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NEW LISTING: 140 Highline Drive

Check out my new listing on Highline Drive!

Front row 5BR 5.5BA chalet in Highline, boasting HUGE views of Deep Creek Lake and surrounding mountains!

Walking distance to ski slopes!

This home is packed full of features you will love: multiple stone fireplaces & living areas, mud-room, gourmet kitchen, game room, screened porch, spacious decking & hot tub.

Must see!

This is a Taylor-Made rental- Mountain Rendezvous! For a 3-D tour and more, click here.
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Project aims to relocate section of Route 219

GRANTSVILLE, Md. — A proposed stand-along project to relocate 1.4 miles of U.S. Route 219 between Interstate 68 and Old Salisbury Road could provide access to a proposed industrial park, according to the U.S. 219 Planning and Environment Linkages study.

The proposed industrial park, which would be located in the Chestnut Ridge Corridor, will be a mix of residential and industrial usage, according to Deborah Carpenter, director of the Garrett County Department of Planning and Land Management.

“The project will provide transportation improvements that are responsive to economic development,” said Barrett Kiedrowski, division chief of the project management division of the Maryland State Highway Administration. “It will look at community access, how it’s integrated into the existing area.”

The lower half of the proposed 340-acre park would be for residential use and would be accessed by U.S. Route 40, according to Carpenter. The upper half, which would be industrial, would be accessed by U.S. 219, she said. The proposed industrial park is part of the 1995 Garrett County Comprehensive Plan.

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Rest in Peace, Jane Avery

Jane Avery, a beloved local teacher, has passed away.

Avery is well known in the community and was the artistic director at Our Town Theatre in Oakland.  Avery was also a retired English teacher and was elected into the Garrett County Women’s Hall of Fame in 1998.

In a statement on Facebook, the remembered one of their own, saying Avery touched many lives.

“We are very sorry to inform you that our Artistic Director and founder Jane Avery died earlier today. We know she touched many lives. We encourage you to leave remembrances here on this page and at the theatre if you’d like to do so. We will post details of arrangements as they become available to us.”

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Hogan, Franchot announce post-Labor Day school start

Things are changing in Maryland! Next year, Gov. Hogan will be requiring all public schools to begin classes AFTER Labor Day.

Why?

Maryland is filled with tourism opportunities, such as Deep Creek Lake and Ocean City. By extending the start of school, this allows people to vacation more therefore helping the local economy.

Why is this important to you?

More time to spend at DEEP CREEK LAKE!

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NEW LISTING: 1720 Pysell Crosscut Road

Check out my new listing near Deep Creek Lake!

Four Winds

A Frank Lloyd Wright inspired masterpiece at Deep Creek Lake.

Restored & renovated as recently as 2015, this home boasts 7600+sf on ~5 acres of mature hardwoods and seasonal lake views from the rooftop balcony.

Brazilian cherry floors, custom tile, gourmet kitchen, 3 fireplaces, game room, 5 garage stalls (3 attached) and so many other features.

 

This home is unique because it has four master bedrooms. The main master boasts two bathrooms connected by a sauna.

The outdoor space is incredible!

Four Winds is surrounded by mature trees that are over a hundred years old.

The large, back patio has a beautiful view and a wood-burning fireplace.

 

Truly a must see!

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49th Autumn Glory Festival- Details Announced!

Enjoy the beauty of the fall season in the mountains as Maryland celebrates the 49th anniversary of Autumn Glory with two large parades, concerts, band competitions, art exhibits, antique and craft shows and much more from October 12 – 16, 2016 in Garrett County, Maryland. The 49th Annual Autumn Glory Festival is sponsored by Garrett Regional Medical Center, a proud affiliate of WVU Medicine.

Known for scenic Deep Creek Lake and Maryland’s only ski resort, Wisp Resort, Garrett County is also home to the annual Autumn Glory Festival, a five-day celebration of autumn that celebrates the beauty of the local fall foliage. From Wednesday through Sunday, the area offers a wide variety of things to do indoors or outdoors.

Take in the breathtaking views of our spectacular Fall Foliage by driving or biking one, or both, of the county’s 2016 Autumn Glory Fall Foliage Tours. The first tour is a scenic route which includes Fort Alice Walking Trail, Noonan and Noonan, LLC, Historic Mountain Lake Park (Ticket Office), Broadford Lake Park, Ledo Pizza, Pasta & Pub and Maryland Scenic Byways. The Extended Fall Foliage Heritage Tour includes Historic National Road, Casselman Inn, Casselman River Bridge State Park, Spruce Forest Artisan Village, Mt. Aetna Trail, Barn Quilts and Maryland Scenic Byways. Head to visitdeepcreek.com or the Visitors Center in McHenry to pick up the full map and directions.

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Autumn Glory Kickoff Dinner featuring live musical entertainment and recognition of the annual Autumn Glory Golden Ambassador will kick off the festival on Wednesday, October 12 at Wisp Resort in McHenry.

Thursday features the Oktoberfest dinner and concert by the Oom-Pah band and a fireman’s parade. The week continues with historic area tours, antique and craft shows, fine arts exhibits, farmers’ market, 5-K walk, musical concerts, dogsled events, a quilt show, corn maze, art glass exhibits, outdoor adventures, quilt shows, food and drink specials, live entertainment, comedy basketball game, pumpkin chucking contest, horseback trail rides, shopping specials and a wide variety of other activities.

The Official Maryland State Banjo & Mandolin Championships, Friday at 7 p.m., features banjo and mandolin contestants of all ages competing for top honors.

Saturday, October 15, offers musical entertainment at the Front Page Stage, on Second Street near the Post Office and on the Box Car at the train station. The Grand Feature Parade begins at 1 p.m. Clowns, floats, bands, and plenty of sidewalk vendors increase the festival atmosphere. That day also will feature the Western Maryland Tournament of Bands at 6 p.m. with high school field show competition, as well as the Maryland State Fiddle Championship at 7 p.m.

Antique and Craft shows continue Sunday, joined by the Autumn Glory Festival Car Show, the Great Pumpkin Race & Festival on the rapids at Adventure Sports Center International and a no-hands Sundae eating contest at Lakeside Creamery.

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