The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now seeking public comment on the proposed fiscal year 2025 annual work plans for the following state forests: Chesapeake/Pocomoke, Green Ridge, Potomac-Garrett, and Savage River. The comment period concludes Thursday, May 30, 2024. Annual work plans help the department identify priorities within the scope of the forests’ long-range management....
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The Old Jail Museum, a well-known landmark in the heart of Leonardtown and one of the four museums and historic sites overseen by the St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, will continue to be open to the public for extended hours on Leonardtown First Fridays in addition to regular daily visitation hours. Interested visitors...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The CSMC then presented proclamations in recognition of Hurricane Preparedness Week and Small Business Month. They then presented a commendation for Sue Veith in celebration of her retirement after 30...
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St. Charles High School Press Release: “I want to share information with you about an incident that happened at St. Charles High School that impacted our school day. “This morning, a group of students engaged in a large physical altercation during a class change. They continued and did not follow initial redirection from staff....
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The St. Mary’s County Animal Adoption & Resource Center will reopen its doors to the public on, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at noon and resume normal operations, after announcing a temporary pause to adoptions and non-emergency animal intakes earlier this month due to a respiratory outbreak in the shelter. “We are deeply grateful for...
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NAS Pax River has reopened Gate 3 to outbound traffic Monday-Thursday from 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m. All Gate hours are as follows: Gate 1: Open 24/7 Gate 2: Open Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Gate 3: Open Monday-Friday 6 a.m-9 .am. (inbound), and Monday-Thursday 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (outbound) NAS Patuxent River released the following earlier this...
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Today marks 28 years since Ms. Holt was last seen. The Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack is asking for the community’s help with information. Let’s come together and bring the family closure. Dawn Michelle Holt was last seen at the Howard Johnson’s Motel in Waldorf, Maryland on April 25, 1996. Ms. Holt was...
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Experience the rich maritime history of the Chesapeake Bay at the Solomons Maritime Festival! Be sure to check out Wm. B. Tennison cruises, educational programs, special events, and the first month of openings for Cove Point Lighthouse and Lore Oyster House this season! For more information, please visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Wednesday, May 1 – Lore...
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On April 16, 2024, the school resource officer at Davis Middle School was made aware of an assault that occurred on April 15 in which a male student inappropriately touched a female student during class. The student will be charged on a Juvenile Offense Report with assault. Anyone with additional information is asked to...
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UPDATE 4/23/2024 @ 12:30 p.m.: Mr. McCormick is still missing. Officers and resources from four different agencies have deployed, including blood hounds from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Prince George’s County Police Department. Maryland State Police helicopter Trooper 2 assisted with an aireal search that was supplemented by CCSO and LPPD drones....
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The Southern Maryland Equity in History Coalition is excited to announce the launch of its new searchable website celebrating the diverse history of Southern Maryland. This new searchable website will enable our community, students and teachers, and those interested to access this rich and extensive history. This includes access to information on notable individuals,...
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St. Mary’s County Government is very proud to announce that our own Karen Stone, Manager of the Museum Division within the Department of Recreation & Parks, will soon be the published author of the first-ever book about the Black Diamond Disaster. This “forgotten” tragedy occurred on the Potomac River near St. Clement’s Island during...
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Calvert County Public Schools is strongly encouraging all parents to register their child by July 1, 2024. This will support adequate staffing for each school. Your child must be 5 years old by September 1, 2024, in order to be eligible for kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year. Only a parent or legal guardian may...
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On Monday, April 22, 2024, at approximately 10:02 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Melissa Moore Lane in Lexington Park, for a motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into the NAS Patuxent...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD: The new multi-engine training system brings modernized training, prepares pilots for advanced aircraft in fleet The U.S. Navy received the first two operational T-54A multi-engine training system aircraft last week at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas. The T-54A will replace the aging T-44C Pegasus aircraft, which...
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Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Isaiah Mercado is no stranger to high-stress scenarios. As a Navy armament weapons support equipment technician with Navy Munitions Command Atlantic Detachment Patuxent River (NMCLANT DET Pax) his duties include supporting both air- and surface-launched weapons by performing intermediate level maintenance on both peculiar and common ordnance handling and transportation...
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Residents are invited to “Chalk the Walk” at participating public locations throughout Calvert County to raise awareness about the importance of children’s mental health. The Calvert County Family Network (CCFN) and Department of Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Calvert County Public Schools, Calvert Library, CalvertHealth, Calvert County Behavioral Health, the Local Behavioral Health...
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CCPS students showcased their incredible talents and skills at the 2024 Regional MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement) Day at Huntingtown High School. First place winners will advance to the Statewide MESA Day Showcase and Awards Ceremony that will be held on May 4, 2024, at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab Campus in Laurel,...
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The La Plata Police Department will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday, April 19, 2024, in La Plata. This initiative is made possible, in part, by grant funding from the Maryland Highway Safety Office. On average there are approximately 7,800 impaired (alcohol and/or drugs) driving crashes statewide, resulting in approximately 4,025 injuries and...
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The last day of school for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students for the 2023-2024 school year is Monday, June 10. The last day of school for teachers is Tuesday, June 11. These dates are final, barring any unforeseen inclement weather as CCPS still has two inclement weather days left for use if needed....
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On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, a member of the administration from Leonardtown High School received a report that a student may have a weapon in his vehicle. They immediately notified the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, School Resource Officer and the Department of Safety & Security of this report. A search of the student’s...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is preparing for summer with academic programs such as Summer Boost for elementary school students and Summer School for middle and high school students. High school students who have at least one year of high school under their belt who are looking to get ahead for the upcoming school year...
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All plant lovers! The Historic St. Mary’s City is hosting an absolutely FREE Plant Swap this Saturday, April 20, 2024, and you’re all invited! From 9:30 a.m., to 11:00 a.m., rain or shine located at the Margaret Brent Pavilion. 47414 Old State House Road. St. Mary’s City. If you’re wondering what a Plant Swap...
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Even though we don’t know the exact cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), we know that some things can increase a baby’s risk for SIDS/SUID and other sleep-related causes of infant death. The good news is that there are ways to reduce the risk. Families and caregivers...
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An ambitious public art project has been installed on the grounds of the Church of the Ascension and will be unveiled and lit for the first time at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19th. The public is encouraged to gather in the parking lot to celebrate the lighting of the Hopeful Project sign. The...
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