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Deep Creek Lake Daily Notes Blog July 8
The weather today will be mostly cloudy. Patchy fog this morning. Isolated showers this morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Light and variable winds, becoming southwest around 5 mph this afternoon. The...
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...
2026 Kick Off to Summer
The Oakland Arts & Entertainment District, in partnership with the Town of Oakland, Greater Oakland Business Association, and Garrett County Arts Council, is ready to celebrate the start of summer with the annual Kick Off to Summer Festival on Saturday, June 20,...
Notice of Investigation: Garrett County Structure Fire Accidental 19 W. Center Street, Oakland
Date: 6/17/26 Time: 04:07 am Location / Address: 19 West Center Street, Oakland, Garrett County Type of Incident: Structure fire Description of Structure / Property: Two-story wood framed single family dwelling Injuries or Deaths (YES/NO/NA): No # of Displaced: 0...
MasterCraft Expands Dealer Network with Next Level Marine, Bringing Its Premium Towboat Lineup to Deep Creek Lake
Next Level Marine in Oakland has become the first authorized MasterCraft dealer for the Deep Creek Lake region. The full-service dealership will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 20 to showcase MasterCraft's premium towboat lineup.
MasterCraft Expands Dealer Network with Next Level Marine, Bringing Its Premium Towboat Lineup to Deep Creek Lake
MasterCraft Boat Company, a MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ: MCFT) subsidiary and the best-selling towboat brand, announced today that Next Level Marine has joined the MasterCraft dealer network as the brand’s first authorized dealer serving Deep Creek Lake and...
Attorney General Brown Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and eligibility protections in the upcoming Farm Bill and reject efforts to...
WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center and Potomac Valley Hospital Celebrate Exceptional Patient Satisfaction Achievements Across the Region
WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) and Potomac Valley Hospital (PVH), both part of the WVU Medicine system, are celebrating major achievements in patient satisfaction and quality of care, reflecting the organizations’ continued commitment to...
Mid-Atlantic Fire Compact Trains at Garrett College
More than 300 people took part in last week’s annual Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Training Academy at Garrett College. The academy is sponsored by the Middle-Atlantic Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact. The compact comprises seven states – Maryland, West Virginia,...
Cranesville, Then and Now
The small town of Cranesville was established in the 1850’s by John Crane. Cranesville is primarily located in Preston County, West Virginia, but borders Garrett County, Maryland. Probably the most notable feature about Cranesville is the Cranesville Swamp Preserve,...
Maryland Department of Agriculture Launches New Grant Program to Boost Urban Agriculture and Community Gardens
The Maryland Department of Agriculture is excited to launch a new grant program designed to support the growth and development of urban farms and community gardens. This initiative aims to enhance community access to fresh, healthy produce grown using environmentally...
Friendsville’s Youghiogheny River Provides a Natural Playground
As we look towards Garrett County celebrating America's 250th birthday at a celebration event in July, we are provided an opportunity to take a moment to understand and appreciate all the county has to offer. Friendsville, the most northern municipality in Garrett...
Volunteers Invited to Participate in “A County United” Giant Flag Ceremony at Garrett 250 Birthday Bash
The Garrett 250 Commission is inviting community members to participate in one of the most meaningful moments of the Garrett 250 Birthday Bash: Celebrating America Together on Saturday, July 18, at the Garrett County Fairgrounds. As part of the county's official...
Maryland Department of Agriculture Announces Reduction in Electric Vehicle Charger Registration Fee
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is pleased to announce that the fee for registering public electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) in Maryland has been reduced from $150 to $75 per port. MDA’s Weights and Measures Program is responsible for consumer...
Appalachian Regional Commission Invests in Strengthening Western Maryland
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has made a series of recent investments in the long-term economic future of Western Maryland. Earlier this year, more than $685,000 in strategic funding was awarded to five projects across Allegany and Garrett counties,...
Dave Taylor Announced as 2026 Heise Entrepreneurial Spirit Award Winner
The winner of the 2026 Heise Entrepreneurial Spirit Award was announced during the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Brodak’s Banquet Hall in Oakland. Martin Heise made the presentation to this...
Terry Helbig Receives Peggy Jamison Heritage Preservation Award
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Terry Helbig as the recipient of the 2026 Peggy Jamison Heritage Preservation Award, an honor recognizing exceptional dedication to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Garrett County. The award was...
Nina Beitzel Announced as Third Recipient of Emerging Entrepreneur Award
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Nina Beitzel as the recipient of the 2026 Emerging Entrepreneur Award. The award was presented during the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner on Thursday, June 4, 2026,...
GCPS Calendar Reminder: Fourth Quarter Report Card Release
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will release student report cards for the fourth grading period on Friday, June 12, 2026. Schools will release the report cards according to their school-specific policy. Please refer to your student handbook or school office for...
Beyond the Stars Jackpot Show
The Beyond the Stars Jackpot Show will return to the Garrett County Fairgrounds in McHenry, Maryland, on June 13–14, 2026, bringing together youth livestock exhibitors, families, and agricultural supporters from across the region for a weekend celebrating hard work,...
Deep Creek Watershed Foundation Receives Transformational $100,000 Gift
The Deep Creek Watershed Foundation (DCWF) is honored to announce the receipt of a remarkable $100,000 donation from the Estate of Phil St. Moritz. This generous gift reflects Phil's lifelong love of Deep Creek Lake, his passion for boating, and his commitment to...
