Metro announced Thursday that nearly seven miles of bus-only lanes near the Silver Spring and Glenmont Red Line stations will remain until at least December with bus shuttle operations ending on Saturday The Takoma station reopened ahead of schedule at the end of June will still benefit from the temporary lanes more than 15,000 average daily riders use the Metrobus and Ride On routes on Georgia Avenue and Colesville Road “Dedicated bus lanes are the most efficient use of existing roadway space, moving the greatest number of people in a bus in the least amount of space (compared to single occupancy vehicles),” Metro said in a press release “It’s also a safer and low-cost way of moving more people through a corridor without widening roads.” “I appreciate the extension of the pilot project to allow us to explore options for improved and more equitable access along this corridor,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich “Bus lanes across the region have increased reliability and decreased travel time for bus passengers We want to improve the service for our existing riders – many of whom are low income or have disabilities – and demonstrate to potential new riders that the bus can be an attractive transportation option.” “The Moore-Miller Administration is focused on moving people not just vehicles and by continuing to study these temporary bus lanes we are showing our commitment to providing a safe equitable transportation system for all users,” said Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J “These temporary bus lanes are a successful collaboration between the Maryland Department of Transportation and Metro and highlight a low-cost project that has a high impact on the communities it serves Extending the pilot through the end of the year will allow us to evaluate the project’s effectiveness and examine opportunities to speed up buses through additional targeted bus lane improvements in Maryland.” “We are thankful for the collaboration with Maryland and Montgomery County,” said Metro General Manager Randy Clarke “Dedicated bus lanes are one of the best tools to move many people through a corridor quickly We are excited to see the results of this pilot and are encouraged by Maryland’s efforts to increase bus speeds.” Metro said it would work with the Maryland and Montgomery County transportation departments to analyze data and review the impact of dedicated travel lanes to buses during school sessions and when the region’s workforce returns from summer travels A 34-year-old Silver Spring woman was killed in a single-vehicle collision on Sunday April 13 in the 10400 block of Colesville Road in the Four Corners area of Silver Spring Montgomery County Department of Police and Fire/Rescue personnel responded to multiple reports of a vehicle that struck a utility pole first responders located a black 2022 Kia Telluride off the roadway the sole occupant and driver of the vehicle Preliminary investigation by the Montgomery County Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit revealed that the Kia was traveling southbound on Colesville Road when the vehicle left the right side of the roadway and struck a wooden utility pole Minh was not wearing a seatbelt and suffered fatal injuries No other vehicles were involved in the crash.” This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 240-773-6620 A Colesville man faces up to life in prison for the death of his newborn daughter who was shot and killed with a crossbow in 2023 Patrick D. Proefriedt, 28, of Colesville pleaded guilty on Friday in Broome County Court to second-degree murder for the death of his three-week-old infant in June 2023 the Broome County Sheriff's Office and Emergencies Medical Services responded to a report that a woman and infant had been shot with a crossbow at a home on state Route 41 in the Town of Colesville officers discovered Proefriedt's wife and newborn daughter had been shot with a crossbow The child was pronounced dead at the scene Proefriedt's wife was released from the hospital later that day with non-life-threatening injuries More: Verdict: Man accused of attempted murder of Binghamton police officer in 2020 According to the Broome County Sheriff's Office Proefriedt was arguing with his wife when he fired a crossbow at her and their three-week-old daughter The crossbow struck the infant in the upper torso exiting near the armpit before hitting her mother in the chest Proefriedt fled the scene after allegedly removing the arrow and attempting to prevent his wife from calling the police He was located and in custody within an hour he was charged with second-degree murder and attempted murder as well as first-degree criminal contempt for violating an order of protection officials said Proefriedt had a history of domestic violence incidents with his wife and an active order of protection in place The couple were living together with their daughter at the time of the incident Proefriedt is facing up to life in state prison His sentencing is scheduled for May 22 in Broome County Court Please email if you would like to be allow listed COVID-19 Updates Vaccine and Booster Information View All Media Advisories View All Speeches & Testimony Sign up for a newsletter or update your subscription preferences This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Celebrate Women’s History Month in Montgomery County by participating in these engaging events Each offers unique opportunities to honor women’s contributions and connect with the community These events offer enriching experiences to celebrate Women’s History Month Be sure to register early to secure your spot Two drivers were arrested in connection with a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred April 5 on Randolph Road in Colesville were charged with criminally negligent manslaughter by vehicle Phan was traveling west on Randolph Road near Kimblewick Drive at 10:12 p.m when she drove onto the sidewalk and struck Ron Franzese The collision caused Franzese to fall into the road crossed three lanes and then collided with a tree Detectives have arrested 71-year-old Thanh Phan of Silver Spring, and 27-year-old Jose Saravia Gonzalez of Silver Spring on charges related to a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on Friday, April 5, 2024.https://t.co/9P9jDyP58h#MCPNews pic.twitter.com/VDYExGu3Nm — Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) December 3, 2024 Suzanne is a freelance reporter with Montgomery Community Media She has over 35 years professional experience writing for newspapers Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire around 10:15 PM on Tuesday night on Billington Rd in Colesville According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer likely due to an electrical malfunction near a ceiling fan Over 60 firefighters responded to the scene One adult male was injured while trying to fight the fire with a garden hose and was transported to a burn unit We will provide an update if additional information becomes available More… Billington Rd, house fire, heavy fire conditions upon arrival, fire knocked, FFs working on hot spots, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 1 adult male to burn unit, no FF injuries, >60 FFs on scene, on scene temp 48° https://t.co/mbxv6z1SMC pic.twitter.com/mtIyiXlbCO — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 5, 2025 Nash & Smash has announced a new opening timeframe for its location at the Woodmoor Shopping Center in December Va.-based chain had experienced unexpected issues with their buildout contractor and apologized for the delay “We are committed to bringing our restaurant to life and are currently planning to open before [the] end of December,” the company said A specific opening date has yet to be announced, but a Reddit post suggests the restaurant plans to open before December 15: Nash & Smash describes itself as the “ultimate destination for fried chicken and more.” After several years of development the restaurant opened its first location in Manassas last February and has since opened several other locations in the region and has partnered with Kallisto Steakhouse and Peri-Peri Original for pop-up locations Peri-Peri Original has multiple locations in the area, including one at Colesville Center “People love our sandwiches,” owner Zayan Abbassi said to MoCo360 in August, noting that he decided to open at the Woodmoor Shopping Center because of the area’s bustling environment, public transportation options, and proximity to other eateries and Montgomery Blair High School. In addition to chicken sandwiches and smash burgers, Nash & Smash’s menu includes fried chicken tenders and wings, mac and cheese, waffle fries, and mocktails. The restaurant’s menu items are halal, and the smash burgers are available in sizes ranging from 3 to 12 ounces to accommodate individual preferences. A post shared by Christopher (@chrizzbyrne) In other burger news, Houston-based Fuddruckers has applied for a license to serve beer, wine, and liquor as it prepares to reopen following the announcement of its return to D.C The restaurant at 819 Ellsworth Drive in Downtown Silver Spring closed in late 2019 sold the chain’s 92 locations to franchisee Nicholas Perkins and his North Carolina-based Black Titan Holdings group a subsidiary of Perkins’ Black Titan Investment Corporation Luby’s had been working on the sale since late 2020 after shareholders approved the parent company’s dissolution and liquidation Luby’s said the sale would also make Perkins and Black Titan Holdings the largest Fuddruckers franchise operators “We’re excited to be purchasing Fuddruckers and look forward to working with Fuddruckers’ many dedicated highly capable franchisees to further build this brand,” Perkins said in 2021 I have a vested interest in ensuring that all Fuddruckers franchisees have the resources infrastructure and operational and marketing support they need to maximize their return on investment.” A specific opening timeline has not been announced. Fuddruckers’ hearing before the county’s Board of License Commissioners is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on November 21. A post shared by Fuddruckers (@fuddruckers) Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti has announced that on February 28 Proefriedt of Colesville admitted to committing Murder in the Second Degree at Broome County Court and now faces life in State Prison Proefriedt's wife was released from the hospital later that day with non-life-threatening injuries “The tragic loss of a newborn at the hands of someone who should have been a protector is beyond comprehension Proefriedt’s actions are a horrific violation of the trust and care every parent owes to their child,” remarked District Attorney Battisti emphasizing the commitment to upholding justice and safeguarding the rights of victims The proceedings are set to take place in Broome County Court before the honorable Joseph F Gallery Credit: Brian Cody TSM Albany Gallery Credit: Canva A man from Colesville has confessed to committing Murder in the Second Degree by shooting his newborn daughter with a crossbow, resulting in her death.\nRead More Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti has announced that on February 28 The UPS Store at the Woodmoor Shopping Center in Four Corners has permanently closed its doors The 1,446-square-foot space is listed as “available soon” on the Woodmoor Shopping Center’s website RICHMOND, Va. -- Today, Lauren FitzHugh with Colesville Nursery joined us to walk through a few options perfect for our homes as we head into Fall. Colesville Nursery is located at 14011 Nursery Road in Ashland. For all the information, give them a call at 804.798.5472 or visit the website, www.colesvillenursery.com {*THIS SEGMENT IS SPONSORED BY COLESVILLE NURSERY*} 2025 at 2:50 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A Silver Spring woman died Sunday when the car she was driving crashed into a utility pole in Montgomery County MD — A Silver Spring woman died Sunday when the car she was driving crashed into a utility pole in Montgomery County the crash happened shortly after 10:40 p.m Sunday in the 10400 block of Colesville Road Authorities responded to the area after receiving multiple calls about a car that had struck a utility pole they learned that 34-year-old Osbelia Minh was driving a Kia Telluride south on Colesville Road when the car left the road and struck the pole was not wearing a seatbelt and suffered fatal injuries The investigation into the crash is ongoing Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 240-773-6620 Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire in the 1600 block of Peacock Lane in Colesville on Monday According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer the fire originated on the home’s deck and extended into the attic More… Peacock Lane, Colesville, fire extinguished, appears to have originated on or near the rear deck of house (fire extended into house via attic), no injuries one family & several pets displaced pic.twitter.com/bl1pTw9JQD — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 3, 2024 Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates The day got off to a rough start for a school bus driver in Montgomery County who was in an early morning crash with a pick-up truck in Colesville The aftermath of the crash in Montgomery County first responders were called to the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Norwood Road where there was a reported crash involving the bus and a landscaping truck There were no reported injuries to any students and one person in the truck suffered minor injuries and was taken to an area hospital An alert was issued by police advising that drivers should seek alternate routes while crews investigated and cleared the scene Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group DC man is $50,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery scratch-off ticket from a Silver Spring Exxon station “There are three things he does every day, a Washington, D.C. resident told Lottery officials this week. He drives a taxi, he drives for a ride-hailing service and he plays scratch-offs. All three paid off for him last week, although his $50,000 second-tier $1 Million Royale win topped the list “I buy tickets when I stop for gas,” the hard-working driver explained This was the case last week when our lucky winner pulled into Colesville Road Exxon for a fill-up Deciding to splurge with the unexpected surplus of cash the driver picked out a $20 $1 Million Royale instant ticket He immediately ran his scratch-off through the store prize check scanner and was met with a sight he’d never before encountered “I often see $5 or $50 wins on the scanner but there were suddenly so many zeros.” Realizing that his excitement was about to get the better of him the loyal player quickly made himself calm down I was breathing so fast I felt like I was about to pass out Our winner described the relief he experienced when the enormity of his win became clear “There’s a debt that I’ve paid on and paid on every day and every minute.” It seems that his $50,000 prize will free him of this obligation a fact that he described as a “life-changer.” $1 Million Royale still has four $1 million top prizes and two more $50,000 second-tier winners to offer Our happy driver’s favorite gas station can be found at 8384 Colesville Road in Silver Spring.” Responding officers found a bullet casing in the restaurant Police said via email that officers from the 3rd District were sent to respond to a shooting in the 8600 block of Colesville Road at 6:03 p.m. on Sunday. Shortly after the shooting, a man arrived at Holy Cross Hospital with a gunshot wound to the back of his head Taco Bell Cantina opened last March ~6PM Sunday, victim shot during an altercation in the area of Colesville Road & Fenton Street in Downtown Silver Spring, MD (Montgomery County). Montgomery County Police investigating… #DTSS — Cordell (@CordellTraffic) June 23, 2024 triangular-shaped park located at 8410 Colesville Road in the heart of downtown Silver Spring The park is located at the intersection of Colesville Road and Wayne Avenue immediately adjacent to the former Discovery Channel Headquarters building and across the street from the Paul S Sarbanes Transit Center and Silver Spring Metro Station The park includes an open lawn panel for activities and events Gene Lynch Park was created during a land exchange that facilitated the construction of the Paul Sarbanes Transit Center.  Construction of the park by the Montgomery County Department of General Services was the last phase in completing the Transit Center The park is named for the late Planning Board Commissioner Montgomery Parks announced the winner of the Gene Lynch Urban Park art contest is Synesthesia Synesthesia is an anomalous blending of the senses in which the stimulation of one modality simultaneously produces sensation in a different modality Much like music is a portal to different emotions and states of mind with the potential to create unexpected connections I wanted the sculpture to function in a similar way Montgomery Parks Information & Customer Service Office Customer Service 301-495-2595 Info@MontgomeryParks.org 2425 Reedie Drive, 12th Floor Wheaton, MD 20902Call Montgomery Parks Customer Service: (301) 495-2595 A black bear was seen Monday in the Colesville area of Montgomery County While spotting a black bear in the county is rare, this resident got a close look. Sightings mostly occur in June and July when young, male bears are traveling to find their own homes. They usually don’t stay, and find homes in western Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, according to Montgomery Parks. Residents can report bear emergencies to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources at 410-260-8888 Parks reminds residents that if you see a black bear back away slowly and keep dogs leashed while taking them with you Do not go closer to the bear and make sure it has room to leave leave and the bear will move when it comes down Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media She graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org or on Twitter @maryam_mcm A Nineveh man has been charged in the death of his newborn daughter who was shot with a crossbow during a domestic incident in the Town of Colesville Monday Broome County Sheriff's Office and Emergencies Medical Services responded to a report that a woman and infant had been shot with a crossbow at a home on state Route 41 in the Town of Colesville of Nineveh got into an argument with his wife and fired a crossbow at her while she was holding their three-week-old daughter The crossbow hit the infant in the upper torso exiting near the armpit before striking her mother in the chest Proefriedt allegedly removed the arrow and attempted to stop his wife from calling 911 then fled the scene in a red 2016 Dodge Ram pickup truck before responding deputies arrived His vehicle became stuck in the mud in the woods nearby with assistance from New York State Police and Chenango County Sheriff's Office said they located Proefriedt within an hour located the weapon and attempted lifesaving measures on the baby before bringing her out to paramedics Her mother was transported to UHS Wilson Hospital to be treated for her injuries Officials did not indicate the severity of her injuries Proefriedt was taken into custody and has been charged with second-degree murder and attempted murder Officials say Proefriedt had a history of domestic violence incidents with his wife Akshar said the couple were living together with their daughter at the time of the incident Proefriedt remains in custody of the Broome County Sheriff's Office while he awaits arraignment "He is a repugnant human being," Akshar said at a Monday press conference I don't have to wonder or worry about where Mr in the confines of this correctional facility And it is my deepest desire on Eleanor's behalf that he never Follow Emily Barnes on Twitter @ByEmilyBarnes To get unlimited access to the latest news please subscribe or activate your digital account today Demolition has begun at the future home of United Therapeutics‘ Unisphere Annex building in downtown Silver Spring we plan to house employees that support our efforts to develop and deliver our medicines to patients in need,” UT’s director of investor relations Dewey Steadman told the Source in 2021 “It is not intended to be a manufacturing facility.” “The building will also be constructed using mass timber construction in place of steel beams.” It has not been announced when the project will be completed located at 12854 New Hampshire Ave in Colesville A post was made on the Dominic’s Facebook page on Wednesday afternoon https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmrKLZ2pYfG/?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE= A Broome County man faces multiple felony charges after he allegedly held up a gas station in Harpursville this week and tried to set an employee on fire deputies responded to a report of a robbery in progress at the Empire Halal Gyro Food Store and Sunoco gas station on Sova Road in Harpursville according to the Broome County Sheriff's Office had entered the store and demanded several products including a Zippo lighter and lighter fluid Kenyon allegedly doused the employee with the lighter fluid and attempted to set him on fire but the spilled lighter fluid on the floor of the store ignited and burned a nearby ATM before it was put out Kenyon then stole several items including a light green sweatshirt before exiting the area on foot After deputies obtained a description from the victim they located Kenyon nearby as he walked in a grassy area near I-88 westbound and Martin Hill Road He was reportedly wearing a green sweatshirt he stole from the store the sheriff's office charged Kenyon with second-degree arson first-degree assault with intent to cause serious injury with a weapon first-degree robbery and first-degree reckless endangerment Kenyon was arraigned on the charges in Central Arraignment Part Court and committed to the Broome County Jail Public safety For killing his grandmother, Vestal man faced 25 years. What NY appeals court said the sheriff's office investigated a report of a burglary complaint from the previous evening at the Harpursville Fire Station 432 on Route 7 in the Town of Colesville about a half mile from the gas station robbery The investigation showed a subject had attempted to enter the fire station kicking and substantially damaging several garage bay doors and an individual entry door and breaking an exterior electrical outlet before leaving the scene investigators identified Kenyon as the suspect and said he was at the fire station 40 minutes prior to the gas station robbery Kenyon was additionally charged with third-degree attempted burglary Kenyon was arraigned on the additional charges and remains in custody at the Broome County Jail without bail Follow Jeff Murray on Twitter @SGJeffMurray Maydale Nature Classroom offers hands-on natural and cultural history programs for families The facility is situated on a hilltop with a wraparound deck perfect for wildlife viewing and scouts.  The facility is situated on a hilltop with a wraparound deck perfect for wildlife viewing and spotting scopes overlooking a meadow and pond.  The Nature Classroom is a programmatic space with no public hours of operation is the first facility in Montgomery Parks’ system designed for net-zero production The classroom is focused on sustainability both in design and function This past summer we let you know that Kats Kitchen and Company is coming to 12854 New Hampshire Ave in Colesville, previously the home of Dominic’s Italian Grille– Dominic’s closed permanently in January The restaurant is now open for business as of Friday Kat’s Kitchen offers “homemade American comfort food.” The full menu can be seen below (7News) — Crews have repaired a water main break in Montgomery County that briefly closed southbound lanes along parts of Colesville Road (US 29) according to Montgomery County and Maryland state officials parts of Colesville Road at Lorain Avenue between Southwood Avenue and Timberwood Avenue was closed as crews repaired a water main break according to the Maryland State Highways Administration In June we let you know that Kat’s Kitchen and Company signage is up in the window of 12854 New Hampshire Ave, previously the home of Dominic’s Italian Grille Permanent signage is now up and Google lists August 29th as the opening date for the restaurant (photo below) it appears more work needs to be done and the restaurant’s hearing with Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) isn’t taking place until Thursday so it’s likely the opening may take place later than Google suggests There is still not much known about Kat’s Kitchen and Company but a martini glass is adorns the the logo so a full bar will be included in the plans We have left a message with the phone number listed on Google and are awaiting to hear back for additional information The Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River has flooded Colesville Road/Route 29 A police officer told the Source photographer to come no closer as the county’s fire and rescue workers on the scene fear the Burnt Mills Reservoir dam just upstream from the bridge may fail Police are diverting northbound traffic at Crestmoor Drive Southbound drivers did not appear to be able to get to the Burnt Mills Shopping Center This is the third time the stream has overflowed Colesville in Source memory most recently in 2014; this level of water is the highest of the three floods Drivers should avoid the area and seek alternate routes A 34-year-old Harpursville resident was charged with criminally negligent homicide and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Monday following the death of a Sanitaria Springs teenager Broome County Sheriff's deputies responded to a hit-and-run crash involving a bicyclist at approximately 5:45 p.m Sunday on Route 7 near Hancock Road in the Town of Colesville The Sheriff's office said Brennan Loveless was sent to UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City and then to Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital in Syracuse police said a pick-up truck traveling east struck Loveless and drove away from the scene "The Broome County Sheriff's Office solicited help from the community to help find the driver which eventually led to the arrest Monday of Bradley A The sheriff's office posted a video of the pick-up truck on its Facebook page a driver called the sheriff’s office to report a motor vehicle crash on Bevier Street in the Town of Kirkwood The driver said he swerved into a ditch to avoid striking a deer Police determined the vehicle was involved in the death of Loveless Giving Back:For seniors throughout Broome, Charlie Quagliata brings good food and a smile NFL news:Damar Hamlin in critical condition after cardiac arrest during Bills-Bengals game. What we know Top athlete:Who is the 2022 Athlete of the Year? Here are all the previous selections (7News) — A car crashed into a 7-Eleven in Montgomery County Wednesday afternoon According to MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer the car struck the front of the Colesville convenience store along New Hampshire Avenue just after 4 p.m The crash damaged the front entrance of the 7-Eleven and left damage to the front of the car. Scattered thunderstorms are expected Monday afternoon and evening. Some may become severe with large hail and high winds. TRACK RADARHusband allegedly strikes kills wife with SUV in Colesville bank parking lot (7News) — A 59-year-old Silver Spring man allegedly struck and killed his 59-year-old wife in the parking lot of a bank in Montgomery County around noon Alka Himanshu Tanna came out of the Capital One Bank in the13300 block of New Hampshire Ave near Wolf Drive and was trying to cross the parking lot when a white Lexus SUV accelerated and struck her several times The driver was her husband Himanshu Maganlal Tanna RELATED |Financial issues, missing money caused husband to run wife over outside Md. bank, docs say Police said the suspect then struck a lamp post Police are investigating the incident as a homicide The man was taken into custody and cooperating with the police Himanshu Maganlal Tanna was charged with first-degree murder Although police continue to investigate the circumstances around the incident Friday, they offer some resources for domestic violence here. Pollo-Mex Chicken and Mexican Grill has closed after 12 years in the Colesville Center The windows at the restaurant have been papered and a notice is posted on its door stating that July 31 was its last day of business After over a decade of being a part of this community and your families it is with immense sadness in our hearts but hopes of a much brighter future to come that unfortunately Pollo Mex has closed its doors We wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who have supported us throughout these 12 amazing years We have so many great memories that we will always keep in our hearts and it has been a pleasure to be part of your memories all these years Thanks to you we built an amazing space to share food We realize how lucky we are to have been graced by your love and support From our families to yours “Thank you” and we will be sure to let you know where our new adventures take us.” (7News) — Police in Montgomery County are searching for the driver of a white Acura after they allegedly struck a pedestrian before fleeing the scene Friday The crash occurred near the intersection of Randolph Road and Kimblewick Drive in Colesville around 10:12 p.m Detectives with that Montgomery County Department of Police's Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) say the driver of a white 2023 Honda Odyssey was traveling westbound on Randolph Road when the vehicle mounted the curb and struck an adult male pedestrian The pedestrian was then struck by a white 4-door Acura Police says the driver of the Acura then left the scene without rendering aid to the pedestrian Investigators believe the vehicle is a 2009 to 2012 Acura TL which is missing a fender line and may have additional damage on the front end The driver was last seen driving north on New Hampshire Avenue and then west on Randolph Road 52-year-old Ronaldo Franzese of Silver Spring Police are requesting that anyone with information about this crash contact CRU detectives at crunit@montgomerycountymd.gov or (240) 773-6620 it’s hard to celebrate your birthday with a pandemic still racing through the country. It is even harder to celebrate that birthday when you are 200 years old.  and maybe your mind is a little feeble. Who wouldn’t be? The answer to that would be the Town of Colesville The Town of Colesville was created on April 2 1821. It was split off from the Town of Windsor to create its own township. There is no incorporated villages or cities within the boundaries of the town but there are plenty of hamlets and activity.  according to the 2010 census. That might not be the largest town in terms of population but Colesville is one of the largest in terms of size with his house/tavern atop Cole’s Hill. Prior to the arrival of settlers after the Revolution Native Americans inhabited several Tuscarora villages along the Susquehanna River that were destroyed by Gen James Clinton’s forces in 1779 as part of the Sullivan-Clinton Campaign Nathaniel Cole arrived in 1795 to the area — 10 years after John Lamphere and family built along the Susquehanna River near present-day Harpursville. Within a year came to the area from New England. They would settle near each other Spanning Time: A receipt for a $1.50 toll gives glimpse into Binghamton's early bridge history Spanning Time: Babcock, Hinds & Underwood was a prominent Binghamton hardware store for decades Robert Harpur purchased approximately 61,000 acres in the Town of Colesville. He sold much of this land off to other new arrivals wishing to settle in the area. Harpur in addition to his home called Harpur Manor also built several sawmills and gristmills. It is not unusual that the hamlet near his lands would be called Harpursville which is the largest settlement within the town. Harpur and his family arrived in 1790 Harpursville is not the only settlement within the town’s boundaries. No there are 11 existing settlements in the Town of Colesville and I bet there are very few who can name them all. Remember that’s four more than the seven dwarfs and very few can name of all them. Don’t worry built around the operation of the Albany and Susquehanna Railroad. It was home to a hotel is aptly named from its nearly equal proximity between Harpursville and Ouaquaga along with a tannery operation. Throughout much of the 20th century a dam provided hydroelectric power to many residents Doraville is two miles south of Center Village and its 1830 schoolhouse was moved in 1994 to Harpursville to be used as a schoolhouse museum.  lost to a fire. It is home of the Old Onaquaga Historical Society Ninevah is split between Broome and Chenango counties along the Susquehanna River. It was home to J.W North Colesville is atop Windy Hill and home to the candle company of the same name and originally called Watrous.  Ouaquaga is at the base of Ouaquaga Mountain and is one of the many derivations of Onaquaga the Iroquois settlement in the area.  Andral Kilmer opened a sanitarium using spring water of that area in 1890.  Tunnel is named after the tunnel created for the railroad and site of a famous fights over its control in 1869.  Vallonia Springs was name after the mineral spring used as a curative by the operators of the 1884 hotel at that site.  schools and many businesses still provide great lifestyle to the residents of Colesville and the outlying areas. Two hundred years and counting Gerald Smith is a former Broome County historian MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (WJLA)— A black bear was spotted roaming in the Colesville area of Montgomery County this week Montgomery Parks shared a photo of the bear along with a warning about black bears in populated areas Most black bear sightings in Maryland happen between May and July when young bears are looking their own territory and food, according to a release from Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Black bears can cover a lot of territory and move through suburban and urban areas quickly such as trash or compost bins and even bird feeders residents should keep their distance; both for personal protection and to keep from risking startling the bear,” said Ryan Butler Montgomery Parks’ Principal Natural Resources Specialist “Bears can be observed and enjoyed from a distance with no need for fear or panic but residents should take responsible actions.” contact Maryland Department of Natural Resources at 410-260-8888 For more information on bears, visit Montgomery Parks’ Living with Bears resource guide Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More — A married couple were killed in a two-car crash that injured another man in Colesville Tuesday.  State Police and sheriff's deputies were called to the intersection of North Road Sanitaria Springs Road and Colesville Road.  An initial investigation determined that a southbound Subaru entered the intersection of Colesville Road and Sanitaria Springs Road A westbound GMC hit the driver's side of the Subaru causing the Subaru to roll over and come to rest on the side of the road.  was taken to Lourdes Hospital for minor injuries One neighbor says crashes are all too common at this intersection because drivers run stop signs and speed She says it's particularly difficult to watch it happen "Nauseous,” said Colesville resident Vicky Marble Marble hopes officials come up with a solution quickly to make the area a safer place to drive and avoid future collisions like this one The Broome County Sheriff says the county highway department may have a study done and take quicker action but there's only so much his department can do The crash is still under investigation by the Broome County Sheriff's Office Accident Reconstruction Unit.  Sweet Block at 24 Vital Way in Silver Spring (Colesville) has announced it will hold its grand opening on Monday Sweet Block will offer tropical desserts along with traditional treats only found in the streets of various Latin countries The “one stop dessert shop” will feature Latin food Sweet Block originally planned planned to open in the fall of 2021 according to the initial opening announcement in June of 2021 but had to deal with a few delays in the last year The dessert spot posted the following on social media regarding the opening: “We are finally excited to announce our grand opening date It was a long journey but we know one thing for sure; Gods timing is always perfect https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjwExlersLm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link A 17-year-old senior at Harpursville High School died Monday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash in Broome County The Broome County Sheriff's Office said the crash took place on Welton Street Sheriff's deputies who responded to the scene reported a pickup truck with three teenagers left the roadway and struck a tree at about 4:40 p.m The sheriff's office said two passengers in the truck were treated at UHS Binghamton General Hospital and on behalf of the Broome County Sheriff’s Office our hearts go out to the family and friends of Makai Wilkinson and to the entire Harpursville school and community," Sheriff Fred Akshar said Region: Cornell Hillel advises caution after 'horrendous, antisemitic messages' target community Harpursville superintendent issues statement on 'unimaginable tragedy'The sheriff's office said one of the passengers was treated for serious injuries while the other youth sustained minor injuries Heath Georgia, superintendent of Harpursville Central School, said in a statement a senior at Harpursville High School died in the crash Georgia said the other teens injured also attend Harpursville “Our thoughts and condolences are with the families as they navigate through this unimaginable tragedy it is vital that we come together to support and comfort one another,” Georgia said The district said counseling services for students will be available until 10 p.m The district crisis team along with additional counselors are being provided as well The sheriff's office released Wilkinson's name late Tuesday afternoon The Broome County Sheriff’s Office was being assisted by New York State Police Windsor Emergency Services and the Colesville Volunteer Ambulance Service Follow Neal Simon on Twitter @HornellTribNeal with over a dozen locations already open in Maryland and Virginia peri-peri is a flame-grilled chicken dish seasoned with peri-peri sauce and available at various degrees of heat A post shared by The MoCoShow (MCS) (@themocoshow) Sister restaurant Kallisto Steakhouse opened in Herndon, Va. in 2020, serving Halal steaks: “Impatient and unsatisfied from the unavailability of true steak parlors and appropriate cuts under Halal sector, company leaders took a daunting and brave step to take the reins in their hands and inaugurated the operations with the deep vision on providing excellence around the principles of 3Ps – people, process and product. “Kallisto Steakhouse incepted with only one goal and that is to bring premium cut and best in class Halal Steaks to its loyal and respected steak connoisseurs, Kallisto Steak house company is proud of being a first mover in the steak industry while offering the unique products to its esteemed patrons. “The founders bring deep enthusiasm towards ensuring the sophistication in ultimate product delivery to the end consumers with pride and excellence. Furthermore, finding passion and zeal in delivering mouthwatering steaks that are flavored and grilled to perfection to serve the perfect taste and fulfill the appetite.” A post shared by Aivy League ♡ DMV Creator & Food guide (@spicyaivy) Both restaurants are located at 13436 New Hampshire Ave., next to Polka Deli Photo: © FoodAndPhoto – stock.adobe.com