The Southern Garrett Lady Ram’s recent win at the Maryland State Women’s Basketball Championship was not just a win for the team but a win for the entire community. Head Coach Landon Todd described the moment as surreal. The culmination of years of commitment and a...

The Rural Maryland Council is now accepting letters of intent to apply for the Fiscal Year 2027 grant programs, which include funding for capacity building, entrepreneurship, infrastructure, rural health, and regional economic and planning to meet rural community...

The Rural Maryland Council (RMC) is pleased to announce the launch of a new grant program through Maryland’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), with approximately $4.7 million in funding available to support initiatives that improve access to healthy, locally...

Environmental Health Services of the Garrett County Health Department has confirmed the first laboratory-confirmed case of rabies in Garrett County for 2026. The case comes from an incident that occurred on April 10, 2026, in Grantsville involving a raccoon and a...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) proudly celebrates a major milestone achieved with the opening of the new Broad Ford School. Students and staff were welcomed into a modern, state-of-the-art facility on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, their first day in the new building....

A Washington Elm seedling – which is a lineal descendant of the historic elm tree from Revolutionary-era Cambridge, MA – will be planted on Garrett College’s McHenry Campus on April 29th, celebrating the College’s continued participation in the Arbor Day Foundation’s...

Garrett College Allied Health students are continuing their progression through a comprehensive, multi-certification healthcare training pathway as they enter the next phase of their professional development. The group of six students has successfully completed both...

Students enrolled in the Medical Billing and Coding program at Garrett College are approaching the final phase of their training as they complete their capstone projects, showcasing the knowledge and skills they have developed throughout the program. Upon successful...

Career opportunities abounded at last Tuesday’s 34th annual Job Fair, which was co-hosted by Garrett College and Garrett County Business Development at the Edwards Community Aquatic and Recreation Complex gym. Thirty-three employers were available to meet with the 160...

This past week, students from Southern Garrett High School in Mrs. Jordan Storey's eighth-grade classes proudly showcased their creativity and understanding of physics during a hands-on roller coaster design event held in the media center. After weeks of planning,...

The second annual National Home Visiting Week takes place April 20-24, 2026! During National Home Visiting Week, the Garrett County Health Department celebrates home visitors and the positive impact they make on maternal, infant, and child health outcomes in their...

Following a $2.5 million federal funding announcement, Garrett County Government is proud to share an update on next steps for the Garrett Pathways Initiative, a long-term effort to improve safety, connectivity, and mobility across the county. The Garrett Pathways...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will dismiss students three (3) hours early on Monday, April 20, 2026, to allow for staff development in the afternoon. This is a school-based staff development, which will take place in schools and at Garrett College. As a...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) welcomed Mr. O'Marie Barnes, the Maryland State Student Member of the Board (SMOB), for a visit to Northern Middle School, Northern High School, and the Hickory Environmental Education Center earlier this week. The visit provided...

Directed by Dr. Sean Beachy, this concert will feature music from America’s past! You will recognize tunes such as “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” and “Barnum and Bailey’s Favorite March.” Medleys such as “American Civil War Fantasy”, “The Roaring Twenties”, “Sing...

As Broad Ford School prepares to move into its new facility, please note the following important calendar updates for all Broad Ford students and families: Thursday, April 16th, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Broad Ford Parent Tour (optional). Please note that this is for Broad...

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proposing updated regulations that would expand where electric bicycles (eBikes) can be used on state-managed lands, while still protecting natural resources and ensuring trail safety. What is an eBike?An eBike is...

Recently retired grounds/shop supervisor’s stellar service recognized Randy Murphy, who recently retired as Garrett College’s grounds and shop supervisor, is the 2026 winner of the Garrett College Board of Trustees Award for Outstanding Contributions. “I thought I’d...

It’s a little-known fact that the Keebler Elves earn pocket money making maple syrup when things are slow at the cracker factory. Why else do you suppose they live in that hollow maple tree? Oh, I know a few of them sneak around after dark, repairing your shoes if you...

What brings you joy? Whether it’s cozying up with a new story, learning a new skill, gathering with community, or something else, you can find your joy at the Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County. National Library Week, April 19–25, 2026, is a time to celebrate the...

Spring Plant Swap to Take Place in the $MART ART Space April in Garrett County always arrives a little quietly. The snow recedes, the ground softens, and before long, there are small signs everywhere. Gray gives way to green, and slowly we begin to spot snowdrops,...

Pathfinders for Autism (PFA) today announced the hiring of Denise Near as its first Community Connector for Western Maryland. Mrs. Near will help individuals with autism, parents, and professionals find resources, support, and training, and is the first Community...

It’s that time of year again when a quiet walk, a tipped-over trash can, or a quick glance out the window might come with a surprise sighting. Black bears are active across our area, and while it can feel a little startling, it’s also a reminder of where we live. This...

When Linda and Skip Carr started The Lake-Front magazine in 1991, they were focused on creating a useful and up-to-date guide for people trying to figure out the area. Lists of where to eat, what to do, and what was happening that month “on the mountain”. It met that...

Get ready to shake off the winter chill and hit the courts this spring at the Friendsville Community Park! We're starting up co-ed volleyball along with pickleball, and adult players of all skill levels are welcome to join the fun. Whether you're looking to stay...

"Open to All Residents" The Week of April 27– May 2, 2026 We are proud that our community is known as "the friendliest little town in Maryland", and now we, the residents and officials in our town, join together to make it the cleanest little town in Maryland as well!...

We are proud to celebrate Jump$tart Coalition Teacher Spotlight honoree Dr. Suzanne Wilburn, of Broad Ford School! For the month of April, Dr. Wilburn was recognized for her passion and dedication to empowering students, making a meaningful impact by helping young...

Time is running out to register for the Oakland Youth Football League (OYFL) 2026 season. The league will hold its final in-person registration event this Saturday, April 11, at the Southern Garrett High School gymnasium from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Programs are...

The Garrett County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Dennett Road Education Complex in the Community Room. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed for public review. Public comment for the April...