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...

For over seven years, Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Melissa Decker and her partner, K9 Sky, have been assisting fire investigators across Maryland and beyond in finding trace amounts of flammable liquids to help build cases against arsonists or to rule out their...

Please refer to the seminar information so you can be fully informed about what is happening during this week of training. The NPBA was a long-time fixture at the 4-H Camp for about 20 years and then decided to move the Spring Seminar in 1999, just north of Bradford,...

Help us re-write Dolly's story! Imagine the pain and heartbreak of being left behind and abandoned in a world where love feels like a distant memory. This was the heartbreaking reality that befell our furry friend, Dolly, and several other dogs, when they were...

In 2023, the Deep Creek Lake Lions Club convened a special advisory committee to provide input and recommendations for creating an inclusive playground that welcomes and ensures access to all children and adults with disabilities and encourages socialization between...

Originally published by Wealth of Geeks. In the ever-evolving landscape of office culture, there's a trend that has subtly been emerging, without crossing any HR boundaries. Enter the era of the work spouse – a term that's been buzzing through cubicles and Zoom rooms...

The Deep Creek Farmers Market will return in May for another season of local food, handmade goods, and community fun! Are you a local farmer or rancher, artisan, craftsperson, or food stand? Interested in joining DCFM? We are now accepting Vendor Applications for the...

The Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) APPROVED 2024-25 school year calendar, developed by the GCPS Calendar Committee, is now available for review on the Public Relations page of our website. www.gcps.net/public-relations. The Calendar Committee met in January and...

Originally published by Baltimore Sun. Maryland officials have once again expanded the “quarantine zone” for spotted lanternflies, the invasive insects that damage grapevines and other plants. On Monday, the Maryland Department of Agriculture expanded the zone to...

Republican candidate for Maryland's Sixth Congressional District, Dr. Mariela Roca, has been officially endorsed by former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Newt Gingrich. Speaker Gingrich visited the district last October and hosted a fundraising event in...

The results are in! Thank you to all the students and teachers who supported this year's poster contest! We had a total of 49 entries and lots of good contenders! It was certainly a difficult decision to narrow them down to the top 3. This year's winners are as...

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is coordinating another National Drug Take-Back Initiative across the United States on Saturday, April 27, 2024. In addition to the three permanent take-back locations, Garrett County is adding several temporary locations...

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By all accounts the 2024 Deep Creek Lake Lions Club blind skier program was a rousing success.  This 51st year of the program instructed 20 skiers who are visually impaired plus family members who also participate in activities.  This year’s program ran during four...

Garrett County Public Schools will open two (2) hours late today, Monday, March 11, 2024.

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for the 2024 Autumn Glory King and Queen. Students may download applications on the 57th Annual Autumn Glory Festival page of visitdeepcreek.com. Students are required to submit a 300-word...

In preparation for the Deep Creek Lake Centennial celebration in 2025, the POA has sponsored the development of a digital archive of Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake Visitor's Guides dating back to the 1950's. With financial assistance with a grant from the Garrett...

A Garrett County man and woman were charged after a grand jury handed up indictments for an arson fire last summer that killed two cats and almost a kennel of puppies at their home. Christopher J. Baker, 36, and April J. Fazenbaker, 41, both of Friendsville, were...

Twin sisters who were part of I Can Swim! (ICS) during its inaugural year are now the first I Can Swim! graduates lifeguarding at the Edwards Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex (CARC). “We’ve been going to the CARC forever,” said Katie Allen. “I think we even...

Environmental Health Services of the Garrett County Health Department reports the first case of laboratory-confirmed rabies for 2024. The raccoon and dog encounter occurred on February 29, 2024, near the Grantsville area. The dog, whose rabies vaccination was current,...

The Garrett County Democratic Central Committee announces that they will host their annual Roosevelt/Kennedy Democratic Dinner on Thursday, March 28, at 5:00 PM. at the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College. The event will be a little different from previous years...

Project Background Deep Creek Lake is an approximately 3,900-acre lake in Garrett County, Maryland. The lake serves as a public water supply and provides extensive recreational opportunities. Since the lake’s construction in 1925, no major sediment removal activities...

Online Banking enhancements and upgrades. First United Bank & Trust is excited to announce that our online banking platform will soon have a brand-new look and feel. The new design is modern, sleek, and responsive. It can be accessed from any device using a...

During the February 28, 2024, Special Work Session of the Garrett County Board of Education (GCBOE), the Board voted to award Dr. Brenda McCartney, GCPS Interim Superintendent, with a four-year contract as the Superintendent of Schools. "I am honored to be offered the...

The Ruth Enlow Library invites the public to celebrate Irish American Heritage Month with a Celtic Harp concert on Monday, March 18, from 3:00 – 4:00 PM. at the Friendsville Library. The concert will feature harper Lynne Dale performing a selection of Celtic and...