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Traffic: Part of Georgia Ave Will Be Closed For Two Hours This Afternoon In Olney

Published May 1, 2022 at 12:52PM

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Georgia Avenue will be closed between Old Baltimore Road and Spartan Road from 1:30- 3:30 p.m., for the Olney Days Parade. Officers will be directing traffic. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and police warns drivers to expect delays.

Reminder: The ICC/MD 200 will have periodic double lane closures this weekend between Saturday April 30th at 7am to 5am Monday for paving operations. Work will begin on the westbound lanes before moving to eastbound lanes and is anticipated to extend into the following weekend of May 7th, May 8th, and May 9th.

Latest Update on the Olney Ale House is That There’s No Update

By MCS Staff

Published May 1, 2022 at 11:10AM

Nearly a year ago, in July of 2021, it was announced that the Montgomery County Green Bank and Sandy Spring Bank are teaming up to provide flexible financing to help the Olney Ale House re-open. In September of 2021, we spoke with a representative from Montgomery County Green Bank who let us know that the construction is moving along well and that it could take around 3-5 months for the Ale House to open, but that it was just an estimate.

The reopening of the Olney Ale House is one of the most asked about topics by our readers, and we have reached out several times since our last update, but have not heard back. Earlier today we stopped by to check out the progress, but there was not much progress at the location. We will be reaching out again this week and hope to be able to provide you with an update on a potential reopening.

Good Counsel’s Josh Paschal Drafted By Detroit Lions in Second Round of the NFL Draft

By MCS Staff

Published April 30, 2022 at 9:39AM

The Detroit Lions surprised many by going defensive line with their first two picks in the draft after selecting Josh Paschal with their second-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft, the 46th overall pick. Paschal is a Prince George’s County native who attended school and played football at Good Counsel in Olney, where he was ranked among the top defensive ends in the country.

Paschal has overcome plenty in his NCAA football career. After a strong freshman season in 2017, he was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma lesion that was discovered on his foot, in August of 2018. It was a rare, aggressive form of skin cancer called acral lentiginous melanoma, or ALM. And it needed to be treated immediately. Josh had multiple surgeries on his foot to remove the cancerous growth and replace the damaged tissue.

(Located) Concern for Missing 10-Year-Old From Olney

By Patrick Herron

Published April 25, 2022 at 1:15PM | Updated April 25, 2022 at 4:17PM

El Catrachito is Now Open in Olney

By MCS Staff

Published April 23, 2022 at 1:05PM

El Catrachito has opened its fourth MoCo location in Olney, taking over the location that was formerly home to Milk & Cheese at 18050 Georgia Avenue. Back in November, we were able to confirmed that Milk & Cheese closed permanently after operating for approximately 6 months in the location that was also the former site of Thai Cuisine.

The restaurant opened its most recent location at 211. N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg just over a year ago. The menu features popular Honduran dishes such as baleadas and pollo can tajadas, as well as Salvadoran dishes like Pupusas and Mexican cuisine like fajitas, and a lot more. El Catrachito has additional locations in Wheaton (2408 University Blvd.) and Takoma Park (940 East-West Highway).

Beer & Berries Festival This Saturday in Sandy Spring

By MCS Staff

Published April 21, 2022 at 9:39AM

A couple months prior to the return of the 40th annual Strawberry Festival, the Sandy Spring Musem us putting together a Beer & Berries festival this Saturday.

Per Sandy Spring Museum:

New Police Station to be Built in Olney

By Patrick Herron

Published April 19, 2022 at 8:48AM | Updated April 23, 2022 at 7:37AM

The Olney Chamber of Commerce has received a $1,000,000 grant from the State of Maryland for a new, permanent satellite police station and community center, replacing the existing police trailer that is located in front of Onelife Fitness at 17821 Georgia Avenue. Full details below per the Olney Chamber of Commerce:

(April 18, 2022) Olney, MD – The Olney Chamber of Commerce will receive a $1 million grant from the State of Maryland allocated towards construction of the Olney Police Satellite Station and Community Facility. The project involves replacing an existing trailer that currently houses the Olney Police Satellite Station with a permanent building. In addition to the police facility, the building will provide office and meeting space for the Chamber of Commerce, as well as other community and non-profit organizations.

Washington Commanders Hire Sherwood Graduate Katie Feeney As Social Media Correspondent

By Patrick Herron

Published April 13, 2022 at 11:24AM | Updated April 13, 2022 at 12:09PM

The Washington Commanders announced today that Katie Feeney will be the team’s first-ever social media correspondent. Feeney graduated from Sherwood High School in 2021 and is a well-known social media personality. She currently has over 6.8 million followers on her TikTok.

Per the Washington Commanders:

Olney: California Tortilla Temporarily Closes

By MCS Staff

Published April 11, 2022 at 11:29AM | Updated April 11, 2022 at 4:23PM

California Tortilla in Olney has announced that it will be temporarily closing for a few weeks and is inviting customers to check out its new location at 6250 Columbia Crossing Circle in Columbia. Visit https://californiatortilla.com/columbia-grand-opening-events/ for info on how to get freebies.

We spoke with a representative from Olney’s California Tortilla who told us that the location will be remodeling and hopes to open in 2.5 weeks, but that there isn’t an exact reopening date available at this time.

Olney: Cropdusters Baseball Statement on $1 Million Given by State for New Baseball Stadium

By MCS Staff

Published April 11, 2022 at 10:04AM | Updated April 11, 2022 at 6:57PM

Earlier today we reported that the State of Maryland awarded the Olney Boys & Girls Club with a $1 million grant to create a stadium with new dugouts, seating, lights, as well as additional field improvements, and a $1.75 million grant to build a multi–sport training facility.

Olney Boys & Girls Club Receives $2.75 Million in State Grants to Build Baseball Stadium and Multi-Sport Training Facility

By MCS Staff

Published April 11, 2022 at 7:36AM | Updated April 11, 2022 at 9:47AM

The State of Maryland has awarded the Olney Boys & Girls Club with a $1 million grant to create a stadium with new dugouts, seating, lights, as well as additional field improvements, and a $1.75 million grant to build a multi–sport training facility, including a Med–Star–led rehab facility and courts and fields for soccer, basketball, baseball, football, lacrosse, softball, field hockey, wrestling, and a long–desired volleyball program.

The facility will feature indoor turf training fields and indoor batting cages. The new stadium will be the future home to the Cropdusters, a summer collegiate baseball team made up of talented players from around the country. It will be located at OGBC Park and specifics are being worked on now. Cropduster games will offer the community a family–friendly activity featuring autograph booths, giveaways, and opportunities for kids to be a part of the game. The team will compete in the Cal Ripken league beginning summer 2022, and games will be played at the Olney Boys & Girls Club field.