Maryland Awards $34.6 Million in Rural Legacy Program Grants

Garrett Christian Academy, now home to over 140 students from more than 60 families and representing 34 area churches, has officially become an independent school. Formerly operating as a satellite campus of Calvary Christian Academy, the school’s Board of Directors made the prayerful decision to establish Garrett Christian Academy as a standalone institution. As of […]

The weather today will be mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-70s. Southeast winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. Here is the Maryland Fishing Report and Spring Trout Stocking update as of April 23: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources crews have stocked more than 5,000 trout. In Garrett County, Accident Pond and […]

Trail Talk! Sport: Mountain Bike Participants: 1 Trail(s): Orange, Purple, White, Blue, Red, Parking Lot System: Deep Creek Lake State Park 🪨 5,247 Rocks Today’s ride at Deep Creek State Park was one of those experiences that stuck with me. I went in feeling a little intimidated going into it. I know it’s rocky, technical […]

Let the celebrations begin! Deep Creek Lake is turning 100—and the party’s just getting started. From trivia nights and boat parades to a roaring ’20s gala and lakeside adventures, the DCL100 celebration is packed with events for all ages and interests. Whether you’re a full-time resident or planning your summer escape, here’s your insider’s guide […]

The weather today will be mostly sunny with temperatures reaching the low 70s. Expect light east winds around 5 mph. The Maryland State Department of Education will temporarily freeze enrollment in the Child Care Scholarship Program starting Thursday, May 1, due to program funding limits. Apply now! Garrett County’s Public High School FIRST Robotics Competition […]

Garrett County’s Public High School’s FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team 1629, GaCo, competed internationally at the FIRST Championship last week, April 15-19, in Houston. GaCo was one of 600 FRC teams from across the world to compete among eight divisions and finished qualification rounds ranked 44th in their division with a 5-5-0 in Houston, which […]

Due to program funding capacity, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) will implement a temporary enrollment freeze for the Child Care Scholarship (CCS) Program, effective Thursday, May 1. The enrollment freeze comes in response to unprecedented growth in the program, which provides child care assistance to eligible families across Maryland. Since January 2023, demand […]

The late Dr. Jeanne H. Neff, who did so much to make the Edwards Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex (CARC) a reality, now has a room in that facility named in her honor. Susie Crawford, former chair of the Garrett College Foundation Board of Directors, was the lead donor in a gift for the Dr. […]

Eleven students in Garrett College’s Medical Billing and Coding program are preparing for the national certification exam. The students are currently completing their capstone projects, demonstrating the skills learned over months of coursework. Once capstone projects are completed, they will be eligible to sit for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam, a nationally recognized credential […]

Rob Michael already has his name on a Garrett College facility. This time, it’ll be legit. Michael – who admits to having written his name near the stage steps of the old auditorium when he was a Garrett College student – and his wife Barb, have provided two naming gifts for the College’s 700 Building […]