- Friday, March 14, 2025: National Pi Day on March 14th recognizes the mathematical constant π. Pi is the ratio between the circumference of a circle and its diameter. Also known as pi, the first three and most recognized digits are 3.14. The day is celebrated by pi enthusiasts and pie lovers alike! The weather today […]
- On March 14, the full moon, known as the Worm Moon, will coincide with a total lunar eclipse. The Worm Moon gets its name from the time of year when earthworms begin emerging from the ground. The moon will rise around dusk and set around dawn. The eclipse will begin shortly after 1 a.m. as […]
- Did you know that Garrett Regional Medical Center provides scholarship opportunities? GRMC is offering a total of eight ($1,000 scholarships – four (4) from the Medical Staff and four (4) from the hospital for students pursuing a career in the medical field. An additional $2,500 scholarship will be provided by the GRMC Foundation for one […]
- Maryland now allows docks to be installed in Deep Creek Lake as early as March 15, moving up the previous April 1 start date. This change gives homeowners and businesses a head start on the boating season. However, while many are eager to get back on the water, current lake conditions are still preventing dock […]
- The approved Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) 2025-26 school calendar, developed by the GCPS Calendar Committee, is now available on the Public Relations page of our website: www.gcps.net/public-relations. The Calendar Committee, which consisted of parents, staff, administrators, a Board member, and the Student Board member, met in January and February. The approved calendar boasts a […]
- Garrett County is proud to join the nationwide effort to combat prescription drug misuse by participating in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025. This annual event offers a safe, anonymous, and convenient way for community members to dispose of unused, expired, or unwanted medications. In addition, this year, […]
- The weather today will be mostly cloudy in the morning and then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon–highs in the mid-60s. South winds around 5 mph. The chance of rain is 20%. As of March 12, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources crews have stocked over 5,500 trout in Garrett […]
- Five sets of proposed curricula were presented for review at the March 11, 2025, Board of Education meeting. Feedback is crucial in shaping the future of our education system. Each set of materials is available for review and comment through April 1, 2025. The proposed curricula are: Discovery Education – Mystery Science for Grades K-2 […]
- Date: 03/11/2025 Time: 15:32 Hours Location / Address: 2011 Friendsville Addison Road, Friendsville, MD Type of Incident: Structure fire Description of Structure / Property: Single-family mobile home, surrounding woods, and vehicles Owner / Occupants: Sines, Timothy Scott Jr Injuries or Deaths: N/A Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $65,000 | Contents: $25,000 Smoke Alarm Status: Unable to determine Fire […]
- The weather today will be mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-60s. Southeast winds at 5 to 10 mph, becoming south with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. As of March 11, the Maryland DNR has stocked over 6,000 trout, including rainbow trout in Garrett County’s Youghiogheny River (catch and return). The Maryland […]