- Garrett County Government is pleased to present the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating & Capital Budget. The final adoption of the budget is scheduled to take place on June 2, 2025. This comprehensive budget outlines the financial plans and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 reflects a total […]
- Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is proud to celebrate a significant milestone – its 75th anniversary. On Thursday, May 15, 2025, the hospital marked three-quarters of a century of providing exceptional healthcare to the people of Garrett County and the surrounding region. The history of GRMC dates back to 1946 when George W. Loar, a […]
- Flood recovery aid is becoming available for residents and businesses impacted by the May 13, 2025, flooding in Garrett County and the surrounding region. As recovery efforts continue, both regional and federal partners are stepping in to provide critical financial support. One of the first programs launched is from the Tri-County Council for Western Maryland […]
- Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. Additionally, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, will be a three-hour early dismissal for students, as this is a Staff Development Day. Full calendar details, including early dismissals and the students’ last day, may be found on our website […]
- Friday, May 23, Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25, 2025: The weather today will be patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy, with scattered showers–highs in the lower 50s. West winds of around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph. The chance of rain is 50%. Saturday will be mostly sunny, […]
- Applications are open for the next Master Naturalist program at Deep Creek Lake State Park. The upcoming session is scheduled for September 10 – November 12. According to Program Coordinator Ranger Cricket Smith, Maryland Master Naturalists are interested, ecologically aware individuals who have successfully completed a fun but rigorous natural history training program and who […]
- Here is your chance to learn hands-on how to grow more of your own vegetables! Growing your own vegetables is a rewarding journey that promotes self-sufficiency. Guided by a Master Gardener Mentor, you’ll learn vital gardening skills, from seed selection to soil health and harvesting. With all materials provided, this program supports both novice and […]
- Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and there is plenty of inventory out there if you are in the market to purchase. 260 active residential listings (countywide) is the highest # of homes for sale since 2020. This is definitely more of a return to normal for our area and traditionally longer days on market. […]
- The Garrett County Commissioners propose reducing the local Real Property Tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, lowering it from $1.056 to $1.02 per $100 of assessed value. In the wake of COVID-19 and the subsequent inflationary period, the county took a cautious stance, anticipating economic instability in both revenues and expenditures. While that approach […]
- As communities in our Western Maryland area begin the long road to recovery after devastating flooding, First United Bank & Trust continues to be fully engaged and operational. Relief comes in many ways. Providing the necessary financial assistance to those affected, long-term, is equally as important as hands-on support. Effective immediately, we are offering special […]