Oakland reports drinking water turbidity violation for September
The Town of Oakland says 5.3 percent of September turbidity readings exceeded the 5 percent monthly limit, and that the violation was not an emergency.
Garrett County
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Garrett County: CPSC says stop using TJTFJS smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
The Garrett County Health Department says TJTFJS combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have been distributed in the county and points residents to a federal safety warning.
Freeze Warning in Effect Until 9 a.m. Oct. 18 for Garrett and Allegany Counties, Maryland
The National Weather Service office in Baltimore/Washington issued a Freeze Warning for Oakland, in Garrett County, and for Cumberland and surrounding areas of Allegany County.
Garrett County schools seek public feedback on virtual learning plan through Oct. 28
Garrett County Public Schools is taking comments on its proposed 2026-27 Virtual Learning Plan until Oct. 28, and the Board of Education is expected to act on it Nov. 10.
Oakland’s Broadford plant still offline; council to discuss Alexandar Lane bill adjustment
The Town of Oakland says its Broadford water plant remains offline, and Alexandar Lane residents in Mountain Lake Park have had dirty water since Oct. 9.
Things to do in Garrett County
On the water
Good to go todayDeep Creek LakeDeep Creek Lake is a man-made reservoir in Garrett County, Maryland, near the town of McHenry. It has about 3,600 to…Good to go todayYoughiogheny River (Upper Yough, Friendsville)The Upper Yough is the whitewater reach of the Youghiogheny River below Deep Creek Reservoir, near Friendsville in…Good to go todayAdventure Sports Center InternationalAdventure Sports Center International (ASCI) is an artificial whitewater course on the mountaintop at Wisp Resort in…
Parks & nature
Good to go todayDeep Creek Lake State ParkDeep Creek Lake State Park is a Maryland state park on the northeast side of Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County…Good to go todaySwallow Falls State ParkSwallow Falls State Park is a Maryland state park on the west bank of the Youghiogheny River, about 9 miles northwest…Good to go todayHerrington Manor State ParkHerrington Manor State Park is a 365-acre Maryland state park in Garrett County, about four miles north of Oakland…Good to go todaySavage Highlands State ParkIs Savage Highlands State Park open?Good to go todayNew Germany State ParkNew Germany State Park is a 508-acre Maryland state park near Grantsville in Garrett County, run by the Maryland…Good to go todayBig Run State ParkBig Run State Park is a Maryland state park at the northern end of the Savage River Reservoir in Garrett County…
Fun & games
Festivals
OaklandAutumn Glory FestivalAutumn Glory Festival is a five-day fall foliage festival run by the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce in Garrett…McHenryFire on the Mountain FireworksFire on the Mountain is the annual July 4 fireworks display over Deep Creek Lake, launched from Marsh Mountain at Wisp…McHenryGarrett County Agricultural FairThe Garrett County Agriculture Fair is an annual agricultural fair held at 270 Mosser Rd in McHenry, Maryland. It…