Some moments become stories. Help unfurl a 130-foot American flag and be part of Garrett County’s America 250 celebration. As America counts down to its 250th birthday, Garrett County is preparing a patriotic moment that organizers hope will be one...
An America 250/Garrett 250 Guide for Kids, Teens, and Families in Garrett County As America reaches its 250th birthday, families across Garrett County are taking time to learn what the American flag truly represents and how to treat it with care....
On Saturday, July 18, Garrett County will come together for a once-in-a-generation celebration honoring the people, places, and stories that have shaped our community over the past 250 years. This family-friendly community gathering will celebrate...
Mountain Lake Park was founded in 1881 along the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad as one of the nation’s early Chautauqua resorts, drawing thousands of Victorian-era visitors each summer for education, culture, and recreation. The Victorian Chautauqua...
Ever wonder how Garrett County towns were named? No? Why not? Work with me here. Most town names seem pretty straightforward, while others might leave you scratching your head. All that mattered was that the name made sense at the time. The fact...
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is pleased to announce that Accident Elementary School will officially become a Judy Center beginning with the 2026–27 school year, expanding access to high-quality early childhood services and family support...
Garrett County Business Development Specialist Connor Norman is among 40 leaders from across Appalachia to graduate from the Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI) Class of 2026. ALI is an intensive...
Carissa Rodeheaver, who led the Garrett College Foundation Board of Directors through two successive – and highly successful – capital campaigns, will step down as board chair on June 30th. “There’s a lot of change in my life right now with my...
WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the 396 cleanest hospitals in the United States – and one of only three Maryland hospitals – to earn this distinction. The list highlights...
The primary mission of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is to protect our natural environment, but as stewards of a half million acres of property, DNR is also custodian of our state’s rich history. Almost every Maryland State Park...