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The Garrett Regional Medical Center Foundation is excited to announce the return of the hospital’s bi-annual Summer Soiree. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, August 15th at the Red Barn. The Summer Soiree was created in 2022 to be held on the off years of...

As Garrett County Public Schools prepares for the start of the 2026-27 school year, Superintendent Dr. Nicole Miller invites students, families, staff, and community members to join her at several upcoming community events. A longtime member of the Garrett County...

During the July 2026 Board meeting, Mr. James Friend was approved as the next Supervisor of Instruction - Elementary beginning with the 2026-27 school year. In this role, Mr. Friend will provide leadership in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all...

The Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority recently provided autism bags to each officer at the Maryland State Police Barracks in McHenry. “We were pleased to be able to provide these kits to the local Maryland State Police officers to help make their...

Broadford Lake will come alive with the sounds of plunging paddles on Saturday, August 22, for the Fifth Annual Mountain Maryland Dragon Boat Festival. Dove Center will be partnering with Dynamic Dragon Boat Racing from Tennessee to hold this exciting event. Proceeds...

The 2026 Autumn Glory Royalty has been selected for the 59th Annual Autumn Glory Festival. This year’s Queen is Jayden Weaver and King Jaxxton Miller. Jayden Weaver is grateful for the opportunity to serve as Autumn Glory Queen. Growing up on 2nd Street, she has lived...

A Tucker Community Foundation grant has made it possible for Garrett College to upgrade the student computers in the Adult Basic Education classroom at GC’s Southern Outreach Center. Kaitlyn Glotfelty, GC’s director of community and professional education, said the...

Garrett College, supported by a Maryland Two Fifty Commission grant, is accepting applications for the Garrett County Citizens Academy. The Citizens Academy is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the history, responsibilities, and...

Local historian Chris Nichols set out a challenging goal for himself during last Wednesday’s presentation, 250 Years of Garrett County: Local History in the American Story, in the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College. One of Nichols’ goals was to illustrate “how...

The 69th Annual Garrett County Agriculture Fair runs August 1st through August 8th, 2026, and organizers have released admission details ahead of the event. Gate admission is free on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, with carnival rides available for $15 those...

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We're counting down the days to the 22nd annual Deep Creek Lake Art, Wine & Spirits Festival, and we need more amazing volunteers to help make the magic happen! This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, supporting HART's mission to...

Wisp Resort and Pacific Group Resorts announced a planned leadership transition that will see Erik Barnes join Wisp Resort as General Manager Designate and ultimately succeed General Manager Ron Hawkes following Hawkes’ semi-retirement at the conclusion of the 2026-27...

Deep Creek Lake is famous for its outdoor fun and small-town feel, and now there’s a new shop that’s quickly becoming a favorite for locals and visitors. Only two months after moving to its new location, Blair’s By the Lake is showing that great fashion, friendly...

Date: 07/22/26 Time: 03:38 am Location / Address: 715 Morris Avenue, Friendsville, Garrett County Type of Incident: Structure fire Description of Structure / Property: Two-story wood-framed business Injuries or Deaths (YES/NO/NA): No # of Displaced: N/A Estimated $...

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Garrett County Department of Business Development, recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of Schoolhouse Earth with a milestone recognition ceremony honoring the business's lasting contributions to...

The Garrett County Health Department’s Second Annual Garrett County Rec Fair brought a full day of free activities, services, and resources to Broadford Lake Park. Community members received more than 400 health, wellness, nutrition, and recreation services, along...

The American Red Cross is assisting those impacted by the severe weather, strong winds, and devastating flooding that impacted multiple West Virginia counties last night. Red Cross workers and partners have been operating shelters in Barbour, Lewis and Upshur Counties...

A Literal Taste of the Past, Present and Future A first-time guest to the Deep Creek Lake area may pass right by the small town of Deer Park, unaware of the critical role the town played in bringing tourism to the lake and bottled water to our fridge. Tucked beside...

WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center and the Garrett County Health Department are partnering to offer The Arthritis Foundation's Walk with Ease program, a free six-week community walking initiative designed to help participants improve their health, reduce...