July 2023 Issue
Dear Friends, The month of July is full of fairs, festivals, fireworks, and FUN! Take a look at our cover story on Page 6 where Collen DuBose takes a look at Camp Caring, and the upcoming Big Funky Blues Fest happening in August. Our Business Spotlights shine on two...
June 2023 Issue
Dear Friends, Summer is here! Long days, warm nights, and tons of fun are to be had here on the mountaintop. While I appreciate every season, summer has so much to offer...there is just not enough time in the day to take it all in. As Deep Creek Lake celebrates her...
Unsung Heroes: Charlie Walbridge
Our Unsung Hero this month, Charlie Walbridge, may not be a household name, but in the world of whitewater safety, he is a legend. For over five decades, Walbridge has been at the forefront of efforts to promote safe and responsible boating on America’s rivers, and...
Garrett Community Concert Band to Perform Sunday, May 7 in the Performing Arts Center
The Garrett Community Concert Band, under the direction of Dr. Sean Beachy, will present its 2023 spring concert on Sunday, May 7, at 3 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College, McHenry. The title of the concert is “Folk Music from Around the World.” “I...
Keep The Yough Wild
Nestled in the mountains of Western Maryland, the Youghiogheny River, also known as the Yough, is a major tributary of the mighty Monongahela River. This river has a long and rich history, dating back to the days when Native American tribes used its waters for...
May 2023 Issue
Dear Friends, Several days of warm weather have everything blooming and spring is definitely in the air. Because whitewater rafting is one of the highlights of spring for many area visitors and residents, we dedicate this issue to the wonderful river culture in...
April 2023 Issue
Dear Friends, As I write this, we are welcoming the first day of spring. Although it is a frigid 18 degrees outside, the sun is moving further northward with its promise of longer days and warmer weather. If, like so many, spring cleaning is high on your priority list...
March 2023 Issue
Dear Friends, I have to admit, March is not a favorite month on the mountaintop. What is unofficially known as “mud season” in Garrett County, it’s the nether time between Winter and Spring with gray skies and too little green. There are signs of coming warmth,...
February 2023 Issue
Wintertime continues here on the mountaintop, with January bringing us a strange pattern of weather...ice, snow, spring-like temps, then ice and snow again. Kudos to the staff at Wisp Resort for doing their best to keep the ski area open and ready for business. They...
Deep Creek Lake Lions Blind Skier Program Celebrates 50 Years
The Deep Creek Lake Lions Club contributes to our area in a variety of ways, including an eyeglass assistance program, a recycling program, and management of the McHenry Community Park. However, the most prominent aspect of the DCL Lions Club is the long-standing Blind Skier Program.
January 2023 Issue
It’s 2023, a year that, for someone my age anyway, sounds straight out of a science fiction novel. January brings its own vibe and activities with it, especially if you enjoy the outdoors. Between our beautiful state parks and Wisp Resort, there are plenty of ways to...
34th Garrett County Celtic Festival
We are back in 2022 and growing still!!! Looking to escape to a Celtic Village? Something new is coming to the auld village green on Saturday, June 4 in the Community Park in Friendsville. The Garrett County Celtic Festival village (9:30 AM–6 PM) continues to bring to...
Artistically Speaking with Painter Lynn Yoder
The Garrett County Arts Council shines the spotlight on artist member Lynn Yoder, a painter and framer who will be opening a brand new studio this summer on the Spruce Forest Artisan Village campus. Lynn has been creating art since childhood. He received a Bachelor of...
Business Spotlight: McHenry Beverage Shoppe
As summer ramps up, thoughts turn to outdoor fun, which means having plenty of your favorite cocktails and mixers on hand for entertaining. Whether your tastes run from the newest flavor in seltzer and beer to classic cocktails, the ingredients you choose make all the...
Unsung Heroes: Darryl Glotfelty
The Lake Front’s Unsung Hero for May 2022 has come full circle from Bittinger, abroad and back to Garrett County, and is really making some serious moves to solidify the area as one with real progress and potential moving forward. Darryl was born and raised near the...
McHenry Farmer’s Market Slated to Open
Five dynamic women are bringing a new Farmer’s Market to Garrett County. Located at Garrett College in McHenry, the market will open on May 27th with over 30 vendors with a diverse background of products and booths throughout the summer on Fridays from 3 PM - 7 PM. I...
Garrett County Arts Council Spotlight: Annie Simcoe and ABPH Art
This month’s Garrett County Arts Council spotlight is shining on a gifted artist who creates one-of-a-kind pieces made through a process that is both fascinating and unique. In the GCAC light this month is Annie Simcoe of ABPH Art (AnnaBellPetuniaHead). Annie is a...
Business Spotlight: Andy Nelson of State Farm Insurance
State Farm Insurance has been a household name for the past 100 years. Locally, our area was well served by agent Rob Michael until his retirement in 2020. His impressive client list was then split between two new agents, including Andy Nelson of Parsons, WV. Andy...
Unsung Heroes: Pat Schmidt
Our Unsung Hero for this month is very well deserved! Friendsville resident Pat Schmidt embodies all the qualities you expect out of a hero of her community. What I’ve learned about this special lady is that she has simply spent her lifetime showing others charity,...
Garrett County Dining Nostalgia
Newcomers to Garrett County might not know the rich culinary history of their new home. Even those whose families have lived here for generations may have forgotten the spots that once were the talk of the town. In an effort to celebrate those treasured places to...
GCCW Seeking Nominations for Women’s Hall of Fame and Woman of Tomorrow
Do you know a woman who has made outstanding contributions to Garrett County and is a role model for tomorrow’s female leaders. The Garrett County Commission for Women is seeking your nomination of an outstanding Garrett County woman for induction into the Garrett...
Garrett County Arts Council Spotlight: Artist and Staff Member Becky Diller
The Garrett County Arts Council spotlight turns this month on a person who participates in the organization as both an artist and a staff member. Rebecca E. Diller (“Becky”) has been with the GCAC since 2016 as a member of The Gallery Shop team. While her main areas...
Business Spotlight: Dairy Queen Grill and Chill
For the past 12 years, the Dairy Queen Grill & Chill in Oakland has been one of the area’s most popular spots for fast, casual food. Although the Dairy Queen line of products has been around for over 80 years, the company often updates the menu and food options....
Skip Around Town’s Unsung Hero for March 2022: Health Advocate Regina Holliday
In honor of Women’s History Month, Regina Holliday, our Unsung Hero for March, is an ideal candidate: a woman that embodies the focus, energy, and creativity that it takes to transform a community. Regina possesses a long list of unique credentials: art teacher,...