The Calvert Marine Museum is hosting the Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware, on June 22 – 24 in Solomons. This queen of the tall ship fleet will offer public sails and tours. The Kalmar Nyckel will dock at Watermen’s Wharf, Solomons, located next to the Chesapeake Biological Lab Visitors Center and will...
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As an athlete at The Calverton School I have been invited to participate in the Down Under Sports Tournaments to be held in Australia. I am honored to be an ambassador of not only my school, community and state, but also our country. I will be participating in this international event on the Southeast...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) is urging motorists to share the road and be on the lookout for cyclists, particularly Friday, May 18 which is “National Bike to Work Day.” With local groups, counties and municipalities around the State sponsoring Bike to Work activities, more bicycle traffic is expected along...
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The Calvert County Fire Department was founded in 1926, when a group of citizens saw a need for a fire department in Prince Frederick. Today that same fire department is called the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department. The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department has accomplished one of the biggest milestones since they began. The...
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The week of May 19-25 2012 is designated as National Safe Boating Week. Calvert Board of County Commissioners presented a proclamation to the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Calvert County is able to accommodate a wide variety of pleasure boats for recreational purposes and it can be a very risky sport. Problems arise with boaters who...
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Governor Martin O’Malley issued the following statement on the close of the Special Session and the completion of the FY 2013 budget: “I’d like to thank Senate President Miller, House Speaker Busch and the members of the General Assembly for completing work on the State’s FY2013 budget. “With their leadership and willingness to come...
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The Calvert Board of County Commissioners has designed the week of May 20 – 26 2012 as Emergency Medical Services Week. The service the volunteers provide are a vital public service and are ready to provide lifesaving care twenty four seven. This dramatically increases the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden...
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Each year Police from all over the nation gather in Washington D.C. for National Police Week. The kick-off this year was a National Public Safety Football League Jamboree featuring two games at Eastern High School. Game one pitted the Philadelphia Blue Flame and the Atlanta Defenders. A hard fought battle in which the Defenders...
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As part of National Transportation Week, citizens are invited to fill a St. Mary’s County Transit System (STS) bus with non-perishable foods. Donations are critically needed to replenish local food banks. Due to the current economic crisis, organizers of local pantries continue to report higher than normal requests for food from individuals as well...
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Spirits in the Sky Benefit LLC, recently announced the following charities will be participating in this year’s festival: Calvert Hospice, End Hunger in Calvert County, Project ECHO, Marines helping Marines, Calvert Alliance against Substance Abuse, Hunter’s Hero’s, Animal Relief Fund, Calvert Animal Welfare League, and Humane Society of Calvert. Spirits in the Sky Benefit...
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Maryland International Raceway (MIR) has just completed another phase of improvements targeted at racer safety, event efficiency and boosting the overall MIR fan experience. Improvements include a whole new starting line center section with unique poured concrete walls, concrete slab, Line-X concrete coatings and vinyl wrap graphics. The new center section not only looks...
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Mark your calendar for the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s Cancer Survivors’ Day Picnic taking place on Sunday, June 3 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on the hospital grounds. Now in its 25th year, the picnic is a community event filled with joy, camaraderie, hope, compassion and love as cancer survivors and their families are...
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During the Calvert Board of County Commissioners on May 15, William (Bill) C. Jones was honored with a proclamation. He served as President of the Southern Maryland Firemen’s Association from May 2011 to May 2012. Bill has donated countless hours and has served in many commendable capacities in his distinguished public service career. Jones...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Crooked I Gaming Center of Chesapeake Beach for their recent donation of $500 to the students of the Calvert Career and Technology Academy to assist them in attending the Skills USA competition conference in Kansas City. The students are this year’s Maryland State winning...
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The Town of La Plata Summer Concert Series for 2012 gets underway Memorial Day weekend with the 25th Hour Band performing on the lawn at La Plata Town Hall, 7PM, Friday May 25, 2012. This will be the first of 19 Friday night concerts that will go through the end of September. All special...
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Eating fresh and eating local will be easier than ever this year at four Calvert County farmers markets. Offering a host of Southern Maryland produce, the Calvert County markets are now open on the following schedule: · Tuesdays in Prince Frederick at Calvert Memorial Hospital Parking lot adjacent to Route 4 3-7 p.m. through November...
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Bret Michaels is set to rock the house on Sunday, May 27 at Calvert Marine Museum with many fan favorites. Michaels started his music career in Pennsylvania where he picked up the guitar. Michaels along with drummer Rikki Rocket, bassist Bobby Dell and strummer Matt Smith started playing the local circuit in 1983. The...
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On May 14, the FOP Lodge 7 in Great Mills held it’s annual Police Memorial to honor those members who have passed away as well remembering all their brothers and sisters in blue around the world. This week is National Police Memorial Week. The memorial service opened with the St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard...
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Student members of the Charles County Association of Student Councils (CCASC) recently elected new officers for the 2012-13 school year. The new CCASC officers are: · Dion Anderson, president, junior, Westlake High School; · Ciara Albrittain, first vice president, freshman, La Plata High School; · Taylor Ivy, second vice president, eighth grader, John Hanson...
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Elmo, Grover, Cookie Monster and Rosita will be visiting Naval Air Station Patuxent River Saturday, May 26 as part of the Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families. The cast will be joined by Katie, a new military character designed exclusively for military families. The event is scheduled at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at...
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Don’t know where to begin when it comes to applying for college? Gain behind-the-scenes insights and learn what could be the perfect college for your child in “The College Series,” a program of St. Mary’s Ryken Summer Knights. “The College Series” is a three-part workshop for students and their parents. The first in the...
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On Tuesday, May 15, the Charles County Commissioners showed their support of the 2012 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maryland being held on June 7. The County Commissioners encourage county employees to participate in the event and/or purchase and wear their t-shirts to support this worthwhile fundraiser. Torch Run/Walk t-shirts are $10...
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It was May 3, 2012 around 5:18 in the evening when the tones dropped for station 9 (California) to respond to an injured child in the 20000 block of Rison Road in the Town Creek subdivision. Well when the firefighters are sitting around the station and they hear that type of call come over...
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The Calvert County Board of Education is seeking applications from residents of central or northern Calvert County to fill a vacancy on its Ethics Panel. Applicants may NOT be: Ø An incumbent member of the Board of Education; Ø An employee of Calvert County Public Schools; or Ø A student enrolled in Calvert County...
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The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Division of Solid Waste, is hosting two events in June for residents who wish to recycle unwanted textile materials and sensitive paperwork. Community paper shred events will be held Saturday, June 2, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Huntingtown High School and Saturday, June 9, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at...
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On Saturday, May 19 The Center for Life Enrichment and the Special Olympics of St. Mary’s will be helped in large part with the annual CA$H BA$H. The event is one in which attendees can vie for their share of $10,000 in cash prizes throughout the day. Held at the Hollywood Firehouse Carnival Yard,...
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Would you like to find and identify your own fossils? Did you know that the largest exposed seam of Miocene fossils in North America is here in Calvert County at Calvert Cliffs? This explains why even the casual beach comber finds fossilized sharks teeth millions of years old. Learn more about this remarkable natural...
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May 14, 2012 By Ken Lamb of the Tackle Box ,( 301) 863-8151 Local Fishing Report There are still plenty of rockfish in the trophy size (28 inches or better), but the fish are scattered and can be very picky. The trophy season is always hot for the first 10 days, but tends to slow...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has awarded four scholarships to high school seniors for 2012. Each year, SMECO awards four $1,500 college scholarships to students who live in the Co-op’s service area. Scholarships are based on the applicants’ scholastic achievement, financial need, and school and community involvement. SMECO has awarded each of the following...
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On Friday, May 9, St. Mary’s County Business, Education and Community Alliance awarded students from across the region hard-earned and well-deserved scholarships. In all there were 19 individuals or companies on hand to present scholarships in varying amounts to St. Mary’s County High School graduating seniors. In addition to those individuals and companies, BECA...
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On Monday Annapolis introduced a bill to increase income taxes on individuals who earn more than $100,000 and couples who earn more than $150,000 – even though the budget was already balanced. With unemployment still high and the economy stalled Annapolis is redefining wealth, while Maryland already has one of the highest combined local...
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Is your middle school student interested in science, being outdoors, learning by doing, and experimenting? The Calvert Marine Museum is offering the perfect program: the Summer Environmental Institute. This is a very serious name for a fun, hands-on camp experience that will give kids a chance to get out on the water, into the...
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On Saturday morning, the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds was teeming with people and animals. There were dogs with their owners everywhere you looked and there were others looking for a good home. Little dogs, big dogs, every color and breed imaginable, with many dressed up in their finest. Inside the buildings were kittens and...
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The College of Southern Maryland celebrated 508 candidates for degrees and certificates during its 53rd spring commencement ceremony held May 10 at the La Plata Campus. “We come to celebrate the achievements of our 508 graduates,” said CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried. He spoke about the savviness of graduates who avoided huge student loan...
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Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Michael J. Martirano, announces the administrative appointment made by the Board of Education at its meeting of May 9, 2012. The Board appointed Dr. Charna Lacey to the position of Diversity/Equity Specialist in the Office of the Superintendent. Dr. Lacey, who currently serves as an Instructional Specialist for Minority Achievement...
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An active, fun-filled day is what the St. Mary’s Fit & Healthy Coalition has planned for its first ever Fit & Healthy Expo on Sunday, May 20 at Chancellor’s Run Regional Park in California, Md. The free event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and it promises something for everyone, including lots of...
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The Solomons Island Yacht Club (SIYC) will conduct the Annual Blessing of the Fleet for all boats in the Solomons area on Sunday, May 20, 2012. This ceremony originated many years ago to bless the fishing fleet for a safe and successful season, and is continued to this day for that purpose. SIYC, one...
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The Chesapeake Choral Arts Society Presents: “Steal Away-An Evening of Spirituals” On Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 3:30 p.m., the Chesapeake Choral Arts Society, under the direction of Michael K. Santana, will present “Steal Away – An Evening of Spirituals” at the College of Southern Maryland...
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The High School Summer School program is for St. Mary’s County Public School students currently enrolled in grades 9-12. Students who have received a grade of “E” in a course or have completed a course with a grade of “D” and wish to improve their skills are eligible to register. Students not enrolled in...
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Greenwell is holding two summer camp open house events. Wednesday, May 16 from 4pm – 7pm Saturday, May 19 from noon – 3pm Try some camp activities with a counselor; meet the director; see the park; register for camp! Greenwell offers nine weeks of summer camps including Camp Greenwell, Horse Camp, Int. Horse Camp, Fishing Camp...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office pistol team recently hosted a pistol match to benefit March of Dimes. The event, held at the CCSO pistol range, consisted of six teams representing the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Charles County Detention Center, U.S. Park Police, FBI, and Harford County Sheriff’s Office. Nearly $1,000 was raised. Match relays...
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Leonardtown, Md. (May 10, 2012) ─ Residents in Southern Maryland may have noticed that inchworm-like creatures have wasted no time feasting on the area’s foliage since they appeared in early spring. With this year’s higher populations, the cankerworm has devoured tree leaves throughout Charles and St. Mary’s Counties. The worms are now finished their...
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Elizabeth Fazio of Leonardtown, MD is a 2012 graduating senior at St. Mary’s Ryken High School. Elizabeth was crowned the 2011 Queen of Tolerance. A part of the honor of being Miss Queen of Tolerance, she was invited to compete in the Miss Maryland Pageant. The winner of the Miss Maryland Pageant goes on...
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Calvert County Government’s Employee of the Month for May is Claudette White. Claudette works for Public Works in the Highway Maintenance Division, as Highway Maintenance Service Coordinator. She went above and beyond after Tropical Storm Irene. Working with Jim Ammons from FEMA, they had to determine the amount of expenses that would be eligible...
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On May 5, 2012, Sheriff Mike Evans and the men and women of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office hosted another successful Open House. One of the highlights of the day was a presentation to the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA). Thanks to generous donations made by numerous corporate sponsors, Sheriff Evans presented a...
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Civista Medical Center has received the Workplace Excellence and Health & Wellness Trailblazer Award for the 8th consecutive year. Civista was one of only 71 businesses in Maryland to receive the awards. Each year The Alliance for Workplace Excellence recognizes excellent places to work throughout the mid-Atlantic region. These awards recognize businesses that promote...
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Due to the generosity of book lovers cleaning out their shelves for their Spring cleaning, the Calvert Library is overstocked with a huge assortment of donated books and videos! Help us spin gold out of this lovely stock by coming to the Friends of Calvert Library Super Sidewalk Used Book Sale on Saturday, May...
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A Classical Girl in a Historical World CSM Graduate to Earn 6 Degrees—And it’s Just the Beginning Jennifer Robertson, 20, of Mechanicsville will gather six associate’s degrees when she crosses the stage at the College of Southern Maryland’s 53rd Commencement on May 10 in La Plata. A 2009 graduate of Chopticon High School, Robertson...
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During the Calvert Board of County Commissioners, a memo from Melissa McCoy, Grants Analysis, asked the Board to deny the request from the Sheriff’s Office for the 2012 Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Application for 17 iPads. On March 28, Calvert County was notified they were allotted $18,772 in grant funds. On...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Accreditation Manager Pamela McKay graduated from the “Leadership Southern Maryland” (LSM) Training Program on May 4, 2012. “LSM is a nine-month, tuition-based program to develop leaders from the Southern Maryland area for regional collaboration. While absorbing the local “flavour” in each of three counties, participants will have the opportunity...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of breaking, entering and thefts from motor vehicles. The break-ins and thefts occurred at Leonardtown High School and College of Southern Maryland in Leonardtown, Maryland during the weeks of April 9, 2012 and April 16, 2012. Numerous personal items were taken from the vehicles...
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Sample the best Patuxent Wine Trail wines with a $15 souvenir tasting glass at the 5th Annual Calvert Wine & Arts Fest Saturday, May 12 ,from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Sunderland. Shop from outstanding Southern Maryland juried artisans. Delicious food, live entertainment, children’s crafts, mason jar raffle...
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The following Navy contracts have been awarded locally: Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $237,740,000 modification to the previously awarded fixed-price-incentive-fee (firm target) F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Low Rate Initial Production IV contract (N00019-09-C-0010) for changes to the configuration baseline hardware or software...
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Local Fishing Report for week of May 7, 2012 By Ken Lamb of the Tackle Box, 301-863-8151 Rockfishing was slow this week with a few bright spots here and there. Trollers found the fish hesitant in the cool and windy conditions. A big crab shed on the full moon brought the fish ashore to...
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Students from several local martial arts schools in the Southern Maryland region will be competing Saturday, May 19th, 2012 at the 2012 All Star Championship to be held at Patuxent High School in Lusby. This annual tournament, open to the public and sponsored by the US Black Belt Academy Association (USBBAA), is a precursor...
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On Wednesday, May 9, The Sam Grow Band will release its third iTunes single “Get Up” from the new album Reveal. According to Grow, “We rented a studio for 40 days and worked every day, eight hours per day. The first 10 days we wrote and the last 30 days we recorded our album....
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As it turns out the three organizations have quite a lot in common! All three are involved in the community and love to give back whenever they can to help Southern Maryland citizens as much as possible. The three organizations all love a good concert and appreciate the efforts of the Calvert Marine Museum...
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The Lexington Park Business and Community Association with the Community Development Corporation celebrated the completion of the Great Mills Road street-scaping project with a parade in the Park on Saturday, May 5. More than 300 participants gathered between Raley’s Home Furnishings and the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department for the grand event. Community groups,...
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April 28, 2012 marked the 34th year for the oldest Celtic celebration in Maryland as hundreds gathered on the 560-acre Jefferson Patterson Park site in St. Leonard for The Southern Maryland Celtic Festival and Highland Gathering. The informational festival highlighted the heritage of the Breton, Cornish, Irish, Manx, Scots, and Welsh. More than 50 clans and societies were...
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During National Stroke Awareness Month and throughout the year, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital wants you to be aware of the causes and symptoms of stroke and how to act in the event of one. As a nationally certified Stroke Center, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital offers support and information programs, and on May 9 from...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Open House was a bustling hub of activity on Saturday, May 5. Families came out in support of the men and women, who work for the Sheriff, as well as the cadets of the Sheriff’s Office. There was plenty to see and do. There were demonstrations by the various...
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Sotterley Plantation’s War of 1812 Living History “The Choice” will be part of the three year national bicentennial commemoration of this war in our region. “The Choice” will take place on June 9th, July 14th, and August 11th, with showings of the performance at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on...
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With stories of local pantries suffering shortages of food in mind and to honor the memory of their teacher, a group of St. Mary’s Ryken students set out to organize what became the most successful food drive in the school’s history. The drive was spearheaded by the “Global Bridges” theology class taught by Mr....
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – With the evolution of the virtual-training environment, the Marine Corps recently relocated an F/A-18C Hornet Tactical Operational Flight Trainer (TOFT) to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. “The Marines at Iwakuni had only one TOFT, which limited pilots’ abilities to hone skills crucial to multiple...
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The USS Tripoli will be the third ship to bear the name Tripoli. The name commemorates the capture of Derna in 1805 by a small force of U.S. Marines and approximately 370 soldiers from 11 other nationalities. The battle, later memorialized in the Marines’ Hymn with the line “to the shores of Tripoli”, brought...
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On May 3, nearly 250 athletes competed in the St. Mary’s Special Olympic Spring Games at Leonardtown High School. Hundreds of fans included family, friends, police officers and public figures that helped to cheer on the athletes. Bocce Ball, Track and Field and bowling were just a few of the competitive games the Olympians playedwith enthusiasm. Check out the...
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Southern Maryland News Net is partnering with St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department to announce this summer’s concert series. The shows begin on June 2 with Eric Church – Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-551-SEAT or at Bayside Toyota during normal business hours. People may also purchase ticket at SLVFD on...
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Governor Martin O’Malley recently announced that he would convene a special session of the Maryland General Assembly beginning on May 14, 2012. The special session will be held to complete work on Maryland’s budget to ensure that Maryland’s Triple A bond rating is protected, and critical investments in public education, public safety, the State’s workforce,...
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Young Life 5K and 1 Mile Run 2012 2012 Title Sponsor: CHIC-FIL-A Gold Sponsors: Dean Lumber – Southpoint Church – Two- Guys Collision Center – Wells Fargo – World Gym – Wyle EVENT DETAILS REGISTER NOW AT ACTIVE.COM! Join Young Life members and fans of all ages for the 3rd annual Young Life 5K...
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The second annual Beer Festival will be held at Historic St. Mary’s City Museum on Sunday, May 20, from noon until 6 p.m. Rock to the music of 25th Hour Band and The Piranhas while you enjoy a variety of activities, including special tours of Van Sweringen’s Ordinary (one of the first taverns of...
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MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Vice President, Finance, Ric Braam (second from left) accepts a ceremonial check representing a generous $1500 donation that the Lions Club of Leonardtown made to the hospital’s Foundation recently. The Foundation takes a lead role in major fundraising endeavors for the hospital to support healthcare scholarships and medical and surgical...
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The heart of Lexington Park will come alive with an inaugural parade and ribbon cutting on Saturday, May 5 to celebrate the completion of the Great Mills Road Streetscape Project. The $9.7 million project provides infrastructure improvements to further the revitalization of Lexington Park. The parade kicks off at 10:00 a.m. at the...
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The Charles County Department of Health has confirmed that a North Point High School student has been diagnosed with Tuberculosis (TB) disease. The school system is working with the health department to ensure there is no further risk in the school. Tuberculosis is a bacterial illness that responds well to proper medical treatment. It...
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La Plata, MD – On May 3, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1199, representing Civista Medical Center’s Registered Nurses, cancelled the one-day strike and picketing that was scheduled to begin Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Civista is currently and has always been adequately and safely staffed. The current staffing in the hospital meets...
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There is a common misconception that Hospice Care is only for those in the end stages of cancer, but nothing could be further from reality. In fact Hospice of St. Mary’s and the St. Mary’s Hospice House are available to any patient diagnosed as being in the final six months of life. “We are...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office recently sponsored their Third Annual Bike Ride to benefit the United Way of Charles County and the Spring Dell Center. Despite cloudy skies and the threat of rain, nearly 100 community members joined the sheriff’s office to ride the 26-mile Hiker-Biker Indian Head Rail Trail. The event raised $2,800...
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PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – April showers bring May fun to Calvert County this month. The county is blooming with great family activities and opportunities to explore rivers, beaches and parks. Tuesdays in May (3-7 p.m.) Calvert County Farmers Market – Prince Frederick Calvert Memorial Hospital 130 Hospital Road, Prince Frederick 410-535-4583 • calvertag.com Seasonal...
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Charles County Public Schools is offering sports physicals this summer to student athletes. Physicals will be limited to the first 100 students and are done on a first-come, first-serve basis. The dates and locations are as follows: * Maurice J. McDonough High School, Monday, June 18, 5 – 7 p.m.; * La Plata High...
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Celebrate Southern Maryland heritage on Saturday, May 5 at the Calvert Marine Museum’s seventh annual Solomons Maritime Festival. Antique boats and motors, master maritime carvers, crafts and cooking demonstrations, traditional music, and boat rides offer something for every member of your family from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission to the festival and museum...
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During the week of May 9 to May 16,CalvertCounty will observe “Respect for Law Week”. Through the combined efforts of the Optimist Club of Calvert–Prince Frederick, Optimist Club of Solomons, and the SYB-Lusby Optimist Club, activities are sponsored to inspire “respect for law” among young people through programs to educate them on the jobs...
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Sheriff Mike Evans invites you and your family to join him and his staff on May 5, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Open House. Please join us for live demonstrations from our K-9 Unit, Police Motors Unit, and Mountain Bike Patrol. There will be static displays...
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Why should kids get to have all the fun this summer? Calvert Library is hosting a reading contest for adults that features great books and prizes! If you are 18 or older, be sure to pick up a game board (or two or three) at your local Calvert Library branch. The contest will run...
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* Westlake High School social studies teacher Kathryn Wathen was recently awarded the James Madison Memorial Scholarship. This award is given only to two candidates from Maryland each year. The scholarship amount is $24,000 and allows her to pursue her master’s degree through James Madison University. * Louis Cate, a music teacher at...
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Today, Governor Martin O’Malley signed into law several pieces of legislation to improve enforcement of our natural resource laws and further sustainable fisheries management and aquaculture businesses. The bills were supported by watermen groups, recreational fishing groups and environmental organizations. “Legislation signed by Governor O’Malley today sends a strong message about our mission to...
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Join SAIC employee Jeff Williamson at the Hilton Garden Inn in Solomons located at 13100 Dowell Road for a reception bene ting The Wounded Warrior Project. Thursday, May 3 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES Prizes will be ra ffled of and there will be a silent auction with an autographed photograph...
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The following Navy contracts have been awarded locally: Martin Baker Aircraft Co., Ltd., Higher Denham, Near Uxbridge, Middlesex, England, is being awarded a $21,989,271 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 88 Navy aircrew common ejection seats for F/A-18 series and EA-18G aircraft for the Navy and the government of Kuwait (12 F/A-18A+; 18 F/A-18C;...
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The Calvert Marine Museum would not be the place that it is without the time and talents of so many volunteers. These treasured people assist with daily functions of the museum, First Free Fridays, annual events and activities, summer camps, along with special projects. Last year, a record breaking 27,248 hours of volunteer time...
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On Friday, April 27, 2012 Administrative Patrol Lieutenant Theodore Belleavoine graduated from Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command. The School of Police Staff and Command, a dynamic and intensive ten-week program, is considered one of the premiere law enforcement management training programs in the nation. “The School of Police Staff and Command...
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By Ken Lamb of the Tackle Box, 301-863-8151 The rock-fishing is great as long as you catch them before 8a.m., at least this past week, as the sunlight and tides were triggering the fish early. Maybe the bite will shift to later in the day as conditions change. Trollers did very well all over, with...
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The theme for National Preservation Month 2012 is “DiscoverAmerica’s Hidden Gems”. It is co-sponsored by the Calvert County Historic District Commission, the Maryland Historical Trust and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Communities are filled with unexpected historic treasures and May is the month to celebrate them. During the month of May, plan a...
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The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) is pleased to announce that Charles County, Maryland, has received the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its Fiscal Year 2011 budget. The award represents a significant achievement by the entity. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to...
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Leonardtown Councilmember Dan Burris was elected on Tuesday, May 1 2012 as the new mayor for the town of Leonardtown. Burris defeated former St. Mary’s County Commissioner Thomas A. Mattingly Sr. and Henry Camaioni to take the place of departing Mayor J. Harry Norris III. Election Results are as follows: MAYOR 255 – Daniel W....
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ORLANDO, Fla., May 1, 2012 – Lockheed Martin successfully conducted the first launch of a Shadow Hawk precision-guided weapon recently from a Shadow 200 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), achieving a direct hit on the target. Shadow Hawk is an 11-pound class, 2.75-inch diameter, 27-inch long drop-glide weapon. It is terminally guided by...
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As summer approaches, Calvert County residents look forward to the recreational opportunities and seafood delicacies afforded by our local waterways. The Calvert County Health Department reminds residents also to be aware of the potential hazards, including the common Vibrio bacteria. Vibrio, a species of bacteria, are natural inhabitants of sea water. They are found...
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Superintendent James E. Richmond formally notified the Board of Education Monday evening that he does not plan to ask for renewal of his contract in 2013. The 16-year Superintendent of Schools said he wanted to provide the Board with ample opportunity to fill his position before his final day on June 30, 2013. Richmond...
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UPDATE May 1 On April 19, Papa John’s Pizza held a fundraiser to support the Lillian Grace Smith Fund, an infant struck with Krabbe disease. With the support of the community, Papa John’s Pizza was able to raise $833 for the Lillian Grace Fund. A BIG Thanks to Papa John’s Pizza and Southern Maryland community!...
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Bobby Unkle has been in the excavating business for over 30 years and knows there is nothing in the business he can’t accomplish – so much so, his coworkers and fellow contractors have dubbed him the ‘Slopedoctor.’ Unkle’s company, JBM & Sons Excavating, LLC has seen it all during its time working on road...
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On May 5, 2012 The Lexington Park Business and Community Association will sponsor a parade and ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the Great Mills Streetscape Project. This event is organized in cooperation with State and county officials, Bay District Volunteer Fire Department and various community groups. The parade will start at 10 a.m., and...
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Crabs Hang On Until The 9th For The 2nd Night In A Row 4/28/2012 By: Christian Louis - http://www.somdbluecrabs.com/ Waldorf MD – The Southern Maryland BlueCrabs fell for the second straight ballgame to the Lancaster Barnstormers at Regency Furniture Stadium on Saturday night, 3-2. During a cold and wet third game of the four game...
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O’Donnell Statement on Teacher Pension Shift
On Monday Annapolis passed a bill to shift the cost of teacher pensions to local governments giving the legislature another $250 million to spend on other programs. This will force local governments to raise $250 million taxes to cover the pensions the first year, and $1.5 billion over five years –in some cases forcing...
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