Tony Hoffman “From Prison to the Olympics”

Garrett County Health Department, in collaboration with Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps volunteers and health department employees, conducted a full-scale Point of Dispensing (POD) exercise in late April. The drill marked an important transition from simple emergency planning to a working, real-world simulation using mock patients to imitate a public health crisis. This operations-based simulation […]

The Local Behavioral Health Authority at the Garrett County Health Department is inviting the community to “Light It Up Green” this month for Mental Health Awareness. “Show your support by illuminating your buildings, offices, or homes with green lighting throughout May,” said Sadie Liller, Garrett County Behavioral Health Authority. “This simple yet meaningful gesture helps […]

As Garrett County prepares to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Garrett 250 organizers, in partnership with the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, are encouraging residents and businesses to show their patriotic spirit with decorative Garrett 250 Celebration Buntings. Each commemorative set is available for $100 and includes a Garrett 250 logo center banner flag, along with […]

The Garrett County Health Department (GCHD) has confirmed the eighth case of pertussis in the past six months. This is the fifth case reported in 2026. Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the respiratory system. Public health officials are actively investigating this case and are working to […]

Due to rain and cool temperatures forecasted for Memorial Day weekend, Dans Mountain Pool will delay opening until May 30. Hours for the season will be 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Wednesday through Sunday. The pool will be closed June 1-5 and June 8-10, due to our lifeguards’ school schedules. Unfortunately, the water slide will not […]

The Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) Food & Nutrition Services Department is happy to announce we will be distributing seven days of free Breakfasts and Lunches beginning the week of June 8, 2026. Families or a designated person will need to register to receive meals. Families can register using an online form or at one […]

Exciting news for local ice cream lovers! Lakeside Creamery has officially been added to Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail for the 2026 season. Launching this Memorial Weekend and running through September 7th, the 14th annual trail highlights top-tier creameries across the state, and our very own Garrett County staple is front and center. While the […]

Friday, May 22, Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2026: The weather today will be a chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Patchy fog, with highs in the lower 60s. Except in the mid-50s at the higher elevations. Southeast winds of around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up […]

Starting this week, visitors planning to attend Greenbrier State Park, Point Lookout, Newtowne Neck, North Point, Sandy Point, and Swallow Falls State Parks for Memorial Day weekend are required to make reservations at parkdayuse.maryland.gov prior to arrival at the park. The Maryland Park Service is using a reservation system to prevent sudden capacity closures and long […]

The weather today will be a slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers, mainly in the morning. Patchy fog. Cooler, with highs in the upper 50s. East winds of around 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 90%. Support Garrett Christian Academy all day today by grabbing a meal at Deep Creek UNO for their […]