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Over the Mountain at the Bluemont Fair
The 54th annual Bluemont Fair is slated for September 21–22 in Bluemont, Va., 10am until 5pm both days. Activities take place at locations throughout the village, offering something for people of all ages and interests. Fair organizers invite Clarke Countians to venture over the mountain to wander through their...
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!
FCPS Career and Technology Center students medal in national skills competitions
Students from the Frederick County Public Schools Career and Technology Center placed in the top 10 at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in June in Atlanta. In the conference held June 24 through 28, nine FCPS students finished in the top 10 in different hands-on skill and leadership contests: * Michael Umana from the computer-aided design (CAD) engineering program won a ...
Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project alternative proposed by Carroll lawmaker
State Sen. Chris West has proposed an alternative to the proposed 70-mile transmission line threatening to raise energy bills and compromise farmland in Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore counties. PJM, the Regional Transmission Organization responsible for operating power systems that provide energy for all of Maryland, has contracted with the Public Service Enterprise Group to complete the ...
Scattered thunderstorms this evening; rain and storm chances tomorrow
Saturday evening brings in widespread scattered showers and thunderstorms as a cold front crosses. Heavy downpours will be possible along with one or two strong storms early in the evening, with damaging winds and hail being the biggest threats. Our severe threat should wane later tonight, but isolated rain showers will be possible into Sunday […]
Football: John Champe Wins Defensive Battle Against Briar Woods
Ashburn, Va. — Friday Night Lights has returned… well sort of… after a weather delay postponed football’s opening night from August 29 to August 30, the Briar Woods Falcons and John Champe Knights started their seasons under the Friday Morning Haze. Two combined touchdowns and two missed kicks were the difference as the Knights escaped the Falcons, 7-6, in Ashburn.
MPD Seeks Suspects in Northwest DC Armed Robbery, Offers $10,000 Reward for Information Leading to Arrest
The Metropolitan Police Department is on the lookout for a suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred in Northwest DC earlier this month. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, two individuals armed with guns approached and subsequently robbed a man on the 2200 block of 18th Street NW on August 16, around 2:48 p.m. The suspects made off with the victim's property and then fled the scene without causing physical harm to the victim.
Volleyball Splits Saturday's Games, Finishes 3-1 in Texas
Nebraska Wesleyan (3-0, 0-0 American Rivers) moved to 3-0 on the season following a convincing three set victory over Shenandoah (1-2, 0-0 ODAC) on Saturday, August 31st.. The first set was tightly contested, featuring three lead changes and neither team managing to gain more than a five point lead. Kobie Patten guided Nebraska Wesleyan to a 25-22 set victory with six kills.
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...
Person injured after car overturns in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Fairfax County and Rescue said a person was injured after a crash in the Fair Oaks area on Saturday afternoon. Crews said they were at the scene of a vehicle crash at the intersection of Legato Road and West Ox Road just before 4 p.m. When first responders […]
Arcadia Manor owner has new plan for historic property
From the balcony atop the Queen Anne tower of the Arcadia Mansion, one can see miles of trees and rolling hills in all directions. “Isn’t it beautiful?” owner Sam Shi asked rhetorically. He could be talking about either the prominent, handsome structure that serves as the high point for the historic mansion in Ballenger Creek or the view it affords. Shi, who on July 29 submitted to the county ...
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...
Hit-Run Driver Who Killed Pedestrian In Bladensburg Charged With Manslaughter
A hit-and-run driver who killed a 64-year-old District woman in Prince George's County has been apprehend, the Bladensburg Police Department announced. Beltsville resident Jerome Michael Phillip Young, 42, was arrested on a warrant following the investigation into the fatal crash involving Susan Woodard earlier this month. First responders were called...
‘Racism is still alive': Man says Chick-fil-A printed racial slur on meal label instead of name
When Marquise Vanzego got his food from the La Plata Chick-fil-A drive-thru last Friday, he was shocked by the racist name printed on the label. The Charles County man says the label he received had the word "monkeys" printed instead of his name. "It was devastating," Vanzego said. "It just...
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