Ohio earthquake was not a natural event, expert says
By Kim Palmer | Reuters – Tue, Jan 3, 2012
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – A 4.0 magnitude earthquake in Ohio on New Year’s Eve did not occur naturally and may have been caused by high-pressure liquid injection related to oil and gas exploration and production, an expert hired by the state of Ohio said on Tuesday.
Ohio’s Department of Natural Resources on Sunday suspended operations at five deep well sites in Youngstown, Ohio, where the injection of water was taking place, while they evaluate seismological data from a rare quake in the area.
The wells are about 9,000 feet deep and are used to dispose of water from oil and gas wells. The process is related to fracking, the controversial injection of chemical-laced water and sand into rock to release oil and gas. Critics say that the high pressure injection of the liquid causes seismic activity.
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Regalia To Present Economic Forecast At Will O' The Wisp
Jan. 5, 2012
Dr. Martin Regalia will present an economic forecast at the next Business Before Hours, sponsored by Susquehanna Bank, on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Will O’ the Wisp.
The forum is scheduled to begin with a breakfast at 8 a.m. in the downstairs area of the Will O’ the Wisp, with the program running from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Regalia is the senior vice president for economic and tax policy, as well as chief economist, at the United States Chamber of Commerce. The event is billed as a great opportunity to hear how 2012 is starting off and to learn what can be expected for the next year.
“We are delighted and extremely honored that Dr. Regalia accepted our invitation to present an economic forecast to our members,” said Nicole Christian, president and CEO of the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce.
“Marty is one of the nation’s foremost experts on economics, and it is a real coup to have someone of his caliber come to Garrett County and address our members. I learn so much every time I hear him speak.”
Regalia served as a principal analyst in the fiscal analysis division of the Congressional Budget Office, as an economist for the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System (in both the banking and capital markets sections), and as a financial economist for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
USA Today named Regalia one of the top 10 economists in the nation. Regalia and other economists
received this recognition for the accuracy of their 2008 forecasts.
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Greater Cumberland Committee hears discussion on Mineral County Day, PACE
By Barbara High
News-Tribune
Posted Jan 06, 2012 @ 04:26 PM
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CUMBERLAND, Md. —
By Barbara High
Tribune Correspondent
CUMBERLAND – The Greater Cumberland Committee membership meeting held Thursday at the Cumberland Country Club included a panel discussion on the importance of participating in the upcoming Mineral County Day and PACE.
The panel consisted of Maryland Sen. George Edwards, Del. LeRoy Myers, Garrett County Commissioner Jim Raley and West Virginia Sen. David Sypolt, Del. Gary Howell and Mineral County Commission president Cynthia Pyles.
Mineral County Day is Jan. 11-13 in Charleston. and will consist of a State of the State address, meetings with department heads, staff and legislators, a luncheon at the Capital and an evening reception at Embassy Suites.
The discussion will focus on specific issues relating to Mineral County in the areas of transportation and economic development as well as recognizing advances within it’s region.
According to Pyles, they will also recognize a Mineral County resident and this year that will be Walter E. “Jack” Rollins. A popular songwriter, Rollins wrote the hit “Frosty The Snowman,” along with other classics like “Peter Cottontail” and “Smokey the Bear.” Rollins was a Keyser native who died in 1973 and is buried in his hometown.
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Superintendent Of Schools Apps To Be Posted Online
Jan. 5, 2012
The Garrett County Board of Education’s search for a new superintendent of schools will begin in earnest next week. The board is seeking a candidate to assume the duties of the position on Sunday, July 1.
Tom Carr, board president and search chair, reports that all applications will be handled by the Maryland Association of Boards of Education. Applications may be downloaded from the MABE web site (www.mabe.org) beginning Monday, Jan. 9. Paper applications will also be available from the MABE office (410-841-5414).
The board has stated that it is looking for a candidate with three years’ administrative experience in education (a requirement for state certification) and who is willing to reside in Garrett County. A doctorate degree is preferred.
Interviews are scheduled to begin in March. The position is to remain open until it is filled.
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Md. urges caution for those venturing out on frozen Deep Creek Lake
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
First Posted: January 06, 2012 – 12:08 pm
Last Updated: January 06, 2012 – 12:08 pm
MCHENRY, Md. — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is urging people to be cautious when venturing onto the frozen surface of Deep Creek Lake near McHenry.
The agency said Friday that snowmobilers, anglers, hikers and cross-country skiers should wear personal floatation devices in case they end up in the water.
The DNR says the ice may be thin in spots, especially near highway bridges. And snowdrifts can act as ramps that may cause sleds and snowmobiles to become unexpectedly airborne.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
Snowmobiling is allowed on the lake by those who have obtained permits, available by mail or at local state park offices. Snowmobiles may operate at night if equipped with working head and taillights. Snowmobilers can access the lake at Deep Creek Lake State Park or with permission from private landowners.
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Christmas Trees May Be Recycled At Local Landfill
Jan. 5, 2012
The Garrett County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling invites Garrett County residents to participate in Christmas tree recycling at the county landfill during the months of January and February.
Trees will be accepted for recycling from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the landfill location at 3118 Oakland Sang Run Road.
Christmas tree recycling is available to Garrett County residents free of charge. A residential disposal permit is not required to participate in this program or any other recycling program in Garrett County.
Christmas trees may also be recycled at home by placing cut branches and needles under trees and shrubs as a temporary winter mulch – or by chopping them up and adding them to compost piles.
“Please remove all tinsel, garland and ornaments before recycling Christmas trees at home or the landfill location,” said recycling coordinator Kim Madigan.
Persons with questions regarding the free recycling programs in Garrett County may contact Madigan at 301-387-0322 or kmadigan@garrettcounty.org.
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New Year's Baby Arrives
Jan. 5, 2012
Kameron Leibrand was the first baby born at Garrett County Memorial Hospital in 2012. Dr. Daniel Buckingham delivered him on Sunday, Jan. 1, at 10:15 a.m., weighing in at 6 pounds 2.3 ounces and 18 inches long. Kameron’s parents are Kayla Leibrand and Kevin Hoover of Friendsville. He joins his siblings, Kylie Taylor, age 3, and Keagan Leibrand, age 2. The family received a basket of gifts donated by several local businesses. Left to right are great-grandmother Nancy Miller, grandmother Jenny Durst, Kayla and Kameron, and Kevin. Photo courtesy of Garrett County Memorial Hospital.
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Grabbing a Winter Snack
This cedar waxwing made himself available for a lovely shot taken by Lisa Rook, who in addition to being a wildlife photographer is also the advertising manager for The Republican newspaper. This engaging picture is one of 12 artful shots in and around Garrett County that make up the 2012 Sincell Publishing Company calendar, which is still available, and in fact is now half price, going from $10 to $5. And those who order three calendars get free shipping to one address. (Shipping on fewer calendars is $3.) Those who order five will get one free, plus free shipping, also to one address. To order, persons may call 301-334-3963 and ask to speak with Beth Bowers, or e-mail printing@therepublicannews.com. The photos are all taken by staff members of the company. In addition to Rook, the photographers are Fabian Green, Lisa Broadwater, and John McEwen.
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State Receives Bonus For Efforts To Enroll Children in Medicaid, CHIP
Dec. 29, 2011
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) officials have learned that Maryland will receive a $28,301,384 performance bonus from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for Fiscal Year 2011 because of Maryland’s consistent efforts to identify and enroll eligible children in Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage.
“Since 2007, we have expanded coverage to more than 300,000 Marylanders, almost half of them children, and this bonus is a great recognition of those efforts,” said Lt. Governor Anthony Brown. “However, there is more work to be done, and Governor O’Malley and I will continue our commitment to expanding access to care because it is critical to improving the quality of care, expanding wellness and prevention strategies, and bending the cost curve.”
The bonus is granted under the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA) to states that satisfy two sets of criteria: States must have in place at least five Medicaid and CHIP program features known to promote enrollment and retention in health coverage for children; and states must demonstrate a significant increase in Medicaid enrollment among children during the course of the past year.
Maryland’s continuing efforts over the course of FY 2011 satisfied the requirements. Specifically, CMS recognized Maryland’s efforts to base eligibility on a family’s income alone (and not also on the family’s possessions); eliminate the requirement that applicants apply in person; streamline the initial application form so that it is as simple as the renewal form; and allow proof of eligibility for other low-income programs to be deemed sufficient to qualify for Medicaid (which is known as “express lane eligibility” under CHIPRA).
“We will learn the lessons of this success for future efforts to help people enroll in health insurance in Maryland,” said Dr. Joshua M. Sharfstein, secretary of DHMH. “We have a great foundation for further progress with the Health Benefit Exchange.”
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