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Local reps take case for 219 to governor’s office

By KATIE WALKER Daily American Staff Writer 11:23 p.m. EDT, April 11, 2012A- | A+Representatives from three counties met with Gov. Tom Corbett’s staff Wednesday to discuss the progress of completing Route 219 from Meyersdale to Somerset. Kathleen Duffy Bruder, … Continue reading

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Senate Passes Legislation To Allow U.S. 219 Upgrade To Move Forward

Mar. 15, 2012 In a vote taken yesterday, the United States Senate passed its version of a new transportation bill which contained legislative language written by Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) that would allow the U.S. 219 construction project from Somerset … Continue reading

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U.S. Rt. 219 North Project Is Now Garrett Co.’s Top Highway Priority

Support the Republiucan Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! May. 6, 2010 The U.S. Rt. 219 North project is now listed as number one on Garrett County’s list of highway priorities, at least on paper. For several years, … Continue reading

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North/South highway earns support of Cardin

North/South highway earns support of Cardin Kevin SpradlinCumberland Times-News CUMBERLAND — A meeting cancellation in Washington of local officials advocating for the North/South Appalachian Highway project didn’t stop the effort from getting a progressive bump forward. During a Senate committee … Continue reading

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