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Public Meeting Scheduled on U.S. Route 219 Expansion Project

A public meeting on the U.S. Route 219 Expansion Project (North/South Appalachian Highway) will be held on Tuesday, September 23rd, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Grantsville Elementary School. The completion of this project is expected to have a positive impact on Garrett County businesses, especially those located in the northern portion of the county. Please attend and express your support for this important economic development project.

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Office of Economic Development Releases Annual Report

2013 marked a promising chapter in Garrett County’s economic narrative. Fifty new businesses found a home in Garrett County, and eight existing businesses expanded. Education continued to play a vital role in the county’s economic development initiatives, and opportunities for affordable homeownership were expanded when Community Action began construction of a new 36-unit lease purchase housing development in Oakland. Great things are happening in Garrett County, and we are excited to share them with you!

Read Full Report Here: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/36489324/DC_Annual%20Report_WEB.pdf

Fall Foliage Forecast: Exceptional Year in the Offing for Northeast

Leaf-peepers, get set: Experts say the summer season has set the stage for potentially exceptional fall colors in the Northeast, though the weather through mid-October will ultimately determine how stellar of a display will emerge.

The Northeastern states have had a good to excellent growing season without any major disturbances, according to Dr. Michael Day, University of Maine research professor of Physiological Ecology.

“In addition, adequate precipitation and lack of wind disturbances has resulted in trees with an exceptional amount of foliage still attached,” he said.

Slight drought stress in the late summer helped to signal a seasonal change but did not force an early leaf drop.

The upcoming weather will play a critical role.

2014 SavageMan Triathlon Festival

The 2014 SavageMan Triathlon Festival will be produced by Setup Events and will be held this weekend, September 13-14, 2014. The 2014 SavageMan Triathlon Festival will be a member event of the Maryland Triathlon Series.

Read More Here: http://www.winthefight.org/savageman/

Wisp Resort to host Capitol Cup Mountain Bike Race

— Sponsored by Monster Energy. Presented by Racers Edge & Gravity Soul–

Wisp Resort will host the Capitol Cup Mountain Bike Race to be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 4 – 5, 2014. Four race disciplines will define this race as an all-mountain challenge including downhill, enduro, dual track and pump track.

The Capitol Cup Mountain Bike Race will take place on a variety of terrain all over Wisp Mountain including Smooth Operator and High Roller downhill trails, BMX dual track and the two new pump tracks. One overall winner for the best combined time will be crowned on Sunday. Entry fee is $75 for amateur and pro class riders and includes a 3-day lift/trail pass. Nationally known bike trail builders, Racer’s Edge, will construct the courses and are recognized for creating challenging and spectator-friendly racing formats. The Monster Energy Team will provide three stunt and skills demonstrations by the Monster Energy Pro BMX Team, drink samples, prizes and giveaways.

Read More Here: http://deepcreektimes.com/news.asp

Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales Photo Contest

We Know that you had a fabulous time here @ Deep Creek Lake & We want to share your memories!

There is still time!

Chance to Win a Free IPad Air! (How can you pass that up?)

Photo: Spoiler Alert!!

Go to the Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales Facebook page for more information!

NRP Charges 10 Men with Riding Off-Road Vehicles on Protected State Land

Acting on a citizen complaint, Maryland Natural Resources Police officers charged 10 all-terrain vehicle riders Saturday with illegally operating in the Youghiogheny Natural Resources Management Area (NRMA) in Western Maryland.

Officers staked out an area near Youghiogheny Mountain Resort in Oakland at 2 p.m. and issued tickets to 10 riders from Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia:

David Alan Bateman, 24, Arbutus; Christopher Matthew Bryant, 27, Alexandria, Va.; Kevin Lawrence Eckart, 23, Ellicott City; Bradley Joseph Fowler, 26, Ellicott City; Matthew Thomas Fowler, 23, Ellicott City; Jeffrey Alan Santmyer, 22, Ellicott City; Joshua Joseph Sebrosky, 23, Bethel Park, Pa; William Robert Setzler, 29, Glen Burnie; Brett James Smith, 24, Sykesville; and Jason William Vizzini, 25, Severn.

MD planning third Cumberland-area prison

Monday – 9/8/2014, 5:10pm ET

CUMBERLAND, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is proposing a third state prison near Cumberland.

The Cumberland Times-News (http://bit.ly/1pIqDmg ) reported Monday that Secretary Gregg Hershberger outlined the $15 million project in an email to local state legislators.

Hershberger says the 140-bed, minimum-security facility would be built between North Branch Correctional Institution and Western Correctional Institution in Crespatown, south of Cumberland. Each of those maximum-security prisons houses more than 1,300 inmates.

America's Best Towns for Fall Colors

Oakland took top honors as the best town in America for leaf-peeping, thanks primarily to the blazing colors found just nine miles north of town at Swallow Falls State Park. As the Youghiogheny River flows through rock gorges, the oldest stands of eastern hemlock and white pine—more than 360 years old—blanket the area in gold, orange, and red. For five days in early October, residents turn out for the annual Autumn Glory Festival, including two parades, concerts, and band competitions. Oakland also embraces the Halloween spirit, hosting a hayride along the lakefront that passes scenes of zombies and ghosts.

Ms. United States 2014 To Be Grand Marshal of Autumn Glory Festival Parade

Ms. United States 2014, Crystal Rush, will be the Grand Marshal of Garrett County’s 47th annual Autumn Glory Festival Grand Feature Parade on Saturday, October 11. Crystal will be featured in the annual Grand Feature parade, sponsored by My Bank! First United Bank & Trust, which begins at 1 pm in Oakland on Saturday, October 11^th.

Crowned in July 2014, Crystal will serve as Ms. United States for one year, which will include hundreds of official appearances, including staring on a televised reality show, modeling in national print ads and television commercials, and appearing as a headline model in New York and South Beach Fashion Weeks. She will also take part in numerous charity events, with her platforms Foster Care, Autism and Mental Health: End the Stigma. Crystal grew up in Garrett County. Her grandparents are Grace Rush of Friendsville and the late Deane Rush of Friendsville. Her father is Dana Rush of McHenry and Cindy Lamastra of Bethany Beach, Delaware. Crystal was recently signed as a model for New York MMG modeling agency and works as a pageant coach. She is a former Baltimore Ravens Playmaker. More information about Crystal is available at www.msunitedstates.com.