Garrett College is seeking community input as it begins development of its Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. "We've conducted surveys and focus groups with our faculty, staff, and students," said Dr. Richard Midcap, Garrett College's president. "Just as important,...

The Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook is for local elected officials and community planners working to boost diverse, attainable, and equitable housing supply in communities nationwide. This guide aims to inspire local innovation and supercharge efforts to meet...

Are you trying to find, hire, and keep great employees? Is it a bit confusing and time-consuming? Do you know where to start and who to involve? Are you worried about the legal considerations when having non-family members employed? Dr. Jesse Ketterman has been...

University of Maryland Extension is part of a grant to improve oyster harvesting called S3AM: Smart Sustainable Shellfish Aquaculture Management. The Maryland 4-H STEM program has headed up the development of youth activities to help educate youth about oysters and...

The Garrett County team, Herding Cats, consisting of Dustin DeBerry, Galloway Goodwin, and Jett DeWitt recently competed at the Maryland State Fair in the State 4-H Robotics Challenge REC (Robotic Engineering Challenge). The State 4-H Robotics Challenge features a new...

Kimberly Moyers, Managing Director of Strategic Engagement is excited to announce the promotion of Jennifer Petrie as the new Director of Marketing & Communications. With a wealth of experience in both marketing and banking spanning over two decades, Jennifer is...

The Garrett County Health Department has announced the 2024 Fall Flu Clinic schedule for the two Health Department sites (1025 Memorial Drive, Oakland, MD 21550, and 28 Hershberger Lane, Grantsville, MD 21536) and select Senior Centers. “With the arrival of the fall...

Autumn Glory buntings for the 57th annual Autumn Glory Festival are now available for purchase from the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce. Team One GMC is the title sponsor of the 57th annual Autumn Glory Festival. As the fall season approaches, more businesses and...

The Rotary Club of Oakland, Maryland is holding their 11th annual golf tournament this Friday, September 13th at the Oakland Golf Club.  Proceeds go directly back into our community to support local nonprofits. Contact the Oakland Golf Club to register or contact...

The Latin Ballet of Virginia (LBV) was founded in 1997 in Richmond, Virginia under the direction of Ana Ines King, a native of Colombia. LBV is a professional dance company and school of dance, providing multicultural dance programs, instruction, and performances for...

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is awarding more than $4.3 million in federal funds to 193 elementary schools statewide to encourage lifelong healthy eating habits. The funds, available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Fresh Fruit and...

Today, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced a $40.3 million, five-year grant award from the U.S. Department of Education, part of $149 million in federal funds to support initiatives focused on third-grade literacy proficiency across 23 states....

Originally published by WalletHub. Happiness comes from a combination of internal and external factors. We can influence it somewhat by approaching situations positively or choosing to spend time with people we love, doing activities we enjoy. However, other things...

Garrett County educators are invited to a special evening event to relax, explore stress-relieving tools, and improve their health and wellness. Teaching the next generation is no small task, and the Garrett County Health Department is honored to show appreciation to...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) expresses sincere condolences to all students, staff, and family members affected by the recent shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. As more details about the incident emerge, GCPS continues to review its daily...

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has raised the income guidelines for free and reduced-price school lunches to account for inflation, allowing more families to qualify for the program. This will help alleviate the burden of paying full price for...

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced on Wednesday that farmers whose crops are experiencing drought conditions in central and western Maryland may be able to receive low-interest federal financial loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Farmers in affected...

Deep Creek Watershed Foundation presents Synergy in the Barn on September 10, 2024, at the Red Barn Inn. The evening will begin with cocktails, appetizers & a silent auction. A gourmet dinner follows, then the Synergy Twins performance. Tickets are $110 per person...

The Reflection House is thrilled to announce that the intake waitlist is now officially open and can be found at: https://bit.ly/3MdN4Ee. With a grand opening scheduled for September 25th, the Reflection House is eager to welcome women to Western Maryland who are...

“The promise of Title IX is so basic,” Meghan Kissell told Women’s Equality Day Celebration attendees last Monday night. “Everybody should be afforded the same opportunity to thrive when they receive their education.” While many people most closely associate Title IX...

George Edwards spent decades providing Garrett College with the support it needed to make post-secondary education and workforce training available to Garrett County residents. He now has the opportunity to continue that work as a member of the Garrett College Board...

Garrett College is seeking community input as it begins developing its Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. “We’ve conducted surveys and focus groups with our faculty, staff, and students,” said Dr. Richard Midcap, Garrett College’s president. “Just as important, we...

Great news! If you were hoping to get a rain barrel this year, Deep Creek Watershed Foundation still have some available! Please see the details and reach out to Ashley at abachtel@umd.edu or 301-334-6960 to get the training completed.

On Saturday September 14th, the 2nd Annual Walk for Recovery will be held at Deep Creek State Park according to Suzette Merrick, Chair for the event.  The event will take place at the Oak Pavilion in the Park. Registration begins at 11:00 AM and the Walk starts at...

The start of the new school year is upon us. Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will begin classes on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, for the 2024-25 school year. There will be a three-hour (3-hour) early dismissal for students on this day. Also, all GCPS schools and...

Jennifer Petrie, the Director of Marketing & Communications, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jamie Alt as the new Marketing Engagement Manager. Jamie brings over 17 years of experience in bank marketing, with proven expertise in advanced technology,...

Environmental Health Services of the Garrett County Health Department reports the county’s sixth case of laboratory-confirmed rabies for 2024, making it the fourth confirmed positive rabid animal within the past 30 days. On August 26, 2024, a resident observed a...

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden has announced that USDA is accepting applications for loans and grants to expand access to new and better markets for rural small business owners and entrepreneurs. The Department...