The 1970s were a critical phase in the EMS history, laying the foundation for the modern EMS system with the establishment of the National Registry of EMTs, improving technology and professional training with a focus on saving lives, compared to simply rapid transport to a hospital. Nearly five... see more

Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) was one of four WVU Medicine hospitals recognized on Forbes' newest list: Top Hospitals 2026. The other three hospitals were Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, and United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. To... see more

Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) was named a 2026 High Performing Hospitals for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, the highest award a hospital can earn as part of the annual study. Other hospitals in the WVU Medicine Health System receiving the recognition were Berkeley Medical... see more

Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This is the seventh consecutive year GRMC has received this recognition. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to... see more

Garrett County Business Development, a key division of the Garrett County Department of Community Development, has proudly released its Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025, illustrating significant projects, prospects, and community enhancements across Garrett County. The report details the... see more

The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) announced that its annual study of county economic development offices in Maryland has found the highest three-year average return on investment documented since MEDA began tracking this data. According to the findings, every $1 invested in county... see more

An off-highway vehicle trail at Wolf Den Run State Park is now part of the Jeep Badge of Honor trail program. The Jeep brand announced the designation along with designations for trails in Minnesota and Washington. There are 61 Badge of Honor trails nationwide. When a driver takes on the adventure... see more

Community leaders, officials, and local enthusiasts gathered this week to celebrate the official ribbon cutting for The Pharm, Collectors Hobby Shop, Grantsville’s newest destination for sports card and trading card game collectors. The ceremony was hosted by Connor Norman, Business Development... see more

The Garrett County Barn Quilt Association is currently in the middle of a refurbishment project for ten of the earlier barn quilts in the county that are in need of a facelift. The project is made possible by the Community Trust Foundation, Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, and Mountain Maryland... see more

Maryland Secretary of Commerce Harry Coker spent the early part of this week in Garrett County, meeting with business owners, visiting local employers, and getting a close look at several of the region’s economic assets including Phenix Technologies and Beitzel Corporation/ Pillar Innovations. His... see more