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Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog May 2
The weather today will be sunny, with highs in the upper 80s. Except in the lower 80s at the higher elevations. West winds of around 5 to 10 mph. Our friends at Lake&Lure have sponsored a social media giveaway featuring 7 amazing local fishing spots: (#1 -...
New Polish Pottery & Gift Store to Open at Dry Dock Plaza
Bringing the Beauty of Poland to the Beauty of Deep Creek A unique Polish Pottery and Gift store, Polska Polish Pottery of Deep Creek Lake is set to open in Dry Dock Plaza on May 10th. Offering authentic, handcrafted, traditional & Unikat (translated to “unique”)...
‘Good business:’ Apprenticeship Program Paying Off in Garrett County
The following article was featured in the Cumberland Times-News: Northern High School senior Kyle Broadwater never imagined he'd have a paid apprenticeship job with a guided career track while still in school. But, through the Maryland Apprenticeship program,...
Message from Secretary Anthony Woods: Medal of Honor Day and Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
Dear Friends, Reflecting on the past two weeks, we stand at the intersection of two significant days for Veterans in the calendar: Medal of Honor Day on March 25th and Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day on March 30th in the State of Maryland. Last week, I had the honor...
Maryland Comptroller Offering MD Tax Connect Portal Webinars for Business Taxpayers
Throughout March and April, the Maryland Comptroller's Office is offering bi-weekly, expert-led webinars designed to guide Maryland Business Taxpayers through the new Maryland Tax Connect Portal’s key features. During these sessions, practical tips will be provided,...
Key Bridge Collapse Business Impact Survey
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce understands that the catastrophic Key Bridge collapse has created significant disruptions and challenges for Maryland's small business community. The bridge loss cuts off major transportation routes and severs critical supply chains....
Resources for Businesses Affected by Key Bridge Collapse
Multiple agencies and organizations have been working overtime to create webpages to house information about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore and the resources that may be available to businesses affected by the collapse. In the meantime, we...
2024 GLAF Advocate and Attendee Survey
GLAF’s mission is to enrich our community with high-quality performing arts and arts education. We appreciate your input in shaping the path forward – after all, YOU are the ones that matter! Dear GLAF Supporter, Thanks to our loyal patrons, sponsors and volunteers,...
Forest Service Prepares for a Surge of Spring Tree Plantings as It Celebrates Maryland Arbor Day
Governor Wes Moore proclaimed April 3, 2024, as the 141st annual Maryland Arbor Day celebration. Following tradition, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz presented tree seedlings to the members of the Board of Public Works at their meeting,...
GCPS to Dismiss Students Early on April 8, 2024
On Monday, April 8, 2024, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) students will be dismissed three (3) hours early. This schedule change is due to the solar eclipse and the students' normal dismissal time. Parents/Guardians are asked to make arrangements for this change...
Garrett County Forestry Board Scholarship
The GCFB will award a scholarship of $500 to a Garrett County resident student pursuing a degree in a forestry or natural resource related field. You may be attending any college/university/technical school, as long as you are a resident of Garrett County and pursuing...
Garrett College goes International
Ten international students from five different countries were celebrated last Thursday night as Garrett College hosted An Evening Abroad in the Edwards CARC gymnasium. Tawananyasha Mirira (Zimbabwe), Musulyn Pinney (Liberia), Courtney Milner (United Kingdom), Manuela...
Safe Sitter Course to be held at Garrett Regional Medical Center
Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) will be offering a Safe Sitter course on May 4, 2024, from 9:00 AM until 3:30 PM. The class be held in the GRMC hospital boardroom. The Safe Sitter course is designed to prepare those sixth grade and up to be safe when they are...
Record of River and Climatological Observations for March 2024
GCSO to Hold Annual Defensive Tactics Training at NGHS
The Garrett County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) will hold its annual Defensive Tactics training at Northern Garrett High School (NGHS) on March 28, 29, and April 1, 2024. Please be advised that additional emergency vehicles may be on campus during this training. Student...
REMINDER: HB 950 – Maryland Transit Administration – Locally Operated Transit Systems – Mandatory Funding
This is a call to action for all Transportation Association of Maryland members to support our key piece of legislation, House Bill 950. Beginning in FY26, House Bill 950 would set funding levels for local transit support at $80,533,314 (the amount allocated in FY24),...
Upcoming Calendar Reminders and Make-Up Days
All Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will dismiss students three (3) hours early on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, for staff development in the afternoon. In addition, all schools and administrative offices will be closed for spring break on Friday, March 29, 2024,...
Garrett County Public Schools Seeks Substitute Custodians
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) seeks Substitute Custodians to join our team. The job offers a flexible schedule, which makes it ideal for individuals who require a work-life balance. In addition to a flexible schedule, the job comes with competitive pay and...
Garrett College Students Complete Phlebotomy Class Hours
Seven students recently completed their phlebotomy training through Garrett College. The program – offered through the College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Development division, includes a 69-hour classroom and lab section followed by an externship. This...
Busch’s Leap of Faith Rewarded
Ryan Busch admits the decision was a leap of faith. “I wasn’t sure how it was going to go, making the move from high school to college at age 16,” said Busch. “It obviously took some adjustments, but it went really well.” With “really well” being something of an...
Advance Notice on the Upcoming Solar Eclipse
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is providing advance notice about the solar eclipse occurring on April 8, 2024, two weeks from today. The peak time of the eclipse will occur during student dismissal. We encourage parents and guardians to discuss safety...
‘Good business:’ Apprenticeship Program Paying Off in Garrett County
The following article was featured in the Cumberland Times-News: Northern High School senior Kyle Broadwater never imagined he'd have a paid apprenticeship job with a guided career track while still in school. But, through the Maryland Apprenticeship program,...
Message from Secretary Anthony Woods: Medal of Honor Day and Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
Dear Friends, Reflecting on the past two weeks, we stand at the intersection of two significant days for Veterans in the calendar: Medal of Honor Day on March 25th and Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day on March 30th in the State of Maryland. Last week, I had the honor...
Maryland Comptroller Offering MD Tax Connect Portal Webinars for Business Taxpayers
Throughout March and April, the Maryland Comptroller's Office is offering bi-weekly, expert-led webinars designed to guide Maryland Business Taxpayers through the new Maryland Tax Connect Portal’s key features. During these sessions, practical tips will be provided,...
Key Bridge Collapse Business Impact Survey
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce understands that the catastrophic Key Bridge collapse has created significant disruptions and challenges for Maryland's small business community. The bridge loss cuts off major transportation routes and severs critical supply chains....
Resources for Businesses Affected by Key Bridge Collapse
Multiple agencies and organizations have been working overtime to create webpages to house information about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore and the resources that may be available to businesses affected by the collapse. In the meantime, we...
2024 GLAF Advocate and Attendee Survey
GLAF’s mission is to enrich our community with high-quality performing arts and arts education. We appreciate your input in shaping the path forward – after all, YOU are the ones that matter! Dear GLAF Supporter, Thanks to our loyal patrons, sponsors and volunteers,...
Forest Service Prepares for a Surge of Spring Tree Plantings as It Celebrates Maryland Arbor Day
Governor Wes Moore proclaimed April 3, 2024, as the 141st annual Maryland Arbor Day celebration. Following tradition, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz presented tree seedlings to the members of the Board of Public Works at their meeting,...
GCPS to Dismiss Students Early on April 8, 2024
On Monday, April 8, 2024, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) students will be dismissed three (3) hours early. This schedule change is due to the solar eclipse and the students' normal dismissal time. Parents/Guardians are asked to make arrangements for this change...
Garrett County Forestry Board Scholarship
The GCFB will award a scholarship of $500 to a Garrett County resident student pursuing a degree in a forestry or natural resource related field. You may be attending any college/university/technical school, as long as you are a resident of Garrett County and pursuing...
Garrett College goes International
Ten international students from five different countries were celebrated last Thursday night as Garrett College hosted An Evening Abroad in the Edwards CARC gymnasium. Tawananyasha Mirira (Zimbabwe), Musulyn Pinney (Liberia), Courtney Milner (United Kingdom), Manuela...
Safe Sitter Course to be held at Garrett Regional Medical Center
Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) will be offering a Safe Sitter course on May 4, 2024, from 9:00 AM until 3:30 PM. The class be held in the GRMC hospital boardroom. The Safe Sitter course is designed to prepare those sixth grade and up to be safe when they are...
Record of River and Climatological Observations for March 2024
GCSO to Hold Annual Defensive Tactics Training at NGHS
The Garrett County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) will hold its annual Defensive Tactics training at Northern Garrett High School (NGHS) on March 28, 29, and April 1, 2024. Please be advised that additional emergency vehicles may be on campus during this training. Student...
REMINDER: HB 950 – Maryland Transit Administration – Locally Operated Transit Systems – Mandatory Funding
This is a call to action for all Transportation Association of Maryland members to support our key piece of legislation, House Bill 950. Beginning in FY26, House Bill 950 would set funding levels for local transit support at $80,533,314 (the amount allocated in FY24),...
Upcoming Calendar Reminders and Make-Up Days
All Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will dismiss students three (3) hours early on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, for staff development in the afternoon. In addition, all schools and administrative offices will be closed for spring break on Friday, March 29, 2024,...
Garrett County Public Schools Seeks Substitute Custodians
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) seeks Substitute Custodians to join our team. The job offers a flexible schedule, which makes it ideal for individuals who require a work-life balance. In addition to a flexible schedule, the job comes with competitive pay and...
Garrett College Students Complete Phlebotomy Class Hours
Seven students recently completed their phlebotomy training through Garrett College. The program – offered through the College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Development division, includes a 69-hour classroom and lab section followed by an externship. This...
Busch’s Leap of Faith Rewarded
Ryan Busch admits the decision was a leap of faith. “I wasn’t sure how it was going to go, making the move from high school to college at age 16,” said Busch. “It obviously took some adjustments, but it went really well.” With “really well” being something of an...
Advance Notice on the Upcoming Solar Eclipse
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is providing advance notice about the solar eclipse occurring on April 8, 2024, two weeks from today. The peak time of the eclipse will occur during student dismissal. We encourage parents and guardians to discuss safety...