Government
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Government · OaklandOakland Business Association Seeks Independence From Town
The Greater Oakland Business Association requested to split from the Town of Oakland and become an independent 501(c)(6) organization, which would end mandatory membership for town businesses.
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Government · OaklandGarrett commissioners to adopt Fork Run master plan, approve Commerce Drive purchase Monday, Nov. 2
The Board of County Commissioners will consider adopting the Fork Run Recreation Area Master Plan and purchasing a property on Commerce Drive at the Nov. 2 public meeting.
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Government · OaklandOakland zoning board to hear self-storage proposal at Lowe's Plaza
Patriot Elite Storage seeks special exception to build facility in Town Center zone
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Government · OaklandOakland 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.
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Government · OaklandHealth 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.
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Government · OaklandOakland weighs future of its police force; deputy would cost $210,700
With one town officer, Oakland's council asked the Sheriff's Office what it would cost to cover the town. No decision was made.
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GovernmentOakland lifts water conservation request
Customers on the Oakland water system are no longer being asked to conserve water, the Town of Oakland announced Tuesday.
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Government · OaklandOakland water plant reports for August and September 2026
GCN is publishing the Town of Oakland's monthly operating reports for its Broadford and Bradley Lane water treatment plants for August and September 2026.
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Government · FrostburgFrostburg lobbyist says seven e-bike ideas are ready for the next General Assembly session
Frostburg's lobbyist told the City Council on Monday that seven ideas for modernizing Maryland's laws on e-bikes and e-motos are ready to pitch for the upcoming session of the General Assembly.
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Government · AnnapolisMoore campaign tells PAC to pull ad that says "vote for Wes" but against Question 3
ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Wes Moore's reelection campaign has sent a cease-and-desist letter to a new political action committee whose ad urges Marylanders to vote for Moore and against Question 3, the redistricting amendment Moore supports.
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Government · OaklandOakland 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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Government · Oakland"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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Government · OaklandResidents 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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GovernmentQuestion 3 could change how Maryland draws its congressional map, and it's on your ballot
Question 3 could change how Maryland draws its congressional map, and it's on your ballot.
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GovernmentLetters with white powder sent to election offices under investigation
Federal authorities are investigating letters containing a white powder that were mailed to addresses across the country, including congressional and election offices.
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Government · CumberlandState wants input on I-68 through Cumberland at Oct. 27 open house
The State Highway Administration holds a drop-in open house Oct. 27 on its study of I-68 and the Cumberland viaduct.
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Government · OaklandEarly voting opens Thursday at two Garrett County sites
Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election runs daily Oct. 22–29, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., in Oakland and Grantsville.
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Government · OaklandCommissioners to take up building repair bids Tuesday
Bid awards for a sidewalk project and a boiler and water heater replacement at county administration buildings are on the commissioners' Oct. 20 agenda.
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Government · OaklandOakland tells water customers system broke turbidity rule in September; Broadford plant back online
The Town of Oakland says its water system violated a state and federal drinking water requirement in September, and that its Broadford treatment plant is back in service after nearly two weeks offline for repairs.
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Government · OaklandUPDATE: Oakland explains what caused the discolored water
Crews are flushing hydrants Oct. 14 and 15 in the eastern part of the system. If your water is discolored, run cold water to flush your lines.
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Government · BaltimoreFatal Baltimore Crash Sparks Renewed Push for Changes to Maryland Juvenile Justice Laws
A fatal crash in Baltimore has renewed calls for changes to Maryland’s juvenile justice system, as state and city officials debate how the law should address serious incidents involving very young offenders.
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Government · Baltimore CountyGovernor Wes Moore, Not Allowed to Speak at Trump’s Baltimore Shipyard Announcement
A major economic development announcement in Maryland on Tuesday drew national attention, but not only because of the billions of dollars involved.
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Government$250,000 settlement announced with Dennett Rehab Center in Oakland.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a $250,000 settlement with the owners of Dennett Rehab Center in Oakland, Maryland, over allegations of substandard care provided to hundreds of residents.
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GovernmentCumberland Sets Public Hearing for $750,000 Community Development Grant
Residents in Cumberland will have a chance to weigh in on how federal development funds could be spent in the coming year.
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GovernmentMaryland Driverless Car Bill Sparks Debate Over Who Pays When Crashes Happen
Maryland lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow fully autonomous, driverless vehicles to operate on public roads across the state.
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Government · CumberlandCumberland’s “Junk Property” Crackdown Raises a Bigger Question: What’s Causing the Blight
Cumberland officials are looking to tighten enforcement on so-called “junk properties” — homes and lots cluttered with debris, overgrowth, or conditions that can spill into public safety and neighborhood quality-of-life concerns.
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GovernmentGovernment · Annapolis
How the Federal Shutdown Could Impact Maryland Landlords