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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 […]

The weather today will be scattered thunderstorms. Widespread showers, with highs in the mid 70s. South winds of around 10 mph, becoming southwest this afternoon. The chance of rain is 90%. Forget goat yoga! It’s all about Turtle Time today from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM at the Herington Manor Nature Center. Meet at the […]

Sweitzer’s BBQ is officially expanding with a brand-new location coming soon. Get ready for more of the mouthwatering BBQ and catering favorites you love, served straight out of this fantastic new space. Stay tuned for opening dates, menu updates, and sneak peeks as the finishing touches are put on the new building!

Lakeside Creamery NORTH location is open every day, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM! LC NORTH location has homemade ice cream, soft serve, milkshakes, sundaes, and tornadoes! Come and see them at 25297 Garrett Hwy, McHenry, MD 21541

Something new has arrived in Oakland! Brewery and the Beast Social House is officially open, bringing great food, craft brews, and a welcoming community space to the neighborhood. The doors are open Tuesdays from 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM, and Sundays from 11:00 AM – 3:00 […]

July PAC event created to support Garrett 250 Birthday Bash Garrett County may not officially be 250 years old, but the area that is now Garrett County has plenty of history dating back to our nation’s birth. Noted local historian Chris Nichols will be exploring that history in a 6 p.m. presentation on Wednesday, July […]

Friday, June 19, Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, 2026: The weather today will be mostly cloudy, with isolated showers in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds of around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of rain is 20%. […]