Interior of Blackthorne Cellars featuring a rustic stone fireplace, large wooden mantel with a decorative “B” emblem, wood-paneled ceiling and walls, chandelier, and tables arranged throughout the dining area.
At the End of the Lane: Discovering Blackthorne Cellars
Last Updated 8/28/2026 12:11pm
Some places reveal themselves slowly. Driving along the roads surrounding Deep Creek Lake, it would be easy to miss the gravel lane off of Sand Flat Road leading to Blackthorne Cellars. There are no grand entrances or dramatic announcements. Instead, visitors find themselves winding down a quiet... see more
From left to right: Kevin Shannon, MD, oncologist at GRMC Cancer Center; U.S. Congresswoman April McClain Delaney; Marjorie Fridkin, MD, Chief Medical Officer of GRMC; Mark Boucot, president and CEO of GRMC; U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen; Amy Boothe, COO/CFO, GRMC; Kendra Thayer, CNO/Vice President of Clinical Services, GRMC; and Delanie Blubaugh, representative from U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks office.
GRMC Receives $1 Million in Congressionally Directed Spending for Radiation Oncology Planning
Last Updated 8/28/2026 12:10pm
WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) welcomed U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, representatives from the office of U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney for a special presentation recognizing $1 million in congressionally directed spending that the lawmakers... see more
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Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers in September
Last Updated 8/28/2026 12:10pm
The Maryland Department of Labor, in partnership with the American Job Centers, will host a series of free online workshops throughout September to support job seekers across the state. These workshops are designed to help individuals enhance their employment prospects by building essential skills... see more
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Chamber to Host Understanding Maryland FAMLI Seminar
Last Updated 9/3/2026 9:36am
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a seminar to provide a comprehensive overview of Maryland's Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. Presented by by Brandon Younkin of CBIZ, this seminar is open to all Garrett County businesses. Beginning January 1, 2027, employers... see more
Maryland Park Service Director Angela Crenshaw, Department of Natural Resources Sec. Josh Kurtz, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, and Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson celebrated the dedication of Savage Highlands State Park with Maryland Park Service staff on Aug. 22.
Savage Highlands State Park Set to Open August 28th
Last Updated 8/28/2026 12:10pm
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will officially open Savage Highlands State Park on August 28, 2026, which will provide increased access to tens of thousands of acres of state forest and natural areas in Garrett County and the surrounding region. Maryland’s newest state park provides... see more
Senator Alsobrooks speaks with community members and local officials during her visit to Western Maryland, with attendees gathered around her inside an office.
Senator Alsobrooks Celebrates Office Opening, Visits Health Center, Meets with Seniors and More in Western Maryland
Last Updated 8/23/2026 11:32am
FROM THE OFFICE OF U.S. SENATOR ALSOBROOKS On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) was in Western Maryland to celebrate her new office opening in Frederick, meet with local leaders, visit Mountain Laurel Medical Center, meet with seniors, and host a housing discussion. At... see more
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Marquis Who's Who Honors Devin G. Callis for Expertise in Food Service and Hospitality
Last Updated 8/23/2026 11:33am
Devin G. Callis has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken... see more
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Maryland Announces Landmark Solar Energy Agreement Expected to Save $300 Million While Advancing Clean Energy Goals
Last Updated 8/23/2026 11:36am
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR: Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of General Services (DGS), recently announced a long-term Power Purchase Agreement that is expected to save Maryland approximately $300 million over the next 20 years while significantly expanding the State's use of... see more
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Sprinkles & Sourdough Celebrates Grand Opening of New Downtown Oakland Location
Last Updated 8/23/2026 11:35am
The Garrett County Department of Business Development joined the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, local officials, community members, and business representatives on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, to celebrate the grand opening of Sprinkles & Sourdough’s new location in downtown Oakland with an... see more
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Build Your Business and Expand Your Opportunities With BRIDGE
Last Updated 9/1/2026 2:10pm
The BRIDGE (Business Resource Information, Development & Guidance Ecosystem) program, funded by TEDCO, connects Maryland entrepreneurs and small businesses to trusted organizations that provide the specialized resources needed to start, grow, and scale a business. Supported through a grant by the U... see more