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January 3, 2014 | Staff Writer

Motorists Should Use Extreme Caution

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) continues winter operations as the winter storm moves out of Maryland. Crews have been out plowing and salting as the year’s first winter storm brought between four and eight inches of snow to most of Maryland.  Motorists should use extreme caution as bitter cold temperatures will turn any wet […]

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January 3, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Liberal Leave is in Effect at Montgomery County’s Government Offices

Montgomery County officials have announced the government is open with liberal leave. Liberal leave is in effect for non-essential County employees. Liberal leave means that non-essential employees may use unscheduled annual leave, paid time off, leave without pay or compensatory leave without prior supervisory approval. The County’s 311 online and telephone information system will open […]

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January 2, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Montgomery County Public Schools Are Closed on Jan. 3

UPDATED Montgomery County Public Schools are closed today (Jan. 3) because of the emergency weather conditions. All school and community activities in school buildings also are canceled. All administrative offices will open two hours late. Day care programs in school buildings also will open two hours late. For more information, visit MCPS’ website at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/. […]

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January 2, 2014 | Staff Writer

Winter Weather Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Montgomery County until 6 a.m. on Friday, January 3rd. A winter weather advisory is issued when frozen precipitation is expected which may impact travel. Caution should be used during any travel. Snow begins this afternoon (Jan. 2) and will continue throughout the night with […]

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