In partnership with The Garrett County Commission for Women and The Dove Center, the community is invited to honor eight decades of progress on August 26 at Deep Creek Lake State Park. The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Garrett Branch is marking a...

Casselman River Bridge State Park in Garrett County recently joined the National Park Service’s Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, which honors and preserves the history of resistance to enslavement. The landmark earned the designation thanks to its role in the...

When the sun and the star Sirius rise together this time each year, it marks the “Dog Days of Summer,” where hot temperatures can lead to sitting quietly just trying to keep cool. But dogs in Garrett County may disagree with the notion of lazing around in the summer...

HART for Animals, Inc. is excited to announce a paw-some adoption opportunity sponsored by our friends at Mark's Mocktails! Throughout the month of August, every dog or cat adopted from HART will go home with a complimentary 4-pack of Mark's Mocktails to celebrate...

The Dog Days of Summer are here, and it's your last chance to SAVE on tickets for the 22nd Annual Deep Creek Lake Art, Wine & Spirits Festival! From August 7 through August 16 at midnight, enjoy 15% OFF every ticket option for Friday* and Saturday's festival and...

Clark will be the first wrestler inducted; three baseball players among inductees Seven Lakers – including the first-ever wrestler – will be inducted into the Garrett College Hall of Fame on Friday, October 2nd at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Garrett...

WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) and Potomac Valley Hospital (PVH) are pleased to welcome D. Kishore Yellumahanthi, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the department of dermatology at WVU School of Medicine, to their growing team of specialty care...

Help Plan the Future of Parks, Trails, and Recreation in Garrett County Garrett County is seeking public input as part of the update to the County’s Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan. Your feedback will help the County understand how people use local parks,...

Garrett County residents are invited to connect with local law-enforcement officers, first responders, and community-based organizations during the 2026 Garrett County National Night Out. The free community event will take place Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 6 to 8...

The Garrett Regional Medical Center Foundation is excited to announce the return of the hospital’s bi-annual Summer Soiree. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, August 15th at the Red Barn. The Summer Soiree was created in 2022 to be held on the off years of...

As Garrett County Public Schools prepares for the start of the 2026-27 school year, Superintendent Dr. Nicole Miller invites students, families, staff, and community members to join her at several upcoming community events. A longtime member of the Garrett County...

During the July 2026 Board meeting, Mr. James Friend was approved as the next Supervisor of Instruction - Elementary beginning with the 2026-27 school year. In this role, Mr. Friend will provide leadership in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all...

The Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority recently provided autism bags to each officer at the Maryland State Police Barracks in McHenry. “We were pleased to be able to provide these kits to the local Maryland State Police officers to help make their...

Broadford Lake will come alive with the sounds of plunging paddles on Saturday, August 22, for the Fifth Annual Mountain Maryland Dragon Boat Festival. Dove Center will be partnering with Dynamic Dragon Boat Racing from Tennessee to hold this exciting event. Proceeds...

The 2026 Autumn Glory Royalty has been selected for the 59th Annual Autumn Glory Festival. This year’s Queen is Jayden Weaver and King Jaxxton Miller. Jayden Weaver is grateful for the opportunity to serve as Autumn Glory Queen. Growing up on 2nd Street, she has lived...

A Tucker Community Foundation grant has made it possible for Garrett College to upgrade the student computers in the Adult Basic Education classroom at GC’s Southern Outreach Center. Kaitlyn Glotfelty, GC’s director of community and professional education, said the...

Garrett College, supported by a Maryland Two Fifty Commission grant, is accepting applications for the Garrett County Citizens Academy. The Citizens Academy is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the history, responsibilities, and...

Local historian Chris Nichols set out a challenging goal for himself during last Wednesday’s presentation, 250 Years of Garrett County: Local History in the American Story, in the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College. One of Nichols’ goals was to illustrate “how...

The 69th Annual Garrett County Agriculture Fair runs August 1st through August 8th, 2026, and organizers have released admission details ahead of the event. Gate admission is free on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, with carnival rides available for $15 those...

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We're counting down the days to the 22nd annual Deep Creek Lake Art, Wine & Spirits Festival, and we need more amazing volunteers to help make the magic happen! This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, supporting HART's mission to...

Wisp Resort and Pacific Group Resorts announced a planned leadership transition that will see Erik Barnes join Wisp Resort as General Manager Designate and ultimately succeed General Manager Ron Hawkes following Hawkes’ semi-retirement at the conclusion of the 2026-27...

Deep Creek Lake is famous for its outdoor fun and small-town feel, and now there’s a new shop that’s quickly becoming a favorite for locals and visitors. Only two months after moving to its new location, Blair’s By the Lake is showing that great fashion, friendly...

Date: 07/22/26 Time: 03:38 am Location / Address: 715 Morris Avenue, Friendsville, Garrett County Type of Incident: Structure fire Description of Structure / Property: Two-story wood-framed business Injuries or Deaths (YES/NO/NA): No # of Displaced: N/A Estimated $...

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Garrett County Department of Business Development, recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of Schoolhouse Earth with a milestone recognition ceremony honoring the business's lasting contributions to...

The Garrett County Health Department’s Second Annual Garrett County Rec Fair brought a full day of free activities, services, and resources to Broadford Lake Park. Community members received more than 400 health, wellness, nutrition, and recreation services, along...

The American Red Cross is assisting those impacted by the severe weather, strong winds, and devastating flooding that impacted multiple West Virginia counties last night. Red Cross workers and partners have been operating shelters in Barbour, Lewis and Upshur Counties...

A Literal Taste of the Past, Present and Future A first-time guest to the Deep Creek Lake area may pass right by the small town of Deer Park, unaware of the critical role the town played in bringing tourism to the lake and bottled water to our fridge. Tucked beside...

WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center and the Garrett County Health Department are partnering to offer The Arthritis Foundation's Walk with Ease program, a free six-week community walking initiative designed to help participants improve their health, reduce...

It’s impressive enough that six Garrett County Public Schools graduating seniors earned associate degrees this year at Garrett College.  The fact that all six graduated with honors just makes it that much more special. Marisa Perez, one of four Northern Garrett High...