Category Archives: garrett county

‘Doomsday’ would eliminate crucial public safety grants, officials say

Posted on May 5, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

…“I just don’t think it’s that big a deal for us,” said Garrett County Administrator Monty Pagenhardt. Overall, Garrett was anticipating a $2.7 million decrease in funding, one that had already prompted the closing of two undercapacity elementary schools, one … Continue reading →

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Garrett County graduates One Maryland program

Posted on April 19, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Elaine Blaisdell Cumberland Times-News — OAKLAND — Garrett County has been advised by the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development that it has graduated from the state’s One Maryland Plan, effective April 1, according to Jim Hinebaugh, county director … Continue reading →

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Nearly All Of The State Now In Drought

Posted on April 16, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Monday, April 16, 2012Steve FermierShare Tweet Email Share PrintDrought%20large.jpg AudioWBAL’s Steve Fermier reports on the drought status currently in MarylandDownload This FileJay Apperson of the Maryland Department of the Environment told WBAL’s Steve Fermier that part of the state is … Continue reading →

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Reports Track Child Care Costs and Availability, County-by-County

Posted on March 20, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

March 20, 2012 BALTIMORE – Maryland families putting together child-care budgets can get a good idea how much it will cost, thanks to new research from the Maryland Family Network. The prices vary widely around the state. Care for two … Continue reading →

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Natural gas drilling in Garrett County could affect recreation there, officials say

Posted on February 28, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

By JULIE E. GREENE julieg@herald-mail.com 9:08 a.m. EST, February 28, 2012HAGERSTOWN — While the portion of the Marcellus Shale in Washington County probably isn’t developable for natural gas, drilling in Garrett County, Md., might affect recreation in Garrett County, including … Continue reading →

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Tucker Community Foundation Offering 40 Different Scholarships

Posted on February 24, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Posted: Feb 22, 2012 4:43 PM EST Updated: Feb 22, 2012 4:43 PM ESTBy Jeff Schrock, Randolph, Tucker and Upshur County Reporter – email PARSONS – The Tucker Community Foundation is accepting applications from high school students for merit-based scholarships. … Continue reading →

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County’s Liability Insurance Premium Decreases By 18%

Posted on February 5, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Feb. 2, 2012 The Board of Garrett County Commissioners’ annual liability insurance premium decreased by 18% between fiscal year 2010-2011 and fiscal year 2011-2012, county administrator Monty Pagenhardt announced on Tuesday. The Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT), the county’s liability … Continue reading →

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Maryland’s Native American Tribes Struggle for State Recognition

Posted on November 25, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Local Native American tribes struggle as recognition passes them by. November 23, 2011 By Emaun Kashfipour, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS – Every year around this time, Thanksgiving reminds many Americans of the relationship between Native Americans and Pilgrims who shared … Continue reading →

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Garrett County’s Most Beautiful Person chosen

Posted on October 10, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Oct. 6, 2011 GC’s Most Beautiful Person for 2011 is Mary Frantz. The announcement was made on Tuesday during the county commissioners’ public meeting at the courthouse. The Friendsville resident was nominated by Mildred Wucik. Each year the pubic is … Continue reading →

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O’Malley: Garrett should take caution with Plan Maryland

Posted on October 6, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

From Staff Reports Cumberland Times-News OAKLAND — Garrett County commissioners are asking Gov. Martin O’Malley to take a cautious approach in implementing PlanMaryland. The commissioners adopted a resolution Tuesday recommending that counties with less than 1 percent population growth over … Continue reading →

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