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🌱 Two Oakland men arrested in separate cases, sheriff reports

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In today's newsletter:

  • Two Oakland men arrested in separate cases, sheriff reports
  • Broad Ford students bring their questions to Oakland's mayor
  • Heating emergency? Oakland office can help with grants up to $600

Also on today's calendar: Library Board of Trustees Meeting and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 61 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with a bit of rain, temps: high: 47, low: 31.
  • Friday: Colder with snow and rain, with a high of 36 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two arrests noted by Sheriff's Office (wvnews.com) — Two Oakland men were arrested Nov. 7 in separate cases, Garrett County deputies reported. David Dale Collins II, 42, was held awaiting extradition on a West Virginia warrant alleging sex-offender registration violations. Jeromy Shawn Baker, 50, was charged with DUI after a vehicle-in-a-ditch report on George Washington Highway and released on citations; both are presumed innocent.
   

• Broad Ford students hold ‘Cookies and Conversations with the Mayor' (wvnews.com) — Broad Ford second-graders brought their lessons on government and communities to life by questioning Oakland Mayor Andrew Sauder during “Cookies and Conversations with the Mayor.” The visit gave students a chance to share their ideas and connect classroom learning with the people who help run their town, then enjoy cookies together.
   

• Winter Crisis Heating Grants of up to $600 Available (deepcreektimes.com) — Oakland households facing a heating emergency may qualify for a one-time state grant of up to $600, with eligibility based mainly on income and household size. Homeowners and renters can contact Garrett County Community Action at 104 E. Center Street, 301-334-9431, for help during the winter crisis season, which runs through March 31.
   

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  • Most Marylanders are missing out on rebates and programs designed to lower their monthly costs.
    We do the digging so you don’t have to. • Rate alerts: Know when prices are shifting before they hit your bill. • Rebates and assistance: Cash-back… (Nextdoor )
  • Most Marylanders are missing out on rebates and programs designed to lower their monthly costs.
    We do the digging so you don’t have to. • Rate alerts: Know when prices are shifting before they hit your bill. • Rebates and assistance: Cash-back… (Nextdoor )
  • Sheetz, Inc. posted a job opening for Cleaning Team Member - #147 in Oakland. Apply here.
  • Towne Family of Companies posted a job opening for Housekeeper - Suites at Silver Tree in Oakland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oakland here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oakland

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