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Charlie Ross, president and CEO of the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, was elected to a one-year term as chairman of the Maryland Broadband Coordination Board, beginning July 1. He replaces Worcester County ...

Garrett County Department of Public Utilities director Linda Lindsey announced several increases to the water and sewer rate schedule during the county commissioners' public meeting on Tuesday.

A teen driver was charged with leaving the scene of an accident. State Police in McHenry said Michael Dzied-Zicki was driving his motorcycle down Route 42 in Friendsville on Saturday afternoon when the jeep ...

A 43-year-old Loch Lynn man pleaded guilty last week in Garrett County Circuit Court to failing to stop for the flashing lights of a school bus and to driving on a suspended license.

A tractor trailer overturned early this morning on Interstate 68 when the driver, Travis Wayne Beitzel, 33, Salisbury, fell asleep at the wheel.

More than 350 Garrett County residents participated in last month's Citizen Scrap Tire Drop-Off Day, according to recycling coordinator Kim Madigan, Solid Waste and Recycling Division.

New water lines and water sources are in the plans for the Garrett County Department of Public Utilities, including a test well near Gravelly Run Road and U.S. Route 219 that had been denied previously.

The Garrett County Board of Education has announced numerous retirements and hires for the 2008-09 school year. via The Republican

“They call their policy open file in Garrett County but a lot of times it's open file because there's nothing in the file because the police officers have the stuff”

The public defender representing a Friendsville man accused of murder says documents being withheld by the state are needed to give his client a fair trial. via Cumberland Times-News

“Preserving community heritage and economic strength is important for community development and revitalizing the communities in our state.”

Gov. Martin O'Malley last week announced $7 million in Community Legacy awards for more than 70 projects across Maryland. via The Republican

“The radar suggested it could have been a touch down”

More than two miles of land on and near Oakland Sang Run Road were damaged in what is being called "a downburst" during a Wednesday night storm. via Cumberland Times-News

I would like to put a Kudos out for the department, be it the State or the County, that finally ~after so many senseless deaths~ have put solar powered LED lit, STOP SIGNS at the intersection of Rte. via The Daily Record

“I don't think we have any physical evidence whatsoever in this case, here at the office.”

An Oakland attorney acting on behalf of a dead man's family has asked the Garrett County state's attorney to step down from an ongoing murder case, citing his belief that the facts create "a tainted situation" ... via Cumberland Times-News

“We were told ... it was because Norris washed his hands”

A Garrett County family doesn't believe its loved one was killed in self-defense, and family members say they weren't notified when a murder charge was reduced from first to second degree. via Cumberland Times-News

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will offer a Hunter Education Course on January 8, 10, 15 and 17, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Sand Spring Church of God on 1030 Fearer Road in ... via Maryland Department of Natural Resources

“The collection period runs only through Dec. 11 (approximately 3 weeks); therefore, those who are interested should act now”

The Rotary Clubs of Garrett County recently announced the kick-off of their annual effort to collect items to be distributed to the needy for Christmas. via The Republican

The Timothy Umbel Scholarship Drive will be held today at 7 p.m. in the Sundial Ski Lodge at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. via Cumberland Times-News

The Garrett County Health Department and the Garrett County Board of Education have decided on the schedule for the FluMist , which will be offered at all Garrett County elementary schools for children in ... via The Republican

“I am very humbled to have been selected for this award and will be happy to accept it on behalf of the incredible management team and staff at the Garrett County Health Department who work day by day in making our programs so effective”

Six rural Maryland leaders and organizations, including two individuals from Garrett County, will be recognized for their outstanding efforts to improve the quality of life in rural communities during the ... via The Republican

“However, the bids received exceeded the affordability of the town”

Garrett County Department of Public Utilities director Linda Lindsey updated the commissioners on the status of numerous water and sewer projects under way in the county. via The Republican