Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog August 19
The weather today will be mostly sunny, with highs in the mid 70s. West winds of around 5 to 10 mph. Garrett County Public Schools has released bus pass and stop information for the 2026–27 school...
Transportation Dept. Announces 2026-27 Bus Routes & Pass Information
The Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) Transportation Department is pleased to announce that bus pass information is now available for the 2026–27 school year. Student bus passes will remain...
Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog August 18
The weather today will be patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds of around 5 to 10 mph. Through the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, State Farm...
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month
National Breastfeeding Month is observed every August to raise awareness about the health benefits of breastfeeding, highlight the importance of community and workplace support, and promote health...
Maryland Fire Department Receives Grant to Purchase Needed Equipment
The program, in collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council, provided a total of $1.5 million to 150 volunteer fire departments nationwide A volunteer fire department in Maryland was...
Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog August 17
The weather today will be mostly cloudy. Patchy fog this morning. A chance of showers this morning, then showers likely, with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. West...
Charles Carroll of Carrollton: The Last Signer & the First Stone
Editor’s Note: In advance of the August 20th presentation at the Oakland B&O Museum, we are pleased to share this published article by Craig Rhinehart. It tells the fascinating story of Charles...
Updated Student Cell Phone Policy for 2026-27 School Year
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) has an updated student cell phone policy for the 2026-27 school year, which provides clear expectations for personal cell phone/personal digital device use...
Back-to-School Update: New Cafeteria Point of Sale System
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is introducing a new cafeteria point-of-sale (POS) system for the 2026-27 school year, providing families with convenient tools to manage student cafeteria...
Mrs. Heather Roth Selected as New Friendsville Elementary Principal
Garrett County Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Heather Roth as the new Teaching Principal of Friendsville Elementary School, effective for the 2026-27 school year. Roth...
Man Faces Felony Arson Charges Following State Fire Marshal Investigation into Oakland Fire
A man is facing felony charges following a July fire investigation by the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The accused is identified as Chad Edward Care, 43, of Hedgesville, West Virginia....
Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog August 14 Weekend
Friday, August 14, Saturday, August 15, and Sunday, August 16, 2026: The weather today will be patchy fog this morning. Showers likely, with a slight chance of thunderstorms this morning, then...
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Surveys at Deep Creek Lake
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will conduct Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) surveys in Deep Creek Lake next week.Operations will begin on Monday, August 17 and conclude in the...
Two Winners Take Home Backpacks Loaded with School Supplies
Two local winners will be heading into the 2026-27 school year with backpacks full of school supplies, thanks to a special back-to-school giveaway hosted by Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS). As...
Garrett County Public School Students Demonstrate Academic Growth in 2025-2026 MCAP and AP Assessments
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) students demonstrated strong academic growth across several state assessments during the 2025-26 school year, according to results presented to the Garrett...
Final Week of Public Schools Summer Food Service Program
The Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) Department would like to remind families that next week, August 17-21, 2026, will be the final week for the Summer Food...
Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog August 13
The weather today will be mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, with...
Notice of Curriculum Review and Public Comment Period
Garrett County Public Schools invites community members to review and provide feedback on Wayfinder, a K-12 future readiness and social-emotional learning curriculum currently under consideration...
Where the Wildflowers Grow
Take a walk on the wild side of flowers that is… A wildflower is any flowering plant that grows in nature without being intentionally planted or cultivated by humans. Thriving in uncultivated spaces...
Little Yough Summer Music Festival: Eight Weeks of Free Friday Night Concerts
Music lovers are invited to spend their Friday evenings in downtown Oakland as the Oakland A&E District and the Garrett County Arts Council proudly present the Little Yough Summer Music...