Park PROs – Living off the Land

The weather today will be rainy, with possible freezing rain, sleet, and thunderstorms likely in the morning, followed by a chance of rain in the afternoon. Precipitation may be heavy at times in the morning. Little or no sleet accumulation is expected, with ice accumulation of up to a tenth of an inch. It will […]

Originally published by Harmony Healthcare IT. Phones are so much more than communication devices. They can operate as everything from payment systems to health data trackers to keys, levels, tuners, and even light switches. On top of these useful abilities, these devices can quickly become a time suck, drawing people in with social media, games, […]

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Peggy Jamison Heritage Preservation Award. The award will recognize a corporation, business, non-profit, or individual which has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to preserving the rich heritage of Garrett County. The award will be presented at the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual […]

Garrett County is taking a proactive approach to combat methamphetamine misuse, the leading drug concern in the area. With alarming effects on mental health and overall well-being, methamphetamine misuse has become a critical focus for prevention efforts spearheaded by the Garrett County Health Department. Shannon Sexton, a program coordinator at the Health Department, has been […]

Garrett College is now accepting applications for its new radiologic technology program. Based on a recent information session, there are likely to be more than enough candidates for the program’s first cohort, which begins in June. Twenty-seven interested individuals attended an information session on January 13th  in the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College conference […]

Dr. Jeanne H. Neff, Garrett College’s 10th president, passed away last Thursday. “It’s really hard to believe Dr. Neff was president for just less than 14 months, given how much she accomplished during that time period,” said Dr. Richard Midcap, Garrett College’s current president. “The College and the county were fortunate to have a leader […]

Originally published by SmileHub. The U.S. is home to over 168 million women, whose health and well-being are essential to their quality of life and happiness. However, access to affordable health care remains a challenge, and more than one-third of women in the U.S. skip needed medical care because of the cost. Even though there […]

The Deep Creek Watershed Management Plan provides direction for protecting, enhancing, and restoring the resources of the Deep Creek watershed. A plan was developed and published in 2016 as a cooperative effort between state and county government agencies, business owners, and local citizens. This plan outlines an array of actions needed to address the concerns […]

The weather today will be cloudy with a slight chance of snow. There is a slight chance of freezing rain in the morning, then a chance of freezing rain with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 30s. East winds will be 5 to 10 mph. The chance […]

Students from both Northern and Southern Garrett High Schools have been selected to participate in the West Virginia University Invitational High School Honor Bands. This year’s event is scheduled for February 13-15, 2025. Selected students are placed into one of three clinic bands based on a brief audition held at the beginning of the event. […]