This December marks the fifth year since White’s Ferry ceased operation. On Tuesday, nearby residents in the Ag Reserve and down county political figures gathered to express their frustrations about… Read More
On Saturday, the Town of Poolesville held a forum to look back on its Black history. According to introductory remarks by Fair Access Committee Chair Link Hoewing, it wasn’t always… Read More
The end of December marks the 4th year since White’s Ferry stopped crossing the Potomac. A breakdown in the Ferry’s mechanics was the trigger, but an ongoing dispute between two… Read More
White’s Ferry is marking its fourth year of closure. The immediate cause in 2020 was a snapped cable. But a dispute between the owners and Virginia landing’s owners was beyond… Read More
On Saturday morning, county officials and candidates gathered at the annual Poolesville Day Breakfast to discuss the challenges facing the western part of the county. It was an election year… Read More
In mid-July about 50 local residents packed into the Memorial United Methodist Church in Poolesville to listen to a lecture about the history of ferries in the county. With the… Read More
Many Montgomery County residents recognize Link Hoewing for his work with the Fair Access Committee in the western exurbs around Poolesville. But lately Hoewing has taken on a new role… Read More
With the potential donation of White’s Ferry to the county in play, the leaders of Poolesville want to seize the moment and convince their neighbors across the river to help… Read More
Looking to leverage the donation of White’s Ferry to Montgomery County, Poolesville leaders have written to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors for support in restoring the long-shuttered ferry service.… Read More
El cierre de White’s Ferry por una disputa sobre la tierra continúa. En el pasado, el Comité de Acceso Justo y residentes de la área de Upper County han realizado… Read More
The closing of White’s Ferry over a private land dispute continues into another year. In the past the Fair Access Committee, residents of the Upper County area, has held rallies… Read More
On Friday, about 100 Upcounty residents, business owners and government representatives met at The Crossvines in Poolesville spending a half day to map out a prosperous future for the Greater… Read More