During the July 2026 Board meeting, Mr. James Friend was approved as the next Supervisor of Instruction - Elementary beginning with the 2026-27 school year. In this role, Mr. Friend will provide leadership in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all...

The Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority recently provided autism bags to each officer at the Maryland State Police Barracks in McHenry. “We were pleased to be able to provide these kits to the local Maryland State Police officers to help make their...

Broadford Lake will come alive with the sounds of plunging paddles on Saturday, August 22, for the Fifth Annual Mountain Maryland Dragon Boat Festival. Dove Center will be partnering with Dynamic Dragon Boat Racing from Tennessee to hold this exciting event. Proceeds...

The 2026 Autumn Glory Royalty has been selected for the 59th Annual Autumn Glory Festival. This year’s Queen is Jayden Weaver and King Jaxxton Miller. Jayden Weaver is grateful for the opportunity to serve as Autumn Glory Queen. Growing up on 2nd Street, she has lived...

A Tucker Community Foundation grant has made it possible for Garrett College to upgrade the student computers in the Adult Basic Education classroom at GC’s Southern Outreach Center. Kaitlyn Glotfelty, GC’s director of community and professional education, said the...

Garrett College, supported by a Maryland Two Fifty Commission grant, is accepting applications for the Garrett County Citizens Academy. The Citizens Academy is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the history, responsibilities, and...

Local historian Chris Nichols set out a challenging goal for himself during last Wednesday’s presentation, 250 Years of Garrett County: Local History in the American Story, in the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College. One of Nichols’ goals was to illustrate “how...

The 69th Annual Garrett County Agriculture Fair runs August 1st through August 8th, 2026, and organizers have released admission details ahead of the event. Gate admission is free on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, with carnival rides available for $15 those...

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We're counting down the days to the 22nd annual Deep Creek Lake Art, Wine & Spirits Festival, and we need more amazing volunteers to help make the magic happen! This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, supporting HART's mission to...

Wisp Resort and Pacific Group Resorts announced a planned leadership transition that will see Erik Barnes join Wisp Resort as General Manager Designate and ultimately succeed General Manager Ron Hawkes following Hawkes’ semi-retirement at the conclusion of the 2026-27...

Deep Creek Lake is famous for its outdoor fun and small-town feel, and now there’s a new shop that’s quickly becoming a favorite for locals and visitors. Only two months after moving to its new location, Blair’s By the Lake is showing that great fashion, friendly...

Date: 07/22/26 Time: 03:38 am Location / Address: 715 Morris Avenue, Friendsville, Garrett County Type of Incident: Structure fire Description of Structure / Property: Two-story wood-framed business Injuries or Deaths (YES/NO/NA): No # of Displaced: N/A Estimated $...

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Garrett County Department of Business Development, recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of Schoolhouse Earth with a milestone recognition ceremony honoring the business's lasting contributions to...

The Garrett County Health Department’s Second Annual Garrett County Rec Fair brought a full day of free activities, services, and resources to Broadford Lake Park. Community members received more than 400 health, wellness, nutrition, and recreation services, along...

The American Red Cross is assisting those impacted by the severe weather, strong winds, and devastating flooding that impacted multiple West Virginia counties last night. Red Cross workers and partners have been operating shelters in Barbour, Lewis and Upshur Counties...

A Literal Taste of the Past, Present and Future A first-time guest to the Deep Creek Lake area may pass right by the small town of Deer Park, unaware of the critical role the town played in bringing tourism to the lake and bottled water to our fridge. Tucked beside...

WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center and the Garrett County Health Department are partnering to offer The Arthritis Foundation's Walk with Ease program, a free six-week community walking initiative designed to help participants improve their health, reduce...

It’s impressive enough that six Garrett County Public Schools graduating seniors earned associate degrees this year at Garrett College.  The fact that all six graduated with honors just makes it that much more special. Marisa Perez, one of four Northern Garrett High...

High School Dual Enrollment (HSDE) and Advanced Placement (AP) are two complimentary strategies to accelerate a college career. Marisa Perez not only participated in both, she focused an AP research project on HSDE in a unique twist. “The impact this program [HSDE...

As part of its ongoing commitment to school safety and emergency preparedness, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is partnering with local law enforcement agencies to conduct school facility tours prior to the start of the 2026-27 school year. The coordinated tours...

WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has been recognized among the nation’s top hospitals for social responsibility, earning outstanding marks on the 2026 Lown Institute Hospitals Index, including being ranked number one for patient satisfaction in the...

The Garrett County Arts Council invites residents and visitors to explore the 2026 Artist Studio Tour on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 from 11am to 5pm each day. This free, self-guided tour offers a rare opportunity to step inside working studios, meet local...

Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) submitted a comment letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) opposing a proposed rule change by Trump's SBA to the 8(a) Business Development Program that would harm underserved...

On July 23rd, a yellow ball will strike the red clay court from the first serve at the Western Maryland Tennis Championships, adding to more than a century of history at the Mountain Lake Park Tennis Club, all made possible through the efforts of players, members, and...

In conjunction with Garrett County’s 250th anniversary, let’s reminisce and take a look at Mountain Lake Park, which was established in 1881, making it a little bit younger at 145. On September 3, 1881, 5 businessmen rode through “Hoyes Big Pasture,” now known as...

Date: 07/14/26 Time: 2:26 pm Location / Address:  Intersection of Hutton Road/Old Crellin Road, Garrett County Type of Incident: Burn Injury Description of Structure / Property: Farm tractor Injuries or Deaths (YES/NO/NA): Yes # of Displaced: N/A Smoke Alarm...

On July 25th at the Friendsville Town Park, Garrett County will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the designation of the Youghiogheny River as Maryland's ONLY wild and scenic river. The "Wild Yough" is unique in the state's 9-river Scenic and Wild Rivers system as it...

Environmental Health Services of the Garrett County Health Department is reporting the third and fourth laboratory-confirmed rabies cases in Garrett County for 2026. In separate incidents, a lamb and a raccoon tested positive for the rabies virus. The third confirmed...

Date: 07/12/26 Time: 11:37 pm Location / Address: 100 H Street, Mt. Lake Park, Garrett County Type of Incident: Malicious burning Description of Structure / Property: One-story wood framed single family dwelling Injuries or Deaths (YES/NO/NA): No # of Displaced: 0...

Across Garrett County, preparations have been underway for months. Volunteers have attended meetings, organizations have planned exhibits, communities have coordinated activities, and countless individuals have contributed their time and talents to create something...