As we prepare for the leaves begin their autumnal shift in a few weeks, anticipation is building for the return of a local Halloween legend. Markoff’s Haunted Forest, a staple of spooky season in Dickerson, is gearing up for its 33rd year of delivering spine-tingling scares starting October 3rd.
Patowmack Bowfishing Charters has launched The Kountry Tiki– a floating tiki bar cruise that’s operating from White’s Ferry, offering public and private Potomac River cruises for up to six guests with music, scenic views, and onboard amenities. Our very own Mr. MoCo stopped by to support the new venture (full video below).
In honor of National Fried Chicken Day on Sunday, July 6, we’ve put together a list of local favorites based on national and regional “best fried chicken” articles, reader recommendations, and input from our staff.
The Comus Inn is a historic restaurant and event venue located in Dickerson, Maryland, at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain. Established in 1862, the inn has a rich history, originally serving as a stop for travelers and a general store for the local community. Now, it’s launching an ice cream counter on June 12th.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle and debris fire on Peachtree Road near Barnesville Road in Dickerson on Wednesday afternoon, where a Tesla battery reignited during property demolition. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house at a two-story single-family home on Wasche Rd near W Hunter Rd in Dickerson/Poolesville.
According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters from multiple MCFRS units responded to the non-hydrant area. The occupants evacuated, but one adult suffered burns and was transported as a Priority 2 patient. The fire was extinguished, and one family was displaced. A tanker fill site was set up on Martinsburg Rd.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a large brush fire on Beallsville Road in Dickerson, which involved several acres of woods, logs, and stumps. (more…)
The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing on February 4, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in Beallsville and virtually, to gather comments on Chaberton Solar Sugarloaf I, LLC’s proposal to build a 4.0 MW solar facility in Dickerson, MD, with additional written comments accepted until February 7.
Markoff’s, popular for their annual Halloween haunt creation that has entertained visitors for years, has launched Christmas at Calleva (19120 Martinsburg Rd., Dickerson, MD). The Christmas Trail is designed to “enchant visitors of all ages” with interactive scenes inspired by the classic Christmas stories like Rudolph and The Polar Express.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire in a non-hydrant area on the 21000 block of Peachtree Rd. in Dickerson around 2:30am early Monday morning.