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Jerome Williams: From Magruder To The NBA

Published May 24, 2018 at 1:21PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:31PM

Williams decided his next move would be attending and playing for Montgomery College-Germantown (at the time, each campus had separate athletic teams). While he was at MC, he grew 7 inches, becoming a 6’9 forward by his sophomore year.

His growth spurt and effective play at MC garnered the attention of Georgetown Hoyas head coach John Thompson, who offered Williams a scholarship. Williams averaged a double-double, with over 10 points and 10 rebounds per game in his first year at Georgetown, finishing his Georgetown basketball career with averages of 10.5 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. While at Georgetown, he played with NBA players Allen Iverson, Don Reid, and Othella Harrington.

Cava Mezze Spring/Summer 2018 Menu

By MCS Staff

Published May 10, 2018 at 10:19PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:31PM

They’ve kept some of your favorites like the lamb chops, lollipop chicken, Chef D Platter, saganaki, zucchini fritters, mini gyro, etc. and have added about 10 new dishes for the warmer months.

Not pictured is the ‘Crab n’ Cake’ because I forgot to take a picture of it before we gobbled it down. It was tied with the Lamb Frites as my favorite dishes, but our party enjoyed all of the new flavors.

Shoppers In Olney To Close Permanently

By MCS Staff

Published May 8, 2018 at 12:55AM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

As of now, the date we heard was June 15th, but I was told “sometime next month” when I called the store.

In a fairly saturated market, it was just a matter of time before one of the Olney grocery stores closed.

Dorian O’Daniel (Good Counsel Alum) Drafted In The Third Round By The Kansas City Chiefs

By MCS Staff

Published April 29, 2018 at 3:17PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

The 6’1, 220 pound O’Daniel was a linebacker at Clemson, where he played four seasons after redshirting in 2013. He is projected to be an inside-the-box-safety or linebacker/safety hybrid in the NFL. He won a national championship with Clemson in 2016.

He attended high school and played football at Good Counsel in Olney, where he was a running back and linebacker. As a senior he was named the Montgomery Sentinal’s Offensive Player of the Year and the Gazette’s Montgomery County Player of the Year. That year he also made the Washington Post’s All-Met First Team.

MoCo Rocks!

By MCS Staff

Published April 11, 2018 at 3:01AM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

MoCo residents out walking in their neighborhoods this spring may be surprised to find painted rocks with inspirational sayings and beautiful designs hidden near walkways, lakes, and trees. I first came across a painted stone hidden on a fence while walking with my dogs in Montgomery Village. I joined the Montgomery Village ❤ Rocks (MV Rocks) Facebook page to see what this growing trend is all about and found that it is not just happening locally. The Kindness Rocks Project, founded by Megan Murphy of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, has inspired many groups to form. Kindness Rocks Damascus and Olney Rocks have also been busy spreading kindness and happiness in their communities.

Julia Naoui founded MV Rocks in July 2017 with members of her walking group. The group’s plans for the day were cancelled due to bad weather so they stayed inside and painted rocks instead. Since then, the group has grown to 345 members with new members being added daily. Kristen Nelson started Olney Rocks in June 2017 after seeing Kindness Rocks posts on her timeline and realizing that Olney did not yet have a group. Nelson said that performing random acts of kindness is very important to her family and it was easy to start the group with friends and neighbors. Olney Rocks now has over 750 members and has helped spread the movement to other local organizations including elementary schools and Girl Scout troops. According to its Facebook page, Kindness Rocks Damascus has 691members.

The common purpose of these groups is to bring joy to their communities. “Fostering happiness and kindness” is one of Olney Rocks’ goals, according to Nelson. She said it has been a very positive experience and the best part is “the happiness that it brings to our community.” The Montgomery Village Rockspage describes the group as a “way to connect our community, encourage art, and promote random acts of kindness.” Kindness Rocks Damascus believes “pictures and inspirational quotes can bring a smile to someone looking or to that lucky someone who stumbles upon a beautifully painted rock.”

BREAKING: Corned Beef King Restaurant In Olney Has Closed, Food Truck Remains

By MCS Staff

Published April 8, 2018 at 2:34PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

On March 1st we reported on the new Corned Beef King location at Liberty gas station in Rockville (Rockville Pike and Twinbrook Parkway), but the news of the Olney location closing comes as a shock to us.

Again, the food truck will remain on site in Olney.
www.mocoshow.com/blog/corned-beef-king-to-get-second-gas-station-location

The Olney Walking Guy/Running Man

By MCS Staff

Published April 2, 2018 at 5:09AM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

Since the late 80s, he has been seen walking/running in different parts of MoCo. Though he is associated with Olney, he is often spotted in the Aspen Hill area nowadays (he is still out and about throughout the county).
He’s had a couple Facebook pages devoted to him, and from what I have been told, is aware of his local celebrity status within the county.

I’m told his name is Lenny. There are many different rumors about his background, but none that can be confirmed so I don’t want to get into hearsay.

Olney McDonald’s To Add Second Drive-Thru?

By MCS Staff

Published March 21, 2018 at 1:36AM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

I’m told the Olney McDonald’s is going to be formally applying to add a second drive-thru to the restaurant. Currently, there’s one drive-thru, but I’m told the thought process behind […]

Two-Time NCAA Champ And Olympic Gold Medalist, Kyle Snyder (Good Counsel), Is Wrestling In His Final Collegiate Match Today

By MCS Staff

Published March 17, 2018 at 6:45PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

Snyder has won 2 NCAA Championships with Ohio State and an Olympic gold medal as a heavyweight for the United States. He’s the first wrestler to ever win an NCAA Championship after winning a gold medal.

Tonight he wrestles in the finals of the NCAA tournament in an attempt to become the heavyweight champion for the third straight year.

Heavy Winds Have Caused A Lot Of Damage Across MoCo

By MCS Staff

Published March 2, 2018 at 9:58PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

The images below show just a small fraction of the damage from different areas across Montgomery County.

Corned Beef King To Get Second Gas Station Location

By MCS Staff

Published March 2, 2018 at 3:26AM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

The Corned Beef King will get his second gas station location when he opens up shop at the Liberty gas station in Rockville (Rockville Pike and Twinbrook Parkway). CBK already […]