Montgomery County police officers say three teenagers were killed in a pickup truck crash last night in Damascus. It happened at 11:36 p.m. in the 25300 block of Burnt Hill Road. In a news release, police said the preliminary investigation indicates that the Ford F-250 was traveling southbound on Burnt Hill Road, approaching Kingstead Road, […]
State Test Might Replace Final Exams for Some MCPS Students Next Year
Middle and high school students who take a state exam like the highly-debated Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) test may be exempt from taking their final exam in that same subject next year. In her blog posted on the MCPS website, Board President Patricia O’Neill said she and Board Member […]
Body Found in Little Seneca Lake in Boyds (PHOTO)
UPDATED Montgomery County police officers are investigating the death of a woman who was discovered in Little Seneca Lake at Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds shortly before noon on March 26. According to police, no foul play is suspected with the death. An autopsy is forthcoming and the investigation is continuing, police said. Anyone with information […]
Train Fire Reported Near Dickerson
UPDATED, Oct. 29, 7:50 a.m. – The wheel of a CSX locomotive is on fire, but firefighters are reporting that that fire is under control. There are no injuries reported in this incident. U/D CSX Train located Btwn Mouth of Monocracy Rd & Mt Ephraim Rd, Dickerson area, wheel on locomotive on fire, fire under […]
Town of Barnesville Mourns Passing of Elizabeth Tolbert
The town of Barnesville is mourning the loss of its longtime mayor Elizabeth Tolbert, known to many in town as “Miss Lib.” Tolbert died Feb. 17 at age 88. She served as mayor for 30 years in the town that is located near Sugarloaf Mountain in the northern part of Montgomery County. Although she led […]
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