Category Archives: garrett county commissioners

Garrett commissioners approve hotel tax raise

Posted on May 17, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Representative asks county for longer transition period Elaine Blaisdell Cumberland Times-News — OAKLAND — Garrett County commissioners unanimously approved on Tuesday a resolution to raise the Hotel Rental Accommodations Tax rate from 5 percent to 6 percent, effective July 1. … Continue reading →

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Garrett County commission agrees to take ownership of ASCI

Posted on March 29, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Will pay $600,000 to secure debt Elaine Blaisdell Cumberland Times-News 2012 — OAKLAND — On Tuesday, Garrett County commissioners voted unanimously to take ownership of Adventure Sports Center International and authorized the expenditure of $600,000 to secure the assignment of … Continue reading →

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Garrett County officials detailing takeover of flailing whitewater course in western Md.

Posted on March 27, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS First Posted: March 27, 2012 – 3:16 amLast Updated: March 27, 2012 – 3:16 am HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Garrett County officials are publicly revealing details of their planned takeover of a manmade whitewater course in western Maryland … Continue reading →

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Garrett County to take over manmade whitewater course

Posted on March 22, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Deal will not affect 2014 ICF championship Associated Press HAGERSTOWN — Garrett County will assume ownership of a manmade whitewater course near McHenry after the nonprofit developer of the Western Maryland tourism and training site defaulted on more than $3 … Continue reading →

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MACo Supporting Local Lawmakers’ BOE Funding Bills

Posted on February 19, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Feb. 16, 2012 Garrett County commissioner Gregan Crawford announced yesterday that the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) has voted to support House Bill 660/Senate Bill 586 – Education – State Aid – Grant to Limit Decreases in Funding. Crawford is … Continue reading →

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Commissioners Issue Statement On Board Of Education Funding Issue

Posted on February 11, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Feb. 9, 2012 The Garrett County commissioners issued a statement during their public session on Tuesday concerning the local Board of Education’s fiscal year 2013 funding woes. About 50 local residents turned out to hear the announcement. Commission board chair … Continue reading →

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Md. county won’t bail out whitewater course

Posted on February 8, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Posted: Feb 07, 2012 12:19 PM EST Updated: Feb 07, 2012 12:19 PM EST OAKLAND, Md. (AP) – The Garrett County Commissioners say they won’t bail out a manmade whitewater course near Deep Creek Lake. The nonprofit Adventure Sports Center … Continue reading →

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Garrett commissioners to detail ASCI debt, reveal county’s position

Posted on February 8, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Chairman says nonprofit group may consider transferring ownership Elaine Blaisdell Cumberland Times-News OAKLAND — The Garrett County Commission will provide a more detailed review today of Adventure Sports Center International’s debt situation and will make known the county’s position, according … Continue reading →

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Garrett County, Md., officials consider aiding financially strapped whitewater course

Posted on January 30, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS First Posted: January 30, 2012 – 1:16 am Last Updated: January 30, 2012 – 1:16 am OAKLAND, Md. — Elected officials in far western Maryland are considering whether Garrett County should take an active role in helping … Continue reading →

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Garrett, Allegany County Commissioners Ask Governor To Authorize Gas Drilling

Posted on January 17, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

‘Like’ on Facebook! Support the Republican Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! Jan. 12, 2012 The Garrett County and Allegany County commissioners asked Gov. Martin O’Malley last week to authorize natural gas drilling in their two counties. “We … Continue reading →

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