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Aspiring Nurse Program helps local resident further career
OAKLAND — For Garrett County resident Robert Pattison, the Aspiring Nurse Program at Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is helping him achieve his dreams and further his career. Pattison is employed both full-time as an ER technician at GRMC and a paramedic for Garrett County Emergency Services. For him,...
Garrett College graduates new FDC class
MCHENRY — Six students recently completed the Family Development Credential (FDC) Program offered through Garrett College’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) division and Garrett County Community Action Committee, Inc. The FDC Program provides frontline workers with the knowledge and skills needed to coach families to set and...
Stephens retires from role as county's Health Officer
OAKLAND — Garrett County Health Officer Bob Stephens retired from his role last month, and he recently took some time to reflect on his experiences. He noted that he grew up in Westernport, although his grandparents were native to Garrett County.
GC, partners offer ‘Pathways to Entrepreneurship’
MCHENRY — Garrett College, working collaboratively with several partner organizations, will be offering an opportunity to turn business dreams into reality. GC, the Western Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Garrett County Economic Development, and Carroll Community College are jointly offering “Pathways to Entrepreneurship.” It is designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the competitive business world.
Forage Center’s annual Coastal Promise Humanitarian Simulation held
SWANTON — The Forage Center (Forage Center) for Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Education Inc. held its annual Coastal Promise Humanitarian Simulation July 12-14 in Swanton. This was the fourth field exercise the Forage Center has held in Garrett County. The overall objective of the simulation was to prepare students for careers in humanitarian response and peacebuilding.
County United Way Stuff the Bus planned
OAKLAND — The annual County United Way Stuff the Bus school supply drive to benefit students in Garrett County has returned this year. Stuff the Bus will take place on Friday, Aug. 16, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Walmart parking lot in Oakland.
Drought watch issued for parts of western Maryland
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — The Maryland Department of the Environment is urging Marylanders and businesses to reduce water usage amid a drought watch. The drought watch was issued for western Maryland, including Garrett, Allegany and Washington counties, due to “lower-than-normal stream flows and groundwater levels.” During the watch, residents are asked to practice voluntary […]
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