Start a new business - GA8086441 - 19105 Garrett Hwy - $279,900
19105 GARRETT HWY
OAKLAND, MD 21550
Former Remax Office on US 219 – main has 2 Conference rooms, 3 – 4 offices, Lobby. Upper level is a 3 BR apartment with LR, Home Office & Kitchen. Private deck. Rear lower level has a separate 2 BR apartment (need appointment to show this section), unfinished basement 2 finished rooms. Electrical just re-worked by Heilig. Vacant show anytime except for tenant – lower apt. Public water coming. More here.
New Fracking Rules Proposed for U.S. Land
By JOHN M. BRODER
Published: May 16, 2013
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Thursday issued a new set of proposed rules governing hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas on public lands, moving further to address industry concerns about the costs and reporting burdens of federal regulation.
The new Interior Department proposal, which is subject to 30 days of public comment and further revision, disappointed environmental advocates, who had pushed for full disclosure of the chemicals used in the drilling process and tougher standards for groundwater protection and well integrity.
The new rule allows oil companies to keep some components of their drilling fluids secret and will allow them to run well integrity tests on one representative well rather than all wells in a field where the geology and well construction techniques are similar.
The proposed regulation, which revises one proposed a year ago, also allows drillers to comply with state regulations in places where federal officials deem them as tough or tougher than the applicable federal rules.
Best Weekend Getaways to Escape DC Drama
Deep Creek makes the list:
“7. Deep Creek Lake – If you’re looking for a get away that will allow you to be out of cell service for 48 hours, check out Deep Creek Lake. Just two hours from DC in Garrett County, Maryland, Deep Creek is the largest freshwater lake in the state. Being out in the woods will give you a break from the city heat to swim and fish, and boat, tubing, and jet ski rentals are in abundance. The surrounding State Park is a lesser known tourist attraction so renting a house by the water shouldn’t be too difficult, and is a not too expensive option if you want to bring a gaggle of friends. Check out the Honi-Honi Bar to drink right on the bar (there’s even a boat dock to hitch your rental) plus they have karaoke on Thursdays and live music on the weekends.”
I-68 welcome center reopens in Garrett
Youghiogheny facility located at 6-mile marker near Friendsville
For the Cumberland Times-News Cumberland Times-News
FRIENDSVILLE — Garrett County will hold a grand reopening of the Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center on Friday at 10 a.m. The center is located off Interstate 68 eastbound at mile marker 6, between Friendsville and U.S. Route 219 exits.
The free public event will feature a ribbon-cutting, refreshments and remarks from various speakers and dignitaries, including Garrett County Commissioner Jim Raley.
“We are excited to reopen the Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center to visitors,” said Raley. “Tourism is one of the economic engines of Garrett County, and the Maryland Office of Tourism, the county and the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce have all worked together to once again welcome visitors to our beautiful area. We hope everyone will come out and celebrate this reopening with us.”
The Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center offers travelers not only information about Garrett County but the state of Maryland as well. The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce will staff the center, which will be open Thursday through Sunday through Oct. 13 and Friday through Sunday from Oct. 18 through May 18, 2014. The reopening of the center will give Garrett County two welcome centers, as it joins the Garrett County Visitors Center in McHenry near Deep Creek Lake.
For more information, call Sarah Duck at 301-387-8746 or email sarah@garrettchamber.com.
Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Week
Fixed-rate mortgages climbed this week after signs of stronger consumer spending, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey.
Here are the national averages for mortgage rates for the week ending May 16:
- 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 3.51 percent, with an average 0.7 point, increasing from last week’s 3.42 percent average. A year ago at this time, 30-year rates averaged 3.79 percent.
- 15-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 2.69 percent, with an average 0.7 point, rising from last week’s 2.61 percent average. Last year at this time, 15-year rates averaged 3.04 percent.
- 5-year adjustable-rate mortgages averaged 2.62 percent, with an average 0.5 point, rising from last week’s 2.58 percent average. Last year at this time, 5-year ARMs averaged 2.83 percent.
- 1-year ARMs averaged 2.55 percent, with an average 0.4 point, rising from last week’s 2.53 percent average. A year ago at this time, 1-year ARMs averaged 2.78 percent.
Metro Area Home Price Growth Trend Continues in First Quarter
WASHINGTON (May 9, 2013) – Metropolitan area median home prices continued to rise in the first quarter, with the national gain showing the best year-over-year performance in over seven years, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors®. A companion breakout of income requirements to purchase a median-priced home on a metro basis shows the typical buyer earns roughly double the income needed to buy a home in his or her area.
The median existing single-family home price rose in 133 out of 150 metropolitan statistical areas1 (MSAs) based on closings in the first quarter of 2013 compared with first quarter last year, while 17 areas had price declines. In the fourth quarter of 2012, a comparable 133 areas showed price increases from a year earlier, greatly improved from the first quarter of 2012 when prices in only 74 metros were up.
May 17 - 19. WHITEWATER KAYAK CHAMPIONSHIPS
Garrett County, Maryland and the Adventure Sports Center International host the 2014 International Canoe Federation s Whitewater Kayak World Championships. Garrett County, Maryland and the Adventure Sports Center International have been chosen to host the 2014 International Canoe Federation’s Whitewater Kayak World Championships.
Location: Deep Creek Lake, Md.
Unmanned DNR boat sinks on Deep Creek
Michael A. Sawyers Cumberland Times-News
SWANTON — A large Maryland Department of Natural Resources boat used on Deep Creek Lake sunk Wednesday afternoon but was floated to the surface with air bags Thursday and brought to shore, according to Eric Null, Deep Creek Lake State Park spokesman.
“There appears to be no major structural damage,” Null said.
Null said the 24-foot Ottercraft is a metal work boat with heavy lifting being one of its capacities.
He said two staff members were in a boating accident, but refused to supply other information until an official report is filed. There were no injuries, Null said.
“Our officers were returning from the firing range on Town Hill Wednesday when they got a call that a boat had capsized,” said Sgt. Brian Albert of the Natural Resources Police. “They were responding on heightened alert. A floating life jacket caused concern until it became clear that it hadn’t come off of a person, but had floated out of the boat.”
Albert said a passerby had noticed the moored boat sinking and went to the park office with the news.
“Someone from the office ran down, started it up and tried to get it up running on plane toward a shallow area, but it rolled,” Albert said.
Albert was uncertain why the boat initially took on water and Null would not discuss that matter.
“It’s a low-based boat so that buoys can be reached from it,” Albert said. “It has a dive door, so if that would have been left open, water would enter that way.”
Contact Michael A. Sawyers at msawyers@times-news.com.
New listing - GA8075012 - $799,000 - 282 MOUNTAINVIEW CT
This house has one of the best, if not THE BEST, views at Deep Creek Lake – my personal favorite!
“Waltzing Moose Lodge” has panoramic VIEWS that extend from the Main Lake, Cherry Creek Cove, Glendale Bridge all the way to the Southern lake area. Warm, charming, very open 6 BR Log Home, 2 very Large Master BR both on Main Level. Granite kitchen. Privacy in a wooded setting on a cul-de-sac. More here.
Glendale Rd. Proj. To Continue Into Week Of May 20
The Garrett County Department of Public Utilities announced on Tuesday that installation work is progressing on the water line along Glendale Road, Deep Creek Lake. Because of construction difficulties that have been encountered, however, the department anticipates that work will continue into the week of May 20–24.
The roadway will continue to be closed to through traffic (no traffic will be allowed to cross Glendale Bridge) during normal working hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Only public school buses and emergency vehicles will be allowed to pass through the work zone.
A flag person will be on site to direct traffic accessing and exiting businesses and residences located on Glendale Road between Route 219/Garrett Highway and the Glendale Bridge; however, delays may be experienced. All other traffic will be directed to detours.
Daily updates are posted on the DPU web site at www.co.garrett.md.us/public-utilities. Questions may be directed to the department at 301-334-6983.
