Montgomery Community Media

Handcuffed, in leg shackles, wearing eyeglasses and with her hair pulled back, a thinner Catherine Hoggle appeared in a Rockville district courtroom on Feb. 22 in front of Judge John Moffett. It was her fifth court hearing since she was ordered to undergo treatment for mental health issues at Clifton T. Perkins Hospital in Jessup […]

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 20, in Montgomery County: 1. The Metro Board of Directors has appointed Paul Wiedefeld as General Manager and CEO, and he says safety is his top priority. His first day is Nov. 30th. 2. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett has released the county’s list of state […]

Troy Turner, the father of missing toddlers Sarah and Jacob Hoggle, says he will appeal after a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge dismissed his case to be appointed the guardian of the children’s mother, Catherine Hoggle. Catherine Hoggle is currently being treated for mental health issues at Clifton T. Perkins Hospital is Jessup, Maryland where […]

The Maryland Judiciary is warning the public about a sophisticated scam that has been reported in southern Maryland, but also may be happening elsewhere throughout the state. In this telephone scam, the caller claims to work for the court and is calling about failing to appear for jury duty. People who have been called say […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Clerk of the Circuit Court Loretta Knight talks about the significance of same-sex marriage in Montgomery County. Did you know that about half of the marriage licenses issued locally these days are for same-sex marriages? Take a look. As Knight mentioned, there was coverage of the first same-sex marriages last year […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, the clerk of the circuit courts, Loretta Knight, notes that the courthouse’s new south tower was built to serve the public. She said, “we’re here to serve.” Take a look:   Related:

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett, County Council President Craig Rice and John W. Debelius III, administrative judge for the Montgomery County Circuit Court and Sixth Judicial Circuit, will celebrate the opening of the new Montgomery County Circuit Court south tower at 50 Maryland Avenue on May 15. The six-story building is connected to the original […]