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Friendsville Celebrates 50 Years of Maryland's Only Wild River and Its Lasting Economic Impact
Last Updated 8/6/2026 10:42am
Community leaders, residents, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts gathered in Friendsville on July 25, 2026, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Youghiogheny River's designation as Maryland's only Wild River under the State's Scenic and Wild Rivers Program, a milestone that continues to... see more
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Garrett College Receives ARC Grant to Strengthen Skilled Workforce in Garrett County
Last Updated 8/6/2026 10:41am
Garrett County's skilled workforce development efforts received a significant boost with the announcement that Garrett College has been awarded $50,000 through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to enhance training opportunities at its Career Technology Training Center (CTTC). The funding... see more
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Regional Job Fair Connects Employers with Local Workforce
Last Updated 8/6/2026 10:34am
Job seekers throughout Western Maryland will have the opportunity to connect with more than a dozen employers and valuable community resources during the upcoming George's Creek Regional Job Fair on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 12 - 2 PM at the Bruce Outreach Center, 398 Philos Avenue, Westernport... see more
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Historic Casselman River Bridge Earns National Recognition, Strengthening Garrett County's Heritage Tourism Economy
Last Updated 8/6/2026 10:34am
The Historic Casselman River Bridge in Grantsville has received national recognition for its role in the Underground Railroad, adding another significant distinction to one of Garrett County's most iconic landmarks and further enhancing the region's appeal as a heritage tourism destination. The... see more
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Nominations Now Open for 2027 Sustainable Growth Awards
Last Updated 8/6/2026 10:34am
The Garrett County Department of Business Development encourages local businesses, organizations, community leaders, and local governments to apply for the 2027 Maryland Sustainable Growth Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements that advance smart, sustainable growth throughout Maryland... see more
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Heritage Area Mini-Grant Program Accepting Applications for FY 2027
Last Updated 8/6/2026 10:34am
The Garrett County Department of Business Development encourages local nonprofits, municipalities, historical organizations, and community groups to apply for the Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area's FY 2027 Mini-Grant Program. Applications are being accepted now through August 31... see more
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Town of Oakland Among Recipients of 2027 DHCD Technical Assistance Grants
Last Updated 8/6/2026 10:33am
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day announced nearly $1 million in Technical Assistance Grant awards for community revitalization and economic development. Part of the State Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Assistance Grants Program, $980,000 in Technical Assistance... see more
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Calling All Roadside Stands: Be Featured on Garrett County's New Interactive Map
Last Updated 7/31/2026 11:44am
The Garrett County Department of Business Development, in partnership with the Garrett County Extension Office, is inviting local farmers and producers to participate in a new initiative designed to connect residents and visitors with fresh, locally grown and produced products. The departments are... see more
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Deer Park Inn Celebrates 30 Years of Hospitality and Historic Preservation
Last Updated 7/30/2026 10:13am
The Garrett County Department of Business Development recently joined the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, community leaders, elected officials, and local business representatives in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Deer Park Inn, recognizing three decades of exceptional hospitality while... see more
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Governor Moore Announces Nearly $4 Million in NourishMD Grants to Expand Fresh Food Access in Food Deserts
Last Updated 7/30/2026 10:13am
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR: ANNAPOLIS, MD– Governor Moore today announced that 44 organizations have received nearly $4 million in awards from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s NourishMD Grant Program in an effort to increase fresh food options in Maryland. “Every... see more