Amy Weaver, a second grade teacher at Damascus Elementary School in Damascus, is one of two MCPS teachers being honored with the Shirley J. Lowrie “Thank You for Teaching” Awards this year.
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At approximately 11:30am on Tuesday morning, about 55 firefighters extinguished a heavy fire on 8800 block of Primula Dr in the Laytonsville/Damascus area.
Michael Jurgens was drafted in the 7th round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. The offensive lineman was a three-year starter at Wake Forest and part of three consecutive state championships teams under Coach Eric Wallich at Damascus High School.
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In a display of sheer dominance and unwavering determination, the Damascus Hornets reaffirmed their status as defending state champions with a commanding 10-2 victory over the Sherwood Varsity Warriors in a thrilling showdown at Damascus High School. Led by the masterful pitching of Alyssa Clark and a relentless offensive assault, the Hornets left no doubt that they are a force to be reckoned with on the softball diamond. Yesterday’s scores from across the county can be seen here.
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Jimmie Cone recently shared the news of the passing of William “Bill” Harris- former owner of the iconic Damascus ice cream shop. Current Jimmie Cone owners, Dan and Bonnie Leiter, bought Jimmie Cone in 1990 from Bill and Dorothy Harris, who are the son and daughter-in-law of the original owner.
Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision involving a pedestrian on Thursday morning in Damascus.
On Sunday afternoon, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a kitchen fire at the Tasty 68 restaurant, located at 26131 Ridge Rd. in Damascus. In an update today, provided by Assistant Chief David Pazos, several businesses are unable to reoccupy the building.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a building fire at 26131 Ridge Rd in Damascus at approximately 12:30pm Sunday afternoon.
