Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is providing an update on the Broad Ford School construction project as work continues to address remaining building and site items. Approximately 90% of the project has been completed. The majority of the remaining items are related to delays in material deliveries. The contractor continues to work during non-school hours […]

Honoring First Responders: In recognition of the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center and Potomac Valley Hospital donated $1,500 to Garrett County EMS and $1,500 to Mineral County EMS to honor the dedication, bravery, and service of local first responders. Pictured, from left, are Maria Upperman, Southern Rescue Squad; […]

WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) and Potomac Valley Hospital (PVH) have welcomed nine future nurses from the tri-state region into the WVU Medicine Aspiring Nurse Program, a partnership with local nursing schools designed to strengthen the pipeline of skilled healthcare professionals serving communities throughout the region. For the first time, students from the […]

The weather today will be sunny, with highs in the mid-70s. Southeast winds of around 5 mph. WVJC School of Nursing has partnered with WVU Medicine’s Aspiring Nurse Program at Garrett Regional Medical Center and Potomac Valley Hospital, offering eligible student nurses up to $25,000 in financial support and mentorship. Graduates earn direct employment opportunities […]

Established Western Maryland healthcare provider expands to 710 N Centre Street to increase access to compassionate, comprehensive family medical care this fall. Wellspring Family Medicine, a trusted pillar of healthcare in Oakland and Garrett County, today announced the upcoming grand opening of its newest location at 710 N Centre Street in Cumberland, Maryland. Scheduled to […]

During the August 11, 2026, Board of Education meeting, Director of Student Services Michael Lewis presented Wayfinder, a set of instructional materials designed to support social-emotional learning. The materials were made available for public review and comment from August 12th through August 26th. Public feedback was shared with the Board during its September 8, 2026, […]

WVJC School of Nursing is excited to announce additional educational partnerships in WVU Medicine’s Aspiring Nurse Program at Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, Maryland, and Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, West Virginia. This partnership offers area student nurses financial support, with up to $25,000 available to eligible students, mentorship within the WVU Medicine network, […]

The weather today will be patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid 60s. North winds of around 5 to 10 mph. For nearly 70 years, Flying Scot have been handcrafted right here in Garrett County, weaving a rich sailing tradition into the fabric of life on Deep Creek Lake. Built with […]

Grab your stein, put on your best German-inspired outfit, and get ready for an afternoon of food, fun, music, art and friendly competition when Oktoberfest returns to the Grantsville Arts & Entertainment District on Saturday, September 19, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The celebration will take place at the Grantsville Town Park and is […]

A free history talk exploring 250 years of agriculture, cooking and food in Garrett County and the surrounding region will be held Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. at Garrett College. Presented by George Cowgill and the Garrett County Historical Society in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, the 1.5-hour program will offer a light-hearted look […]