Kayaker Who Died Sunday Identified as 20-Year-Old Woman
A kayaker who died after she was caught in the Potomac River near the Montgomery County and Washington, D.C. border has been identified as a 20-year-old woman. Ella Mills, 20,… Read More
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Kayaker Dies After Being Trapped in Potomac River
A woman died after she was caught in the Potomac River near the Montgomery County and Washington, D.C. border, according to fire and rescue authority. Fire and rescue personnel responded… Read More
13 Boaters Rescued From Potomac River in Storm
More than a dozen boaters were rescued from the Potomac River after they became overwhelmed by a storm Friday evening, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). The… Read More
Leaders Hope Findings in White’s Ferry Study Will Help Facilitate Reopening
Montgomery County transportation leaders detailed a recently-released White’s Ferry study and clarified the county’s role in restoring service during a virtual meeting Wednesday evening. Since 1786, the ferry had transported… Read More
White’s Ferry Study Details Scenarios for Restoring Service
A joint study from Montgomery and Loudoun counties evaluating the future of White’s Ferry was released Thursday. Since 1786, the ferry had transported commuters across the Potomac River between Montgomery… Read More
White’s Ferry’s Future Discussed at Poolesville Town Hall
Montgomery and Loudoun County residents joined a town hall Wednesday in Poolesville to learn updates about the future of White’s Ferry. Since 1786, the ferry had transported commuters across the… Read More
White’s Ferry Purchased Following Service Shutdown; New Owner Plans to Resume Service
White’s Ferry has been purchased following a legal dispute that led to a service shutdown late December, according to a statement Friday evening. Chuck Kuhn, CEO of the Sterling-based company… Read More
Rescue Workers Retrieve Submerged Car From Seneca Creek
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) workers retrieved a car that was submerged in Seneca Creek on Tuesday morning. According to Pete Piringer, spokesperson for MCFRS, a recreational boater… Read More