Maryland has 16 Community Colleges: also known as Maryland's Sweet 16. 1. 70% of Maryland freshmen and sophomore college students are enrolled in one of Maryland’s 16 community colleges. 2. Each year, Maryland’s community colleges enroll a diverse population of nearly...

The Garrett College Foundation is preparing for this year’s upcoming spring scholarship benefit. The 9th annual fundraiser will take place on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Twin Tails Event Farm in Oakland, MD beginning at 6:00 p.m. with cocktails followed by dinner and...

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) – Garrett Branch is celebrating its 70th(+3) anniversary as one of the longest running women’s organizations in Garrett County.  To celebrate its history in Garrett County, the AAUW-Garrett Branch will be hosting an...

One more week! March 29 is the deadline for nominations to be postmarked for receipt by the Garrett County Commission for Women for the Women’s Hall of Fame and for the Commission’s scholarships. The Commission is seeking nominations for outstanding Garrett County...

  Disclosures______________________________________________________________________________________________ This report does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and...

Thanks to a donation from the Loar Auxiliary, Garrett Regional Medical Center's ophthalmic surgeons will be equipped with the latest technology in cataract surgery.  Doctors Lauren DiGiovine, Heath L. Lemley and Stephen R. Powell of Regional Eyes Associates currently...

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) – Garrett Branch is presenting a production at Our Town Theatre titled “Women’s Monologues: A Celebration of Women’s History Month” on Thursday, March 28 at 7:00 PM.  The public is invited to join in this celebration...

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As many have already discovered in the few short-weeks since its opening, there’s a new and unique establishment open in downtown Oakland – Sipside Lounge. This new establishment offers locals, visitors and second homeowners alike a great setting that provides a...

The Garrett County Health Department issued an overdose alert after learning there has been a recent increase in overdoses related to opiates in and around Garrett County. “While we are not certain what caused the spike at that time, there has been an increase of...

The Garrett County Steps to Better Health Committee (STEPS) Workforce Scholarship was recently established by the Garrett College Foundation.  The purpose of the scholarship is to support students pursuing a workforce related health major at Garrett College. Pictured...

Just in time for Spring visitors traveling to Garrett County and the Deep Creek Lake, Maryland area, the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is offering a 3-2-1 Lodging & Activity Promotion on their website, visitdeepcreek.com. The promotion runs from March 14,...

The Garrett County Steps to Better Health Committee has announced Saturday, April 13, as the date for the next Garrett County Health Fair and Family Fun Festival. The 2019 event takes place at the CARC (Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex) at Garrett College in...

Garrett Regional Medical Center's Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Program received Full Recognition by the National Diabetes Prevention Program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.   GRMC is the only healthcare organization in western Maryland to achieve Full...

Discount Duo found value in collaborative partnerships and resources Co-owners of Discount Duo are Brian Bowers and Rob Beckman. Bowers and Beckman were awarded grand prize in the 2018 Power of Possibilities Business Plan Competition for their business concept,...

Environmental Health Services of the Garrett County Health Department reports the first case of laboratory-confirmed rabies in the county for 2019. A raccoon, submitted from the Accident area to the Maryland Department of Health laboratory, was confirmed positive for...

HART for Animals was awarded a 2019 grant by the Maryland Department of Agriculture as part of their Spay and Neuter Program designed to reduce the number of unwanted cats and dogs euthanized in shelters across the state. This is the fifth year in which HART has been...

Weather forecasts warn of extreme cold weather continuing over the next several days with single digit and below zero temperatures expected. Wind chills as much as 20 below zero may occur! Extreme cold increases the concern for seniors, children, and homeless persons....

Now in its 43rd year, PACE is a signature event in the state capital. PACE Co-Chairs, Allegany’s Jeremy Irons and Garrett’s Shawn Bender, are pleased to announce that Maryland’s Lieutenant Governor Boyd K. Rutherford will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming PACE...

The Allegany and Garrett County Chambers of Commerce along with the Garrett County Development Corporation, and the Cumberland Allegany County Industrial Foundation, Inc. (CACIF) partnered to contract with Frostburg State University (FSU) to conduct a survey of...

Is losing weight or just making healthier choices one of your New Year's resolutions? Garrett Regional Medical Center urges individuals who want better health in 2019 to utilize their vast array of outpatient programs that aim to improve health, wellness and quality...

Garrett Regional Medical Center welcomed Cailyn Dawn Miller as the first baby of 2019 born at 12:20 a.m. on Tuesday, January 1. She was delivered by Ken Buczynski, MD of Wellspring Family Medicine.  Cailyn weighed in at 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 18.5 inches long. ...

New Year’s resolutions come and go, but quitting smoking is a resolution you can live with. The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled a series of three Tobacco Cessation Classes to be held at their Oakland office in early 2019. “I see people smoking now, and...

The Garrett County Health Department is the lead agency in a partnership to continue planning for the local response to the opioid crisis gripping the country. The county received a federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration which is designed...

The Garrett College Foundation announced Dr. Robert W. Smith has been named a recipient of the Dr. Jeanne H. Neff Award for Distinguished Service.  He was nominated on behalf of the Garrett College Foundation Board for his strong leadership and tireless commitment to...

Garrett College is accepting applications for the next series of courses geared toward training individuals to obtain a commercial driver's license.  Training for both Class A (in 30 days) and Class B (in six days) will be provided. Applicants are encouraged to...

In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Garrett College Continuing Education and Workforce Development staff came together to support the college’s Students in Need Group.  A variety of perishable food items were donated to aid in supplying the on-campus food...

The Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area’s Mini Grant Program is now accepting applications on a rolling cycle. The mini-grant program is a dollar-for-dollar matching grant, up to $2,000.00, designed to provide funding for non-capital projects including...

As the fall semester is nearing completion, Garrett College is gearing up for the next upcoming series of courses.  Winter session will begin on January 2, 2019 and end on January 20, 2019. A total of 18 classes are available, with eight of those being offered online,...

By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The holidays are a time for celebrations, but it’s also a time when some people are more likely to drink beyond their limits than at other times of the year. Adverse consequences, ranging from...