Twenty Southern Maryland Artists Open Special Showing at Annmarie Garden

February 22, 2012
Twenty Southern Maryland Artists Open Special Showing at Annmarie Garden

“A Light in the Forest” by Mary Blumberg of Solomons Members of the Color and Light Society of Southern Maryland will display many of their artistic creations at the Annemarie Garden’s Mezzanine (Arts Building), starting March 11, 2012.  Approximately 60 artistic creations will be on display for a two-week period. Art works include paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor,...
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Arrests Made in Nicolet Skate Park Armed Robbery

February 22, 2012
Arrests Made in Nicolet Skate Park Armed Robbery

UPDATE Feb. 22, 2012 L: Ellis, R: Frenche On December 26, 2011 police units responded to Nicolet Park in Lexington Park for the report of an armed robbery of several juvenile and adult victims.  The St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations was contacted and assumed the investigation. The investigation led to the identification of multiple suspects resulting in...
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Detectives Seek Information in Death Investigation

February 22, 2012
Detectives Seek Information in Death Investigation

Human remains discovered in Nanjemoy earlier this year were identified yesterday as those of a missing Prince George’s County woman and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about the circumstances of her death. The investigation began on Jan. 2 at 12:32 p.m., when Sheriff’s officers responded to Riverside Road near Purse State Park in Nanjemoy after a...
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Lenny’s Restaurant Food Review

February 22, 2012
Lenny’s Restaurant Food Review

 A friend and I had heard both good and bad about Lenny’s Restaurant in California, Md., and so we decided to go check it out. It was a Thursday at lunchtime and business was steady. I like the parking lot with many spaces and an easy exit. As soon as entered, we were greeted by the hostess and followed...
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Calvert, St. Mary’s Chamber Enjoy a Night on the Red Carpet

February 22, 2012
Calvert, St. Mary’s Chamber Enjoy a Night on the Red Carpet

 On February 9, Calvert and St. Mary’s County Chambers of Commerce held a joint business after hours event, free to all members. The Hilton Garden Inn in Solomons hosted the well attended event while delighting the crowd with the theme of “A Red Carpet Affair, and the winner is….You.” Guests mingled with stars dressed as Oprah Winfrey, Lucille Ball,  Holly Go...
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Local Seventh Grader Wins County Spelling Bee

February 22, 2012
Local Seventh Grader Wins County Spelling Bee

Sydney Christley, a seventh-grade student at Matthew Henson Middle School, won the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) 34th annual Spelling Bee held Feb. 17 at Mattawoman Middle School by spelling the word “bureaucracy” correctly. As the county winner, Christley advances to the National Scripps Spelling Bee scheduled for May 27-June 1 in Washington D.C. Mervin Posey III, an eighth...
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14-year-old Uses Matches, Gasoline to Ignite House Fire

February 21, 2012
14-year-old Uses Matches, Gasoline to Ignite House Fire

Maryland State Fire Marshals are investigating a case of arson in Charles County. Over 20 firefighters from Hughesville VFD, Baden VFD and Waldorf VFD responded to 4200 block of Hilltop Ct. in Brandywine on Feb. 20 around 5:27 p.m. for report of a house fire. Investigation revealed the fire was determined to be incendiary by way of a juvenile...
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Overturned Vehicle Found Unoccupied

February 21, 2012
Overturned Vehicle Found Unoccupied

 On Feb. 18 at 2:43 a.m., police and rescue responded to an accident along the 20800 block of Hermanville Road in Hermanville. Crews arrived on scene to discover a single vehicle, a forest green Honda Civic, unoccupied on its roof. The driver of the vehicle could not be immediately located. When police made contact with the registered owner of the...
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St. Andrew’s Invites Community to Fat Tuesday Dinner with Added New Orleans Fare

February 21, 2012
St. Andrew’s Invites Community to Fat Tuesday Dinner with Added New Orleans Fare

Saphron’s Jambalaya to Headline Church’s Fat Tuesday Dinner – St. Andrew’s Pancake Dinner Adds Authentic New Orleans Fare  Last year, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in California, Maryland shook up its traditional Fat Tuesday pancake supper by adding New Orleans fare. This year, they’re bringing in an expert. Charleen Obal, owner of Saphron Restaurant in Prince Frederick, has agreed to...
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Wii Tournaments Hosted by Calvert Library

February 21, 2012
Wii Tournaments Hosted by Calvert Library

Get ready to race and rumble with Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. at your library!  On Saturday, March 24, 2012, Calvert Library in Prince Frederick will partner with Lusby Play ‘n Trade to offer two Wii gaming tournaments.  The first tournament will take place from 10am to 12 noon and will feature Mario Kart for drivers between the...
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Transitioning Workshop for Parents

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Local Navy Contract Awards

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Health Department Announces Gold Star Recipients

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The St. Mary’s County Health Department’s Food Safety Program has announced recipients of the 2011 Gold Star Achievement Awards.  An awards ceremony to recognize food establishments in St. Mary’s County for their superior compliance...
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Bluegrass Legend Larry Sparks Comes to Town

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International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA), two time Male Vocalist of the Year, Larry Sparks and his band will end the winter Bluegrass series for 2012 at the American Legion in Hughesville, MD on Sunday...
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Alzheimer’s Association® Seeks “Inspiring Caregiver” Nominations

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The Second Annual Southern Maryland Inspiring Caregiver Awards event will be held in Charles County on Friday, April 20, at 6 p.m. at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center located at 3090 Crain Highway....
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State Police Blotter- Prince Frederick

State Police Blotter- Prince Frederick

Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Possession of Marijuana:  On 2/13/12 at 7:10 pm, Trooper First Class Dawson responded to the Prince Frederick McDonalds for a report of a...
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State Police Blotter- Leonardtown

State Police Blotter- Leonardtown

Maryland State Police in Leonardtown are investigating the following incidents: Drug Arrest – On Friday, February 10, 2012 at 5:51pm, TFC J. A. Pilkerton conducted a traffic stop on a white Ford van in...
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Accident During Rush Hour Leaves Two Injured

Accident During Rush Hour Leaves Two Injured

UPDATE: As of 5 p.m., the accident along 45000 block of Patuxent Beach Road and Oak Drive in California, Md., has been cleared. Two people were transported to St. Mary’s Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The...
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CCSO Bike Ride for United Way, Spring Dell Center

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This hasn’t been the coldest or snowiest winter on record but even so, warmer weather will be welcomed by folks come March – and what better way to celebrate a newly sprung spring than...
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