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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
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Redland Middle School crowned winner of MCDOT's ‘Paint the Plow' contest
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. () — The wait is over, and a middle school in Derwood was named the winner of the Montgomery County Department of Transportation's (MCDOT) 'Paint the Plow' contest. On Wednesday, the department announced that Redland Middle School was selected as the first-place winner. The winning design, 'Life is a Highway,' illustrated a Ride On bus and a highway worker on Sam Eig Highway. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | MCDOT invites middle schools to join 'Paint the Plow' competition 'Congratulations to Redland Middle School and all the participating students and teachers,' said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. 'The Paint the Plow competition is a beloved annual tradition that engages students in recognizing the valuable contributions of our public works employees. I look forward to seeing the plows in action during the winter months as a tribute to the men and women who keep our County running.' The contest is held each year as part of the 'Public Works Week,' to honor essential workers. The special week highlights the employees of its Division of Highway Services, public works employees, and the vital role they play in safety and quality of life for residents. The contest featured 11 county middle schools. The art pieces were displayed at the department's 'Truck Day,' where over 2,600 people voted. Here is a list of the winners: First place and awarded $500: Redland Middle School in Derwood for its decorated snowplow with a transportation theme named 'Life is a Highway.' Second place and awarded $300: Hallie Wells Middle School in Clarksburg for its decorated snowplow with a 'Heroes of Public Works' theme named 'Plow!' Third place and awarded $200: Julius West Middle School in Rockville for its decorated snowplow with a Minions theme named 'Snow Ready for Summer.' 'I want to thank our MCPS students for helping us celebrate our public works employees,' said MCDOT Director Chris Conklin. 'I was impressed by the creativity and talent of these students and their efforts to raise awareness of the unseen but vital role our employees play in our community.' The department said residents will see the newly decorated snow plows in action this winter. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
ODOT hones skills at district 'roadeo'
May 15—LIMA — There were no bucking broncos, bull riders or calf roping, but Thursday's "roadeo" had Ohio District of Transportation workers putting other skills to the test. Thursday's contest brought equipment operators from throughout the district to its maintenance garage in Lima to compete for bragging rights and the opportunity to compete in a statewide roadeo event, while at the same time sharpening the skills they use in their work keeping the roads clear in the winter months. "Maneuverability is No. 1," ODOT District 1 Highway Management Administrator Rod Nuverman said, speaking of an obstacle course set up behind the garage for plow trucks. "But it's also backing up into a confined space, which we do all the time when we're plowing outdoors, let's say on the highway. We're trying to show off blade control and making sure that the blade is to the right just far enough to plow but not hit anything, like mailboxes. So each one of the events is tied to something that we do." Another event involved a barrel push with loaders, which can simulate moving debris off of roadways, Nuverman said. "That shows your ability to manipulate the debris to a spot that you wanted," he said. While the public is accustomed to seeing ODOT trucks on the road in winter keeping roadways clear of snow and ice, the skills honed in these events are used in many ways. "What you see here is a snow plow, but if you look at most of the trucks that we use after winter, we take those plows off, and those are now dump trucks," ODOT District 1 Deputy Director Chris Hughes said. "So we're using this equipment for other things." With District 1 encompassing Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Wyandot counties, this yearly event also provides an opportunity to promote friendly competition among coworkers who may not get to interact on a regular basis. "They're not always together on projects, so this might be the only time they see each other," Nuverman said. "The other thing is that there are times when we're out doing chip seal in another county, and you're asked to go there. Now, instead of showing up and not knowing anybody, hopefully you now know somebody and can relate to them. Hopefully that helps with our teamwork and camaraderie when we're doing projects." The roadeo also featured 23 plow blades painted by area schools, including Lima Senior and Perry, as part of the district's "Paint the Plow" contest. Submissions can be viewed and voted on at the district's Facebook page, Featured Local Savings
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Yahoo
Montgomery County leaders announce $1.2M grant to combat hate crimes
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. () — The Montgomery County executive and councilmembers announced Friday $1.2 million in grant funds to help non-profit and faith-based organizations enhance security and prevent hate crimes. Officials said the grants are designed for local nonprofit or faith-based organizations across the county whose facilities experience or are at risk of experiencing hate crimes. The funding is designed to help reduce the burden of safety and security enhancements, and recipients can use the money to: Hire security personnel or augment current security personnel Pay for a security assessment or plan Conduct security training Develop and execute a security drill Purchase new security cameras for their facility New this year – funds can be used to purchase a fususCORE device to enable Montgomery County leaders noted that the grants come after the county committed to protecting eligible organizations in September 2024. MCDOT invites middle schools to join 'Paint the Plow' competition 'Hate has no place in Montgomery County, and it's our job to make sure that everyone—regardless of their race, religion or background—feels safe in their community,' said County Executive Elrich. Officials said this is the second year the county has awarded $1.2 million in funds to help protect nonprofit or faith-based organizations. 'We cannot allow our places of worship, nonprofit centers and community hubs to become places of fear. It's our responsibility to do all we can to protect our nonprofit and faith partners from acts of hate and violence. This more than $1 million in funding for security grants is one way we can bolster protection for the community organizations that do so much to uplift residents and provide essential services for our wonderfully diverse community,' said Council President Stewart. Statistics from the Montgomery County Department of Police's revealed that 45% of the bias incidents reported involved some type of verbal intimidation, 11% involved written intimidation and 11% involved simple assault. DC crossing guard arrested for allegedly selling drugs while on duty, court documents say The report noted that three out of four of the 192 bias incidents reported were related to religion or race. Out of 94 incidents, most were anti-Jewish in nature, and 53 of them involved 'anti-Israel/pro-Palestine language or imagery.' Additionally, 49 incidents across the county were related to race, with about half using racial slurs. 'Montgomery County prides itself on its diversity and protecting our local nonprofits and religious institutions, which are too often targets of hate and bias-related incidents,' said Luke Hodgson, director of the Office Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS). 'This grant continues to protect against actions that are antithetical to Montgomery County values. We are hopeful that the expansion to include participation in MoCoConnect program will help promote an increased level of security.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Yahoo
Police identify man killed in Montgomery County collision
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. () — Police have identified after his car crashed into a tree in Gaithersburg early Sunday. Just minutes after midnight on April 6, a black Ford Mustang was traveling east in the 300 block of Travis Avenue when, for unknown reasons, it struck a median before entering the westbound lanes and hitting a large tree, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD). At the scene, officers found the car resting in the eastbound lanes of the roadway. The man, William Giovanis Vasquez, 25, of Clinton, was pronounced dead there. MCDOT invites middle schools to join 'Paint the Plow' competition Responders took the car's passenger, a woman, to the hospital in critical condition. As of Monday, her exact condition is not known. Police continue to investigate what caused the car to crash. Detectives urge anyone who may have witnessed the collision to call (240)-773-6620. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
