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Governor Wes Moore has declared September 28 - October 2, 2026 as Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week! This annual celebration encourages school districts across Maryland to include local food in their school lunches and celebrate the farmers and watermen that help...

GC, external agencies involved in fair, which drew 91 students Wellbeing isn’t always at the forefront of college students’ minds. Garrett College hosted a Student Wellbeing Fair last Thursday in an attempt to change that situation. “This is a phenomenal turnout, and...

Garrett College credit hours reach highest level since fall 2017 Garrett College announced Monday its highest number of fall semester credit hours in nine years. The College reported 7,507.5 credit hours taken in fall 2026 – the largest number since fall 2017, when...

Free 250th anniversary event focused on food and cookery More than 100 people participated in a free event on September 17th at the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College that celebrated the nation’s 250th anniversary through the dual lenses of food and cookery....

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to Garrett College on October 10th, with a 6:00 PM showing in the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College. The Festival has stops planned in over 600 communities in more than 40 countries. The Banff Centre...

Finding local support is now easier for residents across Western Maryland. The Mental Health Association provides a searchable online directory categorizing more than 2,000 programs serving Garrett, Allegany, Washington, and Frederick counties. To make sure users get...

Members of Garrett County's Public High School FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team 1629, GaCo, recently visited Kent County High School on the eastern shore of Maryland. The purpose of the trip was to share information about Garrett County’s FIRST robotics program...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will administer a Behavioral Health Screener to all students in Pre-K through 12th grade beginning the week of September 28, 2026. This initiative is part of GCPS's approved Strategic Plan, which is aligned with the Blueprint for...

September 26 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join us for a day-long FREE celebration of the elusive creature! Enjoy live music, family fun, food and spirits, Big Foot-themed merchandise from local crafters, and a talk from a nationally recognized Big Foot expedition leader....

Come join HART for the Autumn Glory Parade on Saturday, October 10th! We're super excited and want YOU to be part of the fun! Bring your friends, and if you have any parade-loving pups, they're welcome too! Here are all the deets:  Date: Saturday, October 10 Location:...

Garrett County will soon launch the Assistance in Community Integration Services (ACIS) program, a Medicaid initiative that helps eligible residents experiencing or at risk of homelessness achieve greater housing stability while addressing their health care needs....

Garrett County Health Department is offering the annual FREE FluMist/Flu Vaccine Clinic. COVID-19 vaccinations will not be offered for students at these clinics. If interested, contact the health department or your healthcare provider. Please note that children...

FSU assistant professor to discuss adventure athlete longevity John Wright, an assistant professor of exercise science at Frostburg State University, will be the leadoff presenter in the 2026-27 Joan Crawford Lecture Series at Garrett College. Wright’s presentation –...

Garrett College’s Athletic Alumni Weekend was capped Saturday night by the announcement that the Lakers’ basketball court will be named for the coach who spent 36 years guiding GC’s men’s basketball program. The Garrett College Board of Trustees voted to name the...

The owners of Maryland vineyards, hopyards and orchards impacted by the late April frost event can now apply for reduced-cost financing through the Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation’s (MARBIDCO) Agribusiness Equipment and...

The Deep Creek Lake Lions Club donated $1,500 to the Garrett County Dove Center. Pictured from left are Heather Hanline, the Dove Center’s executive director, and Michael O’Brien, a Deep Creek Lake Lions Club member and Lions District 22W cabinet treasurer. The Dove...

Crellin Elementary School students, staff, and visitors are enjoying a colorful new addition to the school as murals depicting the school’s grounds and community have been completed in the main hallway. The murals feature a variety of elements connected to Crellin,...

Date: 09/19/26 Time: 2:39 pm Location / Address: 7676 Maryland Highway, Swanton, Garrett County Type of Incident: Outbuilding fire Description of Structure / Property: 10x10 outdoor plastic storage building Injuries or Deaths (YES/NO/NA): No # of Displaced: 0...

In accordance with the approved 2026-27 calendar, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will dismiss students three (3) hours early on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, for staff development in the afternoon. Staff will be participating in school-based professional...