Latest News from Garrett County, Maryland

Garrett County Health Department is offering the annual FREE FluMist/Flu Vaccine Clinic. COVID-19 vaccinations will not be offered for students at these clinics. If interested, contact the health department or your healthcare provider. Please note that children...

FSU assistant professor to discuss adventure athlete longevity John Wright, an assistant professor of exercise science at Frostburg State University, will be the leadoff presenter in the 2026-27 Joan Crawford Lecture Series at Garrett College. Wright’s presentation –...

Garrett College’s Athletic Alumni Weekend was capped Saturday night by the announcement that the Lakers’ basketball court will be named for the coach who spent 36 years guiding GC’s men’s basketball program. The Garrett College Board of Trustees voted to name the...

The owners of Maryland vineyards, hopyards and orchards impacted by the late April frost event can now apply for reduced-cost financing through the Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation’s (MARBIDCO) Agribusiness Equipment and...

The Deep Creek Lake Lions Club donated $1,500 to the Garrett County Dove Center. Pictured from left are Heather Hanline, the Dove Center’s executive director, and Michael O’Brien, a Deep Creek Lake Lions Club member and Lions District 22W cabinet treasurer. The Dove...

Crellin Elementary School students, staff, and visitors are enjoying a colorful new addition to the school as murals depicting the school’s grounds and community have been completed in the main hallway. The murals feature a variety of elements connected to Crellin,...

Date: 09/19/26 Time: 2:39 pm Location / Address: 7676 Maryland Highway, Swanton, Garrett County Type of Incident: Outbuilding fire Description of Structure / Property: 10x10 outdoor plastic storage building Injuries or Deaths (YES/NO/NA): No # of Displaced: 0...

In accordance with the approved 2026-27 calendar, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will dismiss students three (3) hours early on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, for staff development in the afternoon. Staff will be participating in school-based professional...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) has partnered with local farmers, University of Maryland Extension, Garrett County Economic Development, and the Appalachian Farm and Food Alliance (AFFA) to launch Maryland Mondays, a Farm to School initiative featuring a locally...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is currently making records available for students who received services under the Special Education Program through Garrett County Public Schools and graduated in 2019 or 2020. If you would like to have these records, you are...

Notice is hereby given that the Garrett County Board of Education will receive Requests for Proposals (RFP) from experienced vendors to implement a comprehensive Marketing and Communication Campaign for Garrett County Public Schools. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐩𝐭 𝐢𝐬...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) welcomed Frostburg State University (FSU) President Dr. Shadow Robinson and T. David Garcia, Associate Vice President of Admissions, to Northern Middle School yesterday for a discussion about the Bobcat Academy and additional...

Rake in the readiness this fall and plan ahead! The fall season kicks off with September as "Disaster Preparedness ​Month"—are you prepared? While some events are unavoidable, there are precautionary steps we can take to be better prepared this fall season: Fall...

Empty Bowls Garrett County will bring together local art, food, and community on Sunday, September 20, from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Wisp Resort to raise funds for programs addressing food insecurity throughout Garrett County. Guests will enjoy a simple meal of soup,...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) announces that Mr. Steve Skipper will serve as Interim Principal of Southern Garrett High School during Principal Wolf's scheduled extended leave of absence. Mrs. Gallagher will continue in her role as Assistant Principal....

Hook: Manikin to provide students with ‘realistic, hands-on experience’ StoreEase’s passions and Garrett College’s needs are neatly aligned in the form of a pediatric simulation manikin that will benefit the College’s Paramedic Program. “First responders and children...

Garrett County Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Control Board) Vacant Positions Letters of interest are invited for consideration to fill one vacant board position (to complete an unexpired term) and one vacant substitute board position on the Garrett County...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is providing an update on the Broad Ford School construction project as work continues to address remaining building and site items. Approximately 90% of the project has been completed. The majority of the remaining items are...

Honoring First Responders: In recognition of the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center and Potomac Valley Hospital donated $1,500 to Garrett County EMS and $1,500 to Mineral County EMS to honor the dedication, bravery,...

WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) and Potomac Valley Hospital (PVH) have welcomed nine future nurses from the tri-state region into the WVU Medicine Aspiring Nurse Program, a partnership with local nursing schools designed to strengthen the pipeline...

Established Western Maryland healthcare provider expands to 710 N Centre Street to increase access to compassionate, comprehensive family medical care this fall. Wellspring Family Medicine, a trusted pillar of healthcare in Oakland and Garrett County, today announced...

During the August 11, 2026, Board of Education meeting, Director of Student Services Michael Lewis presented Wayfinder, a set of instructional materials designed to support social-emotional learning. The materials were made available for public review and comment from...

WVJC School of Nursing is excited to announce additional educational partnerships in WVU Medicine’s Aspiring Nurse Program at Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, Maryland, and Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, West Virginia. This partnership offers area...

Southern Garrett High School inducted six former players into the Southern Garrett Football Hall of Fame Friday evening, September 11, prior to the Rams taking the field against Madonna. The 2026 Hall of Fame inductees are: Dana Liller, Offensive Line Bobby Bernard,...

The Maryland Environmental Trust, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Department of Agriculture, and the Chesapeake Bay Trust, is now accepting applications for this year’s Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants program. The deadline to...

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for its 2026 venison donation grant program. Grant money is available to organizations to assist with the direct costs of butchering and processing deer with the resulting venison being donated...

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will open the archery hunting season for white-tailed and sika deer on Sept. 11. The season runs through Jan. 31, 2027 with several breaks for muzzleloader and firearms season. In addition, the seventh annual Primitive Deer...

Come Sing With Us! The Garrett Choral Society is now rehearsing for our Christmas concerts. Practices are on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Oakland.  The concerts will be held the weekend of December 19-20th at the same...

Would your business be interested in opening its doors to Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) students? GCPS Career Coaches Mary Keller and Jodi Bittinger are looking to connect local businesses with students through workplace field trips and guest speaker...

WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is offering The Arthritis Foundation's Walk with Ease program, a free six-week community walking initiative designed to help participants improve their health, reduce joint pain, and increase physical activity in a...