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Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog March 18
Monday, March 18, 2024: The weather today will be mostly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy, with scattered snow showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation, with highs in the lower 40s except in the mid-30s at the higher elevations. West winds of...
Spring Forward with Confidence: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Review Your Insurance
As the seasons change and we welcome the rejuvenating energy of spring, it's not just our gardens that can benefit from some thoughtful cultivation. Our financial and personal security blankets—our insurance policies—deserve a fresh look too. For those under the care...
Accelerant Detection K9 “Sky” Retires
For over seven years, Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Melissa Decker and her partner, K9 Sky, have been assisting fire investigators across Maryland and beyond in finding trace amounts of flammable liquids to help build cases against arsonists or to rule out their...
The Bloodhounds Are Returning to GARRETT COUNTY
Please refer to the seminar information so you can be fully informed about what is happening during this week of training. The NPBA was a long-time fixture at the 4-H Camp for about 20 years and then decided to move the Spring Seminar in 1999, just north of Bradford,...
Join Dolly’s Journey to Her Forever Home!
Help us re-write Dolly's story! Imagine the pain and heartbreak of being left behind and abandoned in a world where love feels like a distant memory. This was the heartbreaking reality that befell our furry friend, Dolly, and several other dogs, when they were...
Deep Creek Lake Lions Club Release Inclusive Playground Research Results
In 2023, the Deep Creek Lake Lions Club convened a special advisory committee to provide input and recommendations for creating an inclusive playground that welcomes and ensures access to all children and adults with disabilities and encourages socialization between...
Over 1-in-10 Maryland Workers Have Found a New ‘Work Spouse’ Since Returning to the Office
Originally published by Wealth of Geeks. In the ever-evolving landscape of office culture, there's a trend that has subtly been emerging, without crossing any HR boundaries. Enter the era of the work spouse – a term that's been buzzing through cubicles and Zoom rooms...
Be a part of Deep Creek Farmers Market this season!
The Deep Creek Farmers Market will return in May for another season of local food, handmade goods, and community fun! Are you a local farmer or rancher, artisan, craftsperson, or food stand? Interested in joining DCFM? We are now accepting Vendor Applications for the...
Approved GCPS 2024-25 School Calendar
The Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) APPROVED 2024-25 school year calendar, developed by the GCPS Calendar Committee, is now available for review on the Public Relations page of our website. www.gcps.net/public-relations. The Calendar Committee met in January and...
Maryland Expands Quarantine Zone for Invasive Spotted Lanternfly to Cover Most of the State
Originally published by Baltimore Sun. Maryland officials have once again expanded the “quarantine zone” for spotted lanternflies, the invasive insects that damage grapevines and other plants. On Monday, the Maryland Department of Agriculture expanded the zone to...
Republican Candidate Mariela Roca Endorsed by Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich
Republican candidate for Maryland's Sixth Congressional District, Dr. Mariela Roca, has been officially endorsed by former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Newt Gingrich. Speaker Gingrich visited the district last October and hosted a fundraising event in...
Garrett County Forestry Board Poster Contest Winners
The results are in! Thank you to all the students and teachers who supported this year's poster contest! We had a total of 49 entries and lots of good contenders! It was certainly a difficult decision to narrow them down to the top 3. This year's winners are as...
Safeguard Your Medications to Protect Everyone
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is coordinating another National Drug Take-Back Initiative across the United States on Saturday, April 27, 2024. In addition to the three permanent take-back locations, Garrett County is adding several temporary locations...
Garrett County Local Management Board Community Partnership Survey and Session Results Recording Now Available
Here is the PowerPoint Presentation from the Recording.
Dress for Success Pop-Up Store
Re-opening of Dress for Success pop-up store March 15th. The Garrett County Republican Women’s Club will be celebrating the reopening of our Dress for Success pop-up store. The store has been restocked with over 1000 new clothing items! Hundreds of beautiful items...
Notice: Brick Sidewalks in the Town of Oakland
NOTICE: The Town of Oakland, in partnership with Integrity Concrete, has begun replacing numerous brick sidewalks in the community. Work will take place this week in the area in front of District Court at 205 S Third Street. Additionally, sidewalks will be replaced in...
Deep Creek Lake Lions Club Celebrates Successful 2024 Blind Skier
By all accounts the 2024 Deep Creek Lake Lions Club blind skier program was a rousing success. This 51st year of the program instructed 20 skiers who are visually impaired plus family members who also participate in activities. This year’s program ran during four...
Garrett County Public Schools: Inclement Weather Update – March 11, 2024
Garrett County Public Schools will open two (2) hours late today, Monday, March 11, 2024.
Chamber Now Accepting 2024 Autumn Glory Royalty Applications
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for the 2024 Autumn Glory King and Queen. Students may download applications on the 57th Annual Autumn Glory Festival page of visitdeepcreek.com. Students are required to submit a 300-word...
POA Creates Digital Archive of Historic Deep Creek Lake Visitor’s Guides
In preparation for the Deep Creek Lake Centennial celebration in 2025, the POA has sponsored the development of a digital archive of Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake Visitor's Guides dating back to the 1950's. With financial assistance with a grant from the Garrett...
Garrett County Couple Arrested for June 2023 House Fire
A Garrett County man and woman were charged after a grand jury handed up indictments for an arson fire last summer that killed two cats and almost a kennel of puppies at their home. Christopher J. Baker, 36, and April J. Fazenbaker, 41, both of Friendsville, were...
Accelerant Detection K9 “Sky” Retires
For over seven years, Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Melissa Decker and her partner, K9 Sky, have been assisting fire investigators across Maryland and beyond in finding trace amounts of flammable liquids to help build cases against arsonists or to rule out their...
The Bloodhounds Are Returning to GARRETT COUNTY
Please refer to the seminar information so you can be fully informed about what is happening during this week of training. The NPBA was a long-time fixture at the 4-H Camp for about 20 years and then decided to move the Spring Seminar in 1999, just north of Bradford,...
Join Dolly’s Journey to Her Forever Home!
Help us re-write Dolly's story! Imagine the pain and heartbreak of being left behind and abandoned in a world where love feels like a distant memory. This was the heartbreaking reality that befell our furry friend, Dolly, and several other dogs, when they were...
Deep Creek Lake Lions Club Release Inclusive Playground Research Results
In 2023, the Deep Creek Lake Lions Club convened a special advisory committee to provide input and recommendations for creating an inclusive playground that welcomes and ensures access to all children and adults with disabilities and encourages socialization between...
Over 1-in-10 Maryland Workers Have Found a New ‘Work Spouse’ Since Returning to the Office
Originally published by Wealth of Geeks. In the ever-evolving landscape of office culture, there's a trend that has subtly been emerging, without crossing any HR boundaries. Enter the era of the work spouse – a term that's been buzzing through cubicles and Zoom rooms...
Be a part of Deep Creek Farmers Market this season!
The Deep Creek Farmers Market will return in May for another season of local food, handmade goods, and community fun! Are you a local farmer or rancher, artisan, craftsperson, or food stand? Interested in joining DCFM? We are now accepting Vendor Applications for the...
Approved GCPS 2024-25 School Calendar
The Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) APPROVED 2024-25 school year calendar, developed by the GCPS Calendar Committee, is now available for review on the Public Relations page of our website. www.gcps.net/public-relations. The Calendar Committee met in January and...
Maryland Expands Quarantine Zone for Invasive Spotted Lanternfly to Cover Most of the State
Originally published by Baltimore Sun. Maryland officials have once again expanded the “quarantine zone” for spotted lanternflies, the invasive insects that damage grapevines and other plants. On Monday, the Maryland Department of Agriculture expanded the zone to...
Republican Candidate Mariela Roca Endorsed by Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich
Republican candidate for Maryland's Sixth Congressional District, Dr. Mariela Roca, has been officially endorsed by former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Newt Gingrich. Speaker Gingrich visited the district last October and hosted a fundraising event in...
Garrett County Forestry Board Poster Contest Winners
The results are in! Thank you to all the students and teachers who supported this year's poster contest! We had a total of 49 entries and lots of good contenders! It was certainly a difficult decision to narrow them down to the top 3. This year's winners are as...
Safeguard Your Medications to Protect Everyone
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is coordinating another National Drug Take-Back Initiative across the United States on Saturday, April 27, 2024. In addition to the three permanent take-back locations, Garrett County is adding several temporary locations...
Garrett County Local Management Board Community Partnership Survey and Session Results Recording Now Available
Here is the PowerPoint Presentation from the Recording.
Dress for Success Pop-Up Store
Re-opening of Dress for Success pop-up store March 15th. The Garrett County Republican Women’s Club will be celebrating the reopening of our Dress for Success pop-up store. The store has been restocked with over 1000 new clothing items! Hundreds of beautiful items...
Notice: Brick Sidewalks in the Town of Oakland
NOTICE: The Town of Oakland, in partnership with Integrity Concrete, has begun replacing numerous brick sidewalks in the community. Work will take place this week in the area in front of District Court at 205 S Third Street. Additionally, sidewalks will be replaced in...
Deep Creek Lake Lions Club Celebrates Successful 2024 Blind Skier
By all accounts the 2024 Deep Creek Lake Lions Club blind skier program was a rousing success. This 51st year of the program instructed 20 skiers who are visually impaired plus family members who also participate in activities. This year’s program ran during four...
Garrett County Public Schools: Inclement Weather Update – March 11, 2024
Garrett County Public Schools will open two (2) hours late today, Monday, March 11, 2024.
Chamber Now Accepting 2024 Autumn Glory Royalty Applications
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for the 2024 Autumn Glory King and Queen. Students may download applications on the 57th Annual Autumn Glory Festival page of visitdeepcreek.com. Students are required to submit a 300-word...
POA Creates Digital Archive of Historic Deep Creek Lake Visitor’s Guides
In preparation for the Deep Creek Lake Centennial celebration in 2025, the POA has sponsored the development of a digital archive of Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake Visitor's Guides dating back to the 1950's. With financial assistance with a grant from the Garrett...
Garrett County Couple Arrested for June 2023 House Fire
A Garrett County man and woman were charged after a grand jury handed up indictments for an arson fire last summer that killed two cats and almost a kennel of puppies at their home. Christopher J. Baker, 36, and April J. Fazenbaker, 41, both of Friendsville, were...