Governor Wes Moore today announced the authorization of a second payment in the state’s Federal Shutdown Loan Program, offering ongoing financial relief to impacted federal workers in Maryland. The Moore-Miller Administration continues to offer a network of state resources, protections, and direct aid to all federal workers impacted by the partial federal government shutdown, including...
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today issued the following statement after juries in New Mexico and California returned verdicts against Meta and a jury in California returned a verdict against YouTube for designing social media platforms that exploit children and cause serious harm to their mental health. “The verdict against Meta and YouTube in California, along...
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A $1.7 million Multi-Match jackpot ticket sold in Callaway was the Maryland Lottery’s biggest prize of the past week. The big winner in Maryland’s in-state jackpot game had not yet come forward to claim the prize as of March 23. Scratch-off games also delivered major wins last week, including a $1 million prize claimed...
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On Thursday, March 26, 2026, at approximately 3:25 p.m., firefighters from Bay District VFD responded to the 23000 block of White Elm Court in California, for the reported brush fire. 911 callers reported a brush fire in the backyard of a residence. Crews arrived on the scene to find a large brush fire to...
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Maryland Environmental Trust has approved 21 grants totaling $205,134 to be awarded for community cleanup, environmental stewardship, and tree planting projects through the Keep Maryland Beautiful program. The 2026 program marks 40 consecutive years of grantmaking to support environmental projects that conserve and care for Maryland’s natural resources. Grants currently are funded by the Maryland Environmental...
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A Southern Maryland gynecologist agreed to a settlement in connection with federal False Claims Act violation allegations. Valinda R. Nwadike, MD, agreed to pay the United States $507,500 to resolve allegations for her role in a telemarketing scheme designed to defraud Medicare and TRICARE. U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes announced the settlement with Special...
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UPDATE 3/26/2026: Becam Ciuciu, 20, of Baltimore, is now facing additional charges in Circuit Court following a formal indictment stemming from an ongoing investigation by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office into the installation of illegal skimming devices at 7-Eleven stores across Maryland. According to newly filed court records, Ciuciu has been charged in the...
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Kelly Greenan, 36, of Leonardtown, and Lauren Marie Brown, 38, of Lusby, have both been charged with multiple drug-related offenses following an investigation by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office into alleged narcotics distribution activity in Lusby. According to court records, Brown is charged with distribution of narcotics, conspiracy to distribute narcotics, possession with intent...
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Andrew Bertram Rothwell, 44, of Lexington Park, is facing multiple charges including wearing a handgun while under the influence, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired, and several traffic-related offenses following a reported crash in Lexington Park, according to court documents. The charges stem from an incident on March 20, 2026, along...
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Dayton James Webber, 27, of La Plata, is charged in Charles County with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and using a firearm in a violent felony after a fatal shooting that killed Bradrick Michael Wells, 27, and injured a second male victim, according to court documents. According to the charging papers,...
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On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 11:22 a.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the A&E Motel located at 21646 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported commercial structure fire. 911 callers reported a mattress was on fire and spreading. Firefighters from Bay District and NAS Patuxent River arrived on the...
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Lovers of piano music in the St. Mary’s College of MD community have two big free events to look forward to in the coming days. Musician-in-Residence Brian Ganz will offer a free PianoTalk on Tuesday, March 31 at 11:20am, and his only full length evening recital on Thursday, April 2 at 7pm.. The PianoTalk, entitled “Chopin’s...
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The Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan – Southern Maryland Region was recently completed by our partners at KFH. The plan is done every 5 years to ensure that 5310 funds remain accessible to Maryland’s transportation providers. The 5310 program funds vehicles and equipment to ensure transit is accessible to those who need it,...
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Games, treats, and family fun will fill the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) La Plata Campus during the Kids and Teen College 40th Anniversary Bash on Saturday, March 28. Kids and Teen College is celebrating 40 years of offering courses that keep kids engaged, learning, and discovering new interests. The free event is open to...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department invites new and expecting parents who live in St. Mary’s County to a Community Baby Shower. The event will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Margaret Brent Middle School-Based Health Center at 29675 Point Lookout Rd, Mechanicsville, MD 20659....
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Christina Lynn Rivas, 52, of Hollywood, is facing multiple charges including trespass on private property, disorderly conduct, and resisting or interfering with arrest following an incident on Morgan Road, according to court documents. The charges stem from an event on March 20, 2026, when Trooper Marquis Johnson of the Maryland State Police responded to...
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On Monday, March 23, 2026, just after 5:00 a.m., a Trooper from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle, which was reported stolen through the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. The Trooper assigned to the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack was operating in the area of Willows Road...
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Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, Smith Island, Maryland and residents of the Northern Neck of Virginia are advised of an inshore weapons separation testing event Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This test flight has the potential to generate a sonic boom...
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On Friday, March 20, 2026, at approximately 11:20 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Rue Purchase Road in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Multiple 911 callers reported one vehicle was repeatedly striking the curb and attempting to drive. Crews...
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On Sunday, March 22, 2026, at approximately 10:16 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Potato Hill Farm Lane in Leonardtown, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one overturned and “sparking”. Crews arrived on the scene to find one vehicle on its side in...
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The St. Mary’s County Commissioners unanimously approved a plan to bring in temporary contract dispatchers to stabilize staffing at the county’s 911 communications center, which officials say is struggling with vacancies and employee burnout. Emergency Services leadership told commissioners the center is currently operating at roughly half staffing capacity, with only 14 fully trained...
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Today, we remember Jaelynn Willey, whose life was tragically taken on March 20, 2018, following a senseless act of violence at Great Mills High School. Her loss continues to be felt throughout our community. We keep her family, friends, the entire Great Mills High School community, and our First Responders who had to witness...
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It’s official! Charleys Philly Steaks is coming to Lexington Park later this year. The buildings former occupant Burger King, closed their doors in 2020 and has sat empty since. Located at 21650 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, the grand opening date is undetermined, but slated for later this year. With over 700 locations...
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A Maryland Lottery player is starting off spring as a new millionaire after a $1.7-million-winning Multi-Match ticket was sold in St. Mary’s County for last night’s drawing. This is the first Multi-Match jackpot win of 2026. The ticket was purchased at Abell’s Tavern at 20281 Piney Point Road in Callaway. For selling the ticket, the Southern...
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The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department is inviting the community to its upcoming “Touch-A-Truck” fundraiser on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at the firehouse, located at 24801 Three Notch Road in Hollywood, and promises a hands-on experience for families and children of all ages. Attendees...
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