Federal grant received to improve Garrett County Airport
From The Garrett County Republican
McHENRY — A grant award from the federal Department of Transportation (DOT) will 100%-fund the construction of eight corporate hangars at the Garrett County Airport.
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin, both D-Md., jointly announced the DOT grant award last month.
This renovation project has been a priority for the community airport and has been included in the strategic improvement plan since 2015. The addition of eight hangars and a ramp directly into to McHenry Industrial Park were identified to better serve customers.
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Lowdermilk chosen as 2019 Garrett County Farm Queen
From The Garrett County Republican
McHENRY — Rileigh Lowdermilk was crowned as the 2019 Garrett County Farm Queen on Sunday during the annual ceremony at the Garrett County Fairgrounds.
The fair will continue through Saturday, with various events scheduled for each day in the show ring and on the track, musical entertainment and carnival rides and games by Reithoffer Shows.
Lowdermilk is the 74th farm queen, as noted by Terri Rodeheaver of the Garrett County Board of Directors.
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Mountain Lake Park mayor seeking restoration of town’s lake
From The Garrett County Republican
MTN. LAKE PARK — Mayor Don Sincell would like to put the “lake” back in Mountain Lake Park.
He discussed the issue with state officials during the recent Maryland Municipal League Summer Conference in Ocean City.
“One of the main reasons I wanted to go there was to find out about the possibility of eventually restoring Mountain Lake,” Sincell said during last week’s town council meeting.
The former 35-acre lake was part of a planned Chautauqua resort established by a group of businessmen and Methodists from Wheeling, W.Va., in 1881. The water body provided swimming and boating opportunities for program participants and other visitors. The site is now owned by the town.
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Volunteers, arts council host 20th-annual Art in the Park
From The Garrett County Republican
DEEP CREEK LAKE — Once again on the shores of Deep Creek Lake, be inspired.
More than 45 artists — including several new to the festival — will display and sell their work at the 20th annual Art in the Park on July 14-15 at Deep Creek Lake State Park.
Arrive by boat, car or foot — enter thru the gate at Deep Creek Lake State Park (service charge applies.) Food, naturalist programs and children’s art tent will be among featured activities.
“Art in the Park is an event for the entire family to enjoy,” said Caroline Blizzard, volunteer coordinator of the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers Inc. “Beautiful artwork, hands-on activities, delicious food will delight children and parents alike. We are proud to offer such programs that can bring family, fun, art and education together.”
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