Wildlife-themed Trivia Night

Brookfield Renewable U.S. and the DCL 100 Committee are pleased to invite you to an exclusive opportunity to tour the Deep Creek Hydro power plant and dam on May 13th and 14th. These guided tours offer an in-depth look at this historic hydroelectric generation station, built in 1925, which plays a vital role in Maryland’s […]

For the second consecutive week, the Environmental Health Services Unit of the Garrett County Health Department is reporting a laboratory-confirmed case of rabies. This brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed rabid animals in the county to three for the year 2025. The latest case occurred on May 3, 2025, in the Oakland-Sang Run area, involving […]

Friday, May 9, Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11, 2025: The weather today will be mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Numerous showers, mainly in the morning – highs in the mid-50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 70%. Saturday will have areas of frost in the morning. […]

The Garrett County Health Department proudly celebrates National Nurses Week by recognizing our nurses’ essential role in protecting and promoting community health. Since Florence Nightingale laid the foundation for modern nursing in 1853, nurses have remained on the front lines of public health, delivering compassionate care, preventing disease, and advancing wellness for all. Today, our […]

The 2025 Garrett County Envirothon took place recently at the Hickory Environmental Education Center. Student teams from Northern and Southern Garrett High Schools faced off in a full day of outdoor conservation challenges. This annual hands-on competition tests students’ knowledge and problem-solving skills in five environmental categories: wildlife, aquatics, forestry, soils, and a rotating current […]

Are you looking for ways to help in our community? Consider donating to the Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) Lunch Angel Fund program. All Garrett County Public Schools students receive free breakfast daily, and any student who qualifies for free or reduced meals also receives lunch at no cost. The Lunch Angel Fund program allows […]

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is alerting the public to a concerning new trend circulating on social media. Students insert electrically conductive objects into the charging ports of school-issued and personal electronic devices. This reckless behavior has been linked to several incidents resulting in fires, smoke, and property damage. As of May 5, […]

Nearly 40 employers were represented at the 33rd annual job fair April 24th, which was co-hosted by Garrett College and Garrett County Business Development at the Garrett County Fairgrounds AG Heritage Hall. “It’s been incredible,” said Garrett County Business Development Specialist Connor Norman during the event. “It’s almost twice the number of employers as last […]

Deep Creek Lake Centennial Heritage Pass is Live Get ready to explore, discover, and celebrate! The Deep Creek Lake Centennial Heritage Pass is now live — your all-access digital guide to the fascinating history, heritage, and science of Deep Creek Lake. The DCL100 Heritage Pass is a free, web-based experience that takes you on a […]

Do you want to learn about Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County while winning cool prizes? You’re in luck because 6 Experience Passes are available right now to help you do just that! These passes will guide you to a variety of spots in the county where you can check in and earn points that […]