Some moments become stories. Help unfurl a 130-foot American flag and be part of Garrett County’s America 250 celebration. As America counts down to its 250th birthday, Garrett County is preparing a patriotic moment that organizers hope will be one of the most visually powerful of the entire summer — and they need the community […]

The weather today will be patchy fog in the morning. Partly sunny, with highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds of around 5 mph. Garrett County Public Schools was recently recognized for its strong early childhood partnerships and innovative programs like the Learning Beyond the Classroom Bus under the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. Director Dawna […]

Garrett County Solid Waste & Recycling and Naylor’s Ace Hardware are partnering with PaintCare, a nonprofit organization created by paint companies to manage leftover paint in states with paint stewardship laws. Households and businesses can drop off their leftover paint at the following location(s): Garrett County Landfill 3118 Oakland Sang Run Road Oakland, MD 21550 […]

Every June, some of the world’s toughest endurance cyclists line up in Oceanside, California, for one of the most demanding sporting events on the planet: the Race Across America (RAAM). Covering more than 3,000 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic, competitors cross deserts, mountains, plains, and some of the country’s most challenging terrain […]

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) was recently recognized for its work in the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future – Pillar I, particularly its strong partnerships supporting early childhood education. Mrs. Dawna Ashby, Director of Early Childhood and Elementary Education and Title I for GCPS, shared with the AIB the collaborative efforts among GCPS, Head Start, and […]

Friday, June 26, Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, 2026: The weather today will be cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds of around 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is […]

If you’ve driven through Grantsville lately, you’ve probably noticed the scaffolding wrapped around the historic Casselman River Bridge. The restoration of the bridge is a collaborative effort between two key Maryland agencies working together to preserve one of the nation’s most significant transportation landmarks. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources oversees the bridge as part […]

As the weather warms, you’ll see kayaks all around DCL. Some will be solo, while others will form up like a gaggle of geese. Some will pass by slowly, and others look like wind turbines in a storm. But kayaking didn’t start here. So, where did it start? Like most things “lost to history,” it’s […]

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 […]

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