Oakland News Archives

“I've been there, done that and got the T-shirt”

Small business consultant Beverley Williams gave the Garrett County commissioners an overview on Tuesday of the work she does with the county's Department of Economic Development. via The Republican

Detectives with the Garrett Bureau of Investigation have investigated a burglary that occurred early Tuesday morning at CVS Pharmacy, Oakland. via The Republican

“Preserving community heritage and economic strength is important for community development and revitalizing the communities in our state.”

Gov. Martin O'Malley last week announced $7 million in Community Legacy awards for more than 70 projects across Maryland. via The Republican

“I want to thank the county commissioners for following through and targeting tax relief for senior citizens”

Some Garrett County residents now qualify to receive an additional tax credit from the county. via Cumberland Times-News

Incumbent mayor of Oakland Asa McCain survived a strong challenge by Aaron White in Monday's municipal election, and has thus begun serving his 11th consecutive term in that position. via The Republican

An Oakland man convicted of rape and sodomy will serve 15 years in Patuxent Institution in Jessup, a forensic state psychiatric facility. via Cumberland Times-News

On Wednesday, March 5, James Alexander Bush Jr., 63, of Baltimore stood trial in Baltimore City District Court for two counts of possessing wild birds without a permit and two counts of possessing endangered ... via Maryland Department of Natural Resources

A 46-year-old Mountain Lake Park man was fatally injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday evening on Sand Flat Road. via Cumberland Times-News

“This exemption process was established last year [so] that some power-generating processes would not have to go through policy because of the energy crunch”

Wind turbines were again discussed during the public commentary period of the Garrett County commissioners' meeting on Tuesday. via The Republican

“How noisy is too noisy for wind turbines? How close is too close?”

With more than 50 people in attendance, Garrett County residents were given the opportunity Thursday to voice their opinions on the proposed Clipper Windpower project on Backbone Mountain and a possible ... via Cumberland Times-News

A 45-year-old Oakland man was arrested on various charges Monday evening after his vehicle struck several parked vehicles at a used car lot on Hutton Road, according to the Garrett County Sheriff's Office. via Cumberland Times-News

An unidentified Oakland man was admitted to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va., and a second man was treated at Potomac Valley Hospital early Sunday following a confrontation at a residence in the town ... via Cumberland Times-News

“Throughout his career, quality was of utmost importance to Dad”

The nine inductees will be recognized at a special dinner during the annual MDDC Awards Conference on April 17 at the Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City. via The Republican