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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...