Across the nation overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids other than methadone, which includes Fentanyl, increased almost 47% from 2016 to 2017. In Garrett County overdose deaths increased from 3 in 2018 to 7 in 2019, with Fentanyl related deaths increasing from 2...

The Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS), Department of Economic Development and the Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of VirtualJobShadow.com, a new innovative online platform to be used by the teachers and students of both Northern and Southern High Schools....

This may be the earliest start of flu illness in the past 10 years according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  And, cases may peak as early as December this year instead of January, some experts believe. There is another different aspect to the...

Maryland Humanities is pleased to welcome Mary Callis and Randy Ontiveros to the organization’s Board of Directors. Callis is the Executive Director of the Garrett Lakes Arts Festival (GLAF) and Ontiveros serves on the English faculty at the University of Maryland....

Stop smoking is one New Year’s resolution that makes it into the top 10 list each year. With all the news of lung illness and deaths from vaping, maybe stop vaping will make it to the list this year, too. New Year’s resolutions are hard to keep, but the Garrett County...

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2020 Legislative Agenda which includes a focus on business climate, tourism, economic & community development, education, healthcare and infrastructure. The issues included in the Chamber’s agenda are those...

Alcohol is a part of society in many ways: festivals, sporting events, weddings, backyard barbecues, concerts… For many Americans, drinking is a normal part of spending time with friends or family. There’s nothing to worry about, right? As long as it doesn’t get in...

The Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area Maryland Heritage Area was notified that one of the Garrett County projects on the reserve list was awarded funding by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA). Garrett College Foundation was awarded a...

This month marks the 20th anniversary of the opening of the first Judy P. Hoyer Center Early Learning Hub (Judy Center) in Maryland, at Cool Spring Elementary in Prince George's County. Thirteen additional centers opened across the State during the following year, and...

On Saturday, December 7, 2019 Garrett County hosted the 4th Annual Police Providing Presents event.  Volunteers from all five (05) Garrett County law enforcement agencies along with the Garrett County Department of Social Services, Garrett County Board of Education,...

National Wireless Carrier Calls for Tri-State Nominations; Pledges $60,000 to Six Youths Bringing Fairness to Their Communities On Giving Tuesday, U.S. Cellular's The Future of Good program returns for its fifth consecutive year, to champion and invest in young people...

The holiday season is officially underway and it’s time for parents to balance all-of-the-things: The office party, your in-laws coming to town, the floor scrubbing, mailing the greeting cards, and of course the baking! Now the snow is gently falling, the temperatures...

Happy holidays from U.S. Cellular! The Oakland store at 13180 Garrett Highway is hosting a holiday-themed Customer Appreciation Celebration from Dec. 6 – Dec. 8. During this time, everyone who visits the store will receive a free tumbler*, and customers can access a...

Deep Creek Times announced today that the 2019 People’s Choice Challenge is now complete with both the competition and reception deemed a great success for the community and for local businesses and non-profits. “This second annual People’s Choice Challenge was...

Watch the 1987 film based on the 1920 Matewan, WV coal miners’ union strike and the events that followed. Starring Chris Cooper and James Earl Jones. Shown in remastered color! Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Snacks will be provided....

Volunteers from Garrett County Law Enforcement agencies along with the Garrett County Department of Social Services and members of AmeriCorps have partnered to organize the "Police Providing Presents" event to benefit local children. This nationwide event may be...

McHenry- and Accident-based HART For Animals has been selected as a finalist in the Healthy Paws Pet Insurance and Foundation’s Rescue Race for a chance to win up to $20,000 in grants – and they need the community’s help to bring it home! There are six non-profit...

Continuing Education and Workforce Development of Garrett College is pleased to announce the addition of trumpet and low brass studies at the College’s main campus in McHenry.  Both offerings will feature ten, half-hour individualized segments by appointment. Trumpet...

The Garrett County Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee reminds motorists that wildlife, especially deer, are on the move right now. Be extra cautious, especially at dawn and dusk, when light levels decrease visibility. Drivers who scan the area ahead,...

Mary Callis, who has served as executive director for the Garrett Lakes Arts Festival (GLAF) since 2010, will be adding the responsibilities of the executive director for the performance arts center to be built at Garrett College. GLAF will be providing 20 hours...

Fall means cool weather and colorful foliage. It can also mean unpredictable wildlife. Deer mating season is right around the corner, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources urges motorists to stay alert for deer and other wildlife as these animals seek food...

On Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Garrett County Health Department, local law enforcement and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 18th opportunity in nine years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their...

Maryland Humanities announces that executive director Phoebe Stein will depart from the organization, effective February 28, 2020. Stein has served as the executive director at Maryland Humanities for more than eleven years. A national search will be conducted to seek...

This year's One Maryland One Book selection is What The Eyes Don't See by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha. On the topic of the Flint, Michigan water crisis, this book selection “is a riveting account of a shameful disaster that became a tale of hope, the story of a city on the...

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will host four open house events to solicit public input regarding the development of a work plan for the second phase of the State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund. The fund is providing $1 million annually for three...

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign, "Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and...

Every year since 2004, the Friendsville Library Quilters have spent months creating a different hand stitched quilt to be raffled off. All the funds collected each time go towards the Friendsville Library. This year you can choose between the “Starry Starry Night”...

In a first beyond the Chesapeake Bay, the Deep Creek Watershed Foundation has partnered with Garrett County to fund Water-Wise training by the University of Maryland Extension in a program exclusive to Garrett County. Water-Wise is a conservation landscape...

Many Marylanders will enjoy a variety special amusement buildings to celebrate Halloween this October. It is important to keep in mind that these structures have unique fire safety requirements in order to create an enjoyable and safe environment for everyone. "Smoke...

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is reaching out to more than 4,000 randomly selected licensed tobacco retailers across the state to help them prepare for a change in the legal sales age for tobacco products. Starting Oct. 1, 2019, Maryland will join 17 other...