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For a look at the daily news, visit the website for The Cumberland Times-News, published in nearby Cumberland. This paper offers national, international and regional news and sports. Visit its website by clicking on the link below to view the latest on-line edition. The local paper in Garrett County is The Republican, which is published weekly. Visit its website by clicking on the link below to view the latest on-line edition. Another important resource for news on a wide-range of issues pertinent to the business community is the Rural Maryland Council, which provides a venue for members of agriculture and natural resource-based industries, health care facilities, educational institutions, economic and community development organizations, for-profit and nonprofit corporations, and government agencies to cross traditional boundaries, share information, and address in a more holistic way the special needs and opportunities in Rural Maryland. For resources and information on an issue your business may be experiencing, please click on the link below. For Information on the Garrett County Scholarship Program (GCSP), please click on the following links: For additional information, please contact Garrett College's Financial Aid Office at (301) 387-3057. =========
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Want to know what strides the County has made in the past few years? Then check out the latest County Report: ======== MARCELLUS SHALE DEVELOPMENT -- Searching for information relating to Marcellus Shale Development? Check out Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, Cooperative Extension Service, for access to relevant presentations. HERE'S THE LATEST ON WHAT'S HAPPENING IN GARRETT COUNTY:
"BUSINESS AFTER HOURS" SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 22nd
The Chamber's next "Business After Hours" event will be held September 22nd, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event will be hosted by Archie's Barbeque, 25259 Garrett Highway, McHenry. Read
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CEREMONY MARKS OPENING OF NEW GARRETT COLLEGE CAREER CENTER
A ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 17th marked the opening of the newest Garrett College facility, the Career Technology & Training Center (CTTC), located in the Central Garrett Industrial Park in Accident. Read
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MIKULSKI, CARDIN ANNOUNCE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR TECHNOLOGY-BASED EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING IN WESTERN MARYLAND
U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Benjamin L. Cardin (both D-MD) today announced the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $434,149 in grant funding to Hagerstown Community College, Allegany County Public Schools and Garrett College to support initiatives and infrastructure targeting technology-based education and job skills training in Washington, Allegany and Garrett Counties. Read
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COMMISSIONERS EXPAND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO INCLUDE OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING
The Garrett County Commissioners have announced the expansion of the Garrett County Scholarship Program to include support for students pursing non-credit occupational training offered by Garrett College's Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development, as well as continued support for students enrolling at the College in academic programs. Read
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CHAMBER OFFERING ELECTRICITY BUYING POOL PROGRAM
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is once again offering an option to local businesses in the Allegheny Power service area. Read
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GARRETT CHAMBER SELECTS NEW PRESIDENT/CEO
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce recented announced the selection of Nicole Christian, IOM, CCE, as its new president and CEO. Read
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COMMUNITY ATHLETIC AND RECREATION CENTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT GARRETT COLLEGE
The Garrett County Commissioners received an update this week on the $23-million Community Athletic and Recreation Center (CARC), now under construction at Garrett College. Read
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GOVERNOR SIGNS JOB CREATION AND RECOVERY TAX CREDIT BILL
Governor O'Malley signed the Jobs Creation and Recovery Tax Credit, which offers Maryland businesses a $5,000 tax credit for every unemployed Marylander hired, effective March 25, 2010 to December 31, 2010. Read
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DR. RICHARD MacLENNAN APPOINTED NEW GARRETT COLLEGE PRESIDENT
The Garrett College Board of Trustees recently announced the appointment of Dr. Richard MacLennan as the next President of Garrett College, effective in July. Read
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U.S. ROUTE 219 NORTH PROJECT IS NOW GARRETT COUNTY'S TOP HIGHWAY PRIORITY
The U.S. Route 219 North project is now listed as number one on Garrett County's list of highway priorities, at least on paper. For several years, it was in second place, with the Oakland bypass in the number one spot. Read
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GARRETT LEASE-TO-OWN PROJECT WILL PROVIDE WORKFORCE HOUSING
More affordable housing will be coming to Oakland soon thanks to the Liberty Mews housing development on Liberty Street.
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