Multiple agencies and organizations have been working overtime to create webpages to house information about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore and the resources that may be available to businesses affected by the collapse. In the meantime, we have been advised of three... see more

Throughout March and April, the Maryland Comptroller's Office is offering bi-weekly, expert-led webinars designed to guide Maryland Business Taxpayers through the new Maryland Tax Connect Portal’s key features. During these sessions, practical tips will be provided, and live Q&A sessions will be... see more

Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has been recognized as a 2024 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health for the sixth consecutive year in a row. Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program recognizes outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on... 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

At its public meeting on March 19, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners of Garrett County, Maryland presented a commendation to Tiffany Rains, owner of The Alley, recognizing and celebrating The Alley's 10th anniversary. Since the purchase and rebranding of the beloved Par-Matt Lanes in 2014, The... see more

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