By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department offices will be closed on Friday, June 18, 2021, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. Governor Larry Hogan announced Thursday that...

Garrett College recently announced those students whose degrees were conferred this past May.  The degrees awarded include Associate in Arts (AA), Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT), Associate of Science (AS), Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and Associate of...

Emergency Mandates and Restrictions to End July 1, Followed By 45-Day Administrative Grace Period ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced the end of the COVID-19 state of emergency in the State of Maryland. As of today, Maryland has surpassed 6.5 million...

Volunteer members of Oakland’s Clean and Green Team have been busy finishing up some projects for the summer season.  Last month, members relocated the Bottle Cap Mosaic from the area that used to be referred to as the Pocket Park to the railing at The Vagabond...

PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Meeting will also be Live Streamed at https://www.facebook.com/garrettcountygovernment/ Agenda Session Times are Approximate The Board of County Commissioners may close a portion of this public meeting and move into...

The Deep Creek Watershed Foundation will be sponsoring a special event at the Sipside Lounge in downtown Oakland on Monday, June 28 from 5 to 8 pm.  We are inviting all supporters of Deep Creek Lake and the surrounding watershed area to join us for a night of fun and...

Susan Newton is to be honored as an inductee into the 2021 Garrett County Women’s Hall of Fame as an outstanding role model for young women in Garrett County. In her youth, Newton inherited a love and compassion for animals. Further, she was a member of the local...

Judy Carbone is to be honored as an inductee into the 2021 Garrett County Women’s Hall of Fame as a career mentor for women in Garrett County and a strong community advocate and volunteer. Carbone moved to Garrett County 20 years ago and was self-employed as a career...

Linda Edwards is to be honored as an inductee into the 2021 Garrett County Women’s Hall of Fame for her business contributions and volunteerism in Garrett County. A lifelong resident of Garrett County, Linda Edwards began her professional career as a business woman...

Even a full year beyond the arrival of the novel coronavirus and the ensuing lockdowns, shutdowns, and mass quarantines, the threat of COVID-19 continues to cause significant delays and disruptions in both normal life and in business supply chains. Appliances,...

To support the safe opening and operating costs of non-public schools during the pandemic, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has reopened the Emergency Assistance to Non-public Schools (EANS) program. With funding still available after the initial...

Garrett County’s beaches are a great place to spend a hot summer day. The lakes and beaches are clean and self-sustainable, but occasionally their water quality can be influenced by a heavy rain event or a large geese population. The Garrett County Health Department...

Brookside Health & Wellness, Rachel Friend-Lantz, CRNP, a nurse-managed primary health care center, has announced an office relocation to meet the needs of the practice’s rapid growth. Rachel Friend-Lantz, CRNP, has relocated her primary care medical office from...

Attached is an opportunity to experience a simulated natural disaster. If you are interested please read the below information and send a message to the email to recruiting@nahraingroup.com. The WV National Guard is performing a training exercise near Kingwood, WV...

While summer does not begin until June 21, GOBA’s Events Team is kicking things off Saturday, June 12th with its “Kick Off to Summer” event in the Arts & Entertainment District in downtown Oakland!  This event will run from 2pm to 6pm. Activities include a...

Ms. Barbara Baker, Superintendent of Schools, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nicole Miller to the position of Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Miller will begin her new position on July 1, 2021. Dr. Miller holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Mansfield...

Ms. Barbara Baker, Superintendent of Schools, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. John Hummel to the position of Director of Student Services beginning in the 2021-22 school year. Mr. Hummel holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Youth Ministries from Grace...

By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team When Jenny Hesse signed off for the day from her job as a Peer Recovery Coach at the Garrett County Health Department in mid-December last year, she had no idea it would be five months before she would be able to make it...

Governor Hogan, Maryland Lottery Announce $2 Million Promotion For Vaccinations Lottery to Award $40,000 A Day For 40 Days, $400,000 For The Fourth of July Partnership With Maryland Department of Health to Thank Marylanders for Getting Vaccinated, Incentivize New...

By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team The past week brought changes to many of Maryland’s COVID-19 restrictions that have been with us in some form for the past year. Governor Larry Hogan ended the statewide mask mandate effective Saturday, May 15, following...

Garrett County currently has land-use zoning only within the Deep Creek Watershed. Additionally, the towns of Friendsville, Oakland, Accident, Mountain Lake Park, Grantsville, and Loch Lynn Heights have their own zoning requirements Zoning provides the rules and...

A group of volunteers is working to refurbish and restore the monuments in the Oakland Cemetery and are seeking community donations to help fund the project. The Oakland Cemetery Monuments Restoration Committee was established last year and has been working to examine...

In an announcement on Friday, May 14, 2021, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced the end of several COVID-19 restrictions including the lifting of the statewide mask mandate. For those that have been fully vaccinated, the state is adopting the CDC guidance that...

Attorney General Frosh’s Statement on Price-Gouging in Maryland BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today issued the following statement on the issue of price gouging in Maryland: “In the first months of the pandemic, consumers were subjected to...

The Garrett County Chamber is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Heise Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. The Heise Entrepreneurial Spirit Award was named in honor of Helmuth and Evelyn Heise, founders of Will O' the Wisp and Wisp Resort, Maryland's only downhill ski...

By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department 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. “Garrett...

Officers from the Oakland Police Department and Garrett County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the May 2nd forced entry of the Oakland Golf Course and burglary of Shrimp on the Barbie. On Sunday, May 2nd, at approximately 7:28am, officers responded to the...

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) today launched DriveEzMD, the new home for all things tolling in Maryland. Designed to "Keep Maryland Moving," DriveEzMD makes it easier than ever to travel the state's toll facilities with its new website, web chat,...

Maryland advocates are gathering virtually for the launch of this new Political Action Committee. Progressive Maryland is excited to announce the launch of the New Era PAC, part of the New Era Project, with a virtual launch event on Saturday, May 1st. The goal of the...

Garrett College’s natural resources and wildlife technology associate of applied science degree program receives positive attention across the state of Maryland in preparing future students for entering the workforce as natural resources professionals. This unique...