Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) has named Ms. Kaitlyn Bolyard the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. Ms. Bolyard is a Special Education teacher at Yough Glades Elementary. She has taught for 9 years and has been in her current position for 4 years. Ms. Bolyard...

Americana Corner is accepting applications for funding through their Preserving America Grant Program to restore historical objects, create educational displays, or make improvements to a historic site to enhance the visitor experience. Grants are limited to 501( c) 3...

The Maryland Department of Agriculture needs your help! Please take a few minutes to complete this survey on restaurants in your area that serve local Maryland seafood, including invasive species like Blue Catfish and Snakehead, so that the Maryland Department of...

To galvanize regional efforts to seize upon the unprecedented availability of federal infrastructure funding for projects, the Partnership launched its Employer Signaling: Infrastructure Investments Index pilot project. This month, we opened our new survey for...

Staff from the Garrett County Health Department’s Overdose Response Program will be hosting two Naloxone pick-up events where individuals can pick up the medication Naloxone and learn how to administer it. On May 7th from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM, individuals can pick up...

The Garrett County Job Fair will take place Wednesday, May 1st from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the Garrett County Fairground Ag Heritage Hall. The Job Fair – which has connected employers and job seekers for over 30 years – is open to the public. “Job seekers will be able...

Delanie Blubaugh said leveraging Mountain Maryland’s natural beauty and recreational opportunities to develop the region’s economy is the vision behind the Frostburg Outdoor Recreation Economy Institute (FOREI). “The outdoor recreation economy is possibly the most...

The Rural Maryland Council is now accepting letters of intent to apply for the Fiscal Year 2025 grant programs, which include funding for capacity building, entrepreneurship, infrastructure, health care, and regional economic and planning to meet rural community...

Originally published by Mountain Lake Park Historical Association. In just two short years, the former A.M.E. Church has gone from a wheelwright and buggy workshop to a historical restoration project of not just stone, wood, and glass but one of a lost generation....

Heritage2031, Maryland’s statewide preservation plan (2023-2031), is an eight-year guidance document for government agencies, nonprofit advocates, and others involved in historic preservation, archaeology, and cultural heritage throughout the state. To develop the...

Originally published by National Low Income Housing Coalition. The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) released the 2024 The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes. The report finds that there are 197,310 extremely low-income households in Maryland but only...

Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) welcomes Susan Federoff MD to WVU Medicine Garrett Medical Group in Oakland. A Pennsylvania native, Dr. Federoff received her medical degree from Dartmouth Medical College in Hanover, N.H. She completed her internship and...

On Wednesday, April 10, Garrett County Chamber of Commerce President Andrew Fike presented a certificate of congratulations to Dr. Stephanie Sisler of Garrett County ASF Champions, in recognition of Garrett County's inaugural ASF Walk and celebrating the 25th...

Southern Garrett High School (SGHS) will conduct a lockdown drill on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m. This drill is a practice exercise designed to simulate a real-life emergency situation and ensure that everyone is prepared to respond quickly and...

Originally published by DatingNews.com. Sure, firefighters get hearts pumping with their ladder-climbing, cat-rescuing antics, decked out in gear that could make anyone swoon. Yet, our cities are sustained by countless other uniformed professionals who, while they may...

Southern Garrett Middle School's Ms. Michele Bingham has been awarded the 2024 History Day District Teacher of the Year for Garrett County! This award comes with a plaque and a $50 cash prize. Her achievement will be celebrated at the 2024 Maryland History Day Award...

Three distinct sets of proposed curricula were presented for review at the April 9, 2024, Board of Education meeting. Feedback is crucial in shaping the future of our education system. Each set of materials is available for review and comment through April 24, 2024....

Originally published by WalletHub. With Earth Day around the corner and the U.S. having experienced $92.9 billion in damage from weather and climate disasters during 2023, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2024's Greenest States, as...

Originally published by MyDatingAdviser. To celebrate the natural and cultural treasures of Maryland, the dating reviews website MyDatingAdviser.com embarked on a journey to rank the most breathtaking gardens in the state. Drawing from a plethora of sources including...

Garrett College has received state approval to launch five programs, each tailored to a specific target market. The College will begin offering the programs – a retooled degree in Professional & Technical Studies and a new degree in Health & Exercise Science,...

Garrett College recently announced the upcoming Explore Garrett Open House will take place on Saturday, April 13th beginning at 9:30 AM and ending at noon. The event will be held in the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College on the McHenry campus.“The Office of...

Originally published by WalletHub. With workers paying an average of over $6,500 per year toward employer-sponsored family coverage and Every Kid Healthy Week kicking off on April 22, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2024's Best...

Originally published by Chris Nichols of Deep Creek POA. Deep Creek Lake has been such a fixture in Garrett County for so long, it’s tough to think about the time when it wasn’t there, but it used to be that there was just Deep Creek flowing through “The Glades” (the...

Grantsville Medical Center has grown its staff to now include three new primary care providers, Garrett Regional Medical Center has announced. The three providers will enable the medical facility to take new patients as it works to meet the healthcare needs of the...

On Monday, April 8, 2024, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) students will be dismissed three (3) hours early. This schedule change is due to the timing of the solar eclipse and the students' normal dismissal time. Additionally, students will be dismissed three (3)...

First United Bank & Trust is delighted to inform you that the online banking platform has undergone an update to offer you an even better banking experience. The updated design is modern and responsive, with a sleek interface that can be accessed from your...

The following article was featured in the Cumberland Times-News: Northern High School senior Kyle Broadwater never imagined he'd have a paid apprenticeship job with a guided career track while still in school. But, through the Maryland Apprenticeship program,...

Dear Friends, Reflecting on the past two weeks, we stand at the intersection of two significant days for Veterans in the calendar: Medal of Honor Day on March 25th and Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day on March 30th in the State of Maryland. Last week, I had the honor...

Throughout March and April, the Maryland Comptroller's Office is offering bi-weekly, expert-led webinars designed to guide Maryland Business Taxpayers through the new Maryland Tax Connect Portal’s key features. During these sessions, practical tips will be provided,...