Shelley Argabrite, M.A., Garrett County Strategic Health Planner, is being honored as a Community Star by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health. The Community Stars publication highlights leading experts implementing strategies in Communities...

Garrett Regional Medical Center’s Subacute Unit won its fifth consecutive Best Nursing Home award from US News & World Report, receiving the top rating for both the facility overall and for short-stay rehab, a new designation in the annual rankings of nursing home...

At the request and recommendation of the Garrett County Public Information Officer Kevin Null, and to align with the 2018-2020 County Strategic Plan, the Board of Garrett County Commissioners has approved the creation of a County Communications Office. The...

Congratulations to Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales co-owner, broker of record, and top producing real estate professional, Jay Ferguson. Jay has been named the 2018 REALTOR®️ of the Year by Garret County Board of REALTORS®️ in a unanimous vote from the...

New Roadway Alignment Benefits Businesses and Residents, Opens Up the Appalachian Region for Economic Development and Enhanced Safety The Hogan administration today announced the official start of the long-awaited highway construction for the US 219 (Chestnut Ridge...

Members of the 2018 class were welcomed into the Garrett College Athletic Hall of Fame at the third annual induction dinner held Saturday night in the Community Aquatic and Recreation Complex (CARC) gymnasium. Surrounded by current members of the Athletic Hall of...

Are you considering applying for a Capital Grant for a historic preservation project? Attend a workshop in your area!  The Maryland Historical Trust is hosting workshops around the state for prospective applicants for the FY19 Capital Grant Program. This grant is a...

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in partnership with Ford Warriors in Pink, Kathy Shaffer of Shaffer Ford in Oakland and Greg and Vivian Diehl of Diehl's Ford in Grantsville presented a handmade quilt from the Annual Warrior Quilt Project to Oakland...

Continuing Education & Workforce Development recently hosted a Workforce Development Employer Summit at Garrett College.  Over 20 local and state partner agencies and organizations were represented at the event, sharing the same goal: to educate and provide...

Garrett College announced Tuesday it is the recipient of a $2 million gift from a trust set up by the late Daniel E. Offutt III, an Oakland native who was an artist, metal sculptor and philanthropist. The gift is dedicated entirely to Science, Technology, Engineering...

At the 2018 Fall Conference of AAUW-Maryland this past weekend, Judy A. Carbone, President of AAUW-Garrett Branch, was named the 2019 AAUW-Maryland Woman of Distinction. She was nominated by the 2018 Woman of Distinction honoree and AAUW-Maryland Co-President Kate...

Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) and Wellspring Family Medicine have welcomed two new family practitioners to the cadre of physicians practicing in the area. Mariana Bollinger, MD, and Jason Van Antwerp, MD, are both on staff and currently serving patients. Dr....

If you have children, grandchildren, relatives or friends ages 7 to 18 who are avid/aspiring skiers or snowboarders, this is an excellent winter activity to take them to the next level of proficiency in their chosen sport. Joining DCWST also affords opportunities to...

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce has named Steve Green as the 2018 Honorary Golden Ambassador of the 51st Annual Autumn Glory Festival. The announcement was made at the Annual Autumn Glory Kick-Off Reception & Dinner on October 10, 2018, sponsored by Patriot...

The Garrett County Department of Solid Waste & Recycling announces that the 2019 Residential Refuse Permits are now available. Residents can renew/purchase permits now and it will be valid from the date of purchase through the end of 2019. Your current 2018 permit...

The Garrett County Department of Solid Waste & Recycling announces Saturday winter hours for the Garrett County Landfill. Effective Saturday, October 13, 2018 the Landfill will be closed on Saturdays to commercial haulers and large residential loads. Saturday full...

Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission released Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Appalachia, a suite of new research reports and resources to support entrepreneurial development in Appalachia. The research includes three reports which outline core elements necessary...

DIY: Solutions for Managing Water Runoff -  Friday October 19 2-3 pm or  Friday Nov 9 from 6-7 pm Got Rain? This introductory session on water runoff will give information about what stormwater is and how to manage it on your property for your benefit and the...

Continuing Education & Workforce Development recently announced several upcoming courses scheduled for the beginning half of the month of October. Saving Money on Purchases: Explore the World of Coupons, Rebates & Discounts October 1st, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Garrett...

HART for Animals, with Honorary Chairs, Michael and Mercedes Pellet, will host the “Black Tie & Tails” Gala, to benefit the HART Adoption Programs. The second bi-annual event will take place on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at the Lodge at Wisp Resort.  The Gala...

United Way of Garrett County is pleased to announce Mrs. Sarah Myers and Dr. Jane Wildesen as its 2019 Campaign Co-Chairs. The annual campaign for United Way will kick-off on October 3 with a collection drive during Farmer’s Market. Volunteers will be on location at...

Class is officially in session for members of Leadership Garrett County. The first session for the program's third class was held at Garrett College last Thursday, September 20th. Throughout the course of the program, participants will learn about the art and science...

The People's Choice Challenge reception was held last evening at the Oakland Transportation Museum in the Deep Creek Lake Gallery. There were over 80 in attendance for the presentation of the awards. A special thank you to County Administrator Kevin Null, Economic...

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a local library media specialist at Northern Middle School with the Hometown Hero distinction during the 51st Annual Autumn Glory Festival. This year’s Hometown Hero is Ali Schilpp, who was named the 2018 National...

Starting today, youth organizations in local communities can earn up to $1,000 through U.S. Cellular's Community Connections program. Now in its fourth year, Community Connections provides sponsorship support to help youth groups pay for uniforms, equipment, travel...

The Garrett County Board of Education (BOE), at its September 11, 2018, meeting, discussed possible scenarios regarding school configuration options as part of the RISE Strategic Plan. After an examination of the strategic issues and the overarching goals and values...

Things certainly have come a long way in 45 years. What started as a small show in the B&O train station in 1973, the Civic Club’s annual Antique Show has made some changes this year to adapt to the changing times. While antiques are still the major attraction of...

Deep Creek Times announced today that voting is complete for the 2018 People’s Choice Challenge. After two weeks of open nominations in 40 categories and six weeks of voting, the contest closed to new votes on September 8th. Votes in each of the categories have been...

Wisp Resort announces new Wedding Sales Manager, Bobbi Opar. We are delighted to have Bobbi join our team! Bobbi comes to Wisp with extensive wedding and social experience from Nemacolin Woodlands Resort where she provided 5 star service in both departments. Bobbi’s...

To Whom It May Concern, For many years, law enforcement officers throughout the United States have participated in a volunteer program during the Christmas season where police officers take underprivileged children shopping for gifts. Many of our officers had the...