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June 5, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

Bridge Dedicated to Principal Who Died Unexpectedly (VIDEO)

Family and friends of Dr. Michael J. Doran, who was the principal at Wootton High School for 12 years, gathered Thursday to dedicate a bridge in his name. Doran died unexpectedly in 2015. Those who knew Doran described him as an inspiration. “It’s hard to find a principal that both the staff and students love, […]

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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

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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July 7, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Takoma Park Residents Propose Idea for Memorial Scatter Garden

Some Takoma Park residents are hoping to establish a memorial scatter garden in a city-owned park. Jennifer Beman has lived in Takoma Park for 30 years. She said she came up with the idea after her father-in-law passed away last year and the family was looking around for a place for him to be buried. […]

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February 25, 2016 | Staff Writer

Travilah Road Memorial Grows for Christina Koutsoukos, Funeral Services Scheduled for Today (PHOTOS)

A roadside memorial for the University of Maryland student killed in a Valentine’s Day crash is growing alongside Travilah Road in Potomac. Funeral services for Christina Koutsoukos are today at 10:30 a.m. at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church. Christina Koutsoukos, | 1997 – 2016 | Posted by The Diamondback on Thursday, February 18, 2016  

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December 22, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Police Department to Host Memorial Blood Drive to Honor Officer Noah Leotta

UPDATED The Montgomery County Police Department is hosting a memorial blood drive on Dec. 23rd, in honor of fallen Police Office Noah Leotta, and all 111 spots have been filled. Although a blood drive was previously scheduled for this date, Police Captain Paul Starks said Leotta’s family members expressed their desire for Officer Leotta to […]

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November 16, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Nov 16, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 16, in Montgomery County: 1. The U.S. flag will be flown at half staff from now until sunset on Thursday by order of President Obama as a mark of respect for the victims of the attacks in Paris. Meanwhile,  a memorial outside the French Embassy in Washington, […]

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November 15, 2015 | Staff Writer

Memorial Grows Outside French Embassy (PHOTOS)

A memorial is growing outside the entrance of the French Embassy in Washington, D.C. where people have dropped off flowers, candles, cards and even wine as part of a tribute to the victims of the attacks in Paris. You can leave your condolences online, here. President Barack Obama has ordered all U.S. flags to be […]

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September 28, 2015 | Aline Barros

Family of Wootton Teen Killed in Crash Releases a Statement

David and Pamela Murk, the parents of 18-year-old Alex Murk who died in a car crash on June 25 in Potomac, released a statement on Sept. 21 in response to a Montgomery County police report. The crash also killed Calvin Li, 18, of Rockville. Murk and Li were both members of Wootton High School’s class of […]

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August 24, 2015 | Aline Barros

MCPS Appoints Kimberly Boldon as Wootton High School Acting Principal

The Montgomery County Public Schools executive leadership staff and administration at Wootton High School have appointed Kimberly Boldon to serve as Wootton’s acting principal for the 2015-2016 school year. This decision comes after the loss of school’s beloved principal Michael Doran who died unexpectedly on Aug. 19. “As difficult as it may be, we must continue to […]

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