The Garrett County Board of County Commissioners will hold a series of public hearings on Tuesday, Nov. 17, on proposed amendments covering the Deep Creek Watershed Ordinance, accessory dwelling units, solar and energy storage, non-conformities and transient vacation rental units, according to the meeting agenda posted by Garrett County Government. The public meeting begins at […]

At its Nov. 10 meeting, the Garrett County Board of Education awarded a $2,263,000 contract to CMTA to replace the chiller at Friendsville Elementary School, a project paid for entirely by a Maryland Energy Administration grant. Director of System Operations Robert Witt told the board the school’s chillers are original to the building, dating to […]

Friday, November 13, Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, 2026: The weather today will be partly sunny, with a slight chance of rain after 1:00 PM and highs in the upper 50s. West winds of around 6 to 9 mph. The chance of rain is 20%. Saturday will be mostly cloudy and cooler, with […]

Students at Broad Ford School recently had the opportunity to take their classroom learning into the community during a special event, “Cookies and Conversations with the Mayor,” held this past week. Students welcomed the Town of Oakland Mayor, Andrew Sauder, for an engaging conversation about local government, along with other levels of government, and the […]

Workshop provided tips on being engaged, college-seeking consumers “The Buck Starts Here” – an interactive presentation by Garrett College’s Office of Financial Aid on paying for college – took place last Wednesday night in the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College. The presentation – co-sponsored by the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce and Garrett County […]

At the end of September, Frederick, Maryland, provided an inspiring setting for the one-day state A&E Convening, bringing together arts leaders and coordinators to explore how arts and culture can shape vibrant, connected communities. Representing Western Maryland, Oakland and Grantsville A&E Coordinators Emily Elmlinger and Maureen Sheaffer, along with Garrett County Arts Council Executive Director […]

Funding a new video scoreboard at the Edwards Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex ended up being a team effort. First Peoples Community Federal Credit Union, community members George and Madeleine Collins, the Garrett College Foundation, and the I Can Swim! program jointly provided the funding for the video scoreboard. The project will address a request […]

The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), is a new program funded through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It empowers states to strengthen rural communities across America by transforming the rural healthcare delivery system and improving access, quality, and outcomes. Through innovative system-wide change, this program invests in rural healthcare for future generations. […]

Maryland’s 2026 Junior Deer Hunt opens statewide on November 14, and in certain counties it continues on Sunday, November 15, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. On November 14, the Junior Deer Hunt is open on private and designated public land in all counties. On Sunday, November 15, it is open on private […]

The Garrett County Board of Education will receive proposals from qualified architectural and educational facility planning firms to develop Educational Specifications and a Conceptual Design for the renovation of Crellin Elementary School. Electronically transmitted proposals are preferred and should be submitted before 1:00 PM EST, December 15, 2026, via email to rfp@garrettcountyschools.org. Paper copies will […]