Wallops Rocket Launch on Route 560 by Ken Myers

The weather today will be patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon–highs in the upper 70s. West winds of around 5 mph. The chance of rain is 50%. Summer is here, making it a great time to fish in […]

The Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Oakland have passed an ordinance establishing a $10,000 exemption on the assessed value of business personal property for tax purposes, effective July 1, 2025, and for all periods thereafter unless repealed. The ordinance was formally introduced at the April 7, 2025, council meeting and reflects the […]

The Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 grant program provides grants to small and mid-sized Maryland manufacturers to invest in Industry 4.0-related technologies, machinery and robotics, and digital business practices in order to remain competitive and drive growth. 20% of the funds will be reserved for small manufacturers with 3-50 employees. BENEFITS  Companies that invest in Industry 4.0 […]

Garrett County’s Permits and Planning Office occasionally receives inquiries from businesses about handicap parking requirements. To address these inquiries, the Office has provided the following information: The Americans with Disabilities Act The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) contains specific requirements intended to make businesses accessible to people with disabilities. These standards apply to many aspects […]

The Western Maryland Economic Future Investment Board released the 2024 Annual Report for the Senator George C. Edwards Fund, detailing significant economic development initiatives in Garrett County. These investments will fuel critical infrastructure projects, expand healthcare access, and support business growth, strengthening the region’s economic future. In 2024, the Fund awarded $5,877,455 in grants to […]

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will have intermittent single-lane closures in both directions of US 40 (National Pike) near Hagerstown as part of construction on the US 40 (National Pike) bridge over I-70 this Friday, July 11. All lanes should reopen by the night of July 31, weather permitting. Motorists can expect […]

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is pleased to announce that beginning with the 2025–26 school year, all students enrolled in GCPS will receive free breakfast and lunch every school day through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a federal program under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. The approval of CEP for GCPS means that families […]

Two Garrett College administrators presented at the Watermark Engage 2025 conference about the impact of employing Watermark’s Planning & Self-Study (PSS) platform for accreditation documentation. Director of Institutional Effectiveness Dr. Kelli Sisler and Chief Academic Officer Christa Bowser’s presentation was entitled “Winning the Accreditation Game with Planning & Self-Study”. They discussed GC’s decision to acquire […]

What an amazing 4th of July weekend! Celebrating America on Independence Day is always my favorite holiday of the year. Showing homes on a holiday weekend is always challenging, working around the crowds & traffic, rental availability, and navigating tight schedules. I had several clients looking over the weekend, and I was able to get […]

Starbucks is now available in Garrett County! Available at the Garrett Regional Medical Center’s Garrett Cafe, several specialty teas, refreshers, frappuccinos and the famous Pink Drink are available. This is a photo of the Caramel Ribbon Crunch for breakfast.