Crime

A man was arrested early yesterday at Lindsay Ford in downtown Wheaton after officers responded to an alarm and found him inside the dealership with stolen keys and property linked to a vehicle that wasn’t his. He was charged with burglary, destruction of property, and his outstanding arrest warrant was also addressed. (more…)


MoCo Government

Per the news release: “As Montgomery County residents navigate icy conditions following this week’s snow, the Montgomery County Departments of Environmental Protection (DEP), Transportation (MCDOT), and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) are urging residents and businesses to moderate salt usage during winter weather events. (more…)


MoCo Government

Montgomery County has extended its Cold Emergency Alert until Friday, January 10, at 1 p.m., urging residents to prepare for dangerously low wind chills below 20°F, take precautions against frostbite and hypothermia, seek warm shelter at County facilities or shopping centers, and report concerns about homeless individuals or animals left in unsafe conditions. (more…)


Education

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has identified the following sixteen (16) geographical sites located throughout the county for emergency meal service on January 8, 2025. Grab and Go meal distribution will be available from 12pm-2pm for ages 18 and under. Families may pick up meals and bring them home to enjoy. Heating instructions will be included.

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