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The Garrett County Health Department again announces the final series of low-cost rabies clinics for 2026. The vaccination of dogs, cats, and ferrets will begin Tuesday, September 15, and conclude Friday, September 18. Area residents are encouraged to check the following schedule for the exact times and locations of the clinics. The clinics are as […]

WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is pleased to announce five scholarships awarded to students pursuing careers in radiologic technology through Garrett College. Each scholarship is valued at $10,000 and provides two years of educational support at Garrett College. The scholarships are made possible through the generosity of the Garrett Regional Medical Center Foundation […]

The Garrett County Health Department has announced the 2026 Fall Flu Clinic schedule for Oakland and Grantsville. While the Oakland Community Clinic remains at the usual location (1025 Memorial Drive, Oakland, MD 21550), our Grantsville Community Clinic location has changed due to construction. The Grantsville Community Clinics will be held at the Grantsville Senior Center […]

The weather today will be mostly sunny, with highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds of around 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Fox’s Pizza Den in Oakland is offering a special deal today for Wedgie Wednesday. Stop in and take $2 off any Large Wedgie all day long. Deep Creek […]

The weather today will be mostly sunny, with highs in the upper 70s. West winds of around 5 mph. A multi-agency public safety training exercise is taking place today, September 8, and Wednesday, September 9, near the former Adventure Sports Institute International on Marsh Mountain in McHenry. The public should expect an increased presence of […]

Garrett County residents and visitors are advised that a planned multi-agency public safety training exercise will take place Tuesday, September 8, and Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in the area of the former Adventure Sports Institute International at the top of Marsh Mountain in McHenry. The public should expect to see an increased presence of law […]

The weather today will be sunny, with highs in the mid-70s. East winds of around 5 mph. Applications are now open for the Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants program, offered through a partnership including the Maryland Environmental Trust, MDOT, MDA, and the Chesapeake Bay Trust. About $349,000 in funding is available for this round, with award […]

Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced updates to the income eligibility guidelines (IEGs) for free and reduced-price school meals. The guidelines, updated annually by the federal government, were adopted by MSDE through June 30, 2027. Eligibility is typically determined based on household size and income. For example, a child from a family of four […]

The Deep Creek Lake Art, Wine & Spirits Festival returns to the Garrett County Fairgrounds on Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12, and it’s bigger than ever! The festival benefits HART for Animals in Accident, MD. “We’ve added six premium spirit tables to Friday’s Premium Wine and Spirits night, plus 16 premium wine tables,” […]

In accordance with the approved 2026-27 calendar, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. All schools and offices are closed. Regular operations are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. All 2026-27 GCPS calendar information is available on our website at www.gcps.net/calendars.