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World War II veteran awarded Pennsylvania high school diploma 2 days before his death at age 98
Poolesville, Maryland — At a ceremony in Poolesville, Maryland, earlier this month, American Legion Post 247 paid special tribute to one of its own, the late Gunnery Sgt. Richard Remp. "He was a Marine," friend Julien Singh said. "He was most proud of being a Marine."Remp, who everyone called Gunny, quit high school his senior year to serve in World War II, and stayed in the Marines through the Vietnam War. Friends Julien Singh and James Cappuccilli say he was highly decorated.Despite all his extraordinary accomplishments, there was still one thing left for Remp to do: receive his high school...
Lora Loethen Guilty Of Abusing Adopted Children: Prosecutors
Lora Loethen, 55, was convicted of second-degree child abuse and five counts of child neglect after pleading guilty on Thursday following an investigation into dozens of reports and police visits involving her adopted family in Damascus. In March 2023, prosecutors say that one of Loethen's adopted daughters confided in another...
MANNA food bank, Montgomery County Department of Transportation roll out food drive to offer free bus rides
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — In partnership with local food bank MANNA Food Center, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation, (MCDOT), kicked off its annual food drive on Sunday to offer free bus rides in return for non-perishable items. Mardia Dennies, director of development and communications at MANNA, said the food drives are […]
Crow's Nest Campground seeks trial to dispute over 160 county citations
The Crow’s Nest Family Campground in Thurmont has requested a trial to contest 166 citations — totaling to over $16,000 — that the Frederick County Division of Planning and Permitting issued against the property between April and May for various violations. In April and May, the county...
Montgomery County Public Schools considering significant teacher cuts for next school year
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – The Montgomery County Council approved a $7.1 billion-dollar operating budget for FY25, including $3.3 billion for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), but the school board said it’s not enough. The budget, which was approved on May 23, has MCPS now considering laying off 143 teachers and rescinding 177 […]
Frederick County school board eliminates Remote Virtual Program to balance budget
FREDERICK, Md. — The Frederick County Board of Education balanced its 2025 budget at the expense of its Remote Virtual Program (RVP). Parents and students who use the program have been pushing to save it in recent weeks. The school board made its decision at a meeting Wednesday. Frederick...
‘Major’ gas leak forces evacuation of businesses, 300 people in downtown Bethesda
A “major” gas leak forced the evacuation Friday night of about 300 people and several restaurants and stores along Norfolk Avenue in downtown Bethesda, according to the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). Norfolk Avenue between Delray and St. Elmo avenues was closed around 7:30 p.m. and...
Montgomery County woman recognized for providing more than 3 decades of foster care
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — A Montgomery County woman was honored Friday for the incredible impact she has had on her community, and children in need. Emma Thompson has been a foster parent for 33 years. At the age of 88, she plans to retire when the child currently in her care graduates from high school.
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