Garrett College’s 20th Paramedic Class Earns Certificates
Joy and heartbreak are emotions common to the paramedic field. Both were in evidence last Tuesday night as Garrett College recognized the 20th paramedic program class during graduation exercises in...
Garrett College Celebrates 52nd Commencement
Delivering a five-minute commencement speech initially seemed like a daunting task to Nakayla May, who served as the student speaker for Saturday’s 52nd commencement at Garret College. Until she put...
Local Public Health Leaders Participate in Competitive National Financial Administration and Management Cohort
Local public health leaders are participating in an exclusive National Resource Management cohort called Building Expertise in Administration & Management (BEAM) certificate program. Created to...
World Endangered Species Day
Friday, May 17, Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, 2024: The weather today will be mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers in the morning then showers, with a chance of...
Updates to the GCPS Out-of-Area Process for SY2024-25
Beginning with the 2024-25 school year, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will update the Out-of-Area (OOA) process. The changes are being made to be more convenient for parents and effectively...
Proposed Curricula Available for Review and Comment
Two sets of proposed curricula were presented for review at the May 15, 2024, Board of Education meeting. Feedback is crucial in shaping the future of our education system. Each set of materials is...
Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog May 16
The weather today will be partly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon–highs in the lower 70s and a low of 55. North winds 5 to 10 mph. The chance of...
Aurora Borealis Dazzles Deep Creek Lake
Last weekend, residents and visitors at Deep Creek Lake in Maryland were treated to a rare and breathtaking spectacle as the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, painted the night sky with vibrant...
Public Comment Sought for 2025 Maryland State Forest Work Plans
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now seeking public comment on the proposed fiscal year 2025 annual work plans for the following state forests: Chesapeake/Pocomoke, Green Ridge,...
Maryland’s License-Free Fishing Days Provide Access to Angling for All
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will offer license-free fishing days for all state residents and visitors on June 1, June 8, and July 4. These annual events provide anglers with a...
DHCD Announces Grant Rounds for 2024
DHCD State Revitalization Programs to support local housing, community and economic development, and other revitalization projects is now available from seven programs including Community Legacy;...
Garrett Regional Medical Center Celebrates National Hospital Week
The week of May 12-18 is National Hospital Week, and Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is celebrating with special activities and recognitions throughout the week. National Hospital Week is...
Swallow Falls State Park Access
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces that the main entrance road at Swallow Falls State Park is currently closed to vehicles due to necessary repairs. During this period, parking...
Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog May 15
The weather today will be showers. Patchy fog. Isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon, with highs in the lower 60s and a low of 52. East winds of around 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 90%. On...
MDA Completes 2024 Spongy Moth Suppression Project in Garrett County
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has successfully completed its 2024 Spongy Moth suppression project, targeting key areas across the lower Eastern Shore and Western Maryland, including...
MSDE Recommends Strategies to Help Graduating HS Seniors and Families Complete College Financial Aid Forms
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has released strategies to assist local school districts with helping more students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)....
Maryland Is 2024’s 2nd Worst State for Animals
Originally published by SmileHub. With nearly 3,000 native animal species and millions of pets in households across the country that rely on our support to survive, the non-profit organization...
May to Serve as Commencement Speaker
Nakayla May realizes the importance of keeping your options open. “I learned it was OK to have a Plan B – or even C,” said May, a 2022 Southern Garrett High graduate who will be the student speaker...
Two EF-1 Tornados Confirmed in Garrett County
The Garrett County Emergency Operations Center, in collaboration with the National Weather Service (NWS) Baltimore/Washington, has identified and assessed the damage caused by two confirmed...
Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog May 14
The weather today will be cloudy. Scattered showers in the morning, then showers, with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon–highs in the lower 70s. Except in the mid-60s at the higher elevations....