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Garrett Community College among those receiving state grant funding
The Hogan administration today announced the Board of Public Works approval of seven capital grants agreements, totaling over $18.1 million, dedicated to essential capital projects at five higher educational organizations. The grants are administered through the Maryland Department of General Services Capital Grants Division. The Board of Public Works is comprised of Governor Larry Hogan, Comptroller Peter Franchot, and Treasurer Nancy Kopp.
“Our administration recognizes the critical role of higher education in Maryland’s economy and our citizens’ quality of life,” said Governor Hogan. “These grants will help complete vital capital projects in every region of the state, leading to increased visibility and furthering their institutional goals.”
Five Maryland higher education institutions whose missions inspire and encourage conservation, learning, and performance through community engagement were approved by the Board: the Community College of Baltimore County, Essex Campus and Catonsville Campus; the College of Southern Maryland, Indian Head, Md.; Howard Community College, Columbia, Md.; Frederick Community College, Frederick, Md.; and Garrett College, McHenry, Md.
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Maryland teens help others in Tennessee
From The Garrett County Republican
EYMOUR, Tenn. — Shortly after school let out for the summer break, a group of Garrett County teens started their vacation by helping folks who needed it in Seymour, Tennessee.
Les and Cricket McDaniel have been the youth leaders at Oakland Church of the Nazarene for several years and work on organizing activities for the teens.
“We are a small church and our teens are few in number,” Mrs. McDaniel explained. “I have seen different groups around Garrett County do repair on homes and often wished our teens could do something. “
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Annual Autumn Glory Festival set for October in Garrett County, Md.
McHenry, Md. — Garrett County, Md., celebrates the 51st anniversary of its annual Autumn Glory Festival, presented by the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, with two large parades, live music, band competitions, antique and craft shows and more from Wednesday, Oct. 10, through Sunday, Oct. 14.
Drive or bike one, or both, of the county’s 2018 Autumn Glory Fall Foliage Tours. For details, go to visitdeepcreek.com.
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Autumn Glory Kickoff Dinner will kick off the festival on Wednesday, Oct. 10.
Thursday features the Oktoberfest dinner and a fireman’s parade.
The Official Maryland State Banjo and Mandolin Championships is at 7 p.m. Friday.
On Saturday, Oct. 13, the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Autumn Glory Grand Feature Parade, features more than 100 entries. That day also will feature the Western Maryland Tournament of Bands at 6 p.m.
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“Irvana”, a 6BR 5.5BA vacation rental in Highline. Over $60k in yearly rental income! Enjoy HUGE lake and mountain views stretching even beyond DCL State Park! Home is well equipped with 4 master suites, 3 fireplaces, a screened in porch and a loft. Outside, enjoy low maintenance yard space and a hot tub overlloking the lake. Ski-in, ski-out — Wisp ski slopes are a few hundred feet away!
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62nd-annual Garrett County Agriculture Fair kicks off
The 62nd annual Garrett County Agriculture Fair kicks off with events running for an entire week.
The event will include many competitions, ranging from the judging of farm animals to canned goods, photography and 4-H and school projects.
All exhibit barns will be open to the public beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, the carnvial rides will be open from 1-11 p.m. and various contests/competitions will be held throughout the day. Tuesday will be Senior Citizens Day, with free admission granted for those ages 60 and older. Seniors may ride midway attractions free from 1-5 p.m. The day’s schedule will also include a pet show, a 4-H robotics challenge, and a Barrell Ba$h.
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Price Change for 2095 Rock Lodge Road!
4BR 2.5BA split-lakefront home on a whopping 3.25 acres! Deep-water Type A dock in coveted Cherry Creek Cove. Contemporary home offers a cozy, lodge feel with double-sided fireplace, a roomy kitchen, exposed beams, Anderson windows, 2nd living area and a sun-drenched deck. Lakeside deck area to enjoy shade by the lake! Paved driveway and improved basement has ample storage and a workshop area!
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