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Mr. MoCo’s 15 Favorite Ice Cream Spots in MoCo

Published July 16, 2023 at 10:29AM | Updated July 22, 2023 at 7:53AM

In honor of National Ice Cream Day (Sunday, July 16th), I wanted to share my current 15 favorite ice cream spots in MoCo. I say current because this list often changes with places moving in and out of my rotation. While I love just about every ice cream place there is, I’m choosing the 15 that appeal to me the most right now. I’m also including places that offer “frozen treats” because I consider it all in the ice cream family. If there’s a place not listed, it’s just not currently in my top 15, which is likely to look different than yours (I’m only one person and can only eat so much ice cream, so there are also likely places I haven’t been to yet 😊). The list you’ll see below is accurate as of July 16th, 2023:

15. Sprinkles (Potomac): A Potomac Village staple since the late 80s, I first tried Sprinkles at some point in the 90s. It’s a bit out of the way in terms of things I’ve done in general so I haven’t been lately, but I enjoy it when I go.

Damascus Teenager Wanted for Father’s Day Murder

By MCS Staff

Published July 14, 2023 at 1:50PM

Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes detectives are looking for a 16-year-old wanted in connection with the shooting death of a Damascus man killed on Father’s Day. Isaiah Jamael Brown-Hawkins is accused of shooting and killing 32-year-old James Joel Austin on Sunday, June 18 in the 9800 block of Bethesda Church Road in Damascus.

At approximately 9:58 p.m., 5th District officers responded to the address for calls of a shooting. Officers located the victim in the parking lot of the apartment complex with an apparent gunshot wound. Austin was pronounced dead at the scene. Brown-Hawkins drove away in a Honda that was located in Washington, DC, however Brown-Hawkins has not been found.

$170,566 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold at Liberty Has Been Claimed

By Patrick Herron

Published July 11, 2023 at 3:51PM | Updated July 15, 2023 at 2:49PM

A Montgomery County resident is $170,566 richer after claiming a winning FAST PLAY lottery ticket purchased on June 22nd at the Liberty Gas Station (26241 Ridge Rd) in Damascus. Full story below courtesy of MD Lottery:

A Damascus man visited Lottery headquarters recently to cash a ticket that, to his surprise, couldn’t be cashed at the retailer where he purchased it. When the clerk explained the reason he was turned away, the $170,566 winner was in utter disbelief. The Montgomery County resident is a landscaper who rarely buys Lottery tickets. “Once in a while I’ll decide to,” he said, adding, “and only if I have cash in my pocket. If not, I wait until next time.”

Vehicle Fire on Ridge Rd Sends One Adult to Burn Center

By MCS Staff

Published June 30, 2023 at 6:11PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a call for a vehicle fire that occurred on Ridge Rd. on Friday afternoon. The fire extended to the home the vehicle was parked at. According to Battalion Chief Jason Blake, one adult was was burned and taken to the burn center. Though there was damage to the home, no residents were displaced.

Ridge Rd (Gaithersburg) vehicle fire with exposure to a home. One adult burned, transported to the Burn Center. No residents displaced. PE728, PE732, PAT708, M708 & BC705. @mcfrsPIO pic.twitter.com/jlfbzaesXQ

$100,000 Winning Scratch-Off Sold at Royal Farms

By Patrick Herron

Published June 26, 2023 at 4:18PM | Updated June 26, 2023 at 5:08PM

Courtesy Google Maps

A $100,000 Mega Multiplier ticket sold on June 24 at Royal Farms (690 Watkins Mill Rd) in Gaithersburg remains unclaimed as of June 26. Two additional big winners in Montgomery County last week include a $100,000 winning scratch off sold at My Dollar & More (250 North Frederick Ave) in Gaithersburg and a $170,566 winning FAST PLAY lottery ticket sold on June 22 at the Liberty Gas Station (26241 Ridge Rd) in Damascus. Additional details below about winners across the state of Maryland courtesy of MD Lottery:

Winners of prizes larger than $25,000 must redeem their tickets at the Maryland Lottery Claims Center in Baltimore, which is open by appointment only. Prizes of up to $5,000 can be claimed at any of more than 400 Expanded Cashing Authority Program (XCAP) locations. All Maryland Lottery retailers are authorized to redeem tickets up to and including $600. More information is available on the How To Claim page of mdlottery.com.

$170,566 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold at MoCo Liberty

By Patrick Herron

Published June 23, 2023 at 1:26PM

A $170,566 winning FAST PLAY lottery ticket was sold on June 22nd at the Liberty Gas Station (26241 Ridge Rd) in Damascus. Additional details below courtesy of MD Lottery: “A pair of FAST PLAY purchases turned June 22 into a memorable evening for lucky Lottery players in Riverdale Park and Damascus. Someone bought a $5 World Championship Poker ticket that won a progressive jackpot worth $107,801 at Kenilworth Liquors in Riverdale Park. Then Lottery luck struck again in the $10 Casino Royale Slots game, when a jackpot-winning ticket worth $170,566 was sold at Damascus Liberty in Damascus.

The two retailers share in the fun as well. For selling the tickets, Kenilworth Liquors, located at 5401 Kenilworth Avenue in Riverdale Park, and Damascus Liberty, located at 26421 Ridge Road in Damascus, will each receive a $1,000 bonus from the Lottery. Lottery officials encourage the winners to sign the backs of the ticket immediately and put them in safe locations. Winners of FAST PLAY games have 182 days from the date of their purchase to claim their prizes.

Montgomery County Police Investigating Damascus Homicide; Identity of Victim Released

By Patrick Herron

Published June 19, 2023 at 7:37PM | Updated July 5, 2023 at 7:26AM

Per MCPD: A 32-year-old Damascus man was shot and killed on the evening of Sunday, June 18, 2023. At approximately 9:57 p.m., Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District officers were dispatched to the 9800 block of Bethesda Church Rd., for multiple calls for a shooting that just occurred.

Upon arrival, officers located the victim, James Joel Austin, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Despite lifesaving efforts by officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel, Austin was pronounced dead at the scene. There is no one in custody and no suspect information is available at this time. The victim has been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy.

Update: One Dead After Shooting in Damascus

By Patrick Herron

Published June 19, 2023 at 7:44AM

Montgomery County Police responded to a fatal shooting in the 9800 block of Bethesda Church Road on Sunday, June 18. According to MCPD, “at approximately 9:58 p.m., the Montgomery County Emergency Communications Center received a call for a shooting at the above location.

Upon arrival, 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel located a 32-year-old male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on scene.

Police Respond to Shooting Sunday Night in Damascus

By Patrick Herron

Published June 18, 2023 at 10:50PM

Montgomery County Police responded to a shooting Sunday night in Damascus. According to MCPD, “5th District officers are on scene of a shooting in the 9800 block of Bethesda Church Road in Damascus. This is an active and ongoing investigation. More information will be released when it becomes available.”

Per @cordelltraffic on Twitter: DAMASCUS CRITICAL SHOOTING: ~10PM Sunday, near the Damascus Garden Apartments at the corner of MD-124 Woodfield Road and Bethesda Church Road (Montgomery County). Man found shot, critically injured. MCP 5D Officers aided victim prior to 🚑 arrival.

Truck Crashes Into Power Lines on Ridge Rd Late Friday Night

By MCS Staff

Published April 29, 2023 at 8:43AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a crash that involved a pick-up truck crashing into power lines on Ridge Rd, near Gue Rd, just north of town in Damascus at approximately 11:45pm. The crash caused a large power outage in Damascus.

This morning at 5:50am, Montgomery County Police provided an update, stating that Ridge Road, between Gue and Rte 80, is closed for several hours because of fallen power lines. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Featured photo sent in by Caden Higgins.

Damascus Alumnus Bryan Bresee Projected To Go Within The First Two Rounds of the NFL Draft

By MCS Staff

Published April 27, 2023 at 7:48AM

Bryan Bresee, a 6’5, 298 lb defensive tackle is projected by many as a first round pick in tonight’s NFL Draft. The Clemson Tigers lineman graduated from Damascus High School in 2019. He is the former No. 1 overall recruit in the Class of 2020, and played three years at Clemson, missing significant time in 2021 with an ACL tear.

Widely projected to be drafted within the first two rounds, mock drafts see Bresee going anywhere from the middle of the first round to the middle of the second round. NFL.com has a second round projection on him. Per NFL.com: