Dear Friends, Reflecting on the past two weeks, we stand at the intersection of two significant days for Veterans in the calendar: Medal of Honor Day on March 25th and Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day on March 30th in the State of Maryland. Last week, I had the honor...

Throughout March and April, the Maryland Comptroller's Office is offering bi-weekly, expert-led webinars designed to guide Maryland Business Taxpayers through the new Maryland Tax Connect Portal’s key features. During these sessions, practical tips will be provided,...

The Maryland Chamber of Commerce understands that the catastrophic Key Bridge collapse has created significant disruptions and challenges for Maryland's small business community. The bridge loss cuts off major transportation routes and severs critical supply chains....

Multiple agencies and organizations have been working overtime to create webpages to house information about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore and the resources that may be available to businesses affected by the collapse. In the meantime, we...

GLAF’s mission is to enrich our community with high-quality performing arts and arts education. We appreciate your input in shaping the path forward – after all, YOU are the ones that matter! Dear GLAF Supporter, Thanks to our loyal patrons, sponsors and volunteers,...

Governor Wes Moore proclaimed April 3, 2024, as the 141st annual Maryland Arbor Day celebration. Following tradition, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz presented tree seedlings to the members of the Board of Public Works at their meeting,...

On Monday, April 8, 2024, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) students will be dismissed three (3) hours early. This schedule change is due to the solar eclipse and the students' normal dismissal time. Parents/Guardians are asked to make arrangements for this change...

Ten international students from five different countries were celebrated last Thursday night as Garrett College hosted An Evening Abroad in the Edwards CARC gymnasium. Tawananyasha Mirira (Zimbabwe), Musulyn Pinney (Liberia), Courtney Milner (United Kingdom), Manuela...

Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) will be offering a Safe Sitter course on May 4, 2024, from 9:00 AM until 3:30 PM. The class be held in the GRMC hospital boardroom. The Safe Sitter course is designed to prepare those sixth grade and up to be safe when they are...

The Garrett County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) will hold its annual Defensive Tactics training at Northern Garrett High School (NGHS) on March 28, 29, and April 1, 2024. Please be advised that additional emergency vehicles may be on campus during this training. Student...

This is a call to action for all Transportation Association of Maryland members to support our key piece of legislation, House Bill 950. Beginning in FY26, House Bill 950 would set funding levels for local transit support at $80,533,314 (the amount allocated in FY24),...

All Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will dismiss students three (3) hours early on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, for staff development in the afternoon. In addition, all schools and administrative offices will be closed for spring break on Friday, March 29, 2024,...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) seeks Substitute Custodians to join our team. The job offers a flexible schedule, which makes it ideal for individuals who require a work-life balance. In addition to a flexible schedule, the job comes with competitive pay and...

Seven students recently completed their phlebotomy training through Garrett College. The program – offered through the College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Development division, includes a 69-hour classroom and lab section followed by an externship. This...

Ryan Busch admits the decision was a leap of faith. “I wasn’t sure how it was going to go, making the move from high school to college at age 16,” said Busch. “It obviously took some adjustments, but it went really well.” With “really well” being something of an...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is providing advance notice about the solar eclipse occurring on April 8, 2024, two weeks from today. The peak time of the eclipse will occur during student dismissal. We encourage parents and guardians to discuss safety...

Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has been recognized as a 2024 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health for the sixth consecutive year in a row. Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program recognizes outstanding performance among...

More opportunities to easily purchase locally grown, affordable, healthy food are sprouting in Garrett County this spring! New partnerships are forming to explore ways we can help people eat healthier and support our local farms. Please take a few minutes to let us...

On Wednesday, March 20th, seventh-grade students from Northern and Southern Middle and Swan Meadow Schools attended a career exploration day at Garrett College. The students were given a menu of 11 career clusters to select their top three choices: business,...

In Garrett County, Maryland, second graders learn about Making a Difference in their social studies curriculum. Mrs. Smith's and Mrs. Martin's second-grade classes sponsored a drive at Accident Elementary School from March 1st - March 15th to collect donations of...

Originally published by WalletHub. With the U.S. ranking third out of 132 countries in the latest Global Innovation Index, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2024's Most & Least Innovative States, as well as expert commentary. In...

The Board of County Commissioners of Garrett County, Maryland announces an opportunity to acquire prime real estate formerly operated by Adventure Sports Center, Inc. (ASCI). Since 2007, ASCI has been operating North America's third pump-powered artificial whitewater...

Northern and Southern High School students of FRC Team 1629, GaCo, were "Featured Speakers" at Common Ground 2024, which was held recently. In addition to their Featured Speaker session, they presented at two other concurrent sessions about how they make a systemic...

Last year, the Greater Oakland Business Association (GOBA) and the Mayor and Town Council of Oakland, in partnership with the Proctor Kildow American Legion Post 71, the Garrett County Republican Women's Club, and the Deer Park VFW Post #10077 were proud to recognize...

The Town of Oakland, MD in partnership with the Greater Oakland Business Association and the Oakland Arts & Entertainment District intends to apply for a block grant through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) called Project Restore...

The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled a tobacco treatment class to begin on April 3rd. The class is one hour long from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM and consists of a series of four in-person group sessions, one each week, and then two follow-up phone sessions for a...

Garrett College is hosting An Evening Abroad to celebrate the 10 students from five different countries attending GC during the current academic year. The event – free and open to the public – will take place from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM next Thursday at the CARC gymnasium....

Dr. Ryan Harrod readily admits anthropologists haven’t always had the best reputation. “There’s been a lot of distrust in anthropologists in general,” Harrod said during his Joan Crawford Lecture Series presentation last Wednesday night at the Performing Arts Center...