A Frederick County woman won $50,000 from a Pick 5 ticket purchased at Carroll Fuel in Damascus, using numbers inspired by her late mother’s birthday. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
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Oliver Hernandez-Caballero, 26, of Damascus, was sentenced to 25 years in prison, suspending all but 14 years, plus five years of supervised probation, following his conviction for first-degree child abuse of his five-month-old baby. (more…)
At 10:33am Friday morning, emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of Woodfield Rd and Main St. in Damascus. The call indicated a vehicle incident involving an overturned car.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a townhouse fire on Tralee Terrace in Damascus on Tuesday morning. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Special Victims Investigations Division executed a search warrant on Sunday in the 10600 block of Sweepstakes Rd in Damascus as part of an active investigation. No arrests were made, and the investigation is not related to immigration enforcement, according to a police news alert.
Since 1962, Jimmie Cone has been a beloved destination for soft serve ice cream and frozen yogurt in Damascus, Maryland (26420 Ridge Rd). Today it opens for its 63rd season, as the iconic ice cream shop continues to delight both longtime fans and new visitors alike. Jimmie Cone also boasts an additional location in Mount Airy (1312 S Main St.), expanding its reach to even more ice cream enthusiasts.
House of Curry is now open at 9805 Main Street, suite 207, in Damascus. The new restaurant has taken over the space that was previously home to Sky Kitchen.
Deb Waxman, affectionately known as Coach Wax, is celebrating an impressive milestone– 30 years as a coach within Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).
Jimmie Cone has been serving soft serve ice cream and frozen yogurt in Damascus since 1962, and will open for its 63rd season in March 17. The iconic ice cream spot has an additional location in Mount Airy.
Growing up in Montgomery County, Maryland, Nicholas Sefcik lived in both Damascus and Gaithersburg, where he laid the foundation for his future as an educator and author culminating in his debut book, For The Win!: It’s spOiler Time. Nicholas attended Woodfield Elementary School, Baker Middle School, and Damascus High School, where he thrived both academically and athletically. A notable athlete, he played basketball and football during high school, earning the honor of winning two State Championships in football.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire on the deck of a two-story home on Lewis Drive in Damascus around 1:30am on Monday. (more…)