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Two Transported To Hospital Following Crash On I-270 Thursday Morning

Published November 9, 2023 at 11:18AM | Updated November 9, 2023 at 3:04PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the scene of a crash that involved a vehicle being driven into the woods at the I-270 S ramp to Sam Eig Highway (exit 9) at approximately 7:25am on Thursday morning.

According to Assistant MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the crash involved just the single vehicle and two occupants were extricated from the car. Both occupants were transported to an area hospital– one with life -threatening injuries, and another with less serious injuries. Pazos tweeted, “It appears Driver had medical emergency (likely pressing on gas while passenger was trying to steer car to avoid to other cars) consequently they lost control on ramp & ended up in wooded area.”

SB I-270 Closed Due to Collision Thursday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published November 9, 2023 at 8:55AM | Updated November 9, 2023 at 9:56AM

Montgomery County Police tweeted the following on Thursday, November 9 at 7:38am: “TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A traffic collision has southbound 270 closed at Exit 9A (370 ramp). Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays. #MCPNews #MCPD #Traffic”. Fox 5 reports that a vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a wooded area. It is unclear if anyone involved in the crash was injured. The cause of the crash remains unknown.

We’ll provide an update if additional information becomes available. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.

Watkins Mill Athletic Director Provides Principal With Encouraging Update

By MCS Staff

Published November 8, 2023 at 8:06PM

Watkins Mill High School athletic coordinator, Lisa Magness, provided new school principal Vilma Najera with an encouraging update following an analysis of the Fall sports teams at the Montgomery Village school. The full letter can be seen below.

“Dear Ms. Najera: I have completed the academic analysis of the Fall sports’ teams at Watkins Mill High School. Using the data from the 1″ marking period report cards, I found some terrific information:

City of Gaithersburg Unofficial Results for Nov. 7th Election

By MCS Staff

Published November 8, 2023 at 12:03AM | Updated November 8, 2023 at 7:26AM

Per the City of Gaithersburg: Unofficial results for the November 7, 2023, municipal election for three City Council Members have been announced:

The top three candidates with the highest number of votes were Neil Harris, who received 2,900 votes (24.57%), Yamil Hernández, who received 2,189 votes (18.55%), and Robert T. Wu, who received 2,932 votes (24.84%).

Whetstone Elementary School Rolls Out the Red Carpet

By MCS Staff

Published November 7, 2023 at 7:46PM | Updated November 7, 2023 at 8:20PM

Whetstone Elementary School, located at 19201 Thomas Farm Road, had a tradition that celebrates students who have demonstrated the school’s Wildcat core values. Each quarter, the school literally rolls out the red carpet.

Students chosen by their teachers receive a certificate and dance down a red carpet while their classmates, teachers, principal, mascot Wendy the Wildcat, and caregivers clap and cheer them on. “Our caregivers love this event and appreciate the acknowledgement of their children,” said principal Loretta Woods in an update by MCPS. Woods started the tradition when she arrived at the school as a way to show the students they are special, supported and loved by all and invite parents and caregivers to join in that celebration.

Carmen’s to Open Gaithersburg Location This Wednesday

By Patrick Herron

Published November 7, 2023 at 4:52PM | Updated November 12, 2023 at 10:37AM

Carmen’s Italian Ice is opening its newest location this Wednesday, November 8. Carmen’s is partnering with the owners of Kung Fu Tea at 130 Market St in Gaithersburg and is taking over the portion of the building that was previously occupied by Tutti Frutti. According to Carmen’s, it will initially offer three flavors of custard and six flavors of Italian ice. The new store will be offering half off 1/2 off of ices and gelatis in-store all day on Wednesday for “Jayden Day”.

Earlier this year Carmen’s partnered with the Clarksburg Market at 23329 Frederick Rd to open a similar concept in Clarksburg. About Carmen’s: It started with a simple idea. Introduce homemade gourmet Italian Ice to the Washington DC area. Jason Mandler – a native of Parsippany, New Jersey – opened Carmen’s Italian Ice & Cafe in Rockville, MD in 2001. Tracing its roots back to Philly and South Jersey where this dessert has been a mainstay for years, Carmen’s offers homemade, gourmet Italian Ice in over 60 flavors. It also now offers frozen custard, shakes, and a toppings bar.

Akira Ramen & Izakaya Now Open in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published November 7, 2023 at 12:33PM

Akira Ramen & Izakaya is now open at 105 Paramount Park Dr, next to Ela Mesa Taste of Greece in the Spectrum Town Center in Gaithersburg. Menu items include Ramen, Soba/Udon, and Sushi. There is an additional Akira location at 1800 Rockville Pike h1 in Rockville.

Former MCPS Middle School Teacher Charged With Sexual Abuse of a Student

By Patrick Herron

Published November 7, 2023 at 10:31AM | Updated November 7, 2023 at 6:13PM

Per MCPD: “A former Montgomery County teacher has been arrested and charged with multiple sexual offenses for engaging in sexual acts with a minor. Detectives believe there may be additional victims. On Thursday, October 5, 2023, the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) initiated an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by an adult male victim. The victim alleges that he had engaged in sexual acts with 31-year-old Melissa Marie Curtis of Upper Marlboro, when he was a minor.

The alleged abuse began in 2015 when Curtis was 22-years-old. The incidents continued for several months while the victim was a student at Montgomery Village Middle School, and Curtis was a teacher at the same school. All of the incidents took place within Montgomery County.

MoCo Native Jordan Hawkins Scores 31 Points on The Nuggets Monday Night

By MCS Staff

Published November 7, 2023 at 8:38AM

Montgomery County native and New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jordan Hawkins, making a start in place of CJ McCollum, scored a career-high 31 points on Monday night in a 116-134 loss to the defending World Champion Denver Nuggets. Hawkins’ coach Willie Green referred to him as fearless, saying, “When he’s open he’s going to shoot it. He’s aggressive and the beauty of it is Brandon, Z, all of his teammates are looking for him.”

The young man from Gaithersburg was drafted 14th overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2023 NBA Draft. He is averaging 12.6 and 4.7 rebounds per game coming off of the bench, but earning significant minutes, for the Pelicans this year. Including the seven he hit on Monday night, Hawkins has made 20 three pointers in seven games this season. He has made 11 in his last two, showing that he is the outside-shooter he was drafted to be in the NBA.

MCFRS Respond to Fire in Montgomery Village Monday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published November 6, 2023 at 2:43PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire in the 9000blk of Center Way Rd, near Goshen Rd in Montgomery Village on Monday, November 6 around 10am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was located in a pre-fabricated chimney and was caused by an overloaded fireplace. There was minor extension into the second floor of the home. There are no reported injuries and two occupants have been displaced.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Centerway Rd, Flower Hill/Montgomery Village, pre-fabricated chimney, overloaded fireplace, (burning construction debris in fireplace), no injury, 1 family displaced” We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.

15 Years for Defendant in Shooting over Marijuana Deal

By MCS Staff

Published November 6, 2023 at 1:35PM

Per the Office of the State’s Attorney: “Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the Honorable Cheryl McCally sentenced defendant, Tavon Burton, 21, of Gaithersburg, to 20 years in prison suspend all but 15 years to serve and five years of supervised probation upon release. The State requested Burton be admitted to the Patuxent Youthful Offender program and Judge McCally recommended he be admitted to the program while incarcerated.

Burton pleaded guilty on July 24^th, 2023 to first-degree assault for an incident on October 10^th, 2022 when he fired a gunshot at a 21-year old male from whom he planned to purchase marijuana. The victim told police Burton attempted to hand him counterfeit money and a confrontation ensued. As part of the plea agreement, Burton also pleaded guilty to an unrelated burglary charge from January 2021.”