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July 29, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

New Public Safety Radio System Enhances Coverage for Potomac River, Other Rural County Areas

Montgomery County leaders launched a new public safety radio system to improve communications and save lives. The emergency radio system lets the 911 call center communicate with police, fire and rescue service and other public safety departments. The new Motorola ASTRO 25 system provides enhanced radio coverage in areas like the Potomac River, the Triadelphia […]

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July 31, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Despite Olney Protests, Council Approves 10 New Radio Towers

The Montgomery County Council approved a plan Tuesday to install 10 new radio towers in the county, which completes a new emergency communication system. In total, the county will have 22 radio towers. One of the towers will be built in Olney on Georgia Avenue near the Intercounty Connector. Before the vote, State Sen. Ben […]

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March 5, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Five Things to Know for March 5 in Montgomery County

Today is Tuesday, March 5. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets today at 9:30 a.m. Here’s today’s agenda. 2. Safety and Security: Montgomery County Public Schools and Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations is hosting a conversation on safety and security tonight at 7 p.m. […]

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August 4, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Man Climbs Wheaton Radio Tower

Montgomery County police and fire rescue units were called to the Wheaton Radio Tower today for the report of a man who climbed the 300-foot high structure near University Boulevard and Veirs Mill Road. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the man was not injured. No word on what inspired him to make the […]

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