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Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog March 23

March 23, 2023: On Tuesday night, my family and I went to the dough-raiser event for Garrett Robotics Team 1629. My dad is the "construction guy" for the team and these teachers and mentors do so much to pave a path for kids in the science and technology fields. Mr....

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FY24 Maryland State Forest Work Plans

FY24 Maryland State Forest Work Plans

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the FY24 State Forest Annual Work Plans for the following state forests: Green Ridge, Savage River, Potomac Garrett, and Chesapeake / Pocomoke. Comments can be submitted through April 21, 2023....

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‘Explore Garrett’ Open House Set for April 1st

Garrett College recently announced its Explore Garrett Open House will take place on Saturday, April 1, from 9:30 AM until noon.  The event will be held in the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College on the McHenry campus. “We are very excited to welcome prospective...

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Economic Development Strategic Plan in Process

Comments were received on the draft version of the 2023-2027 Garrett County Economic Development Strategic Plan. The next step is to assimilate and consider the comments into a final plan. Three key focus areas of the plan are: Workforce Development Affordable...

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Quilt Raffle Winner Photo Caption

The Garrett County Republican Women's Club members sold 1500 quilt raffle tickets last year, to provide the funding for $750 scholarships for a Northern High School and a Southern High School graduating senior. Pictured with two of her grandchildren is the winner of...

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Morgan State University Choir

The Morgan State University Choir is one of the nation’s most prestigious university choral ensembles. The choral forces of this critically acclaimed Choir include The University Choir, which is over 120 voices strong, and The Morgan Singers – approximately 40 voices....

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Recent Phishing and Fraud Awareness

Originally published by First United Bank & Trust. At First United we hold the security of your confidential information in the highest regard. Recently, there have been a rise in phishing and fraud scams that are targeting users of digital payment applications....

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Proposed Initiatives to Increase Workforce Housing

Newsletter originally published by the Garrett Workforce Housing Alliance. Friends, On March 3, the Garrett County Board of Commissioners' Communication Office announced some proposed initiatives to increase workforce housing. We encourage you to read the announcement...

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Garrett County Health Fair Date Set

The Garrett County Steps to Better Health Committee has announced Saturday, April 15th, as the date for the 2023 Garrett County Health Fair and Family Fun Festival. The event will take place at the CARC (Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex) at Garrett College...

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‘Explore Garrett’ Open House Set for April 1st

Garrett College recently announced its Explore Garrett Open House will take place on Saturday, April 1, from 9:30 AM until noon.  The event will be held in the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College on the McHenry campus. “We are very excited to welcome prospective...

read more

Economic Development Strategic Plan in Process

Comments were received on the draft version of the 2023-2027 Garrett County Economic Development Strategic Plan. The next step is to assimilate and consider the comments into a final plan. Three key focus areas of the plan are: Workforce Development Affordable...

read more

Quilt Raffle Winner Photo Caption

The Garrett County Republican Women's Club members sold 1500 quilt raffle tickets last year, to provide the funding for $750 scholarships for a Northern High School and a Southern High School graduating senior. Pictured with two of her grandchildren is the winner of...

read more

Morgan State University Choir

The Morgan State University Choir is one of the nation’s most prestigious university choral ensembles. The choral forces of this critically acclaimed Choir include The University Choir, which is over 120 voices strong, and The Morgan Singers – approximately 40 voices....

read more

Recent Phishing and Fraud Awareness

Originally published by First United Bank & Trust. At First United we hold the security of your confidential information in the highest regard. Recently, there have been a rise in phishing and fraud scams that are targeting users of digital payment applications....

read more

Proposed Initiatives to Increase Workforce Housing

Newsletter originally published by the Garrett Workforce Housing Alliance. Friends, On March 3, the Garrett County Board of Commissioners' Communication Office announced some proposed initiatives to increase workforce housing. We encourage you to read the announcement...

read more

Garrett County Health Fair Date Set

The Garrett County Steps to Better Health Committee has announced Saturday, April 15th, as the date for the 2023 Garrett County Health Fair and Family Fun Festival. The event will take place at the CARC (Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex) at Garrett College...

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