Who feels lucky enough to participate in an ice-climbing clinic on Friday the 13th? For those adventuresome souls, Garrett College is offering a limited-enrollment community ice-climbing clinic on February 13th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost to participate in the...

The Garrett County Health Department (GCHD) today confirmed the fourth case of Pertussis in less than two months, commonly known as whooping cough. Public health officials continue to actively investigate the cases and are working to identify and notify close contacts...

Our PAWS for HART Campaign is Back! Our PAWS for HART fundraising campaign has officially begun! Now through March 31st, you can support local businesses and help homeless animals at the same time. How can you help? It's as easy as 1, 2, woof! Step 1: Visit these...

Maryland’s youth hunters, veterans, and military personnel can experience the excitement of this season’s second special waterfowl hunting day, Saturday, February 7, 2026. A similar special hunting day was held in early November 2025.  “This day represents one of the...

Know the Code. Ski and snowboard safely at Wisp Resort. Your Responsibility Code Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects. People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them. Stop only where you are visible...

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is seeking public and private nonprofit organizations to participate in SUN Meals (formerly the Summer Food Service Program), a U.S. Department of Agriculture program that provides free, nutritious meals to children...

Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) proudly congratulates the latest cohort of nurses who have successfully completed the nurse residency program. The program is designed to support new graduate nurses as they transition from academic learning to professional...

Garrett County Public Schools will open two (2) hours late today, Monday, February 2, 2026.

NextEra Energy Transmission MidAtlantic will file its siting applications with the West Virginia and Maryland Public Service Commissions for the MidAtlantic Resiliency Link, an approximately 107.5-mile transmission project identified by PJM as critical to...

The Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area is now accepting nominations for the third annual Peggy Jamison Preservation Award. This award honors a corporation, business, nonprofit organization, or individual who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment...

Garrett County Public Schools will open two (2) hours late on Friday, January 30, 2026.

The Maryland State Board of Education approved the Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) request to use Monday, February 16th, Presidents' Day, and Monday, April 6th, Easter Monday, as make-up days. Additionally, as pre-approved on the GCPS 2025-26 Calendar, Friday,...

Local artist Lynn Uphold paints what he knows. Familiar views. Meaningful photos. Quiet moments that people recognize right away. He enjoys taking a favorite picture or scene and turning it into a painting that feels personal and easy to connect with. His work is not...

The International Nature Photography Competition & Exhibition, organized by Arcadian Gallery, is now open for submissions, inviting photographers from around the world to share powerful visual stories that celebrate and protect the natural world. Juried by...

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) released the 2025 statewide cohort high school graduation rate. The 2025 four-year cohort graduation rate was 86.4 percent, maintaining the state's overall high position, although slightly lower than the 87.6 percent...

Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) now offers patients robotic-assisted surgical procedures with the addition of a da Vinci surgical robot. For patients, robotic-assisted surgery can mean smaller incisions, reduced damage to surrounding tissue, less postoperative...

Garrett County Public Schools will conduct a Virtual Learning Day (with live instruction) on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Schools will be closed for in-person learning. A decision about Tuesday's afternoon and evening activities will be made by midday on January 27,...

The weather today will be snowy, with a slight chance of freezing rain. Snow accumulation is around an inch. Highs around 13. West winds of around 15 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. Wind chill values are as low as 11 below....

Garrett County Public Schools will conduct a Virtual Learning Day (with live instruction for the morning) on Monday, January 26, 2026. Since this day was scheduled as a 3-hour early student dismissal, students will only be involved in morning instruction. Teachers...

Garrett County Emergency Management continues to closely monitor an approaching winter storm expected to impact the county beginning Saturday afternoon and continuing through Sunday.  A Winter Storm Warning goes into effect later today, January 24, 2026, with current...

In the spirit of the season, volunteers from Community Works came together in three different projects to support other non-profit organizations and the services they each provide to Garrett County residents. Supporting the Dove Center To kick-off the Christmas...

All Garrett County Public Schools' activities for Saturday, January 24, 2026, must conclude by 4:00 pm. All activities scheduled for Sunday, January 25, 2026, are canceled. All GCPS facilities will close at 4 pm on Saturday and remain closed on Sunday.

In anticipation of forecasted snow and prolonged freezing temperatures during the next week, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources warns the public to avoid hazardous conditions on frozen lakes, ponds, and rivers. As of Jan. 22, ice concentrations have begun to...

The Garrett County Public Schools Foundation has received a generous donation thanks to a collaborative effort from Brookfield Renewable U.S., the Deep Creek Lake Property Owners’ Association (POA), and the Deep Creek Watershed Foundation (DCWF). The contribution,...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) has used three traditional inclement weather days, as required by the State. Virtual Learning Days could not be used until this occurred. Since we met this criterion, GCPS is preparing for the possibility of a Virtual Learning Day...

With central and western Maryland in the path of the storm, Portable Generator Manufacturers' Association (PGMA) offers printable checklists, PSAs, and media interviews to help prevent CO deaths. Residents are advised to take extra precautions when using portable...

Garrett County Public Schools will open two (2) hours late today, Thursday, January 22, 2026.

The Maryland State Police/Natural Resources Police will host the 27th Deep Creek Dunk on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, at Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland, benefiting Special Olympics Maryland – Garrett County. This year will be a monumental year with the debut of...

Alpine-climbing class reaches Mount Washington Summit in OLA 125 Winter break is generally a time for Garrett College students to rest and recharge their batteries before returning for the spring semester. Or not. Seven GC students went the “or not” route over the...