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Latest Featured Stories

Loch Lynn Heights: Home To Fully ADA Compatible Playground

Loch Lynn Heights: Home To Fully ADA Compatible Playground

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...

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2026 Kick Off to Summer

2026 Kick Off to Summer

The Oakland Arts & Entertainment District, in partnership with the Town of Oakland, Greater Oakland Business Association, and Garrett County Arts Council, is ready to celebrate the start of summer with the annual Kick Off to Summer Festival on Saturday, June 20,...

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Cranesville, Then and Now

Cranesville, Then and Now

The small town of Cranesville was established in the 1850’s by John Crane. Cranesville is primarily located in Preston County, West Virginia, but borders Garrett County, Maryland. Probably the most notable feature about Cranesville is the Cranesville Swamp Preserve,...

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