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September 1, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Community Memorializes Four Fallen Clarksburg High School Teens (VIDEO & PHOTO)

Family and friends came together at the Clarksburg High School football field on Thursday night for a memorial dedication ceremony in honor of Cary Greene, Jacob Dennis, Patrick Shifflett and John DeReggi. It was an emotional scene as a memorial rock engraved with the teens names was unveiled. Greene, Dennis, and Shifflett were tragically killed in […]

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September 1, 2016 | Staff Writer

Troopers Prepare for Increased Traffic on Labor Day Weekend

The Maryland State Police Department is anticipating higher traffic volume and warning drivers to expect enforcement of speed, occupant restraint and most importantly DUI laws this Labor Day weekend. As summer ends and Labor Day weekend approaches, many celebrants will be celebrating with friends and family. In efforts to increase safety, the State Police Impaired […]

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September 1, 2016 | Staff Writer

Memorial Dedication to be Held for Clarksburg High School Teens

The Clarksburg High School community will be holding a memorial dedication in honor of Jacob Dennis, Cary Greene, Patrick Shifflett, and John DeReggi tonight at the school’s football stadium. According to a Facebook event created by the Clarksburg Parent, Teacher, and Student Assosication (PTSA) a memorial will be unveiled in the teens names. Dennis, Greene, […]

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August 31, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Clarksburg Premium Outlets Announces More Retailers, Opening Day Set for Oct. 27

Clarksburg Premium Outlets is preparing to open on Oct. 27, and shoppers are expected to find an array of retailers including A/X Armani Exchange, Armani Outlet, Calvin Klein, Coach, Nike Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, Steve Madden Outlet, Tommy Hilfiger, Tory Burch, Tumi, UGG Australia, and Under Armour. Today, company officials announced even […]

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August 29, 2016 | Sonya Burke

MCPS Welcomes Largest Enrollment in the District’s History (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) welcomed the largest enrollment in the district’s history today. According to MCPS officials, the enrollment is now over 159,000 students which is 2,500 more students than last year. MCPS Superintendent Jack Smith began the first day of school at the Clarksburg Bus Depot on Aug. 29. That’s where 204 buses […]

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August 29, 2016 | Staff Writer

Back to School Captured in Photos

The first day of school in our county started early as the buses left the depots to transport students. Here are photos from around the county:

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August 27, 2016 | Staff Writer

photo of teen receiving immunization

Free Immunization Clinics Set for August and September (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials are reminding parents of important Tdap and MCV4 immunization requirements for seventh graders. Beginning later this week, Montgomery County Health and Human Services staff will provide free Tdap and MCV4 vaccinations to incoming seventh-grade students at several locations throughout the County. The upcoming clinics will be held at the […]

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August 26, 2016 | Staff Writer

School Bus Camera Enforcement Program Expands in MoCo (VIDEO)

Montgomery County officials gathered for a back-to-school safety news conference outside Lakelands Park Middle School on Friday. During that news conference, Captain Tom Didone touted the expansion of the school bus camera safety enforcement program, and the importance of motorists to prepare for more traffic once school resumes. “School buses will be on the road […]

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August 22, 2016 | Phyllis Armstrong

Job Fair Draws Hundreds of Applicants to Clarksburg (PHOTOS)

The opportunity to land a new job attracted nearly 1,000 applicants to the job fair sponsored by Clarksburg Premium Outlets on August 19. About 200 people were already lined up when the doors opened at Clarksburg High School at 10 a.m. The new outlet shopping center is expected to open in October. Retailers are looking […]

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August 11, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Back to School: MCPS Prepares to Welcome 159,000 Students on Aug. 29 (VIDEO)

The first day of school for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students is August 29th, and Superintendent Jack Smith says the district plans to welcome about 159,000 students. That’s 2,500 more students than last year. Find out more in this MyMCMedia Extra video, below: Dr. Smith said he plans to begin the first day of […]

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