Take a walk on the wild side of flowers that is… A wildflower is any flowering plant that grows in nature without being intentionally planted or cultivated by humans. Thriving in uncultivated spaces like meadows, forests, and along roadsides, they are native to their region and typically require no human care to flourish. The earth […]

Music lovers are invited to spend their Friday evenings in downtown Oakland as the Oakland A&E District and the Garrett County Arts Council proudly present the Little Yough Summer Music Festival, a long-running, much-loved summer tradition featuring live music. Running every Friday from July 10 through September 4, the festival offers eight weeks of free […]

The weather today will be mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds of around 5 to 10 mph. Garrett County celebrated National Night Out on August 4 at the Mountain Fresh Farmer’s Market parking lot with free food, giveaways, inflatables, and a color run. The well-attended […]

Date: 8/11/26 Time: 3:11 am Location / Address: 3753 Gorman Road, Oakland, Garrett County Type of Incident: Structure fire Description of Structure / Property: 40 ft by 45 ft farm barn Injuries or Deaths (YES/NO/NA): No # of Displaced: 0 Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 30,000 | Contents: $ 20,000 Smoke Alarm Status: Not present Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Not present Arrests(s) (YES/NO/NA): No Primary Responding Fire Department: Gorman […]

As we continue our focus on back-to-school, today we focus on school safety. This is the first of four parts to be shared regarding school safety. When an urgent issue arises, clear and consistent communication matters. Garrett County Public Schools has adopted The “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s Standard Response Protocol (SRP). Students and staff […]

National Night Out 2026 took place on August 4 across the country. This annual community-building campaign promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.  In Garrett County, the Health Department partnered with the Maryland Natural Resources Police, Maryland State Police, Maryland State Fire Marshal, Garrett County Sheriff’s Office, Oakland Police, and other local agencies to host […]

Sprinkles & Sourdough is more than just a bread shop—it’s a warm, welcoming space built around good bread and thoughtful living. We’re proud to offer fresh, artisan-crafted sourdough breads alongside a lineup of sweets, including our ever-sought-after sea salt brown butter sourdough chocolate chip cookies. Beyond the baked goods, our curated kitchen boutique is filled […]

With a clear, starry view on most summer evenings, the night sky over Deep Creek Lake inspires a sense of awe and wonder for all age groups. Due to relatively low light pollution compared to urban areas, the region offers expansive, unobstructed views of the night sky, which is increasingly rare in much of the […]

Hey Sugar by Mullenax Bakery is officially opening its doors in downtown Oakland, bringing a new spot for sweet treats, candy and specialty drinks to the community. The shop will celebrate its Grand Opening today, Tuesday, August 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 255 N. 3rd Street, Oakland, Maryland. Hey Sugar is a […]

With the 2026-27 school year just around the corner, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is helping families get ready with the launch of its Back-to-School Hub, a centralized online resource designed to make preparing for the new school year easier. The Back-to-School Hub serves as the starting point for families looking for important information before […]