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Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog October 21
The weather today will be sunny, with highs in the lower 60s. Calm winds becoming north at around 5 mph in the afternoon. After a round of showers and storms overnight, we get a bright, crisp fall day, so it's a good one to get outside and enjoy what's left of the...
Fall In Full Color
Editor’s Note: Photos in this story, along with this month’s cover, were taken by Robin Clutter. Great work, Robin! While we live in a four-season area, each with its own beauty, my absolute favorite season is fall. The nights start to cool and the afternoon sun burns...
Health Department Hosting Bike Rodeo Oct. 27 in Grantsville
The Garrett County Health Department is sponsoring a Bike Rodeo on October 27 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Grantsville Town Hall, 171 Hill Street, Grantsville. According to the health department, the event will teach and encourage kids to ride bikes safely. Participants...
Oakland Business Association’s Split From Town Still in the Works
The Greater Oakland Business Association is still untangling the legal steps needed to break away from the Town of Oakland, council members learned at the Oct. 5 Mayor and Town Council meeting. GOBA requested earlier this year to be released from the town's oversight...
GCPS Employees to Get $384 Stipend to Offset Health Insurance Increase
Full-time Garrett County Public Schools employees will receive a one-time $384 stipend to help offset rising health insurance premiums, following the Board of Education's approval of the payments on Oct. 13. Health care premiums are set to rise 9.2% for the 2027...
AGTS Celebrates Its McHenry Office
Allegany Garrett Titles & Settlements celebrated its McHenry office at 25254 Garrett Highway, Suite C, with a Chamber ribbon cutting on Oct. 7. The title company has served Western Maryland for more than 20 years and works with buyers, sellers, lenders and...
Medicaid Eligibility Rules Changing for Some Households Jan. 1, 2027
Federal Medicaid eligibility rules will change for some households on January 1, 2027, according to a notice shared by the Garrett County Health Department. Residents can find more information, and an online tool to check whether the changes could affect their...
HART Awarded $10,000 Grant to Support Emergency Veterinary Care for Owned Pets
HART for Animals has been awarded a $10,000 Big Bet for Pets Boost Grant from the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation to support Neil's Helping Fund, a program that helps eligible pet owners afford emergency veterinary care for their beloved animals. The Boost Grant...
GCPS Hires Marketing Firm for $118,800 Campaign to Keep and Attract Students
As reported in the Garrett County Board of Education's Oct. 13 public meeting, here's the news. The Garrett County Board of Education on Tuesday, Oct. 13, approved a one-year, $118,800 contract with AMSA Creative Marketing, LLC to run a marketing and communications...
State Rural Health Workforce Grants Include Projects Serving Garrett and Allegany Counties
Several projects that reach Garrett and Allegany counties are among $16.4 million in Maryland Rural Health Transformation Program workforce grants announced Oct. 14 by Gov. Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of Labor, according to a press release from the...
Town of Oakland’s Water Plant Back Online After Weeks of Trouble
What Caused the Discoloration According to the Oct. 5 Town Council meeting, the Town of Oakland shut down its Broadford water plant, which draws from Broadford Lake, at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3. This shifted the town's entire water supply to the smaller Bradley Run...
Mountaineers Beat Cincinnati 45-42 for First Big 12 Win
West Virginia defeated Cincinnati 45-42 on Saturday in Morgantown for its first Big 12 win, according to WVU Athletics. The Homecoming game was played at Milan Puskar Stadium. Cam Cook broke away on a catch and run to tie the game 42-42 with 3:44 remaining, and Jack...
Health Planning Council and Board of Health to Meet Oct. 22
The Garrett County Health Planning Council will meet jointly with the Garrett County Board of Health on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 8 a.m., the Garrett County Health Department announced. The meeting will be held in the conference room at the Garrett County Health...
New Friendsville Library Opens as First Project of State Library Capital Grant Program
The new Friendsville branch of the Ruth Enlow Library is open, the first new library building in Garrett County since 2003, according to a news release from Garrett County Business Development. The 5,500-square-foot building has 4,000 square feet of library space,...
SHA Open House on I-68 Cumberland Viaduct Study Set for Oct. 27
Anyone who drives I-68 or walks and bikes nearby in Cumberland can give feedback on a state study of the Cumberland Viaduct at a public open house on Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to an SHA news release. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway...
State Fire Marshal Announces Fall Community Risk Reduction Weekend
The Office of the State Fire Marshal, in partnership with local fire departments and the American Red Cross, will conduct its Fall Statewide Community Risk Reduction Weekend on October 17–18, 2026. Throughout the weekend, OSFM staff and partners will visit...
GCPS Seeks Feedback on Proposed Virtual Learning Plan
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is seeking feedback on the proposed Virtual Learning Plan for the 2026-27 school year. All responses collected will be reviewed and shared with the Garrett County Board of Education members and the Superintendent, and published as...
Public Notice: Scam Calls Impersonating GCPS Representatives
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) has been made aware of reports of scam callers posing as representatives of GCPS. These callers may use spoofed phone numbers that appear legitimate and may request personal or other sensitive information. We encourage all...
Energy Grid Operator Issues Alert on Strained Regional Power Supply
An unusually warm stretch of October weather across the Mid-Atlantic is putting pressure on the regional power grid this week, and both the grid operator and the U.S. Department of Energy have taken emergency steps in response. PJM Interconnection, which runs the...
Fueling Extraordinary Performances in 2027 Starts Today
Dear Friend of StageWEST, As we reflect on 2026, one thing is clear: the power of live performing arts to bring Garrett County together has never been stronger. Because of your passion and support, StageWEST delivered a 2026 season rich in diverse music, powerful...
Notice of Investigation: Structure Fire Accidental 405 Main Street, Deer Park, Garrett County
Date: 10/10/26 Time: 12:03 AM Location / Address: 405 Main Street, Deer Park, Garrett County Type of Incident: Structure fire Description of Structure / Property: Two-story wood-framed workshop Injuries or Deaths (YES/NO/NA): No # of Displaced: 0 Estimated $ Loss:...
