Montgomery County property taxes now exceed mortgage payments for many
For many years, I have written about the fact that property taxes in Montgomery County have essentially become the equivalent of a second mortgage for many homeowners. If we believe we have honest elections in the County, suffering the highest overall tax and fee burden in the region has yet to spark revolt among...
Armed Suspect Arrested After Shoplifting Report in Germantown
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded Wednesday evening to a report of shoplifting at a clothing store in the Milestone Shopping Center in Germantonw. According to MCPD, 5th District Central Business Team officers attempted to contact the suspect, who fled deeper into the store before being...
What went wrong with MoCo’s winter storm response
The Montgomery County government had limited formal communication with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) about conditions preventing the district from reopening after winter storm Fern struck the region on Jan. 24 and 25, contributing to a week of disruption for local students and families, county officials...
Nat. Resources Police Help Rescue Six Hunters Stranded in Nanticoke River
NANTICOKE RIVER, Md. – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released details on a water rescue that took place Saturday evening. On Jan. 31, Natural Resources Police (NRP) and Wildlife and Heritage Service staff helped rescue six waterfowl hunters stranded on a disabled vessel on the Nanticoke...
Maryland urges residents to check for unclaimed property
The state is urging residents to check for unclaimed property as part of Unclaimed Property Day, according to a community announcement. Unclaimed property can include uncashed checks, insurance proceeds, forgotten dividends and dormant financial accounts. If an account shows no activity for three years, Maryland law...
Deep freeze locks bay in ice, stranding watermen and triggering rescues
An historic nine-day stretch of below-freezing temperatures locked the Chesapeake Bay in over the end of January into February, stranding watermen at frozen marinas, triggering multiple rescues of duck hunters and leaving parts of the bay more than 90% covered in ice — the most extensive coverage since 2014. The...
Maryland farmer pushes limits with 154-bushel nonirrigated beans
Maryland farmer Chris Weaver set a world record last year with 154.98 bushels per acre for nonirrigated, no-till soybeans — a feat verified by the Maryland Soybean Association. But for Weaver, this is just a step toward his ultimate goal: 200 bushels per acre. Weaver’s passion for farming is...
Maryland, West Virginia Winter Storm Watch: 6–8 Inches, 60 MPH Winds
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Baltimore, Maryland – A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for parts of western Maryland and eastern West Virginia as a strong Arctic front threatens heavy snow, powerful winds, and dangerous cold from...
UPDATED: Buddhist monks’ ‘Walk for Peace’ expected to arrive in Stafford Friday
The Buddhist monks' multi-state "Walk for Peace" is expected to arrive in Stafford County late morning or midday on Friday, Feb. 6. The tentative route timeline has the monks walking along Richmond Highway (Route 1) northbound in Prince William from Stafford County to Fairfax County. A real-time map of the pilgrimage...
More Ashburn Families Are Choosing At-Home Goodbyes for Aging Pets
Ashburn veterinarians see growing demand for calm, familiar end-of-life care. More families are choosing to say goodbye to their pets at home instead of in a veterinary clinic. Local CodaPet veterinarians say it reflects a shift in how families approach end-of-life care for aging and seriously ill animals. The...
