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In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the two Oakland hospital staffers earning top safety honors.
  • See which Oakland students just graduated from Garrett College this spring.
  • Planning a weekend? See what Oakland’s state forest offers nearby.

Also on today's calendar: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT.

Today's riddle: When is the best time to buy a trampoline? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. GRMC names Employee of the Year, Patient Safety Star of the Year (wvnews.com) — Oakland’s Garrett Regional Medical Center has honored courier–concierge Tim Winner as Employee of the Year and operating room nurse Lorie Friend as Patient Safety Star of the Year. Colleagues nominated them for consistently going above and beyond to protect patients, support coworkers, and strengthen the hospital’s culture of safety and compassionate care.
   

2. Garrett College announces 2026 graduates (parsonsadvocate.com) — Garrett College has announced its 54th graduating class, featuring many students from Oakland across programs like Arts & Sciences, Business, Natural Resources, and Health Science. Local families can scan the detailed list to find Oakland graduates and see the wide range of degrees and certificates earned by neighbors this spring.
   

3. Recreation and Trails (maryland.gov) — Oakland-area residents can camp, hike, fish, and even try a 3-D archery range in Potomac-Garrett State Forest, with several campgrounds and the Potomac Pavilion listed at Oakland addresses. The guide explains site locations, fees, and key rules so locals can plan safe, low-cost outdoor trips close to home.
   

4. Arrests noted by Garrett County Sheriff's Office (wvnews.com) — Several recent DUI and warrant arrests involving Oakland and nearby residents were reported by the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office, including two Oakland drivers stopped on local roads. All individuals were processed through county facilities and are presumed innocent while their cases move forward.
   

5. Empowering Local Impact: $311,000 invested in 45 community projects across the region (wvnews.com) — A regional foundation has awarded $311,000 in grants to 45 nonprofits across Allegany, Garrett, and Mineral counties, including support for Oakland Martial Arts Academy. This funding round backs projects in health, education, arts, and community development, helping strengthen services and opportunities that Oakland residents and their neighbors rely on.
   

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  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Oakland. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member 15.00 per hour! in Oakland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oakland here.

Ok Oakland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Springtime (Thank you Cathy A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oakland

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.