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Thousand Acres Golf Club was a blast today. Some great golf in pristine conditions. Beautiful swings, beautiful views, and a ton of fun. Great job to everyone out there! In our Scheffler tour, we saw some great improvement from many of our players. Carter Bishoff came...

What's dueling pianos? If this question has crossed your mind, you're not alone. Dueling pianos is a captivating form of entertainment that blends music, comedy, and audience participation. Join us at Brodaks Banquet Hall on August 17th (doors open at 7 PM) as we...

Five students recently completed the classroom portion of the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) program at Garrett College. They are now working to complete their final externship hours before sitting for the CCMA national certification. The CCMA program –...

Diane Thayer, the first chair of the Garrett Community College Board of Trustees, passed away Saturday at Goodwill Retirement Community. Thayer – whose husband, the late Frederick A Thayer III, was a distinguished Garrett County jurist – was 90 years old. "I thought...

There have been a number of members who have commented on the fact that lake levels appear to be lower than in past years. The following information provided by POA Board member Chris Nichols may help understand what is happening. Lake levels are going down faster...

First United Bank & Trust is thrilled to announce the promotion of Amanda McKenzie to the position of Director of Human Resources. With 20 years of experience in both banking and human capital, Amanda brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role....

Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) welcomes Aster Berhane, MD, to WVU Medicine Garrett Medical Group in LaVale. Dr. Berhane received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI. She spent two years in an internal medicine...

Extreme heat poses a serious threat of heat-related illness to adults over 60, infants and children, those who are pregnant, those with chronic diseases, and individuals who work outdoors. Make sure to check in on those who may be susceptible to ensure they are able...

There is currently a Major Heat Risk forecast for today (July 15, 2024) and tomorrow (July 16, 2024). Please see the following tips from the Maryland Department of Health and the CDC, or visit https://ephtracking.cdc.gov/Applications/HeatRisk/ for more information and...

HOLY MOLY that was a hot round! From birdies 🐦 to bee stings 🐝 we saw all sorts of action today. Not only did every Tour have an improvement in scoring average, but we had our lowest round of the season of an even par 34! Way to go to everyone out there today. In our...

The Smithsonian heads to the Garrett County Historical Society with Maryland Humanities’ next Museum on Main Street tour on July 5, 2025! Garrett is the second stop on Maryland’s tour of Spark! Places of Inspiration, a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibition...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is developing a three-year strategic plan to guide the implementation of the Maryland Blueprint. We are looking for community members to help inform this work by engaging in focus group discussions about what is currently working...

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $4.5 million in funding to establish three additional USDA Nutrition Hubs in communities across the country. The new Nutrition Hubs will provide tailored and scalable approaches to...

Originally published by Bisnar | Chase. In a move aimed at bolstering worker protections nationwide, the U.S. Department of Labor has unveiled a significant update to overtime pay regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This update comes amidst concerns...

ON 7/9/24 at approximately 1651 hours Troopers from the Maryland State Police McHenry Barrack responded to New Germany Road, south of Twin Churches Road, Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland, for a motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival Troopers discovered a Toyota...

Originally published by allconnect. The government set the minimum speed for 'fast' internet at 100 Mbps. Allconnect examines if that's fast enough and how the U.S. compares worldwide. A contractor working on my porch asked me what kind of internet I had that allowed...

The Deep Creek Watershed Foundation has partnered with the University of Maryland - Garrett County Extension service to educate and provide the public of Garrett County with a program on the use and benefits of rain barrels. Thanks to the Deep Creek Watershed...

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 Wednesday, July 24, at Chanteclaire Farm. The Summer Soiree was created in 2022 to be held on the off years of...

Garrett College may be Maryland’s smallest community college, but it has an outsized role within the Maryland Association of Community Colleges’ affinity groups leadership. Chris Painter, GC’s director of campus facilities and capital projects, took over July 1 as...