Susan Newton GC Commission for Women

When the sun and the star Sirius rise together this time each year, it marks the “Dog Days of Summer,” where hot temperatures can lead to sitting quietly just trying to keep cool. But dogs in Garrett County may disagree with the notion of lazing around in the summer heat, with two easily accessible dog […]

HART for Animals, Inc. is excited to announce a paw-some adoption opportunity sponsored by our friends at Mark’s Mocktails! Throughout the month of August, every dog or cat adopted from HART will go home with a complimentary 4-pack of Mark’s Mocktails to celebrate their new beginning! Created by DMV beverage legend Mark Mozier, these ready-to-drink mocktails are […]

The Dog Days of Summer are here, and it’s your last chance to SAVE on tickets for the 22nd Annual Deep Creek Lake Art, Wine & Spirits Festival! From August 7 through August 16 at midnight, enjoy 15% OFF every ticket option for Friday* and Saturday’s festival and get ready for an unforgettable weekend of wine, spirits, art, food, […]

Clark will be the first wrestler inducted; three baseball players among inductees Seven Lakers – including the first-ever wrestler – will be inducted into the Garrett College Hall of Fame on Friday, October 2nd at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College. Tanner Clark, who wrestled for Garrett College’s first two wrestling […]

The weather today will be sunny, with Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds of around 5 mph. It’s that time of year again as the Garrett County Agricultural Fair runs through August 8 at the fairgrounds in McHenry, MD! Head on over to enjoy 4-H showmanship, concessions, rides, concerts, and so much more. The […]

WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) and Potomac Valley Hospital (PVH) are pleased to welcome D. Kishore Yellumahanthi, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the department of dermatology at WVU School of Medicine, to their growing team of specialty care providers. Dr. Yellumahanthi earned his medical degree from Andhra Medical College in India and subsequently […]

The weather today will be patchy fog this morning. Partly sunny, with highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds of around 5 to 10 mph. The 2026 Garrett County Agricultural Fair is happening now through August 8 at the fairgrounds in McHenry, MD. Head over to enjoy exciting 4-H shows, carnival rides, live concerts, delicious […]

Help Plan the Future of Parks, Trails, and Recreation in Garrett County Garrett County is seeking public input as part of the update to the County’s Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan. Your feedback will help the County understand how people use local parks, trails, recreation facilities, and open spaces; what may be missing; and […]

Garrett County residents are invited to connect with local law-enforcement officers, first responders, and community-based organizations during the 2026 Garrett County National Night Out. The free community event will take place Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mountain Fresh pavilion parking lot in Oakland. National Night Out is an annual […]