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Garrett County lawyer convicted of falsifying deeds, mortgages
A Garrett County attorney was convicted Friday by a federal jury of bank fraud and related offenses. Angela M. Blythe, 51, an Oakland solo practitioner, will be sentenced in December. […]
Md. county wants to increase eating of locally-sourced food
OAKLAND — Garrett County says it wants to expand production and consumption of locally produced food. The county’s economic development agency is surveying food producers and distributors, as well as […]
Garrett County administrator ‘liked to stay ahead of things’
OAKLAND — When Monty Pagenhardt says “the good people of Garrett County,” that’s not just empty rhetoric. Pagenhardt, who is retiring Friday after 20 years as the county government’s administrator, […]
Federal grant to help Garrett County study fracking impact
WASHINGTON — The federal government is awarding funds to help a western Maryland county study the potential economic impact of hydraulic fracturing for natural gas. Sens. Ben Cardin and Barbara […]
Md. county wants more info on fracking’s economic impact
The Garrett County Commissioners say they want an objective study of the potential economic impact of hydraulic fracturing for natural gas in western Maryland.
After shades pulled, Garrett Co. got to work
A recent NACo report tells the story of Garrett County as a role model for economic development.
Allegany Museum seeks $2.75M from state of Md.
CUMBERLAND — A historical museum in Cumberland is asking Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley for $2.75 million for renovation work. Allegany Museum President Gary Bartik told The Cumberland Times-News the renovations […]
Report suggests closing 3 Garrett County schools
OAKLAND — A consultant is suggesting that three elementary schools in Garrett County be closed to cut costs. The Cumberland Times-News reported Wednesday on a school consolidation study done by […]
Western Md. wildlands proposal hits opposition
SWANTON — The Garrett County Planning Commission is opposing a state plan to strengthen protection of land along the Youghiogheny River in far western Maryland. The Cumberland Times-News reported Monday […]
Western Md. gas supplier seeks surcharge
HAGERSTOWN — Columbia Gas of Maryland is seeking to add a surcharge of $1.92 a month to the bills of residential customers in Washington, Allegany and Garrett counties starting Feb. […]
AG Gansler: Part of wind turbine bill unconstitutional
OAKLAND — Maryland‘s attorney general has deemed a portion of a law aimed at putting distance between wind turbines and homes unconstitutional. The Times-News reports that Attorney General Douglas Gansler […]
Deep Creek Lake planning moves forward
Representatives of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Garrett County officials signed an agreement outlining the development of a comprehensive watershed management plan for Deep Creek Lake.
