The Kitzmiller Coal Mining Museum will open to the public for a special three-day weekend on Friday, May 22, Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24. The museum will welcome visitors each day from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, offering a look into the rich history and heritage of the region’s coal mining era. As […]

The weather today will be mostly sunny, with highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds of around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. As of May 18, a total of 430 trout have been stocked statewide this week. In Garrett County, rainbow trout were stocked in the delayed harvest section of […]

The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is monitoring hardwood trees in western Maryland following an early spring frost that damaged emerging leaves in Allegany County, along with outbreaks of defoliating, or leaf-eating, caterpillars in Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties. Because of these spring stressors, large areas of trees across all three counties are expected to […]

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cautions anyone who encounters a fawn to avoid disturbing it and resist the urge to feed or handle it. Removing deer from the wild and keeping them in captivity is against the law in Maryland in order to protect animal welfare and ensure public safety. Even if no adult deer are seen, […]

The Garrett County Health Department (GCHD) has confirmed the seventh case of pertussis in the past six months. This is the fourth case reported in 2026. Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the respiratory system. Public health officials are actively investigating this case and are working to […]

Laced into a 2800-foot ridge overlooking the town of Accident are six miles of carefully crafted mountain bike trails offering riders whatever they may be seeking in a trail, whether an adventurous challenge or a place to learn new skills. The Margraff Plantation Trail System in the Savage River State Forest is only 10 minutes […]

The countdown to autumn on the pitch has officially begun! Mountaintop Soccer has announced that registration for the upcoming 2026 Fall Season is officially underway. Parents and guardians looking to sign their children up for a season of teamwork, skill-building, and outdoor fun can register beginning today, Friday, May 1st. Registration will remain open through […]

Garrett Regional Medical Center will be offering wellness blood screenings for community members on June 5, 12, and 19 from 6:00 AM until 9:00 AM at 375 Pythian Avenue in Oakland by appointment only. An additional blood screening will be held on June 17 at Grantsville Medical Center in Grantsville from 6:00 AM until 9:00 […]

The weather today will be sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, with highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds of around 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 20%. Check out this month’s featured vacation rental listings from Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales to find your perfect […]

Families interested in enrolling students at Swan Meadow School for the 2026-27 school year are invited to attend an Open House on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. The Open House will provide prospective families with an opportunity to tour the school, meet teachers and staff, and learn more about the […]