Maryland

Governor Moore Proclaims Irish American Heritage Month in Maryland

By Patrick Herron

Per the State or Maryland: Governor Wes Moore has proclaimed the month of March 2023 as Irish American Heritage Month in Maryland. The proclamation recognizes the millions of Irish who immigrated to the United States and their role in making both our country and our state a place of hope and opportunity.

“The history of the Irish in America reflects a very American story of triumph over turmoil,” said Governor Moore. “Beyond St. Patrick’s Day, we continue to celebrate the proud heritage of Irish Americans and we recognize the cultural significance that those deep roots helped foster.”

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MCFRS

MCFRS Responds to Crash That Leads to Overturned Vehicle in Olney

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a crash that occurred at approximately 3pm on Evangeline Lane and Hines Road in Olney.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision caused a vehicle to overturn, trapping one person inside (the person was extricated by rescue crews). Another vehicle that was involved also crashed through a fence and into a tree. One adult was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries and some lanes are blocked.

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Damascus

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 42-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD:

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 42-year-old from Damascus.  Jay M-Tuner was last seen on Friday, March 17, 2023, at approximately 3 p.m., leaving his residence on Showbarn Circle in Damascus.

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North Potomac

Quickway Now Open in Travilah Square

By MCS Staff

Quickway has opened its 7th Montgomery County location right next to Trader Joe’s in the Travilah Square Shopping Center (photos below). The restaurant signed on nearly a year ago, and only recently began and completed construction. Their signature hibachi chicken dish is available for $7.95 and additional meals range in price from $9.95 to $12.75. Bento boxes, beef, shrimp, tofu, salmon, sushi, poke bowls and more are also available.

The regional chain opened its 6th location in Olney last year and and its 5th MoCo location in Stone Mill Square (Korean Korner shopping center) before that. Quickway which can now be found in 10 different counties across the DMV since opening its first location in 2012, will be joining Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken– another new fast casual restaurant that recently opened in the shopping center.

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Bethesda

MCFRS Respond to Collision With Roll Over Monday Afternoon

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a single vehicle collision with roll over on Monday afternoon. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident occurred on the Outer Loop I495 between Old Georgetown Rd and River Rd, prior to the I270 Spur/Bradley Blvd overpass. EMS transported two adult trauma patients, both with non-life threatening injuries.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “OL I495 between Old Georgetown Road and Bradley Blvd overpass IAO Big Curve/I270 Spur, collision with rollover, vehicle struck tree, @mcfrs A723, PE720, RS741B, A711, PE711, EMS702, BC702 responding on scene”

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Gaithersburg

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old from Gaithersburg. Betsy Santiago was last seen on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at approximately 12:15 a.m., in the 400 block of Muddy Branch Rd.

Santiago is approximately 5-feet, 10-inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. She has brown eyes and shoulder length hair that is dyed purple and was last seen wearing all black clothing. She also has her lip and nose pierced.  Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

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MDLottery

MoCo Resident Plans to Use $50,000 Scratch-off Win to Pay for College

By Patrick Herron

A $50,000 winning scratch-off ticket was recently sold at the 29 Convenience Mart at 10755 Colesville Road in Silver Spring. Full story below courtesy of the Maryland Lottery:

“A prospective college student from Silver Spring stopped by a convenience store to quench her thirst and walked out with a cold drink and the ticket to some cold hard cash. She used an extra $10 to purchase a Gold X50 scratch-off and won $50,000. Lady Luck was shining on the 20-year-old when she entered 20 Convenience Mart in Silver Spring last week. The winner doesn’t play Lottery games often and her scratch-off purchase was a last-minute thought. The Montgomery County resident played the game at home, where she revealed the big win.

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Gaithersburg

MCFRS Respond to Attic Fire in Gaithersburg Monday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to an attic fire in the 18600 blk of Chickadee Ln., off Quail Valley Blvd in Gaithersburg on Monday morning. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the alarm company notified the homeowner, however the alarm/call to fire department was initially cancelled/delayed. The fire was electrical in nature and caused by a bathroom exhaust ceiling fan. The house was unoccupied at the time and damage is estimated to be ~$35K.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – Chickadee La, TH, small fire in attic, in area of a exhaust vent fan, fire is out, a little extension around fan, no injuries”

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Germantown

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 19-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 19-year-old from Germantown. Melchizedek Meredith was last seen on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in the 18300 block of Cottage Garden Dr.

Meredith is approximately 6-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs 175 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. It is unknown what he was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

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Rockville

MCFRS Respond to Collision with Rollover on I270

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a single vehicle collision with rollover on I270 on Monday morning around 9am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the accident occurred on SB I270 in the HOV/Express Lane between Shady Grove Road and Route 28, prior to Exit 6. There were no injuries reported, only property damage. Some lanes are currently blocked.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: Traffic Advisory – SB I270 after Shady Grove Road, single vehicle collision, rollover, property damage only, no injuries, some lanes block”

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MoCo

Find and Tour Cherry Blossoms in MoCo with ‘Cherry Tree Finder Map’ by Montgomery Parks

By MCS Staff

Montgomery Parks is making it easy as pie to find and tour cherry blossoms in parks located throughout the county. Montgomery Parks’ online tree finder map allows cherry tree seekers to easily locate the beautiful blooms; the map features pink dots to represent cherry trees located in parks. According to the National Park Service, peak bloom is expected between March 22-25, 2023.

According to The National Park Service “History of The Cherry Trees” website, “…the planting of cherry trees in Washington D.C. originated in 1912 as a gift of friendship to the People of the United States from the People of Japan.” The first cherry trees were planted in Montgomery County, MD in Chevy Chase as a test to see if the trees would thrive in an environment in the Washington D.C. area.

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