There’s something about prom that never really leaves you. The dress (or the tux). The awkward photos. The song that instantly transports you back twenty years— give or take a few (we won’t count). Prom always felt like a milestone. A night that hinted at the future...

The Appalachian Laboratory of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) is currently seeking nominations of individuals or organizations for the 2026 Richard A. Johnson Environmental Education Award. Recipients of the award receive a monetary...

Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health for the eighth consecutive year. The Top 100 awards program celebrates outstanding performance annually among the...

The Deep Creek Lake Lions Club successfully held its 53rd annual Blind Ski Program from January 19 through February 11, 2026. This year's program welcomed 13 families, 18 visually impaired skiers, and 26 of their family members. The families came from Garrett County,...

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced a $250,000 settlement with the owners of the Dennett Rehab Center nursing home in Oakland, Maryland, resolving allegations that the owners violated the Maryland False Health Claims Act by providing substandard care to...

Vendor space is now available for the 6th Annual Anything Goes Flea Market, a fundraiser supporting the Civic Club of Oakland’s scholarship programs at Garrett College. The popular spring event will be held Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Downtown...

At Potomac Highlands United Way, we regularly reflect on our history and impact. For nearly 70 years, we have proudly served the Potomac Highlands region, investing donor and volunteer support to strengthen lives and improve community well-being. The collective impact...

Partners After School @ Grantsville (PAS) recently purchased athletic shoes for their participants at the Shoe Dept. Encore in LaVale, Maryland. PAS emphasizes mental and physical health for Grantsville Elementary School students in 3rd through 5th grade. Participants...

Holtschneider, WVU senior, talks with students about career options Amelia Holtschneider, a 2024 Garrett College graduate, returned to GC last Monday to discuss career options in the public health field. Holtschneider asked her audience – students from GC chemistry,...

Date: 3/16/26 Time: 6:57 pm Location / Address: 1305 W. Finzel Road, Finzel, Garrett County Type of Incident: Structure fire Description of Structure / Property: Split foyer residence Injuries or Deaths (YES/NO/NA): No # of Displaced: 0 Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $...

Garrett County Public Schools will conduct a Virtual Learning Day (with live instruction) today, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Schools will be closed for in-person learning.

April is recognized as the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Month, a nationwide effort to prevent opioid misuse and keep communities safe by encouraging the proper disposal of unused or expired medications. The Garrett County Health Department, in...

Children’s Medical Group of Cumberland, a trusted pediatric practice serving families in the Cumberland community for decades, has joined WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s, in partnership with Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) and Potomac Valley Hospital (PVH)....

In January, more than 30 youth from Yough Glades, Crellin, Friendsville, and Grantsville Elementary schools participated in hands-on STEM instruction focused on freeform 3-D printing in their After School Programs. In a session led by Karen Wood, a 4-H Youth...

Date: 3/14/26 Time: 2:00 p.m. Location / Address: 444 Pleasant Valley Road, Oakland, Garrett County Type of Incident: Barn fire Description of Structure / Property: Livestock barn Injuries or Deaths (YES/NO/NA):  Yes # of Displaced: N/A Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $...

The Garrett County Health Department’s Health, Education, and Outreach Unit is promoting rider safety through its "Head First" initiative, offering free ATV helmets to qualifying residents. This program, funded by the Maryland Department of Health Core State Injury...

On a snowy or rainy day at Deep Creek, the lake goes quiet. But, inside Deep Creek Pottery, it’s the opposite. The first thing you notice is how much work lives in this room. Shelves lined with hundreds of finished pieces, all of it real-deal pottery you’d actually...

The Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) is pleased to share 2025 Statewide Generalized Zoning data. MDP collaborated with Maryland's 23 counties and Baltimore City to update generalized zoning for those jurisdictions, considering local zoning for both map and...

The Garrett County Board of Education is seeking applications from county residents interested in serving on the Garrett County Board of Education Ethics Panel. This panel functions in an advisory capacity to the Board of Education. In June, the Board will appoint...

During the March 10, 2026, Board meeting, Mrs. Dawna Ashby was announced as the next Chief Academic Officer (CAO), effective July 1, 2026. This critical role will oversee curriculum, instruction, and academic strategy to drive student success across all Garrett County...

During the March Board meeting, new curricula for Elementary English Language Arts (ELA) and Grades 6-8 Science were approved. This approval follows a public review period held from February 11 to March 4, 2026, which provided stakeholders with an opportunity to...

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a cornerstone of Garrett County Community Action's commitment to financial well-being since 2015, is offering free tax preparation services through April 9. Dedicated and experienced IRS-certified tax preparers help...

New ‘1+1’ program sets up students for early associate’s degree Garrett College and Garrett County Public Schools are partnering on a “1+1” initiative that will provide local students the opportunity to complete associate degree programs in teacher education in an...

Workforce Development Programs to be Highlighted in Event Garrett College Workforce Training will host its third annual open house at the Beitzel Career Technology Training Center on March 26th from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM. “People can preview our new kitchen space, test...

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for the 2026 Autumn Glory King and Queen. Students may download applications on the 59th Annual Autumn Glory Festival page of visitdeepcreek.com. Students are required to submit a 300-word...

Garrett Regional Medical Center’s care management department is launching two new six-week self-management programs designed to help individuals take control of their health and improve their quality of life: Living Well with Chronic Conditions and Living Well with...

The Board of Garrett County Commissioners will hold a Public Meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Garrett County Courthouse, Public Meeting Room, on the Homestead Tax Credit. The Homestead Tax Credit limits the increase in taxable assessments each year...

Dr. Brenda McCartney, Superintendent of Schools, will hold two "Coffee with the Superintendent" opportunities for parents, guardians, and community members in April. The first Coffee with the Superintendent is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Northern Middle...

The Environmental Health Services Unit of the Garrett County Health Department would like to remind property owners in areas not served by public sewer to complete the necessary maintenance of their septic systems. Septic tanks are designed and sized to provide...

Policy Aims to Communicate Better With Citizens Living Near Industrial Facilities The Maryland Department of the Environment today released a new document, "Public Participation: A Guide for Applicants Seeking Environmental Permits," and invited stakeholders,...