Garrett County residents and visitors are advised that a planned multi-agency public safety training exercise will take place Tuesday, September 8 and Wednesday, September 9, 2026 in the area of the former Adventure Sports Institute International at the top of Marsh Mountain in McHenry. The public... see more

A new sweet spot in Oakland officially celebrated its arrival Tuesday as Hey Sugar by Mullenax Bakery held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new storefront in Oakland. Garrett County Business Development hosted the ceremony, bringing together the Mullenax family, community members, local business... see more

Agritourism continues to offer family farms and agricultural businesses opportunities to diversify their operations, generate additional revenue, and connect with visitors in new and meaningful ways. This fall, farmers, agritourism operators, tourism professionals, and service providers will have an... see more

The Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network is offering a variety of no-cost and low-cost training opportunities throughout September designed to help entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small business owners start, grow, and strengthen their businesses. Upcoming workshops will cover... see more

TEDCO’s 2026 Entrepreneur Expo is happening Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 8 AM to 7 PM at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor. In an effort to empower entrepreneurs from across Maryland to attend TEDCO's 2026 Entrepreneur Expo, TEDCO is organizing shuttle buses from select regions. Please carefully... see more

The Legacy Planning for Your Business series, presented by the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), is a virtual training series designed to help small business owners begin preparing for their business’s future today. Whether an owner plans to retire, sell their business, or pass it... see more

The Western Region of the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Garrett County Business Development, and Garrett College invite small business owners to Powering Possibilities: A Night for Entrepreneurs, an engaging networking event to connect, learn, and explore pathways to growth. The... see more

The Deep Creek Lake Art, Wine & Spirits Festival returns to the Garrett County Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 11, and Saturday, Sept. 12, and it’s planned to be “bigger than ever.” The festival benefits HART for Animals in Accident. “We’ve added six premium spirit tables to Friday’s Premium Wine and... see more

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

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