The Garrett County Arts Council and the Grantsville Arts and Entertainment District are thrilled to announce the unveiling of 7 new Public Art Milestone Markers. Hand painted by local artists, including Northern Middle School and Northern High School students, these milestones will soon be placed throughout the town of Grantsville. This free community-wide event celebrates […]

Hey Sugar by Mullenax Bakery Opening soon in the Town of Oakland! Hey Sugar by Mullenax Bakery is your new local sweet shop offering custom cupcakes & cakes, a rotating variety of sweet treats, dirty sodas & flavored lemonades, bulk candy favorites, and fun bakery merchandise. Follow View Our Full Business Directory

The weather today will be mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon, with highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds of around 10 to 15 mph. The chance of rain is 20%. The Maryland Fishing Report for June 24 is out, and anglers visiting Deep Creek Lake this summer will find excellent […]

Is it time to have your dial gauge tested? Community members are encouraged to bring their pressure canner dial gauges to the Garrett County Extension Office for testing. Dial gauges should be tested annually to ensure they are providing accurate pressure readings for safe home canning. We offer testing for approved brands that can be […]

Located on Rt. 219, along the lakeside, you will find a restaurant and coffee shop that is as well known as Deep Creek itself. Celebrating their 25th anniversary, Traders Coffee House and Brenda’s Pizzeria have been more than just businesses to pass through. Tourists and locals alike, when asked where the best pizza is located, […]

The weather today will be sunny, with highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds of around 5 to 10 mph. Get ready to dance because Stage WEST presents Mamma Mania! at the Performing Arts Center this Saturday, June 27th, at 7:30 PM. Secure your $40 adult tickets now before they sell out, and remember that […]

The weather today will be mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, with highs around 70. Northwest winds of around 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 40%. Celebrating its 130th birthday, Loch Lynn Heights is now home to Garrett County’s very first fully ADA-accessible and inclusive playground. This newly renovated […]

While the nation is celebrating its 250th birthday, Loch Lynn Heights, which was incorporated in 1896, is officially 130 years old this year. The small town has a history rich with tales, including the famous Loch Lynn Hotel, which was essential to tourism in the early 1900’s, and an adjacent casino that attracted great attention. […]

GaCo, Garrett County’s FIRST LEGO League Team 1629, has released information for its 2026 Summer Tech Camps. There are two different camps for students in grades 3-5 (based on the 2025-26 school year). The camps will have two different sessions, July 21-23, 2026, at Yough Glades Elementary School and August 18-20, 2026, at Northern Middle […]

Ron Hawkes to Retire Following the 2026-27 Winter Season; Erik Barnes Named General Manager Designate Wisp Resort and Pacific Group Resorts today announced a planned leadership transition that will see Erik Barnes join Wisp Resort as General Manager Designate and ultimately succeed General Manager Ron Hawkes following Hawkes’ semi-retirement at the conclusion of the 2026-27 […]