The weather today will be patchy fog in the morning. Sunny, with highs in the mid-70s. Southwest winds of around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Oakland’s newest sweet shop, Hey Sugar, welcomes you with the irresistible aroma of fresh baked goods made daily from scratch. From custom cakes and bulk […]

The Hey Sugar shop catches your eye with its bright orange color palette and contemporary look. Open the door, though, and it’s the amazing sweet smell of fresh treats straight from the oven that really draws you in. Oakland’s newest bakery and sweet shop, located in the plaza next to Fox’s Pizza, is easy to […]

The weather today will be mostly sunny, with a 50% chance of showers. Highs in the mid-70s. Attention Friendsville residents: The Garrett County Dept of Public Utilities has scheduled fire hydrant flushing on the Friendsville water system for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Please check your cold water for discoloration […]

Friday, October 9, Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, 2026: The weather today will be mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-60s. West winds of around 5 mph. Saturday will be mostly cloudy, with highs in the mid-60s. Southeast winds of around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Sunday will […]

Fall is a special time of year in Garrett County, bringing crisp air, colorful leaves, and plenty of opportunities to gather with family and friends. This season, Fallfest offers a full weekend of autumn fun, featuring local artists, creative activities for kids, delicious food, shopping, and the excitement of the Autumn Glory festivities. There will […]

At Broad Ford School, we are building a culture where both teachers and students are becoming confident thinkers, problem solvers, and leaders in learning. Teachers across grades K–6 are embracing strategies from Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics to create learning experiences that encourage students to think deeply, collaborate, persevere, and take ownership of their learning. […]

The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts (WCMFA) announces that Executive Director Sarah J. Hall will be stepping down from her position, effective December 18, 2026, to become Director of Galleries at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Hall has led WCMFA since July 2020, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in museums, exhibitions, collections, and public […]

Lifespan isn’t the only way to judge longevity. It may not even be the best way. That was one of the key messages John Wright, an assistant professor of exercise science at Frostburg State University, emphasized during last Wednesday’s Joan Crawford Lecture Series presentation at Garrett College. His presentation – Built for Adventure: The Science […]

The weather today will be sunny, with highs in the mid-60s. West winds of around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Hi and welcome to Tim and Sheila! I met them last week and they were lovely! Fall Trout Stocking for October 7, 2026: Maryland Department of Natural Resources crews stocked […]

Volunteers from Garrett County Law Enforcement agencies, along with the Garrett County Department of Social Services, have partnered together for the annual Police Providing Presents event to benefit local children. This nationwide event may be called different names, but the event’s meaning stays the same. The event provides selected Garrett County children the opportunity to […]