Bethesda 10- and 11-year-old Little Leaguers Lose In State Tourney — The team lost in Wednesday’s losers’ bracket final of the Maryland State Tournament in Williamsport, near Hagerstown. Elkton had 21 hits in a 17-8 win. Bethesda had a 3-1 lead in the second inning before Elkton scored seven runs in the top of the third. The Bethesda Little League 11- and 12-year-old team will give it a try in its Maryland State Tournament this weekend. The winner plays in ESPN’s Little League World Series Regionals. [Hagerstown Herald-Mail]

New Board Members Confirmed By County Council — The Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board, which discusses planning, education, infrastructure and other issues in Bethesda, has four new members: Jordan Cooper, Gordon Smith, Jon Weintraub and Jason Yang. The four were confirmed by the County Council on Tuesday. The Board advises the County Council, County Executive Isiah Leggett and county government on issues in the western part of the county. [Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center]

Consumer Protection Volunteer Recognized As ‘Money Hero’ — David Lesser, who volunteers with the county’s Office of Consumer Protection, was recognized in “Money” magazine for his help investigating and resolving complaints about home construction, home improvements and various retail sales. His big win: Finding plumbers who charged an average of $85 for sham permits when installing appliances. [Money Magazine]

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