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Big Thanks for the Clarke County Fair
Congratulations to the Ruritan Club of Clarke County for a wildly successful Clarke County Fair! And a big thanks to everyone who had a hand in the event. When you’re at the fair having a great time, and everything‘s going so smoothly, it’s really easy to forget just how many people and volunteers it takes to have such a wonderful event —— especially one that lasts an entire week!
Impellittiere announces departure from baseball program
FREDERICK, Md. – After nine seasons with Hood’s baseball program, Head Coach Mike Impellittiere has announced his resignation. Hood will now conduct a national search for their next head coach. “Although my time at Hood has come to a close, working with each member of this team, past and present, has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career,” said Impellittiere. “I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am confident that this team will continue to achieve great things.” In his seven seasons at the helm, Impellittiere accumulated 129 wins and four MAC…
Police Recover 65 AirPod Max Headphones Stolen from Best Buy
District 4 Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander David Smith shared several incidents that occurred around Wheaton on Friday night, including arrests for distribution of fentanyl, handgun possession, and stolen headphones. Per @4DCommander on Twitter/X:. Veirs Mill Road @ Randolph Road. 2 Arrested for distribution of fentanyl as a result...
Plans filed in Loudoun for latest Wawa convenience store
It’s the news many residents in the southern Loudoun communities of Chantilly and South Riding have been waiting for — an update on the plans for a new Wawa store coming to the area. The Burn first reported more than a year ago that a Wawa gas station...
Starbucks is Taking Over Old Dress Barn Space
Starbucks is coming soon to the Aspen Hill shopping center. Permanent signage is up and construction is ongoing at 13677 Connecticut Ave, the former home of shuttered women’s clothing store Dress Barn. Starbucks recently opened its latest Montgomery County location in the redeveloped Westbard Square. The company also has...
Carroll Community College program connects former criminals to education, jobs
Carroll Community College will soon provide educational opportunities for adults and juveniles coming out of the criminal justice system. A new pilot program called the “Justice System to Careers Initiative” will soon offer career training to individuals before they re-enter society from the justice system as a preventative measure for adults and juveniles coming out of incarceration to avoid drug use or low-level crimes.
LCSO Investigating a Homicide in Sterling
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide on the 21000 block of Ridgetop Circle in Sterling on Aug. 28. At approximately 4:33 a.m., deputies responded to a report of an argument. They found two people suffering from gunshot wounds, and both individuals were transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased. They will not be identified until the next of kin have been notified.
Saint James prevails in football season opener over St. John's Catholic Prep
ST. JAMES — If every Saint James football game this season is like Saturday's opener, Saints coach John Root may need heart medication. Jayden Yates threw two touchdown passes in the final 13 minutes, and Saint James overcame a 400-plus-yard, five-touchdown passing game by Demarco Valladares to defeat St. John's Catholic Prep 41-38...
Family of missing Baltimore man holds vigil two years after disappearance
BALTIMORE -- Two years after his disappearance, the family of Darryl Wiggins II continues their search for answers. Wiggins, 33, vanished on Sept. 2, 2022, following a dispute with his landlord in Northeast Baltimore. His family held a vigil Saturday at Belmont Park in Parkville to mark the painful anniversary. Diana Baines, Wiggins' mother, expressed the family's ongoing anguish. "It's been really two long, hard years without him, without any word of what might have happened," Baines said. According to family members, Wiggins had planned to replace the locks on his apartment after winning a court case against his landlord....
Orioles and Rockies lineups for second game of series at Coors Field (updated)
DENVER – Adley Rutschman is catching tonight and batting second as the Orioles try to secure a series win at Coors field. He was on the field for early hitting. Gunnar Henderson is leading off and Colton Cowser moves down to fifth. Eloy Jiménez is the designated hitter.
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