This op-ed was published in West Virginia's Charleston Gazette-Mail on March 24th. I believe Ms. Margocee's perspective can translate to Garrett County and our economy. -- Sarah As West Virginians, we are engaged in the urgent but elusive task of imagining a new...

MSAC announced today that $266,000 has been awarded to 66 Maryland artists through the 2021 Independent Artist Awards (IAA). With this year’s awards focused on visual and media arts, 2021 awardees represent a wide range of artistic talents from all across the state,...

NeuBeam™, a broadband service of Declaration Networks Group, Inc. (DNG), announced the expansion of their commercial grade broadband network serving residents and businesses in Garrett County, MD and portions of the surrounding counties in West Virginia.  The recent...

Maryland Insurance Commissioner Kathleen A. Birrane reminds all Marylanders that they cannot be billed for COVID-19 vaccinations regardless of which vaccine they receive. While the Maryland Insurance Administration has not seen evidence of attempts by providers to...

Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) was recognized as one of the Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals in the United States in the annual ranking of rural hospitals compiled by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) and the Chartis Center for Rural Health. The...

Background: The Maryland Emergency Management Association (MDEMA) has established the MDEMA Donald “Doc” Lumpkins Memorial Scholarship Program to nurture, promote and develop future emergency management professionals by furthering the education of students studying...

Garrett Regional Medical Center rated as Top 20 rural hospital in United States   Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) was recognized as one of the Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals in the United States in the annual ranking of rural hospitals compiled by...

Garrett College’s Women’s Basketball team have been hard at work since early this fall, with many practices in preparation for this shortened season.  The Lady Laker’s record is currently 3-3.  “We have been improving as a team each game, and everyone on the team...

By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team The Garrett County Health Department is in the process of sending out email invitations for vaccination appointments to Garrett County residents who have filled out an interest form and are currently qualified to receive...

The Deep Creek Lake Lions Club is seeking comments and support for Garrett County's first pump track planned for the Club's community park in McHenry, MD. A pump track is a looped sequence of rollers and banked turns for bicycle riders. They are designed to be ridden...

Garrett County Following Maryland’s Lead in Vaccination Priorities By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team Governor Larry Hogan announced in a press conference on Thursday that Maryland will open up Phase 2 COVID-19 vaccination eligibility in waves based on...

Letting Go of Tobacco By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department will be offering two free Quit Now classes to help individuals who would like to kick the nicotine habit. Both classes will begin at...

Garrett County COVID-19 Cases Increase By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team Garrett County has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases in the past week. A total of 25 new cases have been reported since March 8th, bringing the new total to 1,873. The case rate...

Warm Spring Weather Brings Out Various Species of Ticks By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department With the arrival of warm weather in Garrett County, we should expect and be prepared for the reemergence of ticks. Several species of...

Garrett County Easing COVID-19 Restrictions Per Governor’s Orders March 12, 2021, Oakland, MD – In a press conference on Tuesday, March 9th, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced the end of some restrictions and the reduction of others. These changes do not signal...

Governor Larry Hogan announced the end of some restrictions and the reduction of others during a press conference on Tuesday, March 9th. These changes do not signal the end of the pandemic. Other safety measures remain in effect to continue to protect the many...

A popular event of the annual Garrett County Autumn Glory Celebration is changing hands. The Grand Feature Parade, held on the Saturday of Autumn Glory festivities, has been traditionally organized and presented by the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce. After...

To Our Loyal Audience: 2021 -- Our 28th Season May Happen! We want to thank all our supporters and attendees for helping us have a successful 27th season way back in 2019. With about 16% of Garrett County currently vaccinated, the State is working hard to catch-up,...

The Garrett County Health Department currently has openings for COVID-19 vaccination appointments in March and has launched a form for persons to indicate their interest in receiving the vaccine. Links to schedule vaccine appointments are posted on garretthealth.org...

Capacity Limits Lifted On Outdoor And Indoor Dining, Retail Businesses, Religious Facilities, Personal Services Beginning Friday, March 12 Large Outdoor And Indoor Venues May Operate at Up To 50% Capacity Quarantine Requirements Lifted On Out-Of-State Travel Western...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), issued updated guidance today for nursing homes to safely expand visitation options during the COVID-19 pandemic public health emergency...

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and long term care facilities across the country that provide care to approximately five million people each year, released a...

Health Department Encourages Safe Removal of Unused Opioids By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department More than 100 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose, and millions are addicted to these prescription pain medications. One...

Garrett County Making Progress in Vaccinating Residents By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team Vaccinations against COVID-19 are continuing in Garrett County and across the nation. Each week the Garrett County Health Department coordinates vaccine clinics...

************“ANYTHING & EVERYTHING GOES!”   Civic Club of Oakland FLEA MARKET, YARD SALE & MAKERS MARKET ************   Sat. May 1st 10 am – 1 pm Farmers Market Pavilion Downtown Oakland-MASKS REQUIRED Civic Club to Sponsor a Bake Sale, Plant Sale, “Flea”...

Each paw print you purchase supports Mocha's Fund, which provides emergency medical care to homeless animals rescued by HART. The fund covers issues such as broken bones, infections, malnutrition and many other problems. Check out the list of businesses and buy your...

Garrett College’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach Dennis Gibson, earned his 700th career win on February 24th, 2021 with a double-overtime 107-100 victory against arch-rival Allegany College of Maryland on the road at Bob Kirk Arena. “To have 700 wins at this level of...

Authorities are investigating numerous acts of vandalism at Broadford Lake Park. The incidents occurred around the dates of January 31, 2021 and February 14, 2021. Oakland City Police were alerted that structures in the park were spray painted with obscene pictures,...

Groceries to Go! — otherwise known as the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) — is a federal program that provides food to low-income seniors. Through partnerships with local nonprofits like Garrett County Community Action, the program distributes boxes of...