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Update on Bassett’s, Which Closed in June Due to a Fire

Published August 14, 2023 at 1:23PM

Bassett’s Restaurant at 19950 Fisher Ave in Poolesville plans to reopen next month. The restaurant closed due to a fire on June 5. Owner Erika Myers tells us repairs are taking longer than anticipated due to the wait for construction permits. The fire was located in a small building in the back, with no extension to the main building/restaurant.

Bassett’s, which opened in 1993, closed its doors on December 31, 2021. Myers, who worked at Bassett’s for over 15 years before leaving to open Rio Grande Grill in Germantown in 2020, purchased the restaurant and reopened it in May, 2022. Menu items include fried chicken, burgers, salads, and home-style entree’s such as meatloaf, chicken pot pie, and grilled calves liver.

Virtual Public Meeting on the Schaeffer Road Bridge Over Little Seneca Creek Replacement Project in Poolesville to be Held on Wednesday, Sept. 6

By Patrick Herron

Published August 10, 2023 at 9:36PM

Per MCDOT: On Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public meeting to discuss the replacement of the Schaeffer Road Bridge (No. M-0137) over Little Seneca Creek in Poolesville. At the virtual public information meeting MCDOT will present the project details, costs, schedules and obtain public comments and answer questions. The bridge inspection revealed that the structure is in poor condition, considered structurally deficient and needs replacement. The completed project will enhance safety for motorists and bicyclists as they travel to nearby schools and facilities.

Online registration is required to attend. On the morning of the meeting, an email with a Zoom link will be sent to registrants. Prior to the virtual meeting, the public is encouraged to review the project files on the project website.

Montgomery County Man Wins $50,000 at Poolesville Gas Station

By Patrick Herron

Published August 7, 2023 at 2:57PM | Updated August 7, 2023 at 5:49PM

A Montgomery County resident is $50,000 after purchasing a winning scratch-off lottery ticket at the Crown Gas Station (17700 Elgin Road) in Poolesville. Full story below courtesy of the Maryland Lottery:

“An unusual set of three back-to-back scratch-off wins at a Poolesville business made a Montgomery County resident $50,000 richer recently. The 64-year-old was traveling past the MOAB Crown gas station at 17700 Elgin Road in Poolesville and stopped in to play scratch-offs, which are his favorite Lottery game. To his surprise, he won $50 on a game and used some of the prize money to keep playing instant tickets.

Update: 81-Year-Old Poolesville Woman Dead After Single Vehicle Collision Thursday

By Patrick Herron

Published July 24, 2023 at 8:30AM

Update: The victim has been identified as 81-year-old Christl Pedro, of Poolesville.

Per MCPD: A woman has died following a traffic collision that occurred on Thursday, July 20, 2023. At approximately 9:31 p.m., 1^st District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the collision in the 18900 block of Beallsville Rd.

Don’t Miss The Sunflowers at Mckee-Beshers This Month

By MCS Staff

Published July 23, 2023 at 8:11PM

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources – Wildlife and Heritage Service plants sunflowers each spring on the McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The primary purpose for planting sunflowers on wildlife management areas is to provide a food source for mourning doves, as well as other wildlife species, after the plants mature and dry. Mourning doves are hunted at these fields during hunting seasons that traditionally begin on September 1 and continue through early January.

A number of fields are planted each year, although two fields are designated as Dove Management Fields. The Dove Management Area fields have restricted times and days when hunting can occur during the month of September. In addition to mourning doves, sunflowers and sunflower seeds are a favorite food source for a host of other songbirds, mammals and pollinators. Sunflowers require pollination by insects, usually bees, to produce a seed crop. In turn, honey bees and many species of native bees, benefit from the abundant nectar and pollen that sunflowers produce.

Woman Dead After Striking Tree Thursday Night; Collision Reconstruction Unit Investigating

By Patrick Herron

Published July 21, 2023 at 5:13PM

Per MCPD: A woman has died following a traffic collision that occurred on Thursday, July 20, 2023. At approximately 9:31 p.m., 1^st District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the collision in the 18900 block of Beallsville Rd in Poolesville.

The preliminary investigation by Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) detectives has revealed that the driver, and sole occupant, of a black 2002 Hyundai Elantra, was traveling southbound on Beallsville Rd., prior to Jerusalem Rd., when for reasons still under investigation, she left the roadway and struck a tree. The victim was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Maryland Department of the Environment Encourages Water Conservation with Drought Watch for Portions of the State

By MCS Staff

Published July 21, 2023 at 6:44AM

Per The Maryland Department of the Environment: The Maryland Department of the Environment is urging citizens and businesses in a large part of the state to voluntarily reduce their water usage as a drought watch has been issued. “Water conservation is a good practice year-round, but we are asking residents and businesses to pay particular attention during the summer months when the State can experience hot and dry conditions,” said Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain.

“You can do your part by limiting the use and duration of sprinklers for lawns, taking short showers as opposed to baths, and not leaving the faucet running while brushing your teeth. These things sound simple, but it all adds up.” A drought watch has been issued for Western Maryland and portions of Central Maryland based on lower-than-normal stream flows and groundwater levels for this time of year. During a drought watch, MDE increases oversight of water supply conditions and encourages voluntary water conservation practices. No mandatory water use restrictions have been issued.

“Wet, Wacky, & Wild” Event Takes Place Friday, July 14

By MCS Staff

Published July 12, 2023 at 7:47AM

“Wet, Wacky, & Wild” wil take place on Friday, July 14th from 6pm until 10pm in Poolesville. The event will take place at the Whalen Commons, located at 19701 Fisher Ave. Additional information below, per the Town of Poolesville:

”We’ll have water slides, water balloon fights, a bounce house, Jenn’s Wild Animal Kingdom a DJ, a special performance by the PSD Hip Hop Crew at 6:30 and a Foam Dance Party. Food trucks include Beltway Bistro, Biga Biga Pizza and El Paso tacos. We’ll end the evening with the movie Dolphin Tale on the big screen.”

New Voluntary Water Conservation Notice Issued in Poolesville

By MCS Staff

Published July 12, 2023 at 7:35AM

The Town of Poolesville has issued a new voluntary water conservation notice: “Thank you to all of those residents who reduced water use after the first request. The first notice was out of an abundance of caution and nothing to do with development. Current staff members have been operating the water system for over 20 years and have a good feel for when overuse is occurring. We are permitted by the State to withdraw 650,000 gallons per day. We usually pump around 550,000, so when we jumped to over 700,000 gallons per day, a notice was issued. After the notice, we dropped back down to normal ranges. Thank you!

The wellfield is in good condition, not overtaxed even with two of our high producing wells out of service for PFAS remediation. However, a drought watch has been issued for Western Maryland and portions of Central Maryland based on lower-than-normal stream flows and groundwater levels for this time of year. During a drought watch, MDE increases oversight of water supply conditions and encourages voluntary water conservation practices. No mandatory water use restrictions have been issued.

Florida Woman on Motorcycle Dies After Collision With Deer in Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

Published July 11, 2023 at 4:24PM

Per MCPD: The Montgomery County Department of Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is currently investigating a fatal motorcycle collision that occurred at the 21400 block of Beallsville Road near Sellman Road. On Monday, July 10, 2023, at approximately 8:43 p.m., Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire Rescue responded to Beallsville Road for the report of a motorcycle collision with a deer.

Upon arrival, emergency personnel discovered 53-year-old Michelle Lee Beach, of Dunedin, FL, who had been ejected from her motorcycle after hitting the deer. She was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, where she later died. The preliminary investigation has revealed that Beach was following another motorcyclist, travelling southbound on Beallsville Road on her pink 2007, Suzuki GXSR 600 motorcycle when she hit the deer. This is an ongoing investigation.

Critical Injury Crash With Ejection on Darnestown Rd Late Wednesday Night

By MCS Staff

Published July 6, 2023 at 12:04AM

MD-28 Darnestown Road is CLOSED near Peach Tree Road & Lewis Orchards in Dickerson (Upper Montgomery County, MD) following a crash.

According to our public safety reporter, Cordell Pugh, at approximately 11PM on Wednesday night, a driver crashed into a utility pole and was ejected, leading to a critical injury. The driver was transported to an area trauma center. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps