The Garrett County Development Corporation announced that Garrett County’s first attainable housing project began accepting applications from interested homeowners on January 20, 2025. The development, located in Grantsville, will be a mix of townhomes and...

Garrett County Business Development was proud to attend and participate in the 2025 Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) Conference held this week in Cambridge, Maryland. The event brought together economic development professionals from across the state...

County United Way announces it has received $119,954 in grant funding for the Nourishing Neighbors Program in Western Maryland. This is part of a $7.1 million community investment by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), one of the country’s largest...

Date: 06/03/2025 Time: 2109 Hours Location / Address: 112 Loch Deer Road, Oakland, MD 21550 Type of Incident: Structure fire Description of Structure / Property: One-story, single-family dwelling Owner / Occupants: Donald and Andrea Shaffer Injuries or Deaths: One...

Garrett College announced a new capital campaign and a pair of lead donors at Tuesday morning’s Garrett College Foundation President’s Circle breakfast. GC’s latest campaign will support the College’s expanding intercollegiate athletics program. The College and the...

The Ruth Enlow Library is pleased to announce the launch of Summer Reading Club 2025, “Color Our World.” Events are kicking off with an “Adventure of the Missing Color!” program presented by Science Heroes. We invite you to join the team on their mission to turn...

Ten Maryland public high school students from Howard and Montgomery counties are among the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program semifinalists. Established in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program honors the nation's most distinguished graduating high school...

The 2025 Autumn Glory Royalty has been selected for the 58th Annual Autumn Glory Festival. This year’s King is Shane Sisler, and the Queen is Avary Witt. Team One GMC is the title sponsor of the 58th Annual Autumn Glory Festival. Shane Sisler is honored to represent...

Steven Silverman, MD, has joined the medical staff at Garrett Regional Medical Center as a provider at the hospital’s Integrative Pain Management Clinic. Dr. Silverman has extensive experience in both pain management and anesthesiology. Dr. Silverman most recently...

Changes to Maryland's tax laws will take effect beginning in the 2025 tax year and beyond, as a result of the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act passed by the Maryland General Assembly during the 2025 legislative session. The BRFA contained numerous changes to...

Notice is hereby given that the Garrett County Board of Education will receive Requests for Proposal (RFP) from experienced vendors to provide speech and language services for the 2025-2026 school year, including Extended School Year Services (ESY). The deadline for...

Garrett College recently announced its 2025 graduates. The College’s 129 graduates are listed below: Arts & Sciences: Fine & Performing Arts Concentration: Bryn D. Savage (Oakland) Arts & Sciences: Liberal Arts Concentration: Samuel S. Clingman (Frederick)...

Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Adam Rounds of the Western Regional Office has been named the 2024 Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Year for the Western Region. He was previously nominated for the same honor in 2022. He will join five other Deputy State Fire Marshals...

Garrett County Government is pleased to present the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating & Capital Budget. The final adoption of the budget is scheduled to take place on June 2, 2025. This comprehensive budget outlines the financial plans and priorities for the...

Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is proud to celebrate a significant milestone – its 75th anniversary. On Thursday, May 15, 2025, the hospital marked three-quarters of a century of providing exceptional healthcare to the people of Garrett County and the...

Flood recovery aid is becoming available for residents and businesses impacted by the May 13, 2025, flooding in Garrett County and the surrounding region. As recovery efforts continue, both regional and federal partners are stepping in to provide critical financial...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. Additionally, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, will be a three-hour early dismissal for students, as this is a Staff Development Day. Full calendar details, including...

Applications are open for the next Master Naturalist program at Deep Creek Lake State Park. The upcoming session is scheduled for September 10 – November 12. According to Program Coordinator Ranger Cricket Smith, Maryland Master Naturalists are interested,...

Here is your chance to learn hands-on how to grow more of your own vegetables! Growing your own vegetables is a rewarding journey that promotes self-sufficiency. Guided by a Master Gardener Mentor, you'll learn vital gardening skills, from seed selection to soil...

The Garrett County Commissioners propose reducing the local Real Property Tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, lowering it from $1.056 to $1.02 per $100 of assessed value. In the wake of COVID-19 and the subsequent inflationary period, the county took a cautious...

As communities in our Western Maryland area begin the long road to recovery after devastating flooding, First United Bank & Trust continues to be fully engaged and operational. Relief comes in many ways. Providing the necessary financial assistance to those...

Join HART for a special Guest Bartender Night on May 29 and get your chance to win a bottle of Knobel Whiskey personally signed by Mike Rowe! Valued at $200, this exclusive bottle will be raffled off during the event, with all proceeds supporting the HART for Animals...

Perfection is usually pretty uncommon. Garrett College’s 2025 commencement exercises proved to be an exception. Five members of the 129-person Class of 2025 finished with a perfect 4.0 Grade-Point Average (GPA) with at least 60 credits completed at GC. The quintet –...

Rory Price, PA, has joined Garrett Regional Medical Center’s Urgent Care at McHenry Plaza and is now seeing patients. Price graduated with his degree as a Physician Assistant from Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA, in 2001. Following graduation, he joined the...

Local agencies are collaborating to deliver relief to individuals and families in need in Garrett and Allegany Counties due to the recent historic flooding events. The Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority/Local Management Board staff will collect donations...

Maryland Insurance Commissioner Marie Grant has directed health insurers to suspend time restrictions on prescription medication refills and the replacement of durable medical equipment or supplies, eyeglasses, and dentures for residents in Garrett County and Allegany...

In response to the recent flooding along the Savage River corridor, numerous community groups have collected donations to support affected residents. Although no formal request for donations was made, generous contributions were received and are being delivered to...