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August 26, 2024

Smedley says he is eager for role as fire chief

by Judith Hruz Editor On Day 3 as the new head of

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August 26, 2024

Community says thanks

Thousands of visitors turned out for Olney’s 29th National Night

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July 6, 2024

Child care is scarce in Maryland and the nation; pandemic made matters worse

by Katelynn Winebrenner and Laura Shaughnessy Capital News Service Halfway through her

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July 6, 2024

No funny business: Chamber members take kickball very seriously

by Judith Hruz Editor It was a sizzling 90 degrees at game

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July 6, 2024

Former police chief now head of security for MCPS

by Judith Hruz Editor Former Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus G. Jones

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July 6, 2024

Council approves Yamada as police chief

by Judith Hruz Editor The County Council approved Marc Yamada as the

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April 9, 2024

Community Day No. 42 ‘another success’

An estimated 3,000 visitors attended the 42 nd Olney Community

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April 9, 2024

Council hopes newly approved zoning will help with housing crisis

by Judith Hruz Editor Multifamily housing will be permitted to be constructed

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March 14, 2024

Olney’s 42nd Community Day on its way

by Judith Hruz Editor It may have a slightly new name, but

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February 16, 2024

Cell phones: The not-so-silent killers of children’s academic success

Parents, I beg you, come into my Montgomery County classroom

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