The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced that Mountain Laurel Medical Center is one of the eight nonprofits receiving grants from the Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program. Mountain Laurel Medical Center, dba Western Maryland Healthcare Corp, plans to use its... see more

As part of the National Small Business Week (NSBW), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE will co-host the NSBW Virtual Summit that includes a variety of educational webinars, exhibit booths, free business resources, multiple peer-to-peer networking rooms and expert business advice... see more

The 32nd annual Garrett County Job Fair will be held Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 1 - 6 PM at the Garrett County Fairgrounds Ag Center. Designed to connect employers with job seekers, the job fair is open to the entire Garrett County community, including college and high school students, entry-level... see more

The “interim” tag has officially been removed from Dr. Brenda McCartney’s role as superintendent, pending state approval. During the Feb. 28, 2024, special work session of the Garrett County Board of Education (GCBOE), the Board voted to award Dr. McCartney, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS)... see more

The Board of Directors for Reflection House had cause for celebration last Thursday after they signed the lease to open the first recovery residence for Garrett County. When Reflection House opens, it will mark a milestone for Western Maryland in that it will be the first facility of its kind west... see more

The newly formed non-profit organization Appalachian Farm and Food Alliance (AFFA) is seeking individuals to serve on the Board of Directors. The purpose of the AFFA is to facilitate collaboration between agricultural and food system service providers to educate the public and provide solutions for... see more

The Maryland Department of Labor and American Job Centers are offering free online educational workshops to the public. Registration is required in advance. Participants have several options to log in via computer, with or without a camera/microphone, as well as tune in via smartphone. Access the... see more

The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) through the Neighborhood BusinessWorks (NBW) program, is offering up to $2,000,000 of Business Boost microgrants ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 to support small businesses who need capital for growth and/or expansion opportunities. Business... see more

The Maryland Department of Commerce's Business Telework Assistance Grant Program provides grants of up to $25,000 to help Maryland businesses expand telework capabilities for their employees. Grant funds can be used to purchase equipment necessary to develop and implement telework policies... see more

At its public meeting on February 20, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners for Garrett County, Maryland presented a proclamation to Violet "Sis" Railey of Railey Realty, Inc., recognizing and celebrating Railey's 50th anniversary. Also taking part in the recognition were Railey co-owners, Jimmy... see more