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Saturday, November 17, 2012

Top Headlines: Montgomery College Crisis Averted, Sex Abuse Trial, Brickyard Controversy and More

A roundup of the top headlines in Montgomery County this past week.

  UPDATE: Police: Witness Said Montgomery College Student Told Them He Was 'Going to Shoot Everyone' ROCKVILLE—A 19-year-old Montgomery College student was taken into custody by Rockville city police on Monday afternoon after fellow students said the man told them he—in his words—“felt like shooting people just for fun,” a college spokeswoman said. Read more on Rockville Patch. Sex Abuse Trial Involving Germantown Middle School Teacher Continues GERMANTOWN—The trial of a Germantown middle school teacher accused of sexually abusing one of his students began in Montgomery County Circuit Court on Tuesday. Cuyler Jay Cornell, 51, Germantown, was indicted on charges of sexual abuse of a minor and sexual offense. The trial was expected to reach …

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UPDATE: Police: Witness Said Montgomery College Student Told Them He Was 'Going to Shoot Everyone' (in Rockville Patch), Sex Abuse Trial Involving Germantown Teacher Could Reach Jury Monday (in Germantown Patch), Updated: County Council Members Urge Resolution to 'Anxiety' of Brickyard Controversy, and 9 more ›

Austin Walker

3:48 pm on Saturday, November 17, 2012

Wow, I do not know things have changed or if it is the days we live in that word just gets out quicker. Either way as a whole, mental illness and the need for people to hurt and dominate others is getting scary. Regards, Austin Walker http://www.compassroseacademy.org/   more ›

Friday, October 14, 2011

Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Dept. to Dedicate Room in Honor of Late Councilmember

Marilyn J. Praiser was a "tireless" supporter of the station and played a key role in its expansion.

The Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) will dedicate its new meeting and training room next week, in honor of late Montgomery County Councilmember Marilyn J. Praisner. Praisner was a staunch supporter of the station and key in getting the council to approve funding for building expansion, which includes the new training room. Prior to its completion in 2010, volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians often had to travel to Rockville for training classes which can now be held on-site. A plaque in Praiser's honor will be permanently on display in the room.  "She fought hard to get this have this room built," said Tami Bulla, fire department president. "We're dedicating the room to her to honor, her contribution and …

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