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Residents question Oakland officials on the water
Residents pressed Mayor Andrew Sauder on the health wording in the water notice, the age of the Broadford plant, why the boil advisory never showed up on Facebook, and the water superintendent's departure.
Oakland man arrested on outstanding warrant
Garrett County deputies took Ricky Shawn Bowman into custody on Tuesday, Oct. 27
Oakland man charged with cocaine possession after traffic stop
Deputies say a K-9 alerted to the vehicle on Walnut Bottom Road Monday night, Oct. 26.
Cumberland police arrest four on assault, drug and warrant charges
Officers responded to assaults on East Second Street and North Centre Street and served warrants Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 28–29.
Maryland opens Healthy Soils grants for farmers; up to $50,000 available
State agriculture department accepting applications for conservation projects through January
Overnight Lane Closures on I-68 in Allegany County for Patching Work
Oakland Business Association Seeks Independence From Town
Western Maryland Under Drought Watch as Rainfall Deficits Persist
Garrett commissioners to adopt Fork Run master plan, approve Commerce Drive purchase Monday, Nov. 2
Oakland zoning board to hear self-storage proposal at Lowe's Plaza
Tucker County's Laurel Fork Farm named one of America's top 100 small businesses
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Sat., Oct. 31 · 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Trick-or-Treat in Oakland
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Wed., Nov. 4 · 6:30 p.m.
The Buck Starts Here: Planning for College Starts Early
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Fri., Nov. 6 · 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Western Maryland Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Road Show
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Sat., Nov. 7 · 11 a.m. to 4:35 p.m.
Oakland Volunteer Fire Department Fall Bash
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Sat., Nov. 7 · 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Civic Club of Oakland Tea and Holiday Boutique
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Sat., Nov. 7 · 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Black Tie & Tails Gala benefiting HART for Animals
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Wed., Nov. 11 · noon to 4 p.m.
Veterans Day Hike: Remembering Major Robert Lee Payne
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Thu., Nov. 12 · 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fire Cider Workshop
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Preston County ambulance agency suspends operations amid insurance issues
Bruceton Community Ambulance Service halts operations while transitioning to new insurance carrier; county official cites compliance concerns.
City of Frostburg warns of scam emails demanding wire payments
Fraudulent messages target people named in public meeting agendas, request ACH or wire transfers
Oakland council to consider Verifone tax break, hear police data and Emmitsburg reports Nov. 2
The Mayor and Town Council will review a personal property tax abatement for Verifone and discuss the Family Dollar building at its Monday, Nov. 2, meeting.
Maryland's Junior Deer Hunt opens Saturday, Nov. 14, with Sunday, Nov. 15, hunting in Garrett
Young hunters 16 and under can take to the field statewide, with Garrett County among eight offering public-land hunting on Sunday, Nov. 15
New online map shows where to find free food in Garrett County
GarrettCountyFood.org, launched by the Health Department, lists food pantries, free meals, senior meals and more, with hours and an open-now filter.
Free workshop Nov. 4 to help families plan how to pay for college
Garrett College, the school system and the Chamber of Commerce host The Buck Starts Here, a free session on scholarships, aid and saving, for families of students in grades 7 to 12.
New Medicaid work rules start Jan. 1 for some Garrett adults
Adults 19 to 64 on Medicaid will need to show work, school or volunteer hours unless exempt, and coverage must be renewed every six months.
Health Department report: $23.4 million year, recovery services up
The county Health Department's FY26 annual report shows peer recovery and home nursing work rising while vaccinations and dental care fell.
Arrests & Court
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Four charged in Bedford after children say marijuana was smoked with them while they were being babysat
Four Bedford residents are charged after police say they smoked marijuana with two children whom two of the four were babysitting. Charges are allegations, and all suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Man extradited from Ohio, held without bond on Garrett County arson threat warrant
A 32-year-old man wanted in Garrett County on an arson threat charge has been brought back from Ohio and is being held without bond, the Garrett County Sheriff's Office said. Charges are allegations, and all suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Two men charged after Walmart theft complaint in LaVale leads to drug seizure
LAVALE — Two men were taken to the Allegany County Detention Center after a theft complaint at the Walmart in LaVale turned up suspected crack cocaine and fentanyl. Charges are allegations, and all suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Terra Alta resident found guilty of theft; awaits sentencing
A Terra Alta, West Virginia, resident has been found guilty of theft of $100,000 or more and is awaiting sentencing.
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Oakland at a "crossroads" on policing
With one town police officer, Oakland's council asked Garrett County Sheriff Bryson Meyers how the Sheriff's Office could help cover the town.
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"It's not a new problem": Omar Street resident on Oakland's water
A longtime Omar Street resident told the Oakland council discolored water has plagued the town for years and urged officials to bring in state chemists to study Broadford Lake.
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Residents question Oakland officials on the water
Residents pressed Mayor Andrew Sauder on the health wording in the water notice, the age of the Broadford plant, why the boil advisory never showed up on Facebook, and the water superintendent's departure.
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On Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1988, 19-year-old Catherine "Cathy" Ford left her family's restaurant in Gorman and was...
On Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1988, 19-year-old Catherine "Cathy" Ford left her family's restaurant in Gorman and was never seen again.
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The Buck Starts Here: Planning for College Starts Early
6:30 p.m. · Performing Arts Center at Garrett College, McHenry
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