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MCFRS Respond to Collision Involving School Bus Thursday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) are on the scene of a collision that occurred Thursday morning in Wheaton-Glenmont. According to Montgomery County Police, the collision involved six vehicles, one of which is a school bus. Three adult females were transported to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. There were no students on the bus at the time of the collision.

Montgomery County Police tweeted the following at 8:35am: “TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A traffic collision has eastbound Randolph Rd. closed at Glenallen Ave. Expect significant delays. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route.”  We will provide an update if additional information becomes available. Featured image courtesy of @mixedqt on Instagram. 

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Update: Nearly 50 Himalayan Cats Have Been Trapped in Two Montgomery County Park Areas

By MCS Staff

Last week we let you know of the Montgomery County Community Cat Coalition (MC C³) announcing that 33 Himalayan cats/kittens have been found in two Montgomery County parks. The number has since approached 50 cats with more being found/trapped each day.

According to MC C³, Himalayan cats and kittens have been found in the Wheaton area, most of them near the Sligo Creek Trail or in Wheaton Regional Park. Some have also been found in nearby neighborhoods. Citizens are engaged in an active effort to search for these cats and kittens and report sightings. There is still no word on who released the cats in the area or why, with efforts concentrated on ensuring their safety.

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Wheaton Barbershop Has Closed After 75 Years

By MCS Staff

Richard Miller, owner of the Wheaton Barbershop at 11439 Georgia Avenue for the last 20 years, has closed the barbershop doors permanently. Miller was an employee of the shop since the 70s and bought it in the late 90s. The chairs in the shop are the original chairs from when the shop opened in 1948.

According to an interview with FOX5, “Miller started cutting hair there in the late 1970s and then bought the shop outright 25 years ago. He couldn’t find anyone to take over his shop, so it’s closing for good after 75 years at the Wheaton Shopping Center.” When asked if he will miss the shop, Miller said “”I’m going to miss it. I’m a little sad overall. But I’ll get over that.”

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Labor Day Detours Will Impact Ride On Routes 5 and 57 on Monday, September 4

By Patrick Herron

Per MCDOT: Due to Labor Day Celebrations, Ride On Routes 5 and 57 will experience detours on Monday, Sept. 4. Information for each detour can be found below.

To Silver Spring Station:  From Knowles Avenue, left on Connecticut Avenue, continue on University Boulevard, right on Perry Avenue, right on St. Paul Street, left on Metropolitan Avenue, and back on route. Stops 24026, 24960, 21284, and 21282 will be bypassed. Use alternate stops 24028 and 23512.

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Police Searching for Suspect Accused of Stealing Cash and Items From Mall Kiosks

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police- 4th District Investigative Section are investigating a burglary and multiple thefts that occurred at the Westfield Wheaton Shopping Center, formerly known as the Wheaton Plaza Mall in the 11100 block of Veirs Mill Road in Silver Spring.  On Monday, April 3, 2023, at approximately 8:11 a.m., the suspect entered the shopping center and broke into the stand-alone, Cellairis kiosk. The suspect stole property and an undisclosed amount of cash before leaving the area.

On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at approximately 8 p.m., the suspect entered the shopping center and began to walk around the Toy World kiosk. The suspect then approached the kiosk, stole an undisclosed amount of cash and walked away. The suspect then walked around the shopping center looking at other kiosks.  The suspect approached Rico’s Ice Cream, jumped over the counter, opened the register and stole an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect is described as a heavy-set, Black male, possibly in his early twenties, with short black hair.

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Sarku Japan Now Open in Wheaton Mall

By Patrick Herron

Sarku Japan has reopened in Wheaton Mall in a  new location just outside of Costco, near the relatively new Sydney’s Burger. Sarku Japan is often found inside of malls and has a mall location in Bethesda’s Montgomery Mall. Its other MoCo location can be found a standalone store (located within a strip mall rather than in a food court) in the White Oak shopping center. The chain offers made-to-order teppanyaki-style Japanese dishes cooked on sizzling grills as well as a limited amount of sushi rolls.

History of Sarku: “In Japan, lunches are often taken quickly from small stalls where freshness and quality are key. Shops value their reputations very highly. This was the same dedication of our founders when they opened the first Sarku Japan in 1987.

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Wheaton Mall to Host Hispanic Heritage Celebration

By Patrick Herron

Westfield Wheaton Mall at 11160 Veirs Mill Rd will host a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday, September 30 from 1-5pm. The event will feature live music, folklore dancing, face painting, balloon figures, clown shows, and a bilingual theatrical showcase. Full details below:

“Westfield Wheaton is excited to announce its upcoming Third Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. A continued example of the mall’s unwavering commitment to cultural and educational enrichment, the free and open to the public event welcoming the Montgomery County community and more will take place from 1pm to 5pm on Saturday, September 30 in the Macy’s Lower Court. The region’s premier family shopping destination serving one of the most diverse populations in the nation will host a stellar lineup of entertainment throughout the day. Festivities promise to transport mall patrons across borders while encouraging creativity through dance, music, and meaningful connections.

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Police and Family Searching for Missing14-Year-Old Last Seen on August 23

By Patrick Herron

The Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Yerasbin Villeda, a missing 14-year-old. Villeda was last seen on Wednesday August 23, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m., in the 4100 block of Tulare Dr. in Wheaton. She is 5’6, 120 lbs, with black hair, brown eyes, pierced ears, and was last seen wearing a white long sleeve shirt, blue jeans and white shoes.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Yerasbin Villeda is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

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Police: Kennedy High School Currently in Lockdown Due to Bomb Threat

By Patrick Herron

We will post an update when additional information is available.

Kennedy High School is currently in lockdown as the result of a bomb threat. MCPD is on scene investigating the validity of this threat. More information will be released as it becomes available. #mcpd #mcpnews pic.twitter.com/6pYgDKG9Kq

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