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Garrett County's Department of Technology and Communications Partners on Community Technology Courses
Last Updated 9/25/2026 2:33pm
Garrett County’s Department of Technology and Communications (DoTCom) is partnering with Garrett College and the Maryland Broadband Cooperative to offer a series of community technology courses designed to provide local residents with opportunities to strengthen their technology skills. This hands... see more
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Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers in October
Last Updated 9/25/2026 11:38am
The Maryland Department of Labor, in partnership with the American Job Centers, will host a series of free online workshops throughout October to support job seekers across the state. These workshops are designed to help individuals enhance their employment prospects by building essential skills and... see more
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Diehl’s Ford Sales Recognized for Excellence and 40 Years of Ford Partnership
Last Updated 9/18/2026 12:45pm
Diehl’s Ford Sales recently celebrated two significant milestones, receiving Ford Motor Company’s prestigious President’s Award for the fifth time and a 40-year dealer award from Ford Credit. Representatives from Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Credit Company joined employees, customers and... see more
Pictured from left: Business Development Manager Kim Durst, Garrett Chamber Membership & Operations Coordinator Katie Cantrell, Business Development Specialist Connor Norman, Mayor Spencer Schlossnaggle, Councilwoman Pam Tricket, Owners Dave, Carrie, Inga, & William Wampler, Commissioner Paul Edwards, Councilman Ed Kelley, Commissioner Ryan Savage, Councilman Chad Bittinger, and Dave Stephens.
Friendsville Outpost Celebrates New Business Investment in Friendsville
Last Updated 9/25/2026 2:23pm
More than 50 community members, local officials, friends and supporters gathered to celebrate the opening of Friendsville Outpost during a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Garrett County Department of Business Development. Owned by Dave Wampler, William Wampler, Carrie Wampler and Inga Wampler... see more
Photo: Seated l-r: Commissioners, Paul Edwards, Larry Tichnell, and Ryan Savage. Standing (l-r): Manager of Business Development Kim Durst and Business Development Specialist Connor Norman. The Garrett County official seal is on the wall in the background.
Garrett County Commissioners Proclaim September 28–October 2 as Economic Development Week
Last Updated 9/17/2026 12:47pm
The Garrett County Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed September 28 through October 2, 2026, as Economic Development Week in Garrett County, recognizing the important role economic development plays in supporting local businesses, strengthening the workforce and creating opportunities for... see more
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Maryland to Host Child Care Scholarship Town Halls for Providers and Parents
Last Updated 9/17/2026 2:34am
Access to reliable, affordable child care is an important part of a strong local workforce. For Garrett County employers and working families, child care availability can directly affect employees’ ability to enter or remain in the workforce. Maryland child care providers are invited to participate... see more
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Understanding FAMLI: What Garrett County Employers Need to Know
Last Updated 9/17/2026 2:34am
Garrett County businesses have an important new employee-benefit program to prepare for as Maryland moves toward implementation of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. FAMLI is a mandatory statewide program that will provide eligible Maryland workers with paid, job-protected leave... see more
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Cosmic Studios Celebrates New Location in Oakland
Last Updated 9/25/2026 2:06pm
Cosmic Studios recently celebrated the opening of its new location at 452 Weber Road in Oakland with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Garrett County Department of Business Development. The new location provides Cosmic Cheer with a convenient setting near local schools, along with improved... see more
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Liquor Control Board Vacant Positions
Last Updated 9/11/2026 4:01pm
Garrett County Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Control Board) Vacant Positions Letters of interest are invited for consideration to fill one vacant board position (to complete an unexpired term) and one vacant substitute board position on the Garrett County Board of License Commissioners... see more
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Draft Fork Run Recreation Area Master Plan Available for Public Review
Last Updated 9/11/2026 3:06pm
Garrett County has released the Draft Fork Run Recreation Area Master Plan for public review and is inviting residents, trail users, recreation partners, and other interested community members to provide feedback. The Master Plan provides a long-term framework for improvements at Fork Run Recreation... see more

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4.1%
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