Olney

Olney-Based Sandy Spring Bank Eliminates Non-Sufficient Funds Fees, Lowers Overdraft Fees

By MCS Staff

Olney-based Sandy Spring Bank announced it has eliminated non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees on all personal accounts, and has made changes to its overdraft policy and fees, as part of a comprehensive strategy to regularly review fee structures and make banking easier and more affordable for consumers.

Per Sandy Spring Bank: “We are always listening to our clients and refining and enhancing products based on their feedback,” said Jay O’Brien, Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer of Sandy Spring Bank. “Individuals and families want to be in control of their banking in ways that best meet their financial goals, regardless of when, how and where they bank with us. Our bankers bring a personalized approach and consult with each client to help them choose the products and services that best meet their individual needs.”

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Good Earth Sandy Spring to Close After 43 Years

By Patrick Herron

Good Earth Garden Market at 1610 Olney-Sandy Spring Road in Sandy Spring has announced it will be closing on Wednesday, December 21. Good Earth’s Potomac location at 11650 Falls Road will remain open.  In an email sent to customers, owner David Johannes said that all full-time employees at the Sandy Spring location have been offered positions at the Potomac store and that the first 30 people who stop in to say good bye on Wednesday will get a free 4″ poinsettia.

“It is with a sad heart that we announce Good Earth Sandy Spring is closing for good. It is the end of an era that has spanned 43 wonderful years. Good Earth was originally founded in 1979 and has served the Olney/Sandy Spring Market since then. We’ve moved a few times, but through thick and thin our customers, you, have followed and been loyal. We could not have stayed around for 43 years without you. Thank you.

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Blown Transformer Causes Power Outages in Olney; MCFRS Responds to Several Brush Fires

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) have responded to several brush fires in Olney on Sunday afternoon, according to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. A blown transformer has also caused power outages in parts of the area.

Per Piringer, the brush fires on the 4200 block of Bar Harbor Place off of MacDuff Ave and an outside fire on the 4400 block of Fisherman’s Court off of Gallagher Way. Provo crews are en route. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

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Police Investigating Death of Man Found Unresponsive in Yard of Residence in Olney

By MCS Staff

Per our public safety reporter, Cordell Pugh, At approximately 3:10PM on Tuesday on Heritage Hills Drive, just West of Georgia Avenue (Montgomery County, MD), a male was found unresponsive in the yard of a residence and was pronounced dead on scene. Montgomery County Police working to determine circumstances of death.

We’ll update with additional information as soon as it’s available. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps

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Two Teenagers Injured in Early Sunday Morning Crash

By MCS Staff

Two teenagers suffered non life-threatening injuries following a crash that left the vehicle upside down against a utility pole, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) PIO Pete Piringer. Both were transported to a local hospital and were likely unrestrained in the vehicle when the crash occurred.

Report from Sunday morning: WTOP Traffic reports that Norwood Rd remains closed late Sunday morning, between Dr. Bird Rd and Layhill Rd, for emergency utility following a crash that occurred around 12:45am early on Sunday morning. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for an overturned vehicle into a telephone pole with occupant(s) trapped inside the vehicle. The crash occurred on the 16900 block of Norwood Rd, near Excalibur Lane, in the area of Sandy Springs Friends School, according to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer.

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New Pupusa Truck Now Open

By Patrick Herron

The Pupusa Box food truck is now open at the Shell Gas Station located at 18040 Georgia Ave in Olney. In addition to pupusas, the truck also serves a variety of tacos, tortas, wings, nachos, and baleadas (photo of the menu board below). According to their website, “Our trailer is more than just a place to grab lunch. It is a place to try out new dishes typical to our native Central American countries.”

In other MoCo food truck news, the Muoi Tieu food truck, which serves Vietnamese cuisine, is set to debut on Dec. 9 at the Takoma Park Gift(ing) Market and will also participate in the Market at the Bank event on December 18. The official soft opening and grand opening is coming in January 2023. So far, the menu consists of Cuon (Rice Paper Rolls) and Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwiches) and will be serving the Takoma Park area. Additional details here.

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$50,000 Scratch-Off Sold at MoCo Shell; Winner to Donate Portion of Money to Ferret Rescue Organization

By Patrick Herron

“I like playing the Lottery because I’m usually at home by myself with the ferrets and they don’t talk too much,” he said. Donnie and his wife work with Nirvana Ridge Ferret Rescue in Virginia. He says the operation will receive part of the proceeds of his Lottery win. The winner, who lives in a very small town, said he purchased the lucky Money Explosion instant ticket at Olney Shell gas station at 18040 Georgia Avenue in Olney. The Money Explosion game has a top prize of $1 million. Two of those top prizes remain unclaimed as of Dec. 1 and two of the original eight $50,000 second-tier prizes also are unclaimed after Donnie’s score.

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Sally Beauty to Close Olney Location Permanently

By MCS Staff

Sally Beauty Supply will close its Olney store (18394 Village Mart Dr), located at Olney Village Center, on Thursday, December 9th, according to a representative we spoke to earlier today.

The Texas-based retail chain will be closing 350 of its stores by the end of this year. The company operates 4,500 stores in the US and as of now we have only heard of this location and the Germantown location closing in Montgomery County. There is no word on a replacement at this time. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

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Local Singer, Pete Looney, Has Passed Away; Celebration of Life to Take Place in December (New Location)

By MCS Staff

Local singer Pete Looney, who has been providing entertainment across the county and DC Metro Area for years, has passed away according to a post on his Facebook page. His children, Pat and Monika, released the following statement announcing a Celebration of Life that will take place on Sunday, December 11th (now in a new location).

The Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, December 11th from 6-9pm at Brookeville Beer Farm (20315 A Georgia Ave. Brookeville, MD 20833). Light bites and some wine will be provided. The event organizers ask anyone who is planning to attend to mark “going” on the Facebook event page so that they can plan accordingly.

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