Latest News from Garrett County, Maryland

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) welcomed Frostburg State University (FSU) President Dr. Shadow Robinson and T. David Garcia, Associate Vice President of Admissions, to Northern Middle School yesterday for a discussion about the Bobcat Academy and additional...

Rake in the readiness this fall and plan ahead! The fall season kicks off with September as "Disaster Preparedness ​Month"—are you prepared? While some events are unavoidable, there are precautionary steps we can take to be better prepared this fall season: Fall...

Empty Bowls Garrett County will bring together local art, food, and community on Sunday, September 20, from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Wisp Resort to raise funds for programs addressing food insecurity throughout Garrett County. Guests will enjoy a simple meal of soup,...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) announces that Mr. Steve Skipper will serve as Interim Principal of Southern Garrett High School during Principal Wolf's scheduled extended leave of absence. Mrs. Gallagher will continue in her role as Assistant Principal....

Hook: Manikin to provide students with ‘realistic, hands-on experience’ StoreEase’s passions and Garrett College’s needs are neatly aligned in the form of a pediatric simulation manikin that will benefit the College’s Paramedic Program. “First responders and children...

Garrett County Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Control Board) Vacant Positions Letters of interest are invited for consideration to fill one vacant board position (to complete an unexpired term) and one vacant substitute board position on the Garrett County...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is providing an update on the Broad Ford School construction project as work continues to address remaining building and site items. Approximately 90% of the project has been completed. The majority of the remaining items are...

Honoring First Responders: In recognition of the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center and Potomac Valley Hospital donated $1,500 to Garrett County EMS and $1,500 to Mineral County EMS to honor the dedication, bravery,...

WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) and Potomac Valley Hospital (PVH) have welcomed nine future nurses from the tri-state region into the WVU Medicine Aspiring Nurse Program, a partnership with local nursing schools designed to strengthen the pipeline...

Established Western Maryland healthcare provider expands to 710 N Centre Street to increase access to compassionate, comprehensive family medical care this fall. Wellspring Family Medicine, a trusted pillar of healthcare in Oakland and Garrett County, today announced...

During the August 11, 2026, Board of Education meeting, Director of Student Services Michael Lewis presented Wayfinder, a set of instructional materials designed to support social-emotional learning. The materials were made available for public review and comment from...

WVJC School of Nursing is excited to announce additional educational partnerships in WVU Medicine’s Aspiring Nurse Program at Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, Maryland, and Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, West Virginia. This partnership offers area...

Southern Garrett High School inducted six former players into the Southern Garrett Football Hall of Fame Friday evening, September 11, prior to the Rams taking the field against Madonna. The 2026 Hall of Fame inductees are: Dana Liller, Offensive Line Bobby Bernard,...

The Maryland Environmental Trust, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Department of Agriculture, and the Chesapeake Bay Trust, is now accepting applications for this year’s Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants program. The deadline to...

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for its 2026 venison donation grant program. Grant money is available to organizations to assist with the direct costs of butchering and processing deer with the resulting venison being donated...

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will open the archery hunting season for white-tailed and sika deer on Sept. 11. The season runs through Jan. 31, 2027 with several breaks for muzzleloader and firearms season. In addition, the seventh annual Primitive Deer...

Come Sing With Us! The Garrett Choral Society is now rehearsing for our Christmas concerts. Practices are on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Oakland.  The concerts will be held the weekend of December 19-20th at the same...

Would your business be interested in opening its doors to Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) students? GCPS Career Coaches Mary Keller and Jodi Bittinger are looking to connect local businesses with students through workplace field trips and guest speaker...

WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is offering The Arthritis Foundation's Walk with Ease program, a free six-week community walking initiative designed to help participants improve their health, reduce joint pain, and increase physical activity in a...

The Garrett County Health Department again announces the final series of low-cost rabies clinics for 2026. The vaccination of dogs, cats, and ferrets will begin Tuesday, September 15, and conclude Friday, September 18. Area residents are encouraged to check the...

WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is pleased to announce five scholarships awarded to students pursuing careers in radiologic technology through Garrett College. Each scholarship is valued at $10,000 and provides two years of educational support at...

The Garrett County Health Department has announced the 2026 Fall Flu Clinic schedule for Oakland and Grantsville. While the Oakland Community Clinic remains at the usual location (1025 Memorial Drive, Oakland, MD 21550), our Grantsville Community Clinic location has...

Garrett County residents and visitors are advised that a planned multi-agency public safety training exercise will take place Tuesday, September 8, and Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in the area of the former Adventure Sports Institute International at the top of Marsh...

Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced updates to the income eligibility guidelines (IEGs) for free and reduced-price school meals. The guidelines, updated annually by the federal government, were adopted by MSDE through June 30, 2027. Eligibility is...

In accordance with the approved 2026-27 calendar, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. All schools and offices are closed. Regular operations are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, September 8,...

A new sweet spot in Oakland officially celebrated its arrival Tuesday as Hey Sugar by Mullenax Bakery held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new storefront in Oakland. Garrett County Business Development hosted the ceremony, bringing together the Mullenax family,...

On August 20, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (both D-Md.) were in Allegany and Garrett Counties to highlight $5.5 million that they, along with Senator Angela Alsobrooks, secured in Congress for Western Maryland communities. The...

Recently, Garrett County Public High School's FIRST Robotics Team 1629, GaCo, was able to partner with AnEmpoweredGirl, a non-profit that recently visited Comoros, a small country off the coast of Southeast Africa. During their visit to Comoros last week,...

Student speakers emphasize lessons outside the formal curriculum Valedictorian Jessica Liller and salutatorian Jacquelyn Patton both praised the academic preparation they received as members of Garrett College’s third Paramedic Program hybrid cohort. Each, however,...

Orr: ‘We know the College is growing and we want to be a part of that’ Railey Realty and Garrett College are teaming up on another capital campaign initiative. Railey – which recently completed a multi-year naming gift for a recital hall in the Performing Arts Center...