The Garrett County Health Department has again been awarded funding to help decrease COVID-19 health disparities in our rural community. The majority of the allocation will allow healthcare providers, business owners, local coalitions, academic institutions, and...

Becker’s Hospital Review, an independent trade journal covering the medical industry, recently recognized Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) as one of the top 350 hospitals in the United States for effective communication among its nursing staff. The list of...

The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. The Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels across the country, and blood donors are urged to make a...

The Maryland State Board of Education will host a series of virtual town halls to obtain feedback from families, educators, administrators and community members on the State Superintendent of Schools selection process. The town halls will be conducted by executive...

Due to the forecast for inclement weather, students will be sent home with their digital devices at the end of the day today, Monday, January 8, 2024. This is in preparation for the possibility of a Virtual Learning Day on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. No call has been...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will open two (2) hours late tomorrow, Monday, January 8, 2024, for in-person learning. Administrative offices will open on time.

The Maryland State Police in Garrett County report that due to current weather and road conditions, the Snow Emergency Plan for Garrett County will be implemented at 0930 hours on 1/6/24. The following highways have been designated as snow emergency routes in Garrett...

The following is an update from Bruce Michael, the Garrett County government's Deep Creek Lake and Watershed Coordinator. The Arrowhead Cove dredging project is moving along quickly. Byco had removed over 85% of the accumulated sediment by the end of the day on...

Pursuant to the Maryland Education Code, the Board of Garrett County Commissioners “shall appoint a qualified individual to fill any vacancy in an elected member’s position on the [elected Board of Education] for the remainder of the term and until a successor is...

The Garrett County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. The Board will meet in the cafeteria of Northern Middle School. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed for public review. Public comment for...

Garrett College’s 2023-24 winter session enrollment produced a 52 percent increase in total students and a 46 percent increase in credit hours compared to the 2022-23 winter session. A total of 114 students are taking 320 credit hours during the winter session, which...

Two members of the Rotary Club of Oakland, Teresa Feather, and Jessica Wilson, were recently honored by Rotary International by being named Paul Harris Fellows. This prestigious award, named for the founder of Rotary International, honors members of local clubs who...

The Environmental Health Office of the Garrett County Health Department reminds everyone that home heating appliances could be a source of poisonous carbon monoxide gas. “It’s important to get out of the home into fresh air immediately if someone in your home has...

The Garrett County Health Planning Council met on November 30, 2023, at the Garrett County Health Department for a joint November/December end-of-year meeting to discuss the implementation of population-based chronic disease prevention programs, an overview of...

The Deep Creek Lake Lions Club recently 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...

Garrett County Community Development is pleased to announce that Garrett Container Systems, a leader in manufactured aluminum containers, has been awarded a grant from the Senator George C. Edwards Fund. This $1.3 million award is substantial financial support to fuel...

Garrett College recently announced 41 new graduates – 39 who completed degree requirements in fall 2023 and two who finished their degree program last summer. GC’s newest graduates included 22 who earned Associate of Arts (AA) degrees, 12 who earned Associate of...

Allegany College of Maryland (ACM) School of Nursing students attending the ACM Garrett County Nursing Site in Oakland will have the opportunity to both secure financial assistance and meaningful employment in their field at Garrett Regional Medical Center following...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS), in partnership with BFM Architects (BFM) and Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. (Shockey), is thrilled to announce the upcoming Contractor Open House and Information Sessions for the Southern Garrett Elementary School Renovation and...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will dismiss students three (3) hours early on Friday, December 22, 2023. GCPS will also be closed Monday, December 25th through Monday, January 1st. As a reminder, administrative offices will also be closed during this period....

The Butterfly Effect – a theory that small changes can produce large effects – was on full display last Tuesday at Garrett College. Contributions large and small to the Kalie Hostutler Ashby Academic Achievement Fund led to the recent purchase of a high-speed 3-D...

Are you looking for ways to help in our community? Consider donating to the Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) Lunch Angels Fund. All students in Garrett County Public Schools receive free breakfast daily, and any student who qualifies for free or reduced meals also...

Garrett County Public Schools will conduct a synchronous Virtual Learning Day (live instruction) today, Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Schools will be closed for in-person learning. Liberal leave is in effect.

Garrett County Department of Public Works – Solid Waste & Recycling Division has announced the holiday schedule for the landfill and the six waste collection sites. The landfill is currently operating on the winter schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM;...

The Maryland State Board of Education has retained Hazard, Young, and Attea (HYA) Associates to conduct a nationwide search for the next Maryland State Superintendent of Schools. Working alongside the State Board, the firm will begin its work immediately to lead...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is pleased to announce and welcome Mrs. Gloria Smith as the new Director of Finance. Today marks the beginning of Mrs. Smith's career with GCPS, and we are excited to have her join our team. Mrs. Smith brings a wealth of experience...