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Olney Winery Now Open in its New Location

By MCS Staff

Olney Winery has been operating since 2012, initially as The Winery at Olney. The winemaker was located at 18127 Town Center Drive in the Fair Hill shopping center in Olney until September of last year. In 2016, expanded and opened a tasting room in the stone house at 12810 Shank Farm Way in Hagerstown. Last week, Olney Winery opened its new space at 52 Olney Sandy Spring Road in Ashton Market. In addition to wine, they’re also offering pizza at the location.

Per Olney Winery: “Olney Winery employs the unique business model of sourcing our grape product from suppliers and vineyards all over the world to ferment over 34 different varietals of award-winning wines locally. We bring the world of wine to Maryland.

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Olney’s 28th National Night Out (The Largest in Montgomery County) Returns on August 1

By MCS Staff

Headline updated to reflect that Olney’s NNO event is the biggest in Montgomery County

An Olney summer tradition returns on August 1 when local first responders and the community come together to celebrate Olney’s 28th National Night Out (NNO), from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Fair Hill shopping center, located at Olney-Sandy Spring Road and Spartan Road.

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Jamaica’s Kameron Simmonds Set to Begin World Cup Journey; Has MoCo Ties

By MCS Staff

Kameron Simmonds, a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, will be representing Jamaica in the team’s World Cup matchup against France at 6 am on Sunday, July 23. Simmonds, who is the third generation of players in her family to represent Jamaica on the national stage grew up in Midlothian, VA, but her father Greg Simmonds is a graduate of Sherwood High School.

Kameron is following in her father and grandfather’s footsteps, as both men previously played for Jamaica’s national soccer team. In an interview discussing her family’s love for soccer and each other with Knox News, Simmonds said, “The love that we have for the game and each other, it’s just so amazing that I get to continue that legacy within the family. It’s something we can bond over and talk about. It’s just an incredible honor.”

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Olney Man Charged with Second-Degree Rape and Third-Degree Sex Offense; Police Concerned About Possibility of Additional Victims

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) have arrested and charged 31-year-old Joshua Black, of Olney, with multiple counts of second-degree rape and third-degree sex offense. Detectives have released a photo of Black and are urging anyone who may be a victim of sexual assault by Black to come forward.

The investigation by detectives has revealed that on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at approximately 7 p.m., Black lured the juvenile female victim into a wooded area, in the 17700 block of Prince Philip Dr., where he sexually assaulted her. Detectives quickly developed Black as the suspect and arrested him at his home without incident. Black was transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit, where he is currently being held without bond. Detectives are concerned there may be additional victims of sexual assault by Black that have not contacted police.

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Special Olympics Maryland and Lone Oak Farm Brewing Co. Team Up to Raise Over $32K

By MCS Staff

Olney’s Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company teamed up with Special Olympics Maryland to host the Pint Size Polar Bear Plunge this past Saturday, July 15th from 12:00 to 5:00 pm as a 6-month kickoff to the 2024 MSP Polar Bear Plunge. The family-friendly event raised $32,530 by raffling prizes like Caps Tickets, $500 Cash, an Ocean City Trip, a Deep Creek Dunk Trip, or a TopGolf Package through the “Pint Size Polar Bear Plunge” that allowed supporters to purchase bears for $5 that were randomly plucked from the water on the Lone Oak property to select winners. A video of the event can be seen below:

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Mr. MoCo’s 15 Favorite Ice Cream Spots in MoCo

By MCS Staff

In honor of National Ice Cream Day (Sunday, July 16th), I wanted to share my current 15 favorite ice cream spots in MoCo. I say current because this list often changes with places moving in and out of my rotation. While I love just about every ice cream place there is, I’m choosing the 15 that appeal to me the most right now. I’m also including places that offer “frozen treats” because I consider it all in the ice cream family. If there’s a place not listed, it’s just not currently in my top 15, which is likely to look different than yours (I’m only one person and can only eat so much ice cream, so there are also likely places I haven’t been to yet 😊). The list you’ll see below is accurate as of July 16th, 2023:

15. Sprinkles (Potomac): A Potomac Village staple since the late 80s, I first tried Sprinkles at some point in the 90s. It’s a bit out of the way in terms of things I’ve done in general so I haven’t been lately, but I enjoy it when I go.

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2023 Pint Size Polar Bear Plunge Takes Place at Lone Oak This Saturday, July 15th (Proceeds Benefit Special Olympics)

By MCS Staff

Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company is teaming up with Special Olympics Maryland to host the Pint Size Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, July 15th from 12:00 to 5:00 pm as a 6-month kickoff to the 2024 MSP Polar Bear Plunge. The family-friendly event is filled with food, drinks, music from SOMD athletes, and plunge activities. Enter mini polar bears into the plunge for a chance to win prizes, bid in a silent auction, and try to win discounted food and drinks. All proceeds benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Maryland. Tickets available here.

Per Lone Oak: BUY A BEAR, WIN A PRIZE MAYBE! We can’t guarantee that you will win Caps Tickets ON THE GLASS, $500 Cash, an Ocean City Trip, a Deep Creek Dunk Trip, or a TopGolf Package at the Pint Size Polar Bear Plunge, but you definitely have a chance! Buying a bear is your key to scoring one of these great prizes, and let us give you a tip – the more bears you buy, the better your odds! You don’t have to be present to win your prize, all winners will be notified following the event.

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MCFRS On The Scene For HazMat Investigation in Olney; No Danger to Community At This Time

By MCS Staff

There is an active HazMat incident that is being investigated by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Seevices (MCFRS) and other agencies in the area of Longview Lane and Macduff Avenue in Olney. The investigation has been ongoing since the early afternoon and will continue into tonight and possibly tomorrow.

According to Assistant Chief Ogren of MCFRS, the new owners of a home, that has been unoccupied for an extended period of time, attempted to take items to the county transfer station and set off some sensors while there. They were told to go home, where they called 911. MCFRS crews arrived to conduct testing and a visual inspection showed chemicals and boxes with unknown contents including older military ammo containers (no ammo in them). Contrary to rumors, no nuclear materials were found. Some items have not yet been positively identified, but have not tested as a threat. MCFRS does not believe this is a danger to the community and have allowed occupants of surrounding homes back inside, though access issues remain due to the investigation.

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