the opportunity to […]

Potomac Highlands United Way (PHUW) has announced that Executive Director Michele Walker will retire effective December 31, 2026, concluding an extraordinary 38 years of combined service to the organization and the communities it serves. Walker’s nearly four decades with PHUW reflect a remarkable commitment to the United Way mission and the people of the Potomac […]

Skip setting out chairs early: the Oakland-Mt. Lake Park Lions Club is selling $6 reserved chairs along 2nd Street for the Autumn Glory Grand Feature Parade.

Play Out Loud will be open as a free respite space for families who need a quieter place during the Autumn Glory Firemen's Parade on Thursday, October 8.

The weather today will be patchy fog in the morning. Sunny, with highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds of around 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Fall Trout Stocking for October 6: Maryland Department of Natural Resources crews stocked 1,000 trout. Catch the Garrett Highlands Pipes and Drums live at […]