The Garrett County Health Department’s Environmental Health Services Unit announces this spring’s low-cost rabies clinics for the vaccination of dogs, cats, and ferrets at four locations. “Last year, Garrett County experienced six laboratory-confirmed cases of Rabies,...

The Garrett County Commissioners have approved reducing the local Real Property Tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, lowering it from $1.02 to just $1.00 per $100 of assessed value. This rate reduction provides meaningful relief while maintaining the County’s strong...

On May 2, 2026, a talented delegation of 8th-grade students from Northern Middle School represented Garrett County Public Schools at the Maryland History Day state competition, held at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Northern Middle School is...

Bridging Gaps, a Garrett County nonprofit focused on meeting practical needs for local children and families, will host its first gala, “A Night Under the Circus Lights,” on Thursday, June 5, at Dutch’s at Silver Tree. Founded by Kasey and Lisa Moritz, Bridging Gaps...

Community members, local leaders, and history enthusiasts gathered last Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Casselman River State Park to take part in a Liberty Tree planting ceremony. This event is rooted in both local heritage and the upcoming 250th anniversary of American...

This past Friday (April 24), The Nature Conservancy was joined by local volunteers and members of the Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps at our Glades preserve in Accident, Maryland, to plant red spruce saplings. This year actually marks 30 years since we...

Mark Boucot, president and CEO of WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center and WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital, recently attended the invitation-only AHA West Health Accelerator Launch in Chicago, joining a select group of national health care leaders to...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is proud to share that Mrs. Jessica Fratz, Principal of Accident Elementary School, was recognized at the Maryland School Leadership Honors: Honoring Principals event, held this past Friday, May 1st, at the Maryland State House....

The Garrett County Bar Association recently hosted a celebration banquet honoring local high school students who participated in the Maryland MyLaw Mock Trial Competition. Both county high schools field teams, which compete against other teams in the region. The local...

The Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibition, on view at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts from November 8, 2025, through April 26, 2026, has officially concluded following an extended and successful run. This year, the exhibition invited artists to respond to...

Are you interested in conserving water, protecting the environment, and supporting local watersheds? The Deep Creek Watershed Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Maryland Extension and the Master Gardener Program, is offering Garrett County residents a...

The Garrett County Health Department (GCHD) has confirmed the fifth case of pertussis in the past five months, and the second case reported in 2026. Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the respiratory...

The Deep Creek Lake Lions Club will host its annual Boat Auction on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the club’s park located at 1249 Bumble Bee Road in Accident, Maryland. The event is open to the public and serves as a key fundraiser supporting the club’s...

Allman: Goal is to find ‘balance between protection and usability’ In discussing cybersecurity, Kenny Allman first described what it isn’t. “Cybersecurity isn’t about hiding from technology,” said Garrett College’s assistant professor of cybersecurity. “It’s about...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is providing an important update to the 2025–26 school calendar following the use of inclement weather days earlier this year. Due to weather-related closures, the last scheduled day for students was previously set for Monday, June...

Mrs. April Fleming has been named the Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) 2026-27 Teacher of the Year. She began teaching with GCPS in 1999. Mrs. Fleming received a Master's Degree in Modern Humanities from Frostburg State University (2006) and a Bachelor's Degree in...

At the MD 4-H Environmental Education & Camping Center, our controlled burn field is another educational feature completed in partnership with the local Department of Natural Resources. The controlled burn happened on April 7th. Controlled burns, also known as...

Healthy Families Garrett County home visiting program was honored with a nomination by the Maryland Department of Health’s Maternal, Infant, and Early Child Home Visiting (MIECHV) Division to represent Maryland home visiting programs at a roundtable event in...

Garrett Regional Medical Center’s (GRMC) subacute unit is proud to announce it has achieved the American Heart Association’s Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Certification—an esteemed recognition that highlights the organization’s commitment to delivering...

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the proposed fiscal year 2027 Annual Work Plans for the following state forests: Chesapeake/Pocomoke, Green Ridge, Potomac-Garrett, and Savage River. The comment period concludes May 29, 2026....

The Maryland Park Service is challenging visitors to embark on a photographic scavenger hunt across the state to celebrate Maryland 250. Nearly a century ago, National Geographic Editor Gilbert Grosvenor called Maryland “a delightful geographic miniature of America,”...

Growing up in Garrett County, Maryland, there are just some things you take for granted. Like, for example, wild ramps and morels can be found throughout the spring each year. Ramps First, and well before the last snowfall of the winter season, ramps begin popping up...

Southern Garrett High School's annual induction ceremony for the National Honor Society (NHS) was held on April 12th, 2026, in the school cafetorium. A total of 30 students were inducted into the Foster D. Bittle chapter with the support of Principal Ryan Wolf,...

The Maryland Sun Bucks program is back for Summer 2026! Sun Bucks puts groceries on the table when school is out. Eligible children receive $40 per month, from June through August, to help offset food costs. Please note an important change this year: families and...

A new locally owned business, Sky View HOA Solutions, is now serving homeowner associations throughout the Deep Creek Lake region, offering curated, community-focused management services tailored to the unique needs of our local neighborhoods. Founded with a...

The planet can spell your name – literally. On Earth Day, NASA released a name generator tool to see your name written in landscapes captured by Landsat: https://go.nasa.gov/4ak4Cdu

The Board of Public Works approved more than $1.66 million in grants from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to local governments for recreation upgrades in Allegany, Caroline, Frederick, and Prince George’s counties. In addition, the Board approved $340,000...

Students in Ms. Jennifer Theriot's class at Northern Garrett High School (NGHS) have reached an important academic milestone as part of the school's first year offering the Advanced Placement (AP) Research course, the second of two required courses in the AP Capstone...

During the April 14, 2026, Board meeting, Mrs. Candy Maust was approved as the next Director of Elementary Education beginning with the 2026-27 school year. In this role, Mrs. Maust will provide leadership in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all early...