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1st District delegates partake in the Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — Delegates from the Eastern Shore joined thousands of politically active Republicans in Milwaukee Wisconsin for the party’s National Convention this week. At the Republican National Convention, which ran from July 15 to 18, delegates selected Donald Trump as the party’s nominee for president and J.D. Vance as its nominee for vice president. The GOP also made key decisions about the party’s political platform. The Eastern Shore’s elected delegates...
Washington County Sports Hall of Fame inducts four in 2024 class
The "Undisputed Queen of the JFK 50 Mile" took her rightful place in the Washington County Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday evening. So did one of the county's most successful high school volleyball coaches, following in the footsteps of those who taught her the game. So did a beloved...
A dog owner grieves: 3 dogs die at PetSmart facility
ALEXANDIA, Va. (DC News Now) — Employees of the PetSmart store at Potomac Yard Shopping Center in Alexandria are undergoing retraining following the deaths of the three dogs at the location, according to a company statement. The deaths took place within the span of a week since the first one happened during the last week […]
Rock Ridge VFW hammers Hibbing to move on in District 8 tournament
DULUTH—Riding high off of their walk-off win from just a few hours prior, the Rock Ridge VFW baseball team did exactly what their coach wanted in game two against Hibbing: swing the bat and score runs early. Post 1172 scored runs in all but one inning in the contest to take an 11-1 lead on the top-seeded team in the tournament. Post 222 managed to get a bit going in the seventh inning, scoring five runs, but it wasn’t enough as Rock Ridge advanced further...
Update: Fatal Collision Involving Motorcycle and Combine Harvester Under Investigation
Montgomery County Police have released additional information regarding a fatal collision on Old Hundred Road and Thurston Road in Dickerson that occurred on Saturday afternoon in Dickerson. According to Montgomery County Police, “At approximately 1:51 p.m., 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for...
Police Drone Tracks Retail Theft and Assault Suspect to Nearby Backyard Leading to Arrest
Commander Jason Cokinos of the Montgomery County Police Department’s 3rd District (Silver Spring) shared the news of a retail theft and assault suspect who was tracked by a police drone and subsequently arrested. “As the saying goes… You can run but you can’t hide!” Cokinos said.
Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend July 20 – July 21
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area!. Grab Takeout and Cocktails from our restaurants while dancing and singing along to your favorite tunes!. A Celebration of Sports: Movies and Events. Saturday, July 20. 6:30pm – 9:00pm.
One injured after collision between tractor and motorcycle in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) said a collision involving a tractor and a motorcycle Saturday afternoon in Dickerson left one person injured. According to MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision occurred at Old Hundred Road and Thurston Road. As of 2:04 p.m., responders were evaluating […]
Motorcyclist In Dickerson Critically Injured In Crash Involving Tractor (Developing)
First responders were called to the area of Old Hundred Road and Thurston Road in Dickerson on Saturday afternoon, where there was a reported crash involving a motorcyclist and a tractor. The incident led to road closures in the area. It remains under investigation. One person suffered what were described...
New Pottery Barn in Leesburg welcomes first customers
The doors officially opened today at the new Pottery Barn Outlet store in Leesburg. It’s located inside the Leesburg Premium Outlets. The large store features sofas and chairs, mirrors, kitchenware, decor items, and much more. After a sneak preview for VIPs on Thursday night, the store started welcoming customers...
Hagerstown Shooting Being Investigated As Homicide; Suspect In Custody, Police Say (UPDATED)
A midday shooting in Hagerstown is now being investigated as a homicide, police say.Shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, officers were called to investigate a shooting in the 200 block of East Washington Street. According to the Hagerstown Police Department, a suspect was taken into cus…
Dan Snyder’s Virginia mansion, estate on market for $60M
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Mount Vernon estate of former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder hit the market. The asking price for the 16.5 acres along the Potomac River: $60 million. The property listing on TTR Sotheby’s International Realty’s website says River View is the largest privately-owned parcel of George Washington’s original […]
Republicans grow bullish on flipping Virginia
Republicans are increasingly looking to Virginia as a state that is in play ahead of November, signaling yet another potential shift in the electoral map toward former President Trump. A number of polls out this week show Trump and President Biden within 2 to 5 points of each other in the state, which has not gone…
Train derailment in Fredericksburg, Virginia, police investigate
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Crews have been working tirelessly for the last 24 hours to remove the train that derailed in Fredericksburg, Saturday night. Officials say as of Sunday afternoon all but one of the five cars have been removed. CSX took over the investigation and says all train cars should be removed and rerailed between 8pm and midnight.
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