Garrett College is hosting two high school dual enrollment information sessions on February 25th and 27th.  On Tuesday, February 25th, representatives from GC will be at Southern Garrett High School, from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Media Center.  Thursday, February 27th, the...

Garrett College Continuing Education and Workforce Development is offering a DIY course on making homemade yogurt. The course will be held on Wednesdays, February 26 to March 11, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Garrett College Northern Outreach Center located in...

On February 13, 2020, the Garret County Department of Public Safety Communications 911 Center has implemented the ability to Text-to-911 during an emergency. Text-to-911 service will be available for those individuals who cannot safely make a voice call to 911 in an...

The Maryland Tourism Education Foundation (MTEF) is now accepting applications for its 2020 Tourism and Hospitality scholarships. Scholarships are awarded to increase the skills and knowledge of Maryland’s tourism workforce. They may be used for post-secondary...

The Ruth Enlow Library system is expanding by 28,000 titles! Allegany County libraries are joining the Polaris catalog, so customers anywhere in Western Maryland will be able to find and request items from any of the 3 counties with just a click of a button. Due to...

The Ruth Enlow Library system is now offering portable mobile hot spots for checkout. For a period of time, patrons will be able to have internet access in their own homes through WiFi and tethering using these handheld rechargeable devices. Up to 10 devices can be...

Are you considering becoming a small business owner?  Do you have an idea that you would like to pursue for a new business?  If so, Garrett College is offering a series of classes that will commence with a business plan competition – all of which are designed to...

The recent outbreak of a novel Coronavirus that started in Wuhan, China in December is spreading throughout China and to other countries. There are important facts you should know. Coronaviruses are not new.  It is a family of viruses that can cause mild to severe...

Many people contributed funding to the Deep Creek Watershed Foundation (DCWF) during 2019 and have been thanked individually.  However, the Foundation wants to take this opportunity to publicly thank the many businesses, organizations and homeowners who made an impact...

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...