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A new Flying Squirrel Canopy Tour is now open at Wisp.  This is the first challenge course canopy tour of it's kind in the Deep Creek area offering amazing tree-top views, agility challenges and 5 breathtaking zips from 180 ft to over 400 ft! 

Excavation is underway to reinforce the retaining wall at the Lakeside Creamery parking lot. 

Crews are busy remodeling the Alpine Village Inn which will reopen as the Inn at Deep Creek. 

  Demolition continues on the The Point View Inn. No word on the future plans for the property, although it is on the market for sale.

Construction continues on the  $3 million, 30,000 square foot exhibit hall at the Garrett County fairgrounds.

 Construction has begun on a new transportation museum along Liberty Street in Oakland.  The project is headed by the Garrett County Historical Society. 

Still awaiting the start of construction on the new Garrett College Community Athletic & Recreation Center (CARC).   Phase I -- a 32,000 square foot aquatic center -- is expected to be complete by fall of 2011.

  Dairy Queen Grill and Chill restaurant is now open along Rt. 219 in Oakland.   Excavation continues at the site of a new Clear Mountain Bank next to the Dairy Queen Grill and Chill.  An access road is also being constructed on this property that will connect Rt. 219 and North Fourth Street.  The road will also provided easier access to the commercial sites.  The location previously housed the Garrett County Roads Department before they relocated to a new building on Rt. 135. 

  Deep Creek Fitness is now open in the Market Square Plaza next to Foodland. 

  The grill hut at the Boardwalk is now open and catered by Jearbryo's restaurant.

 Sorellee's  has added new full-service bar in their restaurant. 

Decorator's Nook opened a new store Eco Chic.  The designers look for things in the strangest places, our homes, basements, attics, Goodwill, Christian Crossings, Nearly New, Garage Sales and take these items, thoroughly clean them up, then  REMIX, REUSE, REFRESH AND RECYCLE!!! 

The Oakland Indoor Flea Market at Grand Central Station is full with over 45 vendors ranging from professional flea marketers, local residents yard sale items, artisans, and crafters.  The market is open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 8 – 6 and Sunday 10-5 all summer.