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Germantown Man Pleads Guilty to Theft and Fraud
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced earlier this week that Ansoumane Camara, 35, of Germantown, Maryland, pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Circuit Court to one count of theft of $100,000 or more and one count of fraud in connection with the offer and sale of investment advice. According to...
MCFRS Respond to House Fire Saturday Morning
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire in the 2900 block of Beaverwood Lane, near Bel Pre Road in Silver Spring at approximately 8:53 a.m. on Saturday. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters arrived to the two-story single-family house to find smoke...
Police and Hyundai to Host Free Free Steering Wheel Lock and Anti-Theft Software Upgrade Event
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and Hyundai will host a free anti-theft software upgrade event August 2-4 at Paint Branch High School (14121 Old Columbia) in Burtonsville. This event is open to 2011-2021 Hyundai vehicle owners and lessees, and will offer free software solutions to help prevent a method...
Clarke County government offices change hours
The new hours of operation will be Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm. These offices can be found on the ground floor of the Berryville-Clarke County Government Center. For more news from across the Shenandoah Valley, click here.
Clarke County Historical Association Secures Grant
The Clarke County Historical Association has been awarded a $850,000 grant to fund. repairs to the dam upstream of the Burwell-Morgan Mill and the mill’s historic water wheel. The grant will be distributed through the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. To facilitate this process, the Clarke County Board of...
Montgomery County Police Drone Program Hits 1,000 Flights, Hailed as ‘Huge Success’
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) in Maryland has reached a significant milestone with its drone program, completing its 1,000th flight. This achievement comes as police officials tout the program's effectiveness in law enforcement operations. Drone Program's Impact on Policing. According to a report by MyMCMedia, Captain Jason Cokinis, Commander...
Rack Room Shoes Opens In First Colony Shopping Center
CALIFORNIA, Md. – Residents of California, MD, have a new shopping option with the opening of Rack Room Shoes at the First Colony Shopping Center, right next to Target. The new store, located at 45147 Colony Way, offers a wide variety of footwear for the whole family. With a commitment to providing quality and affordable footwear, Rack Room Shoes features a variety of brands and styles, from casual wear to athletic shoes, dress shoes, and boots.
Greencastle remains alive in state tournament with extra innings win
The Greencastle Little League All-Stars and Tri-Town, battling to stay alive in the Pennsylvania State Little League Tournament, put on a show for the ages before a large crowd at Newville Friday night. After seven innings, there were nothing but zeros on the scoreboard. Pitching and defense totally dominated the night.
Community reacts to toxic algae found in 2 Montgomery County lakes
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Yellow signs are posted all around Lake Needwood and Lake Frank cautioning people that high levels of blue-green algae have been found in the water. Officials are asking visitors to avoid contact with the water because the consequences could be severe. Mark and Elisa visited Lake Needwood on […]
DMV’s First Torchy’s Tacos Adds Exterior Signage As it Moves Closer Towards Opening
Torchy’s Tacos has installed permanent signage at its first DMV restaurant, which will be located at 12266 Rockville Pike in Federal Plaza. Last September we let you know that Texas-based Torchy’s Tacos is coming to 12266 Rockville Pike in Federal Plaza, taking over part of the space that was recently home to Chuy’s and previously home to Ruby Tuesday. The restaurant had its hearing for its alcohol license back on Thursday, February 1st at 11:30am, so that hurdle has been cleared.
Fatal Dumfries hit-and-run: Prince William County Police name suspect
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Police in Prince William County said they were looking for a Manassas man in connection to a fatal hit-and-run in Dumfries last week. The Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said they are searching for 41-year-old Keith Anthony McBride, who is wanted for felony murder, felony hit […]
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