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Deep Creek Lake Daily Notes Blog June 1
The weather today will be partly sunny, with highs in the upper 60s. North winds of around 5 mph. The Maryland State Board and Department of Education celebrated the 2026–2027 Teachers of the Year, honoring 24 exceptional educators from across the state. These leaders...
Lauren Beitzel Leads the Way in First-Ever Deep Creek Super Dunk
It started with a simple ask: help me make a difference. Just under a month later, Lauren Beitzel had done much more than that. On Friday, February 20, Beitzel was one of 13 brave participants — dubbed the “Dunker’s Dozen” — to complete the first-ever Deep Creek Super...
Dans Mountain Pool Set to Open May 30
Due to rain and cool temperatures forecasted for Memorial Day weekend, Dans Mountain Pool will delay opening until May 30. Hours for the season will be 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday through Sunday. The pool will be closed June 1-5 and June 8-10, due to our lifeguards'...
Announcing the 2026 GCPS Summer Food Services Program
The Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) Food & Nutrition Services Department is happy to announce we will be distributing seven days of free Breakfasts and Lunches beginning the week of June 8, 2026. Families or a designated person will need to register to...
Lakeside Creamery Joins the Maryland Ice Cream Trail!
Exciting news for local ice cream lovers! Lakeside Creamery has officially been added to Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail for the 2026 season. Launching this Memorial Weekend and running through September 7th, the 14th annual trail highlights top-tier creameries across...
Day-Use Reservations Now Required for Swallow Falls State Park
Starting this week, visitors planning to attend Greenbrier State Park, Point Lookout, Newtowne Neck, North Point, Sandy Point, and Swallow Falls State Parks for Memorial Day weekend are required to make reservations at parkdayuse.maryland.gov prior to arrival at the...
Kitzmiller Coal Mining Museum Opens Doors for Special Three-Day Weekend
The Kitzmiller Coal Mining Museum will open to the public for a special three-day weekend on Friday, May 22, Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24. The museum will welcome visitors each day from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, offering a look into the rich history and heritage of...
PUBLIC NOTICE: Maryland Department of Agriculture Monitoring Frost Damage and Caterpillar Outbreaks in Western Maryland Hardwood Trees
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is monitoring hardwood trees in western Maryland following an early spring frost that damaged emerging leaves in Allegany County, along with outbreaks of defoliating, or leaf-eating, caterpillars in Allegany, Garrett, and...
Marylanders Reminded to Leave Fawns Alone – ‘Rescuing’ Them is Unnecessary, Dangerous, and Illegal
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cautions anyone who encounters a fawn to avoid disturbing it and resist the urge to feed or handle it. Removing deer from the wild and keeping them in captivity is against the law in Maryland in order to protect animal...
Garrett County Health Department Confirms Seventh Pertussis Case, Urges Vaccination
The Garrett County Health Department (GCHD) has confirmed the seventh case of pertussis in the past six months. This is the fourth case reported in 2026. Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the...
New Trails at Margraff Plantation
Laced into a 2800-foot ridge overlooking the town of Accident are six miles of carefully crafted mountain bike trails offering riders whatever they may be seeking in a trail, whether an adventurous challenge or a place to learn new skills. The Margraff Plantation...
Registration Now Open for Mountaintop Soccer 2026 Fall Season
The countdown to autumn on the pitch has officially begun! Mountaintop Soccer has announced that registration for the upcoming 2026 Fall Season is officially underway. Parents and guardians looking to sign their children up for a season of teamwork, skill-building,...
Garrett Regional Medical Center to Offer Wellness Blood Screenings in Oakland, Grantsville
Garrett Regional Medical Center will be offering wellness blood screenings for community members on June 5, 12, and 19 from 6:00 AM until 9:00 AM at 375 Pythian Avenue in Oakland by appointment only. An additional blood screening will be held on June 17 at Grantsville...
Swan Meadow School to Hold Open House for Prospective K-8 Families
Families interested in enrolling students at Swan Meadow School for the 2026-27 school year are invited to attend an Open House on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. The Open House will provide prospective families with an opportunity to tour the school,...
Garrett County to Host Once-In-A-Generation Community Celebration
Garrett County will mark America's 250th birthday milestone with the Garrett 250 Birthday Bash: Celebrating America Together. The event, by donation only, is for all ages and runs on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from noon to 10:00 PM at the Garrett County Fairgrounds....
Request for Proposals to Provide Speech and Language Services – RFP Bid Package #2027-002
Notice is hereby given that the Garrett County Board of Education will receive Requests for Proposal (RFP) from experienced vendors to provide speech and language services for the 2026-2027 school year, including Extended School Year Services (ESY). 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫...
Deep Creek Lake Makes Its Mark in Florida
Deep Creek Lake made an appearance all the way down in Florida recently! During a visit to The Casey Key Tiki Bar, Laurie and Danny Dohnalek and friends added a custom sign to the establishment’s growing collection of “happy place” markers from around the country....
Competitive Power Ventures Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Maryland’s Largest Solar Project
Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) and its strategic investment partner, Harrison Street Asset Management (HSAM), celebrated the official ribbon cutting of the CPV Backbone Solar project, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued investment in reliable,...
Public Notice: Swallow Falls Bridge Replacement
Garrett County, with federal funding administered by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA), is proposing to replace Bridge No. G-0020 on Swallow Falls Road over the Youghiogheny River. The bridge is located at the southeast...
HUGE NEWS: A New Elephant Arrives at Uno’s This Saturday!
The iconic elephant statue that has been a staple for decades is moving to a conservation center. A new elephant will be arriving to take its place on Saturday, May 16. Be sure to stop by Deep Creek UNO this weekend to see the new addition.
Garrett County Health Department Confirms Sixth Pertussis Case, Urges Vaccination
The Garrett County Health Department (GCHD) has confirmed the sixth case of pertussis in the past six months. This is the third case reported in 2026. Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the respiratory...
