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.
Oakland
Oakland is in Garrett County, Maryland. This page collects local news from official sources, plus 3 visitor guides (Autumn Glory Festival, Swallow Falls State Park, Herrington Manor State Park).
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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.
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.
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Parks & nature
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…