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Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog April 17
The weather today will be mostly cloudy. Numerous showers, with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon–highs in the lower 70s and a low of 53. Southwest winds of around 10 to 15 mph. The chance of rain is 70%. The entrance to...
Announcing The Bogey Club Golf Lounge A Private Golf Simulator Experience at Deep Creek Lake
Nestled in the heart of Deep Creek Lake, The Bogey Club Golf Lounge is setting the stage for an all-new, unique just-for-fun meeting and event venue. Located at 17869 Garrett Highway, Unit C, Oakland, MD, this private, pay-by-the-hour golf simulator experience is the...
The Bogey Club Golf Lounge: Your Private Golf Simulator Haven at Deep Creek Lake
The Bogey Club Golf Lounge: A new, fun-filled venue nestled in Deep Creek Lake, MD, offering pay-by-the-hour golf simulator experiences. Scheduled to open by May 2024, it's generating excitement among golf enthusiasts with its unique unmanned system for flexible,...
Together Again.
Originally published by Mountain Lake Park Historical Association. In just two short years, the former A.M.E. Church has gone from a wheelwright and buggy workshop to a historical restoration project of not just stone, wood, and glass but one of a lost generation....
Maryland’s Statewide Preservation Plan, Heritage2031, is Approved
Heritage2031, Maryland’s statewide preservation plan (2023-2031), is an eight-year guidance document for government agencies, nonprofit advocates, and others involved in historic preservation, archaeology, and cultural heritage throughout the state. To develop the...
2024 GAP Report from NLIHC
Originally published by National Low Income Housing Coalition. The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) released the 2024 The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes. The report finds that there are 197,310 extremely low-income households in Maryland but only...
GRMC Welcomes Susan Federoff MD to Garrett Medical Group
Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) welcomes Susan Federoff MD to WVU Medicine Garrett Medical Group in Oakland. A Pennsylvania native, Dr. Federoff received her medical degree from Dartmouth Medical College in Hanover, N.H. She completed her internship and...
Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Garrett County’s Inaugural Angelman Syndrome Foundation Walk
On Wednesday, April 10, Garrett County Chamber of Commerce President Andrew Fike presented a certificate of congratulations to Dr. Stephanie Sisler of Garrett County ASF Champions, in recognition of Garrett County's inaugural ASF Walk and celebrating the 25th...
SGHS Plans Lockdown Drill for Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Southern Garrett High School (SGHS) will conduct a lockdown drill on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m. This drill is a practice exercise designed to simulate a real-life emergency situation and ensure that everyone is prepared to respond quickly and...
Maryland’s Paramedics Crowned Sexiest Uniformed Heroes
Originally published by DatingNews.com. Sure, firefighters get hearts pumping with their ladder-climbing, cat-rescuing antics, decked out in gear that could make anyone swoon. Yet, our cities are sustained by countless other uniformed professionals who, while they may...
SGMS Teacher Named 2024 History Day District Teacher of the Year
Southern Garrett Middle School's Ms. Michele Bingham has been awarded the 2024 History Day District Teacher of the Year for Garrett County! This award comes with a plaque and a $50 cash prize. Her achievement will be celebrated at the 2024 Maryland History Day Award...
Proposed Curricula Available for Review and Comment
Three distinct sets of proposed curricula were presented for review at the April 9, 2024, 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 24, 2024....
Maryland is 2024’s 4th Greenest State
Originally published by WalletHub. With Earth Day around the corner and the U.S. having experienced $92.9 billion in damage from weather and climate disasters during 2023, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2024's Greenest States, as...
Here are 10 of the most beautiful gardens in Maryland
Originally published by MyDatingAdviser. To celebrate the natural and cultural treasures of Maryland, the dating reviews website MyDatingAdviser.com embarked on a journey to rank the most breathtaking gardens in the state. Drawing from a plethora of sources including...
Garrett College Launching Five Programs
Garrett College has received state approval to launch five programs, each tailored to a specific target market. The College will begin offering the programs – a retooled degree in Professional & Technical Studies and a new degree in Health & Exercise Science,...
Explore Garrett Open House set for April 13th
Garrett College recently announced the upcoming Explore Garrett Open House will take place on Saturday, April 13th beginning at 9:30 AM and ending at noon. The event will be held in the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College on the McHenry campus.“The Office of...
Maryland Is 2024’s 8th Best State for Children’s Health Care
Originally published by WalletHub. With workers paying an average of over $6,500 per year toward employer-sponsored family coverage and Every Kid Healthy Week kicking off on April 22, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2024's Best...
Before the Dam – Life in the Glades before Deep Creek Lake
Originally published by Chris Nichols of Deep Creek POA. Deep Creek Lake has been such a fixture in Garrett County for so long, it’s tough to think about the time when it wasn’t there, but it used to be that there was just Deep Creek flowing through “The Glades” (the...
New Bumblebee RV Park Owners Redevelop Two New Deep Creek Lake Destinations for Nature Enthusiasts
Bumblebee Management proudly announces the debut of two premier camping destinations at Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, marking a significant milestone in the company's commitment to redefining outdoor hospitality. The newly renovated Bumblebee RV Park and Campground,...
Grantsville Medical Center Announces New Primary Care Providers
Grantsville Medical Center has grown its staff to now include three new primary care providers, Garrett Regional Medical Center has announced. The three providers will enable the medical facility to take new patients as it works to meet the healthcare needs of the...
Calendar Reminders: Early Dismissals on April 8th and 10th
On Monday, April 8, 2024, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) students will be dismissed three (3) hours early. This schedule change is due to the timing of the solar eclipse and the students' normal dismissal time. Additionally, students will be dismissed three (3)...
The Bogey Club Golf Lounge: Your Private Golf Simulator Haven at Deep Creek Lake
The Bogey Club Golf Lounge: A new, fun-filled venue nestled in Deep Creek Lake, MD, offering pay-by-the-hour golf simulator experiences. Scheduled to open by May 2024, it's generating excitement among golf enthusiasts with its unique unmanned system for flexible,...
Together Again.
Originally published by Mountain Lake Park Historical Association. In just two short years, the former A.M.E. Church has gone from a wheelwright and buggy workshop to a historical restoration project of not just stone, wood, and glass but one of a lost generation....
Maryland’s Statewide Preservation Plan, Heritage2031, is Approved
Heritage2031, Maryland’s statewide preservation plan (2023-2031), is an eight-year guidance document for government agencies, nonprofit advocates, and others involved in historic preservation, archaeology, and cultural heritage throughout the state. To develop the...
2024 GAP Report from NLIHC
Originally published by National Low Income Housing Coalition. The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) released the 2024 The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes. The report finds that there are 197,310 extremely low-income households in Maryland but only...
GRMC Welcomes Susan Federoff MD to Garrett Medical Group
Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) welcomes Susan Federoff MD to WVU Medicine Garrett Medical Group in Oakland. A Pennsylvania native, Dr. Federoff received her medical degree from Dartmouth Medical College in Hanover, N.H. She completed her internship and...
Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Garrett County’s Inaugural Angelman Syndrome Foundation Walk
On Wednesday, April 10, Garrett County Chamber of Commerce President Andrew Fike presented a certificate of congratulations to Dr. Stephanie Sisler of Garrett County ASF Champions, in recognition of Garrett County's inaugural ASF Walk and celebrating the 25th...
SGHS Plans Lockdown Drill for Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Southern Garrett High School (SGHS) will conduct a lockdown drill on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m. This drill is a practice exercise designed to simulate a real-life emergency situation and ensure that everyone is prepared to respond quickly and...
Maryland’s Paramedics Crowned Sexiest Uniformed Heroes
Originally published by DatingNews.com. Sure, firefighters get hearts pumping with their ladder-climbing, cat-rescuing antics, decked out in gear that could make anyone swoon. Yet, our cities are sustained by countless other uniformed professionals who, while they may...
SGMS Teacher Named 2024 History Day District Teacher of the Year
Southern Garrett Middle School's Ms. Michele Bingham has been awarded the 2024 History Day District Teacher of the Year for Garrett County! This award comes with a plaque and a $50 cash prize. Her achievement will be celebrated at the 2024 Maryland History Day Award...
Proposed Curricula Available for Review and Comment
Three distinct sets of proposed curricula were presented for review at the April 9, 2024, 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 24, 2024....
Maryland is 2024’s 4th Greenest State
Originally published by WalletHub. With Earth Day around the corner and the U.S. having experienced $92.9 billion in damage from weather and climate disasters during 2023, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2024's Greenest States, as...
Here are 10 of the most beautiful gardens in Maryland
Originally published by MyDatingAdviser. To celebrate the natural and cultural treasures of Maryland, the dating reviews website MyDatingAdviser.com embarked on a journey to rank the most breathtaking gardens in the state. Drawing from a plethora of sources including...
Garrett College Launching Five Programs
Garrett College has received state approval to launch five programs, each tailored to a specific target market. The College will begin offering the programs – a retooled degree in Professional & Technical Studies and a new degree in Health & Exercise Science,...
Explore Garrett Open House set for April 13th
Garrett College recently announced the upcoming Explore Garrett Open House will take place on Saturday, April 13th beginning at 9:30 AM and ending at noon. The event will be held in the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College on the McHenry campus.“The Office of...
Maryland Is 2024’s 8th Best State for Children’s Health Care
Originally published by WalletHub. With workers paying an average of over $6,500 per year toward employer-sponsored family coverage and Every Kid Healthy Week kicking off on April 22, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2024's Best...
Before the Dam – Life in the Glades before Deep Creek Lake
Originally published by Chris Nichols of Deep Creek POA. Deep Creek Lake has been such a fixture in Garrett County for so long, it’s tough to think about the time when it wasn’t there, but it used to be that there was just Deep Creek flowing through “The Glades” (the...
New Bumblebee RV Park Owners Redevelop Two New Deep Creek Lake Destinations for Nature Enthusiasts
Bumblebee Management proudly announces the debut of two premier camping destinations at Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, marking a significant milestone in the company's commitment to redefining outdoor hospitality. The newly renovated Bumblebee RV Park and Campground,...
Grantsville Medical Center Announces New Primary Care Providers
Grantsville Medical Center has grown its staff to now include three new primary care providers, Garrett Regional Medical Center has announced. The three providers will enable the medical facility to take new patients as it works to meet the healthcare needs of the...
Calendar Reminders: Early Dismissals on April 8th and 10th
On Monday, April 8, 2024, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) students will be dismissed three (3) hours early. This schedule change is due to the timing of the solar eclipse and the students' normal dismissal time. Additionally, students will be dismissed three (3)...
