La Plata High School’s varsity volleyball team received the Lesley Cooke Volleyball Tournament Sportsmanship Award for the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) at the Maryland State Finals on Nov. 19. The State Volleyball Committee recognizes the school that displays the best overall sportsmanship while participating in the tournament with the Lesley Cooke...
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Monthly Archives: November 2011
La Plata Receives Sportsmanship Award
Driver Remains Critical Following Calvert Crash
On November 29, 2011 at approximately 8:39 p.m,. members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team were dispatched to the area of Plum Point Road and Tobacco Road in Huntingtown for the report of a single motor vehicle crash involving injuries. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2008 GMC Yukon...
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Channel 95 Relaunches as SMCG TV 95
Following a series of technical upgrades Channel 95 has relaunched as an updated TV channel with new programming being planned. The channel will now be known as SMCG TV 95 (St. Mary’s County Government TV 95). Viewers will notice a refreshed, modern look with new graphics and live, continuous content, including local weather updates,...
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UPDATE: Roadway Reopens Following HAZMAT Emergency – Photos, Names Added
Fire and Rescue along with HAZMAT teams responded to the 41300 block of Medley’s Neck Road around 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30 for report of an overturned vehicle. Crews arrived on the scene to discover a Burch Oil truck into the woods on its side with the driver trapped. Rescue crews worked to extricate the...
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Family Plantation Christmas at Sotterley this Weekend
Family Plantation Christmas will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Sotterley Plantation, offering a full day of wonderment and Christmas spirit! Let Santa know what you want for Christmas, purchase scrumptious treats from Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, take a horse-drawn carriage ride from 11 am – 1...
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Former Greenpeace Leader Tours CSM
Clean and Safe Energy Coalition (CASEnergy) Co-Founder Dr. Patrick Moore, former leader of Greenpeace, met with College of Southern Maryland students, administrators and faculty Nov. 15 to learn about the college’s partnership with Constellation Energy Nuclear Group (CENG). CSM’s Nuclear Engineering Technology (NET) associate’s degree program provides scholarships and internship opportunities at CENG as...
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Farmers Eligible for Crop Disaster Assistance
Farmers in St. Mary’s County who battled extreme weather conditions in 2011 can now seek federal assistance for their losses. Governor Martin O’Malley has announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved his request for a disaster declaration to cover widespread crop losses due to excessive heat, drought and damage resulting from Hurricane Irene...
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UPDATE: Accident Cleared Along Route 5
UPDATE: The accident along Route 5 has been cleared. Traffic is once again moving at speed. Traffic Alert: Route 5 in Leonardtown Authorities in St. Mary’s County are on the scene of an accident along Route 5 in Leonardtown just south of Route 243 in front of the Maryland Antiques Center. The accident was...
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Army-Navy Blood Donation Challenge in National Capital Region
The national capital region will compete in a Blood Donor Challenge through Dec. 9 for a chance to win bragging rights and the 2011 trophy for most units of blood collected for the Armed Services Blood Program, the official blood program of the United States military. Over the years, the Army-Navy game has come...
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Christopher Scott Lacey in Police Custody Once Again
On November 30, 2011 around 3:30 a.m., deputies responded to a residence on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for report of a Protective Order violation. Investigation revealed Christopher Scott Lacey, 26 of no fixed address, knocked on the door of the victim’s residence in violation of a protective order. When deputies arrived, Lacey was standing on the...
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Bay District VFD Receives Donation
John Douglass from SMNEWSNET.com and BDVFD Chief Shawn Downs On Saturday, Nov. 26 Bay District Volunteer Fire Department played host to a Winter Wonderland and annual tree lighting. Guests enjoyed a magic show, holiday music, crafts for the kids, raffles, a moon bounce, firetruck rides and best of all pictures with Santa. Southern Maryland...
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Lefty’s Barbecue Restaurant Review
I took a trip to Waldorf and happened upon a barbeque restaurant, which happened to be Lefty’s. From the parking lot it looked to be just another shopping center eatery. But one step inside showed us how deceiving looks are sometimes. The place was divided in half with the left side for “to go”...
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Mabel Brooks Wall, 94
Mabel Brooks Wall, 94, of Solomons, MD, formerly of Lanham, MD passed away on November 21, 2011 at Asbury~Solomons Health Care Center, Solomons, MD. She was born on September 13, 1917 in Morrisville, VA to the late Alonzo and Lulu Embrey Brooks. She was the beloved wife of Ralph Wall who preceded her in...
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American Legion Bluegrass Presents Paul Adkins Band
The Paul Adkins Band Along with The Port Tobacco Pickers American Legion Post 238 Rt. 381 & Rt. 231, Hughesville, MD Sunday, December 4, 2011 2 pm / Doors open at noon Paul Adkins has been pleasing crowds across the country and in Canada since the 1970s. He has lent his talents to such legends...
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Police Investigating Stabbing in Clements
On November 28, 2011, at approximately 5:30 a.m., deputies responded to a residence on Budds Creek Road in Clements, for an assault report. Investigation revealed Christina Marie Wedding, 26, of Clements, Md., became involved in an argument with the victim. The argument escalated when Wedding slapped the victim and then retrieved a knife from the kitchen...
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Fire Scout Boss Returns from Deployment in Afghanistan
Just in time for the holidays, a member from Fire Scout Detachment Alpha returned here after an eight-month deployment in Afghanistan. Fire Scout Detachment Alpha Officer in Charge, Cmdr. Brian Stephens (right), congratulates Lt. Cmdr. Tom Williams (left) on his promotion after a ceremony that took place July 1 in Afghanistan during Williams’ deployment....
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St. Mary’s Police Blotter
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Second Degree Assault On November 26, 2011, deputies responded to a local pub on Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, Maryland, for a report of an assault. Investigation revealed Derrick Xavier Green, 30, of Lexington Park and the victim became involved in an argument which...
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Charles County Crime Report
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: MAN ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPT BURGLARY: On Nov. 27 at 3:51 a.m., an officer patrolling the 3000 block of Market Place observed a man hanging around the breezeway near the California Tortilla. As officers approached, they heard glass shatter and observed the suspect flee. He...
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Alleged Drunk Driver Causes Accident in Great Mills
On Nov. 27 shortly after 9:30 p.m., police and rescue responded to report of an accident with inuries along the 21100 block of Great Mills Road in the area of Tri Community Way in Great Mills. Crews arrived on the scene to discover an accident involving two vehicles. Investigation revealed, a Chrysler Seabring driven by Joseph Holton Jr. of Lexington Park,...
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Masked Suspects Rob Ice Cream Shop
On Nov. 27 at 10:17 p.m., three suspects knocked on the back door of the Cold Stone Creamery located at 3063 Waldorf Market Place as employees were closing the shop. The employees opened the door and the masked suspects entered and attempted to steal the proceeds. The employees fought the suspects off but one...
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Local Navy Contract Awards
The following Navy contracts have been awarded locally: The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $17,262,617 firm-fixed-price order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-11-G-0001) for the design, development, and installation of engineering change proposal (ECP) 618 retrofit kits for eight Royal Malaysian Air Force F/A-18 aircraft under the Foreign...
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Intruders Arrested at Local High School
On Nov. 25 at 8:35 p.m., officers responded to Thomas Stone High School at 3785 Leonardtown Road in Waldorf for an intrusion alarm. Officers observed one suspect, 18, outside the school and she indicated two additional suspects – a male, 18, and another male, 12 – were still inside. A police K-9 team located...
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Christmas on the Square: A Great Time Had by All
On Nov. 25, after thousands ‘shopped until they dropped’ for all the bargains to be had by retailers on Black Friday, the quaint, historic town of Leonardtown held its half-century-plus spectacle with the traditional lighting of the tree festival while celebrating Christmas on the square. The cool, crisp evening was perfect for the highly,...
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SHA to Temporarily Close MD 225 Bridge
Starting Friday December 2, the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) will begin bridge structural repairs on the MD 225 (Hawthorne Road) Bridge over Mattawoman Creek near Indian Head, Charles County. Crews will perform preliminary work during the day requiring a single lane flagging operation between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Crews will temporarily close...
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State Police Blotter- Prince Frederick
Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Possession With Intent to Distribute Cocaine and Phencyclidine: On 11/20/11 at 10:15 am, Trooper First Class Sorenson stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 at Town Center Blvd. in Dunkirk. During a search of the vehicle, a large amount of cocaine...
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Bench Warrant Arrests
Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following people on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 12:15pm, TFC R. L. Jackson served an Arrest Warrant (T3-14875) on James Alexander Szwed, Jr., 45, of Waldorf. The warrant was issued on March 30, 2011 by the District Court...
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Home Catches Fire Twice in 24 hrs – VIDEO ADDED
Maryland State Fire Marshall’s are investigating a house fire in Great Mills that left a home completely destroyed after firefighters were called to the home twice within 24 hours. On Saturday, Nov. 26 shortly before 4 p.m., firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded to the 45800 block of Ketch Court in the area of Robert Eliff...
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Calvert County Police Blotter
During the week of November 21 through November 27 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,433 calls for service throughout the community. The following incidents remain under investigation: Theft from Vehicle Sometime between November 22 and 23 an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home on Orange Drive in Lusby was entered...
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Man Arrested for Assault on Officer
On November 26 around 11:30 p.m. while on routine patrol in the North Beach area Cpl. A. Moschetto observed a group of people outside Neptune’s Seafood Pub. Cpl. Moschetto heard one man yelling profanity and racial slurs. When the officer contacted the suspected offender, the man swung at Cpl. Moschetto and the two ultimately...
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St, Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Graduation & Swearing In
Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron and the men and women of St, Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate the following new deputies for completing a 28 week police entry level training program at the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy: Deputy Christopher Beyer Deputy Dinara Beasley Deputy William Bankhead Deputy Timothy Shomper Deputy Vincent...
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Holiday House Tour
The Republican Women Leaders of Calvert (RWLC) present their second Christmas House Tour on Saturday, December 3, between the hours of 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. The tour will take visitors to beautifully decorated homes in the middle of Calvert County for the 2011 holiday season. All of the homes are conveniently located. Also,...
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BOCC Receives Additional Legislative Proposals
Three additional 2012 Legislative Proposals (#’s 11, 12, and 13 below) have been received by the Board of County Commissioners. The public will have an opportunity to provide comments on each of the proposals at the Commisssioners’ joint public meeting with the St. Mary’s County Delegation on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at 7:00 p.m....
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Holiday Shopping Galore
On December 4, 2011 there will be a Holiday Vendor/Craft Show at the Wildewood Community Center, 22961 Wildewood Drive, California, MD (just behind the pool on Wildewood Parkway and Wildewood Drive) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 20 vendors will be available offering gift ideas such as kitchen ware, handmade crafts, dolls, jewelry,...
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George Sparks, 88
George Sparks, 88, of Great Mills, MD, died at his residence surrounded by his family on November 21, 2011. Born June 20, 1923 in Tacoma,Virgina, he was the son of the late Martin Wiremen and Josephine (Carter) Sparks. He was the husband of the late Ethel Cleo (Sellers) Sparks whom he married on June...
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Final Salute for K-9 Kendo
A very stirring memorial service for K-9 Kendo, a member of the St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office K-9 team, was held at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 with many K-9s and their handlers in attendance. Units from St. Mary’s, Calvert, Charles, Anne Arundel, Seat Pleasant and Maryland State Police came to honor Kendo. He...
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Thanksgiving Day House Fire
On Thanksgiving Day 2011 at 6:13 p.m., Calvert volunteers were called to duty. Fire and rescue crews were dispatched to report of a working house fire in the 6800 block of Kent Road in Sunderland. Crews arrived on scene to discover a one-story single family wood framed residence with smoke showing and a bystander advising one...
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Shop Small Business Saturday Destination Guide
First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday. On Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 comes Small Business Saturday(SM), a day to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country. Small Business Saturday is a national movement to drive shoppers to local merchants across the U.S. Small businesses...
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Family Fun at Bay District’s Winter Wonderland
The Bay District Volunteer Fire Department in Lexington Park located at 46900 South Shangri-La Drive will play host to a Winter Wonderland on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at the fire station from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and Santa arrives on a fire truck at 6...
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Must See & Shop: 231 Farm, Home & Pet Center
After the whirlwind that is Black Friday, join the growing number of supporters who are planning to frequent small businesses this Saturday, Nov. 26 and shop small. What may be even more fun is to enhance the shopping experience by heading off the beaten path; away from the hustle bustle and busy roads and...
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October Jobs Report
Governor Martin O’Malley recently issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Labor’s release of preliminary employment data for the month of October. The report shows that Maryland employers added 3,100 jobs. Maryland’s unemployment rate decreased 0.2 percentage points to 7.2 percent, and is 20 percent below the national rate of 9 percent. “Our...
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Christmas on the Square & Annual Tree Lighting
Ring in the holiday season! The Town of Leonardtown is hosting its annual “Christmas on the Square and Tree Lighting” event in Historic downtown Leonardtown on Friday, November 25 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Enjoy holiday entertainment, music, sleigh rides, train rides, fire truck rides, hay rides, horse & carriage rides, a petting...
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Daughters Left Behind Benefit: A Heartwarming Success
On Saturday, November 19, 2011, the Daughters Left Behind Benefit was an extremely heartwarming success. Memories Bar in Waldorf was full of giving and kind-hearted people who came out to express their love and support for two beautiful daughters who lost their mother at a very young age. Brooke is 23 months old and...
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Award Winning Garden in Lights to Commence Dec. 2
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center recenly announced that the award-winning Garden in Lights will commence December 2, 2011 at 6:00pm. Showcasing several hundred handmade light sculptures throughout the 30-acre park, visitors will be surrounded by a holiday light show that won Maryland Life Magazine’s Best Holiday Tradition award in 2011. Garden in Lights attendees...
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2011 Solomons Christmas Walk
Begin your holiday celebrations with the annual Solomons Christmas Walk on Friday and Saturday, December 2 – 3, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. In addition to all of the attractions on the island, from the Garden in Lights to the lighted boat parade, the museum is serving up its own smorgasbord of holiday...
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December FUN at CMM
December is packed full of activities for visitors of all ages at the Calvert Marine Museum. Visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com for a complete schedule. The Museum Store is open daily with gifts for everyone on your shopping list. Remember that members enjoy 10% off in the store everyday and 20% off on the...
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Forrest Center Hosting Annual Breakfast with Santa
Join the students and staff of the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center for their annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 10, 2011, 8 – 11 a.m., at the school site across from the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown. Santa will make his grand entrance at 8:30 a.m. Enjoy a...
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NRP Reminds Hunters to Stay Safe During Firearm Deer Season – Video
The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) encourages hunters to put safety first as this year’s firearm deer season opens November 26, the day with the greatest concentration of hunters afield. “Tree stand incidents account for most hunting accidents,” said NRP Superintendent Colonel George F. Johnson IV. “using the proper safety equipment is an essential...
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Toilet Bowl Cleaner Results in HAZMAT Scare
Authorities in Calvert County are investigating a HAZMAT incident at the Port Republic Post Office. HAZMAT package delivered to Port Republic Post Office The incident was reported around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23. According to police, a suspicious package was emitting vapors that resulted in two employees getting sick. Calvert County sent their...
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Lockheed Martin Completes Assembly of the First International F-35
The first international Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) F-35 Lightning II rolled out of the factory Nov. 20. The United Kingdom Ministry of Defense will use the short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) jet, known as BK-1, for training and operational tests. BK-1 will undergo functional fuel system checks before being transported to the flight line for ground...
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Holiday Shopping: Protect Yourself from Scrooges
Thanksgiving weekend is considered the traditional kick off for the holiday shopping season. Thanksgiving day we enjoy spend time with our loved ones devouring a delicious holiday meal and rest up for the excitement of bargain shopping which begins very early on “Black Friday”. Unfortunately the holiday shopping season is also plagued with dishonest...
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Small Business Administration Offers Disaster Assistance to MD Private Nonprofit Organizations
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced this month that certain Private Non-Profit Organizations (PNPs) in Maryland that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for low interest rate disaster loans. These loans are available as a result of a Presidential disaster declaration for Public Assistance resulting...
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Hunter Arrested on Multiple Charges
Maryland Natural Resource Police have charged Michael A. Campbell, 47 of Charlotte Hall, with hunting whitetail deer during closed season, hunting without a license and failing to wear fluorescent orange while hunting. The incident occurred on November 11, 2011 in the vicinity of Bowling Road in Allen’s Fresh of Charles County. The Maryland Natural...
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Rt 234 Bridge Reopens: School Bus Routes Adjusted
School bus locations, pick-up and drop-off times have been readjusted for students affected this school year by the bridge closure on Maryland Route 234/Budds Creek. The changes begin Monday, Nov. 28, when students return to school from the Thanksgiving break. Bus routes were changed for some students attending Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School,...
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Charles County Crime Report
The Charles County Sheriff’s BURGLARY: On Nov. 21 at 1:15 p.m., officers responded to the 15000 block of Regina Avenue in Brandywine for the report of a burglary that just occurred. Witnesses said the suspect broke into a trailer and stole several guns. Officers established a perimeter and a K-9 performed a track. The...
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School Bus Accident Caused by Drunk Driver – Multiple Injuries
On Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011 at 9:24 p.m,. police, fire and rescue personnel responded to a three vehicle motor vehicle collision involving a school bus transporting the girls’ basketball team from Great Mills High School. The school bus was returning students to St. Mary’s County after they played a basketball game in Colonial Beach, Va. The...
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SMECO Donates Over $15,000 to Center for Children
Employees of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) recently donated more than $15,000 to the Center for Children in Southern Maryland. The Center for Children serves Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties through offices located in La Plata, Leonardtown, and Prince Frederick. The money will aid the group’s mission of providing therapy and psychiatric services...
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Police Investigating Shooting in Waldorf
On Nov. 20 at 9:11 p.m., officers responded to Ell Lane in Waldorf for the sound of gunshots. Officers canvassed the area but found no signs of a shooting and no victims. At 10:15 p.m., officers received a call from Southern Maryland Hospital in reference to a male who came in with a gunshot...
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School Bus Accident in Lexington Park
On Tuesday, November 22, at approximately 3:55 p.m., police and rescue personnel were dispatched to report of a motor vehicle accident involving a school bus in Lexington Park at the intersection of Three Notch Road and FDR Boulevard. Bus number 659 was hit from behind by a blue SUV. The bus was carrying three...
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Thomas Stone Cadets Place 1st in Drill Competition
Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) students from Thomas Stone High School competed in the eighth annual General Colin Powell Drill Competition on Saturday, Nov. 10, at Theodore Roosevelt High School. Stone was the overall champion, placing first out of 15 schools. The cadets participated in eight out of 10 events. Teams were...
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Make it a Maryland Holiday
Dear Friend, In two days, families across our State will celebrate Thanksgiving. They’ll enjoy great food and company, rejoice in the Ravens victory over the 49ers and pore over websites for the best deals on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. But the holidays are about more than that. They’re about coming together as...
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Police Respond to Two Separate Accidents on Great Mills Road
On Tuesday, Nov. 22 around 12:50 p.m., police and rescue responded to two separate incidents along the 21600 block of Chancellors Run Road in Great Mills. The first incident involved a Dodge Charger that was travelling westbound on Chancellors Run Road and lost its left front wheel. The Charger became disabled and the occupants exited...
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SMCSO Emergency Services Team Called to Hollywood Barricade – Video
On November 20, 2011, St. Mary’s County deputies responded to a residence on Mervell Dean Road in Hollywood, Md., for a report of an assault. Investigation revealed Dino Anthony Pierotti, 49, of Hollywood, Md., assaulted two victims within the residence. Both victims fled prior to police arrival. When police arrived, Pierotti had fortified himself within the residence...
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St. Mary’s Police Blotter
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the followin incidents: Protective Order Violation On November 21, 2011, at approximately 8:45 p.m., deputies responded to a residence on Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, Maryland, for a report of a Protective Order violation. Investigation revealed Christopher Scott Lacey, 26, no fixed address, entered into the victim’s...
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Lighted Boat Parade Not to be Missed!
Boat captains and crews are invited to participate in the Solomons Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday evening, December 3 during the 27th annual Santa hops aboard the “RDream” anticipating the Lighted Boat Parade that highlights the Annual Solomons Christmas Walk. Solomons Christmas Walk. All boats, any size, shape, or make are welcome to decorate...
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Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta Comments on Supercommittee Negotiations
The failure of the Congressional Supercommittee to reach an agreement on deficit reduction is a setback for the country’s efforts to achieve fiscal responsibility while protecting our national security. If Congress fails to act over the next year, the Department of Defense will face devastating, automatic, across-the-board cuts that will tear a seam in...
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Buffalo Wild Wings Officially Open for Business
On Monday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m., the latest new restaurant in Lexington Park held a ribbon cutting to officially mark open for business. Hundreds of people waited in line for up to 24 hours for their chance to receive free Buffalo Wild Wings for a year. The first 100 people, tired and plenty hungry, received...
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Local Fishing Report
November 21, 2011 Troy Wallare and Kevin Teig show off a 44 inch, 36 lb. Rockfish By Ken Lamb of the Tackle Box, (301) 863-8151 A steady stream of rockfish were checked in at The Tackle Box this past week. The big fish are in the bay and Potomac up as far as Piney...
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This Christmas, Give the Gift of Membership
This year, why not consider giving friends and family the gift of membership to the Calvert Marine Museum. A Museum membership offers opportunities for friends and loved ones to discover the remarkable world where fresh and saltwater meet to form the largest estuary in North America. Membership is a gift that will offer lasting...
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Three Students Sign National Letter of Intent
Three student athletes from Thomas Stone High School recently signed National Letters of Intent (NLI) for college sports. Thomas Stone High School seniors, from left, Ella Callahan, Alexis Albert and Emily (Gracie) Herbert, sign college National Letters of Intent Alexis Albert signed a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I softball scholarship with Liberty...
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All Invited to Hospice of St. Mary’s Festival of Trees
On Saturday, Dec. 3 at the James A, Forrest Tech Center in Leonardtown, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hospice of St. Mary’s presents its fourth annual Festival of Trees. The Tech Center is located a 24005 Point Lookout Rd in Leonardtown between Leonardtown High School and Leonardtown Middle School across from the St....
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Schools to Use Collection Agency for Student’s Bad Checks
The Charles County Public Schools food services department is changing the way it handles checks written to student meal accounts, and delivered to the school by the parent or student. The change only involves returned checks, and does not affect payments made on MealpayPlus, the secure, Internet-based system parents can use to deposit money...
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Intoxicated Burglar Shot by Homeowner
On November 20, 2011 at 4:58 A.M., police units responded to a private residence in St. Inigoes, Maryland for the report of a burglary to an occupied dwelling and a subject being shot. Upon patrol units arrival it was determined the suspect had broke into the victims home, had been shot and had fled...
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MD 234 Set to Open Today
The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) will reopen MD 234 (Budds Creek Road) over Allens Fresh Run by Tuesday evening November 22, restoring a vital business and commuter link between Charles County and St. Mary’s County in southern Maryland. Replacement of the small bridge over Allens Fresh Run became necessary following heavy rains in...
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Students Encouraged to Apply for SMECO Scholarships
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is offering college scholarships for the 2012-2013 school year. Four high school seniors will be awarded $1,500 each. Students are eligible to apply if they live with parents or guardians who are SMECO customers. Seniors must be enrolled or plan to enroll full-time in an accredited college, university, or...
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State Police Blotter- Prince Frederick
Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Burglary: On 11/16/11 at 10:42 am, Trooper Esnes responded to the 1300 block of Sark Court in Prince Frederick for a reported burglary. The victim’s residence was entered and Percocet medication was stolen. Investigation continues. Possession of Pills: On 11/17/11 at 4:55 pm,...
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Inez Althea Sullivan, 93
Inez Althea Sullivan, age 93, passed away November 17, 2011 at the Calvert County Nursing Center in Prince Frederick, MD where she had resided for the past six years. Inez was born August 20, 1918 in Washington, D.C. to Valerie (Germann) and Harry Waters. She was raised in Takoma Park, MD where she attended...
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Carrie Lenora Hinkle, 99
Carrie Lenora Hinkle, age 99 of Dunkirk, Maryland formerly of Laurel, Maryland passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at the Calvert County Nursing Center, Prince Frederick, Maryland. She is the beloved wife of the late Roy Hinkle who passed away in 1993 and loving mother of Roy Eugene Hinkle, Robert Arthur Hinkle and...
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Water Restrictions Effective Nov. 21
Effective November 21, 2011, Level I water restrictions have been lifted for the Forrest Farm Community Water System. Level I Water Restrictions were imposed for this community in July 2011 as a result of water usage exceeding the limits set by the Commission’s Water Appropriations Permit, which is issued by the Maryland Department of...
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Sunday Crash Leaves Three Injured
Authorities in St. Mary’s County are investigating an accident in Charlotte Hall that left three injured. Fire crews from Mechanicsville and rescue crews from Hughesville, Benedict and Mechanicsville responded to the 37500 block of Charlotte Hall School Road shortly after noon on Sunday, Nov. 20 for report of an accident with injuries. Investigation revealed...
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UPDATE: Route 4 Accident Cleared
UPDATE: Accident has been cleared as of 11:30 a.m. Traffic Alert: Route 4 in Prince Frederick Authorities in Calvert County are on the scene of an auto accident in Prince Frederick along northbound Route 4 in front of Ken Mar liquors. The accident was reported around 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. At...
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Bench Warrant Arrests
Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following suspects on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 8:30pm, TFC E. J. Page served a Bench Warrant (T3-14894) on Devone M. Thompson, 21, of Loveville. The warrant was issued with an original charge of CDS Possession – Marijuana...
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Calvert County Police Blotter
During the week of November 14 through November 20 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,556 calls for service throughout the community. The following incidents remain under investigation: Thefts from Vehicles Overnight between November 16 and 17 someone stole two Garmin Nuvi GPS’s and a wallet from inside two unlocked vehicles...
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Teens Squirt Liquid Soap on Wal-Mart Floor Endangering Shoppers
On November 19 at 2:45 p.m., Calvert County DFC P. Wood responded to the Prince Frederick Walmart store for the report of a theft. The store security officer had two suspects in custody for stealing items and also squirting liquid dishwashing soap on the floor throughout the store. Sophia Marie Burgos, 18 of Huntingtown, was...
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Woman Cited for Shoplifting Ring at Belk
On Nov. 8, 2011 at 12:25 p.m., TFC S. M. Van Bennekum responded to the Belk Department Store in the 23000 block of Three Notch Road for a reported theft. Upon arrival, contact was made with Loss Prevention staff who advised she observed a female subject, identified as Sabrina Claire Fong, 19, of Mechanicsville, try...
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Police Searching for Wanted Suspect in Leonardtown
Authorities in St. Mary’s County are canvassing an area of Leonardtown near Cedar Lane Road for a suspect who bailed out following a car wreck. The wanted suspect caused an accident involving another vehicle and then fled on foot from the crash site. The incident was reported shortly before 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov....
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House Set on Fire: Arson Investigation Underway
Maryland State Fire Marshall’s are investigating a case of arson in Charles County. Firefighters from the Waldorf VFD responded to the 5900 block of Walleye Court in Waldorf on Nov. 20 around 7:37 a.m. for report of a house fire. Crews arrived on the scene to discover the interior of a vacant single family...
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St. Mary’s County Police Blotter
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Second Degree Assault On November 18, 2011 deputies responded to a residence on Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, Maryland for a report of an assault. Investigation revealed Diana Rose Morales Robbins, 23 of Lexington Park, Maryland was engaged in a verbal dispute with...
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Innovative Employment Center Opens in Charles County
“Free Time to Overtime” center aims to link the underemployed with business owners needing help with projects, or needing positions filled at their companies It‘s a match made in economic heaven: Bring together businesses that need employees or help with projects with people who are looking for work. Charles County, Maryland residents and business...
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Woman Flown Out After Being Kicked by Horse
On Sunday, November 20 around 6 p.m., rescue crews were called to the 49500 block of Diamond Lane in Dameron for report of traumatic injuries. Rescue crews arrived on the scene to discover a 65-year-old female had been kicked by a horse resulting in injury. The woman was flown by Maryland State Police helicopter...
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It’s All About the Children – A Conversation with Marie Andrews
Each Week Southern Maryland News Net holds a conversation with people of interest and who contribute to the community. What follows is our conversation with Marie Andrews, 84, of Calvert County who has been instrumental in the effort to enrich and improve the lives of Calvert children and young adults. SMNN: Ms. Andrews how...
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CSM Closes for Thanksgiving Holiday, Nov. 23-27
The College of Southern Maryland will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Nov. 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The college will resume its normal schedule Monday, Nov. 28. Access to online services, including registration, is available at www.csmd.edu through my.CSMD services.
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NAVAIR Contract Awards
The following Navy contracts have been awarded locally: Raytheon Technical Services Co., L.L.C., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $55,937,601 modification to a delivery order placed previously against Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-10-G-0006) to exercise an option for the procurement of 237 LAU-116B/A and 213 LAU-115D/A launchers in support of F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G aircraft....
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UPDATE: Plane Crashes at Chesapeake Ranch Estates Airport
UPDATE Nov. 21: The pilot of the single engine plane that crashed in Lusby at the Chesapeake Ranch Estates airfield on Nov. 20 has been identified as Stephen Waugh, 46 of Lusby. Waugh’s passenger was his 16-year old son Phillip Waugh-Merkley. Waugh was a recent Republican candidate for Maryland Senate for Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s Counties...
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Silent Angel Memorial 10th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron and the Silent Angel Memorial would like to invite the family and friends of homicide victims of St. Mary’s County to attend the Silent Angel Memorial Tenth Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Bay District Firehouse, 46900 South Shangri La Drive in Lexington Park, Maryland on Sunday, November 27, 2011...
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Red Ribbon Cutting at SolomonsTown Center Park
Tuesday afternoon the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners traveled to Dowell to officially open the new park. It is located next toAnnmarie Gardens and differs from other parks in the county as the fields are set up for junior soccer and lacrosse. The fields can also be quickly converted to full soccer or football...
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Calvert Thanksgiving Closures
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces the following office and facility closures for Thanksgiving: · All Calvert County government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25, in observance of Thanksgiving. · The Calvert Pines, Southern Pines and North Beach senior centers will be closed Nov. 24 and 25....
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Westlawn Inn Restaurant Review
This charming Victorian house, built in 1926 and recently bought and refurbished by Lee Travers, was originally a boarding house and a guesthouse for visitors to the Chesapeake Bay in North Beach. It began a new life as Mr. Traver’s restaurant in 2004. The front porch beckons one to come and sit for awhile...
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Christmas Doll, Train Exhibit Celebrates 26th Year
The St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point, MD will present its 26th annual Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit beginning December 1. The museum will come alive with antique and collectible dolls, toys, and working miniature trains in a holiday setting sure to delight children from one to 101. Started in 1985 by former...
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It’s Almost Time: Buffalo Wild Wings Grand Opening
On Monday, November 21 Buffalo Wild Wings in Lexington Park will host a Grand Opening as they open their doors to the public at 10 a.m. The restaurant will be giving away FREE wings for a year to the first 100 people in line. It’s a Wild Wing tradition that people begin camping out...
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St. Mary’s Police Blotter
St. Mary’s County Police are investigating the following incidents: Trespassing On November 17, 2011, deputies responded to the District Court Building located at 23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, for a trespasser. Investigation revealed Yao Tehua Pone entered the building but refused to empty his pockets during the screening process at the request of...
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Great Mills Crash Leaves One Injured
On Thursday, Nov. 17 around 7:54 p.m., police and rescue crews responded to the 21100 block of Great Mills Road near the intersection of Chancellors Run Road in Great Mills for report of an accident with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to discover two vehicles, a Chevrolet Aveo and a Pontiac Grand Am involved...
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Stabbing Arrest Made
On November 16, 2011, deputies responded to a residence in Lexington Park, for an assault report. Investigation revealed Martika Alyssa Dandy, 21, of Lexington Park, became involved in an argument with the victim. Dandy retrieved a knife and fled the residence. The victim feared Dandy was going to harm herself and the victim ran...
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Accolades for St. Mary’s Ryken Students
From the left (back row): Alex Wyvill, Michael Booz and Nathan Luke; From the left (front row): Amanda Rankin, Aryton Starks and Jennifer Pietsch St. Mary’s Ryken High School is proud to announce that three students in the Class of 2012 have been named Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program and one...
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Shoplifters Caught Red-handed
On November 3, 2011 at 3 p.m., Tpr. S. M. Morton responded to the Family Dollar on Merchants Lane in Leonardtown for a reported theft. Upon arrival, an employee of the establishment advised that the complainant, 58, of Clements followed the two female suspects from the establishment to another local establishment. Tpr. Morton responded to...
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State Police Blotter- Leonardtown
Maryland State Police in Leonardtown are investigating the following incidents: Assault 2nd Degree – On Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 3:03pm, Cpl. M. W. Laney responded to the 21000 block of Winding Way in Lexington Park for a reported domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, contact was made with Priscilla Marie Scriber, 25, of Lexington Park...
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Charles County Crime Report
Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: ATTEMPT THEFT: On Nov. 17 at 3:45 a.m., officers responded to the 2900 block of Halifax Street in Waldorf after a car owner interrupted a theft in progress. The victim heard a noise coming from his driveway and as he investigated, he observed two people...
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Police Seeking Wanted Fugitive
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is trying to locate Deante Mandell Duckett, 26, of Brandywine. He has two outstanding warrants including first-degree burglary and possession with intent to distribute narcotics. Duckett is 5 feet 10 inches tall, has a medium build and a scar on his right eye and left hand. Anyone with information about...
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Weekly DUI Arrests
Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have arrested the following people on DUI charges: Weekly DUI Status Sheet Nov. 10 – Nov. 16, 2011 Billie Jo Underwood, 32, of Mechanicsville on 11/12/11 by TFC J. S. Gibson Jean Marie Dennison, 51, of Mechanicsville on 11/13/11 by TFC J. S. Gibson Terry Quade Morton, 57, of...
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Bench Warrant Arrests
Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following people on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Sunday, November 13, 2011 at 10:25pm, TFC S. M. Van Bennekum served an Arrest Warrant (T3-15214) on Wallace James Thacker, 44, of Lusby. The warrant was issued with an original charge of Theft $1000.00 to...
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Calvert Youth in Good Hands According to America
On Thursday, Nov. 17, America’s Promise kept its promise to American Youth by honoring one of the top 100 communities in the nation – Calvert County. According to Senior Director of America’s Promise’s 100 Best Communities for Young People Partnerships and Programs, Jordan LaPier, “Calvert County has won this honor for two years in...
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Schools Prepare for Elementary, Middle School Redistricting
Elementary and middle school boundaries for three Waldorf schools will change next year as Charles County Public Schools prepares to balance enrollments. Superintendent James E. Richmond informed the Board of Education on Nov. 8 that a review of enrollments shows that Theodore G. Davis Middle School, William A. Diggs Elementary School and Mary B....
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Annmarie Gardens Hosts 4th Annual Ornament Show
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center will be hosting its Fourth Annual Ornament Show & Sale. The Ornament Show will open on November 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Showcasing over 23 artists and craftspeople working in mediums such as paper, wood, shells, glass, copper, and ceramic, the ornaments will be displayed on...
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Police Out in Full Force this Holiday Season
Lt. Randy Stephens of the Maryland State Police Barrack in Prince Frederick is warning citizens to make sure they buckle their seat belts over the Thanksgiving holiday season or run the risk of getting a ticket. “Whether you’re going across town or across the state this Thanksgiving, make sure you and everyone riding with...
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Test & Tune this Weekend at MIR
On Sunday, Nov. 20, MIR will host another full day of Test & Tune. Timed runs, grudge runs, testing, and tuning all day long! MIR will also have a free $1,000 to win gamblers race for the bracket racers. So bring your grudge matches, street cars, pro cars, bracket cars, imports, motorcycles, and Jr....
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Comptroller Releases Names of Scofflaws Owing Nearly $21 Million
Comptroller Peter Franchot recently announced the names of 25 businesses and 25 individuals owing nearly $21 million in unpaid taxes, penalties and interest. The Comptroller’s Caught in the Web program lists the names of these 50 scofflaws on the agency’s Website http://www.marylandtaxes.com/., which is a final effort to get them to pay their egregious tax...
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Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Offers Holiday Exhibit
The Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum and Historic Park in Piney Point will present a holiday exhibit in the lighthouse keeper’s quarters, a historic building not normally open to the public. The exhibit theme is “Reading Lights the Way” and each room of the keeper’s quarters will highlight a favorite holiday storybook. Museum staff and...
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Oaks Road to Close for Repairs
The Charles County Department of Public Works would like to inform residents that Oaks Road will be closed to all through traffic between Carrico Mill Road and Keech Road on Saturday, November 19, and Sunday, November 20, from the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The closure is necessary to replaces pipes damaged...
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Amish Furniture Market Destroyed by Fire
Maryland State Fire Marshalls are investigating a structure fire that has completely destroyed an Amish Furniture warehouse in Charlotte Hall. Over 45 firefighters from Bel Alton, Hughesville, Newburg, La Plata, Waldorf, Mechanicsville, Benedict and Seventh District VFD’s responded to the blaze at Stoney Creek Furniture located at 9700 Bowling Drive on Nov. 16 at...
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Food Drive Benefitting SOMD Food Bank
The Southern Maryland Food Bank is in need of food! This Friday, November 18, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office will be joining 98.3 STAR FM for a food drive to help stock the food bank’s pantry. Donations can be made at the radio station in Mechanicsville from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. or at...
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Three Arrests Made for Manufacturing, Detonating IED’s
An ongoing investigation by Deputy State Fire Marshals has lead to the arrest of one adult and two juveniles. Brandon W. Kitchen, 19 of Chesapeake Beach was charged with Manufacture, Possession, and Use of a Destructive Device and two counts of Reckless Endangerment. Two juveniles of Chesapeake Beach were charged with Manufacture, Possession, and...
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Commissioners to Host Joint Public Meeting on 2012 Legislative Proposals
The Board of County Commissioners will host a joint public meeting with the St. Mary’s County Delegation on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chesapeake Building Meeting Room in Leonardtown regarding the legislative proposals the Commissioners have received from various sources for inclusion in the 2012 St. Mary’s County Legislative Package. ...
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Message from Congressman Steny H. Hoyer
Nov. 16, 2011 This morning, I joined Democratic and Republican colleagues from both the House and Senate for a press conference to urge the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to put forward a big, balanced plan to reduce the deficit. I recently joined with more than 100 fellow members of the House in...
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Don’t Miss 19th Annual Chesapeake Bay Fall Classic
The Chesapeake Bay’s Largest Fall Rockfish Tournament – November 19 & 20 19th Annual Chesapeake Bay Fall Classic…Bring Home an Early Christmas Present! Join thousands of recreational and professional anglers as they compete for top honors and a chance at some big money in this year’s Chesapeake Bay Fall Classic, the Bay’s largest fall...
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June Reed Scanlon, 74
June Reed Scanlon, 74 of Lusby, MD formerly of Crofton, MD died on October 31, 2011, peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 29, 1936 in Birmingham, AL to the late Marvin and Lora Reed. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years Ed...
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Bradley David Bohrer, 18
Bradley David Bohrer, 18, of North Beach, MD passed away at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Bradley was born April 30, 1993 in Washington, D.C. to Terri Marie (Reatherford) and Sean D. Bohrer. He lived in Lothian, MD and attended Lothian Elementary, and moved with his family at age 6 to North...
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Staff Recommends One -Time Incentive Pay
The Board of County Commissioners for Calvert Countywas given a recommendation from staff at the public hearing, to give a one- time pay increase for eligible county employees to be taken from health care savings. In 2010 and 2011 there were no step increases or Cola given. For 2012, the staff devised a plan...
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St. Mary’s County Police Blotter
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Trespassing On November 14, 2011, deputies responded to St. Mary’s Hospital for the report of a trespasser. Investigation revealed Pauline Denise Chase, 51, of Great Mills, was told by a security officer at the hospital to leave the property which she refused. Deputy Snyder responded...
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Local Fishing Report
November 15, 2011 By Ken Lamb of the Tackle Box, 301-863-8151 Rockfish from the Atlantic are in the bay and the lower Potomac. The big fish ranging from 40 to 48 inches and weighing from 25 to 50 pounds have been caught all week up and down the ship’s channel, and in the Potomac’s...
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LHS Sponsors Test Drive Fundraiser
To All, The LHS Band is sponsoring a “Drive One 4 UR School” fundraiser on Saturday, November 19 from 10am to 5pm. Come out and test drive a new Ford vehicle with NO obligation to purchase. The band will earn a minimum of $20 for every car that is test driven up to $5,000. ...
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A Doggone Fun Day at School!
Mrs. Fry’s and Mrs. Miller’s Pre-K classes at Kings Christian Academy recently hosted a couple of special visitors during their “What I want to be when I grow up” day. Lola Hoeg, a 7 year old Golden Doodle, and the Chesapeake Pet Resort & Day Spa mascot, Lucy, delighted the room full of excited...
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Charles County Crime Report
Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: JUVENILES BREAK INTO NEIGHBOR’S HOME: On Nov. 13, officers responded to the 12000 block of Hickory Avenue in Waldorf for the report of a burglary. Investigation showed the suspects, both juveniles, entered the victim’s house through an unlocked window and stole some items from the...
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Public Forum Scheduled for Nov. 29
The Charles County Board of Commissioners would like to inform citizens that the next public forum will be held on Tuesday, November 29, at 5:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room at the Charles County Government Building (200 Baltimore Street, La Plata). This will be the last public forum held in calendar year 2011. ...
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Teen Girl Victim to Carjacking
On Nov. 12 at 1 a.m., officers responded to the 10500 block of Berry Road in Waldorf for the report of a carjacking. The victim, 18, said she was parked in a co-workers driveway when two men approached, opened her door and demanded she get out of the car. The suspects then stole the...
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Schools Celebrate American Education Week
At Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School, teachers were decked out in their college gear this week, showcasing the importance of higher education. A colorful map is stretched across a bulletin board, identifying the locations of all the colleges the school’s staff attended, which demonstrates the range of colleges available. This week, as a...
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Officers Seeking to Identify Theft Suspects
The CCSO is trying to identify three people who stole food, candy and other items from a convenience store. The theft was caught on camera and surveillance photos are being released in the hopes of identifying the suspects. The theft occurred on October 27 at the White Plains Dash Inn. A patrol officer who...
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed
On Nov. 12 at 11:08 a.m., officers were called to Holly Tree Lane near Hatteras Circle in Waldorf for the report of a pedestrian struck by a car. A preliminary investigation showed the driver, 21, of Waldorf, was traveling east on Holly Tree Lane when she lost control of her Scion and struck Andre...
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Accident Stalls Traffic During Afternoon Rush
UPDATE: One patient has been transported to St. Mary’s Hospital with non-life threatening injuries as a result of the crash. The accident scene has been cleared as of 4:05 p.m. Traffic Alert: Route 235 in Hollywood Authorities in St. Mary’s County are on the scene of an accident at the intersection of northbound Three...
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Calvert County Tech Company Takes Mobile Marketing to the Masses
Monumental Sports & Entertainment, owner of three professional sports franchises in Washington, D.C., and the Verizon Center, the premier sports and entertainment venue in Washington, D.C., began engaging professional hockey fans using QR codes and smartphones during the 2011-12 season. When asked what led to the decision to add QR codes to their series...
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St. Mary’s Drug Arrests
Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have arrested the following people on drug charges: Drug Arrest – On Monday, October 31, 2011 at 8:21pm, TFC J. A. Pilkerton responded to the 23000 block of Gross Drive in California for a CDS complaint. Upon arrival, contact was made with a female complaint, 40, of California who...
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Man Forces Entry, Assaults Two
On October 31, 2011 at 9:30 p.m., TFC E. M. Evans responded to the 22000 block of St. Gabriel’s Circle in Great Mills for a reported domestic assault. Upon arrival, contact was made with a female complainant, 31, of Great Mills who advised she was involved in a physical altercation with James Kelly Butler,...
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Bench Warrant Arrests
Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following people on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 6:47pm, Tpr. S. M. Morton served a Fugitive Arrest Warrant (T3-15209) on LaQuesha Nicola Countiss, 20, of Waldorf. The warrant was issued on November 3, 2011 by the District Court...
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Angel Tree Book Drive
The Angel Tree Book Drive is accepting donations from now until Wednesday, December 7 at receptacle locations throughout Calvert County, including: all Calvert Library branches, Calvert County Senior Centers, St. Paul United Methodist Preschool, Calvert Marine Museum, Calvert County Courthouse Main Lobby, Prime Time Children’s Center, Mt. Hope Community Center, SMECO, the Tidewater School...
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Evelyn Mae “Polly” Patterson, 91
Evelyn Mae “Polly” Patterson, 91, of Lusby, MD formerly of District Heights and Mechanicsville, MD passed away on November 9, 2011 at Solomons Nursing Center. She was born on June 14, 1920 in Clifton Forge, VA to the Late Florence and Preston Wyne. Polly was the beloved wife to the late Richard C. Patterson...
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Barbara Breckenridge La Heist, 73
Barbara Breckenridge La Heist, a former geologist and cartographer with federal agencies, passed away at home in Chesapeake Beach, MD, on November 1, 2011, after a three-year battle with ovarian cancer. Barbara Ann Breckenridge was born on February 17, 1938 in Mansfield, Ohio, the daughter of Frank and Edna Breckenridge. Her father, an inventor...
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December Cinema at Calvert Library
On Wednesday, December 7, 2011, join Calvert Library Prince Frederick as we present a classic screwball comedy starring William Powell and Myrna Loy. Based on Dashiell Hammett’s novel The Thin Man, the film follows the capers of detective duo Nick and Nora Charles. Lights go down at 6:00 pm and the film will be...
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Charles Thanksgiving Holiday Closures
The Charles County Commissioners wish to remind residents that the offices of Charles County Government and the Tri-County Animal Shelter in Hughesville will be closed on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Charles County Landfill and Composting Facility off Billingsley Road in Waldorf, and the Pisgah...
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Bowen Presents ‘Growing up on a Tobacco Farm’
In one generation, Calvert’s money crop has all but disappeared. Greg Bowen grew up on a tobacco farm in Calvert County when tobacco was king. He recalls the hard work and life lessons from raising the ‘sot weed,’ some of which he utilized in his work as a county planner. Tobacco barns remain as...
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Shop Small Business Saturday
First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday. On Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 comes Small Business Saturday(SM), a day to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country. Small Business Saturday is a national movement to drive shoppers to local merchants across the U.S. Small businesses are...
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Simplified Acquisition Small Business Conference
The Business Development Division of the St. Mary’s County Department of Economic and Community Development and the NAVAIR Office of Small Business Programs are co-sponsoring the St. Mary’s County Simplified Acquisition Small Business Conference. The Conference will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California, Maryland....
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State Police Blotter- Prince Frederick
Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Theft from Vehicle: On 11/8/11 at 1:27 pm, Trooper First Class Johns responded to the 11400 block of Long Bow Ct. in Solomons for a reported theft from a vehicle. A cross bow and 4 arrows were removed from the inside of the...
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State Police Blotter- Leonardtown
Maryland State Police in Leonardtown are investigating the following incidents: Drug Arrest – On Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 5:09pm, Tpr. S. M. Ditoto responded to Allison Circle in Mechanicsville for a report of suspicious activity. The complainant advised that there were unknown subjects at the end and appeared to be “scrapping” a vehicle....
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Man with Shotgun Orders Workers Out of Building
On Nov. 8, 2011 at 8:10 a.m., Trooper First Class Evans responded to a vacant building on Sherry Lane in Prince Frederick, formerly Jasper’s Restaurant, for a report of a man with a gun. Investigation revealed that Thomas L. Bolander, 50 of West River, was involved in a dispute about items being removed from the building by...
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NAVAIR Contract Award
The following Navy contract has been awarded locally: Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $10,409,837 modification to a delivery order placed previously against basic ordering agreement (N00019-07-G-0008) for the procurement of 40 central de-ice distributor and 44 nacelle ice protection controller unit retrofit kits for the V-22 Ice Protection System....
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SMH Offers Diabetes Awareness Event
November is American Diabetes Month and there is no better time to learn more about the disease or to be screened for diabetes. To help educate and inform you, St. Mary’s Hospital is hosting its Ninth Annual Diabetes Month Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event will...
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Sheriff’s Office Receives Thank You Plaque
On Monday, Nov. 14 members of the Patuxent River Appreciation Days Parade Committee presented Sheriff Mike Evans, F/Sgt. Todd Ireland and Sgt. Mike Bomgardner with an appreciation plaque thanking the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance with the annual Patuxent River Appreciation Days parade. The Sheriff’s Office assists this committee with obtaining the...
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Local School Choir to Perform at Kennedy Center
The McDonough High School Madrigal Lords and Ladies choir has been selected to perform with the Washington Chorus for “A Candlelight Christmas” at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Dec. 20 and Dec. 22. The concerts feature Yuletide classics, sing-a-longs and a glorious candlelight processional. The Madrigal Lords and Ladies Chamber Choir will perform...
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Weekly DUI Arrests
Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have arrested the following people on DUI charges: Weekly DUI Status Sheet November 3 – November 9, 2011 Julius Munyua Mwangi, 31, Great Mills on 11/3/11 by TFC M. J. Pitcher Samantha Louise Adams, 28, of Lusby on 11/4/11 by TFC M. J. Pitcher Tiffany Cristen Bailey, 31, of...
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St. Mary’s Police Blotter
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Theft On November 12, 2011, a broadcast was made for a theft in progress at the Old Mill located at 26000 Yowaiski Mill Road, Mechanicsville, Maryland. Deputies responding to the area received another broadcast advising a red Ford truck bearing Maryland registration was...
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WANTED: Theft Suspect
On November 7, 2011 at approximately 2:01 p.m., an African-American male entered the business office of Corner Liquors, located in Lexington Park, Maryland and stole U.S. currency from the office. Upon being discovered in the office area, the unknown suspect pushed an employee and fled out the rear of the store on foot. The...
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Solomons 2011 Jingle Bell Run/Walk: Sign up NOW!
Get in the spirit this holiday season at the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis® on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 in Solomons! Be one of the thousands of runners and walkers who hit the nation’s pavements, pathways and parks this winter to fight arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability. Jingle Bell Run/Walk®...
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13-Year-Old Arrested after Stealing from Lockers
A 13-year-old female from St. Leonard was charged on a youth report with theft under $100 after she was observed going through lockers at the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center in Prince Frederick on November 11 at 8:00 p.m. One victim advised that money was missing from her locker. Cpl. R. Wilson charged the...
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St. Mary’s Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Closures
All St. Mary’s County Government Offices will be closed Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25, 2011 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. County offices will re-open Monday, November 28. The St. Andrews Landfill, six (6) Convenience Centers and St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) will be closed Thursday, November 24, and will be open...
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John Douglass Honored at Bay District Fire Department Installation
John Douglass, founder of Southern Maryland News Net, and owner of John Douglass Photography, was honored by the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department at their annual Installation of Officers and banquet Nov. 12. The award was for John’s outstanding dedicated support to Bay District. Congratulations John!
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Calvert Crime Report
During the week of November 7 through November 13 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,428 calls for service throughout the community. Theft Unknown suspect(s) stole $625 worth of property to include a Porter Cable reciprocating saw, a red metal Craftsman toolbox with drawers containing various tools, a carpet kicker, a...
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Couple Arrested for Drugs in Grocery Lot
After checking out a call for a suspicious vehicle alongside the Giant grocery store in Lusby, Calvert County DFC C. Johnson found the occupants to be in possession of illegal drugs. DFC C. Johnson arrested the driver, Joshua Alan Moore, 22 of Mechanicsville and charged him with possession of a schedule IV drug, Alprazolam...
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STS Route Changes
In order to streamline services and improve route efficiencies, the following route changes will be implemented by the STS, effective Nov. 14: Southbound Route / Route #1 – will only serve the Bean Building as a stop request. Northbound Route / Route #2 – will no longer serve the Exploration Building and Bean Building...
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Capt. Schmeiser’s Farewell Letter
Capt. Stephen Schmeiser retired from his position as commander of Patuxent River Naval Air Station last week and issued this open letter to the community: What a blessing it has been for me to have served as the 34th Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Patuxent River in this wonderful Southern Maryland community! Thank...
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Students Selected to Serve as General Assembly Pages
Four Charles County public high school seniors were recently selected to participate in the 2012 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Page program. The students who will serve as student pages for the 2012 legislative session are: Natalie Griffin of North Point High School; Richard Lawrence Greenfield III of Thomas Stone High School; and Markus Jussi...
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Thousands Pay Tribute to Vets in Leonardtown
Thousands of spectators gathered and paid homage to those who have served and still continue to serve in America’s armed forces at the 36th Annual Leonardtown Veteran’s Day Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony in Leonardtown Square on Friday, Nov. 11. Veterans, dignitaries, military units, drill teams, marching bands, scouts, dance troupes, floats, classic cars,...
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Driver Trapped Following T-Bone Collision
On Saturday, Nov. 12 shortly before 1 p.m., rescue crews from Bay District and Lexington Park along with Hollywood Fire Department responded to the 44500 block of Wildewood Parkway in Wildewood for report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Investigation revealed a Pontiac G-6 was travelling southbound on Wildewood Blvd. ran a stop...
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Southern Maryland Hospital Center Gives Back
In a little-publicized effort to reward its employees, each year Southern Maryland Hospital gives turkeys to its employees as a way of saying thanks for all they do in their tireless efforts to make the busy hospital a better place for patients. In the past, the hospital gave away turkeys to everyone of its...
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More Than Meets the Eye at Calvert Marine Museum Part 2
More Than Meets the Eye at Calvert Marine Museum – A Conversation with Doug Alves, Part 2 The following is another article in Southern Maryland News Net’s Monday morning conversation series. This week we conclude our conversation with the Calvert Marine Museum Director, C. Douglass Alves, Jr. SMNN: Visitors routinely see the facilities as...
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Honoring All Our Veterans and Our Military
Starting off Veterans Day in Calvert County was a memorial service and wreath placement at the courthouse. Even though it was quite windy, there were many in attendance including veterans, dignitaries, American Legion Posts, VFW Posts and NJROTC from all the high schools as well as members of the Calvert County Civil Air Patrol...
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Home Grown Farm Market Now Open Saturdays
The Home Grown Farm Market, located at 21078 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park is now open Saturdays (only) from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. through December 31. Stop in to support local farmers and buy local! For more information, go to www.homegrownfarmmarket.webs.com
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Calvert County Science Fair Expanded
Calvert County Public Schools is expanding its traditional Science Fair to include an exposition of student projects in the areas of science and engineering. Yovonda Kolo, Supervisor of Science and STEM, is excited about the change. “The Science and Engineering EXPO is one forum to display scientific and engineering practices that students have applied...
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Parks & Rec Announces Trip to NYC
Bundle up and enjoy a comfy coach bus ride to New York City during the holiday season! With so many unique attractions, world-famous museums, theaters and a dynamic skyline there’s always plenty to do in New York City … the city that never sleeps! Even with cold winds blowing (and perhaps a snowflake or...
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On Watch Memorial Service
At the end of Dowell Road at the water’s edge, there stands a statue surrounded by memorial bricks. It’s an 8 foot statue of a sailor holding binoculars, staring out at the water. The bronze work is by Antonio Tobias Mendez, to commemorate the people and the work at the Amphibious Training Base at...
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McDonough Golf Team Wins State Title
The Maurice J. McDonough High School Rams golf team recently earned the 2011 Maryland State Championship Title in the 2A and 1A divisions through the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA). The McDonough team won the title with a score of 648 against Marriotts Ridge High School, which received a score of 651,...
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ALERT: Rash of Theft from Vehicles
Calvert County has experienced a recent rash of thefts from vehicles since mid-October this year. Numerous victims have had items stolen from inside their mostly unlocked vehicles. Some vehicles had damage done to them as the thieves attempted the theft of car stereo equipment and other valuables. While the thefts were mostly contained to...
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11-11-11 at 11 a.m.
Tomorrow is Veterans Day and falls on the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I, occurring at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Tomorrow’s occasion will be the first time in the Day’s history that it will also fall on the 11th...
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Deer, Turkey Harvest Results
DNR Announces Early Deer Season, Fall Turkey Harvest Results Maryland deer hunters wrapped up the early portions of the bow and muzzleloader seasons by harvesting an estimated 24,324 deer during September and October, down 4 percent from last year’s harvest of 25,324 deer for the same period. The antlered harvest decreased 4 percent from...
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Calvert Adult Literacy Tutors Wanted
The Calvert County Public Schools Adult Education Program is expanding its services and is seeking volunteers to provide one-on-one tutoring for adults who want to obtain basic reading, writing and speaking skills. These services were previously provided by the Calvert County Literacy Council. Individuals who would like to help adults obtain basic literacy skills,...
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How Maryland Gas Tax, Fees and Higher Prices Affect Family Budgets
The recommended Maryland gas tax and fee increases outlined in the Maryland Transportation Fund Blue Ribbon Commission’s final report on November 1, 2011, coupled with higher gas prices affect family budgets. To evaluate the potential impact of these increases on the cost of driving; two hypothetical comparisons are made here using the AAA’s 2010...
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Four Arrested at Fairlead Academy
On November 10, 2011 at 12:15 p.m., police responded to the Fairlead Academy on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park for a report of a fight in progress in the cafeteria area of the school. Police arrived on the scene and detained three female juveniles. The students were arrested and transported by St. Mary’s...
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Don’t Miss Mopar Eastern Classic at MIR!
On Saturday, November 12 is the rescheduled 19th annual Mopar Eastern Classic. Bigger and better than ever! An all Mopar, AMC, Jeep Eagle, Car Show, Drag Race, and Swap Meet! See showroom condition Muscle cars from the sixties, a Mopar Top Sportsman Quick 8, a very special appearance with the queen of the sport...
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UPDATE: Incident Clear on Crain Highway
UPDATE 2:30 p.m. The incident has been cleared and traffic is moving back to normal. Traffic Alert: Crain Highway in La Plata: Motorists be advised traffic in the area of the 7500 block of Crain Highway, southbound at Twinn Kiss Resturant in La Plata will have some delays due to a Fire Department Emergency...
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Firefighters Battle Small Brush Fire at Local High School
On Nov 8, around 3:20 p.m., firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded to the rear of Great Mills High School located at 21130 Great Mills Road for report of a brush fire. Crews arrived on scene to discover fire in a grassy area near the tennis courts. Crews called for a tanker...
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Happy 236th Birthday U.S. Marine Corps
1. For ten years now, our Corps has been engaged in continuous combat operations against those who threaten the security of American and our allies. We turned the tide in the Anbar Province of Iraq and continue to see success today in Southwest Afghanistan. While it has come at a cost, we have much...
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FREE Turkey for Vets
A FREE Thanksgiving meal is being offered to service members on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 24 at VFW Post 2632 located at 23282 Three Notch Road in California, Md. Photo by Pink Sherbet Doors open at 1:00 p.m., and the meal will be served at 2 p.m. The event, intended to show support to our...
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Budgets, Redistricting: Hot Topics Amongst Calvert Commissioners
The redistricting committee for Calvert County did a presentation on their recommendations for the Board of County Commissioners. The committee gave an overall review of what they had achieved since they were appointed in June 2011. The first phase consisted of getting the public’s input on whether they wanted to leave the districts as...
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USS Harry S. Truman Commanding Officer Dies Unexpectedly
The commanding officer of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) died suddenly Nov. 8 at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Capt. Tushar Tembe Capt. Tushar Tembe was departing the ship at approximately 10 a.m. when he collapsed. The ship’s medical response team provided immediate medical assistance until Tembe could be transported...
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Charles County Seniors Encouraged to Apply for Homeowners Tax Credit
In February of this year, the Charles County Commissioners enacted Bill #2010-15, Homeowners Tax Credit-Enhanced Supplement for Qualifying Seniors. This tax credit became available to Charles County seniors starting in fiscal 2012, which began on July 1, 2011. The Homeowner’s Tax Credit is a state program that limits the amount of property taxes due...
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NAVAIR Contract Award
The following Navy contract has been awarded locally: Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $7,049,944 firm-fixed-price delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-07-G-0008) for the Block 20/C upgrade to the CV-22 to include co-site communications; multi-mission advanced tactical terminal replacement; standby flight instrument; global positioning system repeater...
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Calvert’s “Take-Back Day” Deemed a Success
On Saturday, October 29, 2011 the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office once again participated in the DEA sponsored “National Take- Back Day” when law enforcement agencies across the country facilitate the turn in of expired or unwanted prescription medications for safe and proper disposal. The Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Maryland State Police, Calvert Alliance Against...
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Bernice E. Bodman, 98
Bernice E. Bodman, 98, of California, MD, died on November 7, 2011 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on January 8, 1913 in Rockland, ME she was the daughter of the late Winfred and Maud (Willey) Flinton. She moved to St. Mary’s County in 1969 and was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughter Phyllis...
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UPDATE: Drive-by Shooting in Lexington Park
UPDATE OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE On November 8, 2011 at 10:19 P.M. police units responded to the area of Old Missouri Ave, Lexington Park, Md., for the report of a shooting incident. Officers arriving on the scene discovered a 20 year old male victim had been shot in the lower leg area by an unknown...
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Boeing Receives $1.7B for 7 More US Navy P-8A Poseidon Aircraft
Photo courtesy of Boeing Boeing on Nov. 3 received a $1.7 billion low-rate initial production (LRIP) award from the U.S. Navy for seven additional P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft. LRIP-II is the follow-on to an initial LRIP-I contract awarded in January to provide six Poseidon aircraft. Overall, the Navy plans to purchase...
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Missing Person: Info Sought
The Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office in Virgina is still seeking information on the active missing person’s investigation regarding Robert Hourihan. Hourihan was last seen on April 8, 2011 at 8 a.m. at E.W. Thomas Grocery Store in Palmyra, VA driving a white 20004 Chevy Cavalier with VA license plates reading “TARAMAE”. The 2004 Chevy...
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SoMd Cocaine Conspirator Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison
U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte sentenced Jonathan Latif Chase, age 37, of California, Md., Nov. 9, to 14 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, and cocaine base, commonly known as “crack cocaine.” The...
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A Conversation with Marie Andrews – Part 2
This is the second segment of a two-part interview with Calvert County Icon Marie Andrews. Look for a new conversation interview each Monday morning on www.smnewsnet.com. SMNN: On Thursday, (Nov. 17) Calvert County was awarded top 100 status as a place for children for the second year in a row. How is the process...
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