Five Things to Know Today, Feb. 17, in Montgomery County

There are lots of closures and delays today because of the snow. Here are your five things to know today, Feb. 17, in Montgomery County:

1. Snow Day: Montgomery County Public Schools are closed today and so are most local government offices and courts.

2. A snow emergency plan has been issued for Montgomery County and police are urging residents to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.

3. Twenty pigs died in a barn fire on Sunday.

4. A house fire on Monday displaced five residents.

5. Two Montgomery County Councilmembers support lowering the voter age to allow 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote.

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