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Update on Magruder High School Shooting, Suspect to be Tried as an Adult

Published May 26, 2022 at 4:44PM

Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the honorable Judge David Boynton ruled defendant, Steven Alston, will be tried as an adult. The 17-year-old is facing attempted first-degree murder and other charges for the shooting inside Magruder High School on January 21^st, 2022 that wounded a fellow student, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. He faces more than 100 years in prison if convicted. According to charging documents, “Alston advised he took the handgun to school because he was worried he was going to get jumped.”

Alston was apprehended in a classroom in school after the incident took place and while the school was in lockdown. A privately manufactured firearm (ghost gun) was found nearby inside the school, which is believed to be the gun used by Alston. Police Chief Marcus Jones noted at a press conference that there were several students in the bathroom at the time of the shooting, and nobody called 9-1-1.

‘Love is Blooming’ Animal Adoption Event During National Pet Week Continues Through Saturday, May 7, at County Animal Services and Adoption Center

By Patrick Herron

Published May 4, 2022 at 2:58PM

Anyone who submits an adoption questionnaire by May 7 will receive a voucher valid through May 21 for a fee-waived adoption.

Standard adoption procedures are still in place. Interested adopters should visit the website to view available pets. An appointment can be made by filling out the application online, calling the shelter at 240-773-5900 during business hours or by walking in. Patrons with scheduled appointments will have priority over walk-ins. Submitting a questionnaire does not reserve an animal for adoption, which are first-come, first-served by appointment.

Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is Waiving Adoption Fees During National Pet Week

By Patrick Herron

Published April 28, 2022 at 6:07PM

Standard adoption procedures are still in place. Interested adopters should visit the website to view available pets. An appointment can be made by filling out the application online, calling the shelter at 240-773-5900 during business hours, or walking in. Patrons with scheduled appointments will have priority over walk-ins. Submitting a questionnaire does not reserve an animal for adoption and adoptions are first come, first served by appointment. Information on how to adopt can be found at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices/adoption/howtoadopt.html.

Road Closures This Morning for Pike’s Peek 10K

By MCS Staff

Published April 24, 2022 at 7:18AM

The Montgomery County Road Runners Club works in conjunction with the Montgomery County Department of Transportation, Montgomery County Police, City of Rockville Police, Montgomery County Department of Recreation and City of Rockville to ensure that the Pike’s Peek 10K course is safe for runners and has the least impact on traffic in the area.

Per the Pike’s Peek 10k website:

Local Dollar Tree Stores to Add $3 and $5 Items

By Patrick Herron

Published April 11, 2022 at 7:13PM | Updated September 11, 2023 at 5:57PM

National chain Dollar Tree, which has MoCo locations in Damascus, Derwood, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Montgomery Village, Rockville, and Silver Spring, has begun adding “Dollar Tree Plus” sections to area stores. Items in the “Plus” section will be priced $3 and $5. New higher priced items include cookware, headphones, chargers, and t-shirts (Baby Yoda, Lilo & Stich, etc.) similar to those found at FiveBelow.

In January, Dollar Tree raised the price of all items in their stores from $1 to $1.25. The company said the price hike was not a result of inflation, but rather to “allow the company to offer a wider range of merchandise.” Regarding the new “Plus” pricing, Dollar Tree’s President and CEO Michael Witynski said, “For decades, our customers have enjoyed the ‘thrill-of-the-hunt’ for value at one dollar – and we remain committed to that core proposition – but many are telling us that they also want a broader product assortment when they come to shop. We believe testing additional price points above $1 for Dollar Tree product will enable us over time to expand our assortments, introduce new products and meet more of our customers’ everyday needs.”

MoCo’s First Privately Operated Residential Addiction Treatment Center Now Accepting Tricare Military Insurance

By MCS Staff

Published April 6, 2022 at 6:27AM

Five acre Montgomery County campus launches program designed to treat military service members, veterans and their families behavioral health needs.

The Valley residential treatment center, a privately owned and operated treatment center that opened last year, is now admitting military service members, veterans and their families with Tricare Insurance at 19120 Muncaster Road, Rockville, MD 20855. The first of its kind Montgomery County facility offers an evidence-based inpatient treatment program that integrates addiction treatment, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, and behavioral healthcare in a comprehensive, person-centered, therapeutic method.

Derwood Man’s Pick 5 Numbers Pop up for $25,000 Win

By MCS Staff

Published March 21, 2022 at 6:52PM

Since the game began, players have won 38 $25,000 prizes on 50-cent straight bets and 13 $50,000 prizes on $1 straight bets.

Montgomery County Revenue Authority’s Needwood Golf Course in Derwood Recognized for Its Environmental Efforts by Audubon International

By Patrick Herron

Published March 21, 2022 at 5:54PM

For Immediate Release: Monday, March 21, 2022

March is Adopt a Guinea Pig Month at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center

By Patrick Herron

Published March 9, 2022 at 2:04PM

March is Adopt a Guinea Pig month at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center, located at 7315 Muncaster Mill Rd in Derwood.

Guidelines for adoption, the pre-visit checklist, and the adoption questionnaire can be found at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices/adoption/howtoadopt.html.

Car Driven Into 7-Eleven in Derwood

By Patrick Herron

Published February 14, 2022 at 1:19PM

A car was driven into the 7-Eleven at 17701 Muncaster Mill Rd in Derwood this morning around 10am.

No injuries were reported, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer. A building inspector has been requested.

Feasty Crab in Derwood Awaiting Final Inspection; Hopes to Open This Month

By MCS Staff

Published February 1, 2022 at 12:33PM

Back in April we let you know that Feasty Crab would be taking over the old Red, Hot, & Blue location at 16811 Crabbs Branch Way in Derwood/Redland/Rockville.

We spoke with a representative at the restaurant back in October who told us that it would be open “in about a month” pending inspections. Things have taken a little longer than expected, but only the final inspection is left and the restaurant hopes to open this month.