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The Damascus Community Fair Is This Weekend
80 years of tradition returns September 11-13 at the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department's Carnival Grounds on Lewis Drive, where the fair has been held since 1989 (it started at Damascus High School back in 1926, with a break around World War II and another in 2020 for COVID). Free admission, free parking, and something for everyone: an exhibit hall full of food, flowers, photography, art, and handicrafts, barns of animals and poultry, live entertainment, and good food. In past years the weekend has followed a familiar rhythm, Friday's Kids' Day and evening events, Saturday's Fun Run and Family Day capped off with the Cake Auction, and Sunday's Grandparents' Day. Details here.
Damascus Teen Charged After Fatal Crash in Howard County
An 18-year-old Damascus resident, John Amare, was charged after a crash on I-70 near Morgan Station Road in Howard County on Monday, September 1st. Police say his car struck the back of a box truck, which then hit a guardrail and overturned. A passenger in the truck, Sakee Ali Davis, 32, of Havre de Grace, was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck's driver was hospitalized. Amare faces charges including negligent motor vehicle homicide while impaired and negligent manslaughter, and is being held without bond. He has not been convicted of anything at this point. Full details here.
County Pushes Back on Federal Gun Law Lawsuit
Quick update on the gun law story from last issue: Montgomery County has asked the court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit over the county's new firearms buffer zones, calling the DOJ's argument "flatly wrong." A hearing on whether to temporarily block the law was set for September 3rd in federal court; as of this writing we haven't seen a ruling. We'll keep you posted. More here.
🏆 HORNETS SPORTS
Hornets Open the Season With a Blowout Win
Damascus beat Richard Montgomery 55-18 in Friday's season opener. Home opener is this Thursday, September 10, against Wootton. Full schedule here.
📆 UPCOMING EVENTS
Last Call: Damascus Freedom 5K, Sept. 12
Saturday, September 12, at Damascus Regional Park. Benefits Disabled American Veterans, Wounded Warrior Project, Fisher House, USO-Metro DC, and Hero Dogs. Register here, or grab your packet a day early on Friday, September 11, 5-7:30pm at MMA & Sport in Damascus.
Mt. Airy Duck Race, Sept. 13
MAVFC Carnival Grounds, Sunday, September 13, opening at noon. Sponsored by the Mount Airy Rotary Club and the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company. Details here.
More Mt. Airy Events This Month
A few more worth knowing about: Mt. Airy Police Department Hometown Night, Wednesday, September 16, at Watkins Park, 4-9pm. Mount Airy Lions Yard Sale, Saturday, September 26, at the MAVFC Carnival Grounds, 7am-3pm. Line Dancing at Liquidity Aleworks, Friday, September 25, starting at 7pm. And the last Farmers' Market of the season, the Mt. Airy Craft Beverage Festival, Wednesday, September 30, at Watkins Park.
❤️ SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Jimmie Cone Is Sticking Around Through Late October
The seasonal ice cream shop doesn't have an exact closing date yet, but says they'll be open through late October. Fall menu is rolling out: hot caramel topping, pumpkin ice cream, and an Apple Cider Donut sundae in collaboration with Gaver Farm.
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