Meeting to Focus on Public Safety in Upcounty Region
The Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board (UCAB) meets Monday, Feb. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. to lead a discussion on public safety in the upcounty region. Councilmembers Sidney Katz and… Read More
Poolesville
Poolesville Ranked Third Most Affordable Place to Live in Maryland
Poolesville was ranked as the third most affordable community to live within Maryland, according to consumer financial data company SmartAsset. The study lists the 10 most affordable communities in the… Read More
Bomb Squad Conducted Controlled Detonation in Dickerson
At around 10 p.m. on Thursday, the Montgomery County Fire Rescue Services Bomb Squad conducted an emergency controlled detonation of recovered explosives at an outdoor shooting range in the area… Read More
Brewery in County Agricultural Reserve Pays Homage to Historic Farmland
Landmade, a new brewery located in Poolesville, contributes to preserving the historic farmland in the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve. The 1980 Montgomery County Council designated 93,000 acres — encompassing nearly… Read More
Veterano Puertorriqueño Herido en Irak Recibe las Llaves de una Casa Especialmente Diseñada
El sargento Emmanuel “Manny” Melendez-Diaz, un veterano del ejército que resultó gravemente herido mientras prestaba servicio en Irak, recibió las llaves de una casa especializada en Poolesville, construida especialmente para… Read More
Wounded Vet Receives Keys to Specially Adapted Home
Sgt. Emmanuel “Manny” Melendez-Diaz, an Army veteran who was severely wounded while serving in Iraq, received the keys to a specialized home in Poolesville erected especially for him, thanks to… Read More
Exhibit Will Memorialize Three Montgomery County Lynching Victims
The Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project (MoCoLMP) will display an exhibit that memorializes victims of lynching at the Rockville Memorial Library in February. The exhibit, which was created in collaboration… Read More
County Alcohol Stores Reduce Hours Due to Staffing Shortages
As of Wednesday, Jan. 12 Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) will temporarily reduce hours at all 26 of its retail stores due to COVID-related staffing shortages. The… Read More
Surveillance Video Shows Man Robbing Poolesville Bank
Montgomery County Police Department is investigating a bank robbery at a BB&T Bank in the 19600 block of Fisher Avenue in Poolesville on Dec. 14. At 12:19 p.m., a suspect… Read More
Poolesville Town Manager Leaving Position Next Year
Poolesville Town Manager Tony Tomasello will leave his position next spring, according to a news release Thursday. “It is with regret that the Commissioners of Poolesville announce that Tony Tomasello… Read More
Weekend Events to Jumpstart the Holiday Season
With December here it’s time to finally put away the Halloween decorations (if not already done so) and take out the wintery lights. Here are a few events to look… Read More
Veterans Day 2021 Events
Veterans Day, observed annually on Nov. 11, honors all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are over 40,000 veterans living… Read More