The National Safe Boating Council and its partners are kicking off the annual Safe Boating Campaign the weekend before Memorial Day with National Safe Boating Week held May 18-24, with important safety reminders for boaters as the busy boating season gears up. “We are...

The Garrett County Health Department recently held a dinner honoring the volunteers who help spread their public health messages and make a positive impact on the health of the county residents. “As budgets continue to tighten, the contributions of our volunteers have...

Nearly 700 middle and high school students gathered to present their extensive historical research at the 2019 Maryland History Day competition. The competition, held on May 12 at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), is the culmination of a year-long...

Garrett County’s prevention and treatment community was represented at the 2019 Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit held in Atlanta, Georgia in late April. Members of the Stand Together Garrett County Against Drug Abuse Consortium and the Drug-Free Communities Coalition...

Northern High’s After Prom Committee would like to thank all the businesses and individuals that contributed to the success of this year’s after prom celebration.   Your donations helped our mission of providing a safe and fun environment for the students of Garrett...

Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the formation of the Substance Abuse Advisory Council (SAAC), a 24 member volunteer advisory group of leaders from law enforcement, recovery services, health, economic development, private industry, education,...

Expanding their obstetrics services to northern Garrett County and the surrounding region, Sotiere Savopoulos, M.D. and Becky Crowell, D.O., of Cornerstone Family Medicine, are seeing prenatal and post-partum patients at Grantsville Medical Center.  Operated by...

Documents needed for compliance; 66,300 Marylanders Have Not Yet Responded to Notices from MDOT MVA A group of Marylanders are at risk of having their driver’s licenses or identification cards recalled in June if they don’t satisfy document requirements that are part...

On the heels of the local United Way campaign completion, it was announced that Luke Mill would close its operations leaving 675 individuals without jobs. Over the course of the next few days it was reported that for every single job lost, there would be an additional...

The Garrett County Health Department joins the country in celebrating National Prevention Week May 12-18, 2019. This observance is dedicated to increasing the prevention of substance use and the promotion of mental health. The celebration brings together individuals,...

The End of the Line Bookstore is open May 17 for the 2019 season.  End of the Line Books is a not for profit, used bookstore located in the boxcar at the B&O Railway Station East Liberty Street in Oakland, MD.  The bookstore is open May 17 through October 12th on...

On the heels of the local United Way campaign completion, it was announced that Luke Mill would close its operations leaving 675 individuals without jobs. Over the course of the next few days it was reported that for every single job lost, there would be an additional...

The Garrett County Health Department’s Environmental Health office has announced this spring’s low-cost rabies clinics for the vaccination of dogs, cats, and ferrets at six locations. No other animals will be vaccinated. The Garrett County Health Department will NOT...

GRMC's Cancer Navigation program was recently flagged as a top innovative program for rural health in the United States through Rural Health Models & Innovations, a national collection of successful rural health programs and interventions created by the Rural...

Local youth organizations can earn up to $1,000 through U.S. Cellular's Community Connections program. Now in its fifth year, Community Connections provides sponsorship support to help youth groups pay for expenses such as travel, equipment and uniforms. Since...

On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, the Garrett County Republican Women’s Club will host Dena Epenschied from the Leadership Institute.  The topic of Ms. Epenscheid’s presentation is “How to Grow Your Organization”.  All interested persons, regardless of political affiliation...

  Race Up The Face (the World's Hardest 400M Race -- a race up the Face ski slope at Wisp Resort) Official Results: William Heinle 4:11.39 King of the Hill Erick Anderson 4:45 Drew Hordubay 5:12 Jackson Hordubay 5:17 Maraid Johnson 5:20:13 Queen Of the Hill Brody...

HART staff earns certifications to ease pets’ fear, anxiety during visits Can you imagine telling your dog, “Let’s go to the vet!” and seeing her tail wag? How about getting out your cat’s carrier and seeing him come running? Pet owners won’t need to imagine it when...

On Saturday, April 13th at Wisp Resort, The American Association of University Women (AAUW) – Garrett Branch hosted 64 women from 11 different counties throughout the state of Maryland, including five women from newly formed AAUW Frostburg State University branch for...

Warm weather is finally upon us and with that the start of the 2019 lake and beach season. Garrett County residents and visitors have access to five public beaches as well as two recreational water attractions. So what is the Health Department doing to keep these...

On May 7, from 4:45pm-7pm (film shown 5pm-6:30pm, discussion at 6:30pm) the Garrett County Suicide Prevention Committee will present a special screening of at the Garrett College Auditorium, located at 687 Mosser Road in McHenry. With strong endorsements from some of...

GRMC patients now have the option to utilize MHealth, a free mobile device application to review their health information.  MHealth is a mobile app that allows you to access your health information from your smartphone or tablet. Downloading the MHealth app to your...

The Garrett County Health Department joins agencies across the nation in celebrating April 1-7 as National Public Health Week. “Public health promotes and protects the health of people and their communities,” said Garrett County Health Officer Bob Stephens. “While a...

What is the impact of drugs in Garrett County? Almost half of the inmates at the Garrett County Detention Center are there because of drug activity. In fiscal year 2018, there were 96 children in foster care in Garrett County, and substance abuse was a contributing...

Wisp Resort announced today that General Manager Jerry Geisler will be retiring this summer after more than four decades at Maryland’s only four season resort. Geisler has been the resort’s General Manager for the past six years and has served as an executive at the...

The Garrett County Steps to Better Health Committee (STEPS) is offering three scholarships to Garrett County residents who are pursuing a career in a health care field. “We want to encourage Garrett County residents to work toward a careers in a health care field,”...

Maryland has 16 Community Colleges: also known as Maryland's Sweet 16. 1. 70% of Maryland freshmen and sophomore college students are enrolled in one of Maryland’s 16 community colleges. 2. Each year, Maryland’s community colleges enroll a diverse population of nearly...

The Garrett College Foundation is preparing for this year’s upcoming spring scholarship benefit. The 9th annual fundraiser will take place on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Twin Tails Event Farm in Oakland, MD beginning at 6:00 p.m. with cocktails followed by dinner and...

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) – Garrett Branch is celebrating its 70th(+3) anniversary as one of the longest running women’s organizations in Garrett County.  To celebrate its history in Garrett County, the AAUW-Garrett Branch will be hosting an...

One more week! March 29 is the deadline for nominations to be postmarked for receipt by the Garrett County Commission for Women for the Women’s Hall of Fame and for the Commission’s scholarships. The Commission is seeking nominations for outstanding Garrett County...