There’s a morning meeting at 9 a.m. sharp, and a broken-down car sits in the left lane, backing up traffic for miles. Will you make it to work on time? No worries! With the new My MD511 Direct service from the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA), one of the most progressive 511 systems in...
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On Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012 Federal Regulators denied a license to French-controlled company Electricite de France for a third reactor at Calvert Cliffs. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission can not issue a license to a French Company to build a nuclear reactor in Southern Maryland. In 1954 the Atomic Energy Act prohibits the NRC from...
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The College of Southern Maryland’s Center for Trades and Energy Training (CTET) has been approved as a certification testing facility by North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE), the leading non-profit certification program for technicians in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry and the only test supported by the entire industry. According to...
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Wednesday Night, The Phoenix internet radio station hosted the Phoenix Voice Finals at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf. The contest started 13 weeks ago at Gilligan’s Pier in Newburg, with 89 singers trying to make three teams. This contest was set up just like NBC/Universal TV’s The Voice. After four weeks of Blind Auditions, the...
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Your favorite youth program is here again! Sign up now for co-ed basketball, girls basketball, and co-ed indoor soccer. Co-ed and girls basketball is open to youth age 7-17 and co-ed Indoor Soccer is open to youth age 5-14 (as of September 1, 2012). The registration fee is $80 (or $65 if you register by...
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Authorities in Charles County are investigating a crash that snarled the morning rush hour traffic along Rt. 301 in Waldorf. On Friday, Aug. 31 shortly after 7 a.m., police and rescue units responded to report of a multi-vehicle accident along Rt. 301 and Berry Road in front of the Best Buy. Crews arrived on...
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UPDATE 7:55 am Rescue crews have extricated the patient from the vehicle. One patient will be transported to Calvert Memorial for injuries received. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. Accident Blocks Rt 260 On Friday, Aug. 31 around 7:42 a.m., police and rescue crews were dispatched to report of a serious auto...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — A six-month job rotational assignment resulted in a new career path and skill set for NAVAIR’s Tatonya Holman. Holman began her career in 2008 as a business financial manager supporting Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers, but wanted the chance to gain new skills and experiences. She turned...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – F-35 test pilots Marine Corps Maj. C. R. Clift and Navy Lt. Cmdr. Michael Burks fly BF-2 and BF-4 during a formation flying qualities test in the Atlantic Test Range Aug. 22. Testing formation flying qualities provides data on handling characteristics. The F-35B is the variant...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) announced that its lighting program has reached a milestone of providing discounts for more than one million high-efficiency compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). Through the program, customer-members who purchase qualifying ENERGY STAR® lighting receive in-store discounts of up to $2.25 per bulb at participating retailers in Southern Maryland. “This is...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: BURGLARY: On Aug. 29 between 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., unknown suspect(s) broke into a house in the 6800 block of Mason Springs Road in Indian Head and stole jewelry and cash. Officers conducted a neighborhood canvass and processed the scene for evidence. PFC....
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By Jay Friess Editor for The Lexington Park Leader Congressman Steny Hoyer and Sen. Benjamin Cardin visited Naval Air Station Patuxent River’s Webster Outlying Field in St. Inigoes, Maryland Wednesday to participate in groundbreaking ceremonies for two new buildings that will expand missions at the base. The first groundbreaking was held for the P-140 Communication Engineering...
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On August 28, 2012, at 10:50 P.M. police units responded to a private residence in Ridge, Maryland for the report of an attempted armed robbery. The victim reported she exited her residence, was approached by a male subject wearing a mask, armed with a handgun and demanding money and property. The victim refused to...
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During the overnight hours of August 27 through August 28, numerous vehicles in the Golden Beach area were burglarized and various items stolen including purses, wallets, electronic equipment, credit cards, money and GPS units. Citizens must be vigilant and lock their vehicle even if the vehicle is parked in the driveway of a residence;...
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In 2007, 31 year old Krista Cochran of Chesapeake Beach was diagnosed with breast cancer and came in contact with the breast cancer survivor organization, Young Survival Coalition. “It was through YSC that I first learned of the Tour de Pink. My husband told me that one day he would ride the TdP in...
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On Tuesday, Aug. 28, the Calvert Board of County Commissioners cut the ribbon at the new substance abuse treatment center on Stafford Road in Prince Frederick. The program is run through the Calvert County Health Department with staff from both county and state. The new $3.7 million dollar 12,000 square foot substance abuse treatment...
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Charles County Public Schools will host more than 150 colleges at its 15th annual Charles County College Fair on Wednesday, September 19th, at North Point High School. Hours are 9am – 1pm and 6pm – 8pm. High school juniors and seniors attend the event during the school day as part of the system’s career...
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St. Mary’s Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron announces open enrollment for the 2012 Fall Citizens Academy. The academy is designed to give an inside look into our day-to-day operations. Sessions are held on Thursday nights from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. for an eight week period. The 2012 Fall Session of Citizens Academy will begin on...
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On THURSDAY, August 30, 2012 Chesapeake Avenue will be closed between 5th and 7th Streets in North Beach from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. This road closure is necessary so that work can be performed on the stormwater system.
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Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center will host Artsfest ’12, a Fine Arts Festival, for all ages, on September 15 and 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Each year Artsfest brings more than 150 artists from across the U.S, who specialize in jewelry, ceramics, paintings, photographs, fiber, and metal. Over 12,000 visitors shop,...
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Frances Loraine Haines, 86 of Lusby, formerly of Silver Spring, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 28. She was born on June 8, 1926 in Hannibal, MO to the late Frank Dallas Klever and Martha Loraine Klever. She was the loving wife to Raymond Thomas Haines whom she married on November 28,...
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The Southern Maryland Civil War Roundtable’s inaugural meeting will feature acclaimed Civil War historian Kevin Knapp as Thaddeus Lowe, chief aeronaut of the Army of the Potomac’s Balloon Corps at 7pm on September 11, 2012 at the College of Southern Maryland’s La Plata campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building, Chaney Enterprises Conference...
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The Calvert County Board of Education is accepting applications from residents of the Huntingtown High School attendance area for its 2012-2013 Citizen Advisory Committee. Applicants are not required to be parents of students who attend Huntingtown High school, but they must reside in that attendance area. On August 16, the Board appointed 23 members...
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Tony O’Donnell, Minority Leader of the Maryland House of Delegates and candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District, issued a statement from the floor of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. Candidate O’Donnell is a Delegate in the Maryland Delegation to the Republican National Convention. This will be...
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At the Calvert Board of County Commissioners, the United Way staff was presented a proclamation for the annual Day of caring, September 12, 2012. It brings together people from across the county to tackle issues such as abuse, hunger, early childhood development, illiteracy, homelessness, and those with disabilities. Citizens work at United Way of...
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Living with kidney disease doesn’t have to be a life-long scenario. Thanks to being a part of the system, MedStar St. Mary’s is pleased to now offer a MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute Clinic in Southern Maryland for your convenience. This means area residents will no longer have to travel into the city – we...
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On Tuesday, August 28, at approximately 5:00 p.m., authorities were dispatched to the K-Mart in California, Md., for a reported shoplifting. Loss prevention personnel reported a shoplifter in custody that was becoming disorderly. Prior to police arriving on scene, a white male matching the description of the suspect and carrying a book bag was reported to be seen fleeing the...
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Yesterday, on August 27, at approximately 1 p.m., Child Protective Services accompanied an infant and its mother to the Emergency Department of Civista Medical Center in La Plata. The baby was admitted under the signed consent of its mother. Child Protective Services stayed with the infant and the mother until approximately 5:45 p.m. Subsequently,...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following suspects on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Monday, August 20, 2012, at 2:45pm, TFC M. Pitcher served a Bench Warrant (T3-15632) on Jesse Lee Garrett, 32, of Mechanicsville. The warrant was issued by the District Court of St. Mary’s County with an...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: DETECTIVES IDENTIFY AND ARREST ADDITIONAL SUSPECT IN ASSAULT: On Aug. 25, detectives assigned to the CCSO Criminal Investigations Division arrested Kenneth Dionel Brawner, 21, of Waldorf, who was wanted in connection with the assault and robbery of a newspaper deliveryman on Aug. 5 in the...
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Ray Sears, owner of Beach Boys Pizza and a number of area Papa Johns franchises has always been interested in giving back to the community. His franchises have helped quite a few causes and people in need. His latest effort was for End Hunger in Calvert. End Hunger in Calvert is a 501 (c)...
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On Tuesday, August 28 at 12:16pm, Police, fire, and rescue units responded to the 2200 block of Rt 235 in California for a five car accident. Eight of the people involved in the accident signed refusal treatments at the scene and there was no need for medical transport. At 12:40pm, units responded to a reported...
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Musician Eric Scott has performed on numerous stages throughout Europe, Canada, the Caribbean Islands, and the entire United States and enjoys a strong local following. Southern Maryland News’ Joe Norris says of Eric Scott’s latest single, “Where the Water Runs Deepest”, “..a euphonious venture into exceptional songwriting…I can’t possibly express in a single column...
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Warrant Service – On Monday, August 20, 2012, at 2:45pm, TFC M. Pitcher served a Bench Warrant on Jesse Lee Garrett, 32, of Mechanicsville. The warrant was issued by the District Court of St. Mary’s County with an original charge of Driving While Suspended on August 8, 2012. Mr. Garrett turned himself in to...
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By Huntingtown VFD Chief Jonathan Riffe A few weeks ago, Simon Thomas, past Assistant Chief of the Solmons VRSFD and career firefighter with the National Institute of Health (NIH) was critically injured while vacationing in Florida. Since the accident, he has been in a coma with severe head trauma and swelling and is listed...
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Handbag Consignment Shop, LLC, an online designer handbag consignment shop, recently announced that it will be joining forces with Lola Belle Co., a home décor and fashion boutique, to open the Handbag Consignment Shop pavilion. Taking an unique spin on the traditional consignment shop concept, handbag aficionado and owner of the Handbag Consignment Shop,...
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Today’s communications tools help residents stay connected regardless of where they may be. In emergency situations, this ability can be critical in ensuring public safety. The Calvert County Department of Public Safety urges all county residents to sign up for CodeRED, the county’s emergency notification system that allows residents to receive urgent messages by...
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Step back in time with Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (JPPM) as they host a new twist on an old favorite, The 1812 Fair and Reenactment on September 22, 2012 from 10am to 5pm. Re-enactors will commemorate the Battle of St. Leonard Creek, which was the largest naval engagement in Maryland’s history. Spectators will enjoy...
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The Calvert Marine Museum opens a traveling photography exhibit entitled “Endangered Species: Watermen of the Chesapeake” beginning September 14 in the Mezzanine gallery. Produced by the Mariner’s Museum, this exhibition takes visitors on a rare photographic journey to explore the proud heritage and determination of watermen and women of the Chesapeake Bay. The story...
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The Charles County Department of Community Services is pleased to announce that on Saturday, October 13, the 7th Annual Indian Head Breast Cancer Awareness Fitness Walk will be held from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Indian Head Village Green (100 Walter Thomas Road, Indian Head). The three mile walk takes place on...
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U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Patrick Fitzgerald Sweeney, age 46, of Owings, Maryland, today to 20 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute heroin, distribution of heroin resulting in death and three counts of use of a phone to distribute heroin. The sentence...
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On August 24, deputies responded to Lawrence Avenue in Leonardtown for a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies could hear screaming coming from the residence. The deputies knocked several times and identified themselves but the occupants refused to answer the door. The deputies checked the door handle and discovered the door to the...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Second Degree Assault On August 23, deputies responded to a residence on Tenby Drive in Lexington Park for a report of a disturbance. Investigation revealed Ryant Lamar Carr, 31 of Lexington Park was engaged in a verbal dispute with the victim which escalated...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Disorderly Conduct: On 8/22/12 at 8:58 pm, Trooper Oles responded to the Calvert Memorial Hospital emergency room for a disorderly person. Sean D. Hurley, 29 of Lothian, was throwing items and spraying an aerosol can in the reception area of the emergency room....
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick have arrested the following people for DUI: DUI & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: On 8/20/12 at 7:51 pm, Trooper First Class West responded to a traffic accident on Claggett Rd in Sunderland. Brandi L. Kelley, 28 of Chesapeake Beach, was arrested for DUI. Investigation revealed that Ms. Kelley...
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On August 27, at 2:17 pm, fire and rescue units from Ridge and Patuxent River Naval Air Station responded to a report of a single vehicle into a guardrail. Investigation revealed a white Ford Expedition was traveling southbound on Point Lookout Road in St. Mary’s City when it left the roadway, striking a guardrail. The accident was just south...
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St. Mary’s Vice/Narcotics detectives arrested Travis O’Neil Johnson on an open felony drug indictment for “Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute”. Vice/Narcotics detectives indicted John Thomas Heiston, age 29 for “Strong Arm Robbery” and “Theft”. Suspect Heiston forcibly removed the victim’s money after the victim had withdrawn funds from an ATM. Suspect...
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Laura Elizabeth Thomas AKA “Star Thomas” (Age 20) traveled to St. Mary’s County with a male subject for the purpose of enticing a young female (17 Years old) into prostitution. The victim met the suspects on the internet and detectives found that they had planned to take the female outside the County to prostitute...
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Annie Lee Hill, 96, of Avenue died August 22 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center after a brief illness. Born Feb. 15, 1916, in Alton, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. Pingleton and Elizabeth Clark Pingleton. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Wilmer Hill, sons, James W. (Billy)...
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During the week of August 20 through August 26 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,719 calls for service throughout the community. Three of these arrests were for Controlled Substances. On August 22 at 4:30 p.m. DFC R. Kreps conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and found the driver, later...
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During the week of August 20 through August 26 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,719 calls for service throughout the community. The following incidents remain under investigation: Theft Someone stole four aluminum ladder jacks valued at $300 from a construction site on Florence Avenue in Lusby sometime between August 20...
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This year’s production of the Ghosts of Sotterley, held on Oct. 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 will take guests back in time to the year 1918. While restoring Sotterley Plantation to its former glory, owner, Herbert Satterlee disturbs more than the bricks and mortar as the country is in the midst of a flu pandemic...
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Harold Haynes (Butch) Emory, Jr., 61, passed away peacefully at Veterans Medical Hospital, Washington, DC on August 22. Butch was born on Nov. 7, 1950 at Patuxent Naval Hospital, Patuxent River, MD. He was the son of Virginia Marie Wilkinson of Hollywood, the late Harold Haynes Emory, Sr., of Coalfield, Tenn., step son of...
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The offices of Charles County Government, the Tri-County Animal Shelter in Hughesville, the Charles County Sanitary Landfill, Recycling Center, and Composting Facility off Billingsley Road in Waldorf, and the Pisgah Recycling Center on Route 425 in Pisgah will be closed on Monday, September 3, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Curbside recycling will...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces the following office and facility closures for the Labor Day holiday: All Calvert County government offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 3, in observance of Labor Day. The Calvert Pines, Southern Pines and North Beach senior centers will be closed Sept. 3. Meals on Wheels will...
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On August 17, police units responded to the St. James neighborhood for the report of a subject exposing himself to two juveniles in the area. The incident was briefed during the weekly CompStat meeting and the Bureau of Criminal Investigations assumed the investigation. On August 24, detectives from the BCI, Special Victims Unit, identified...
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The Charles County Department of Public Works would like to remind citizens that the next household hazardous waste collection will be held on Saturday, September 1. The household hazardous waste collection site is located in the parking lot of the Department of Public Works building, located at 10430 Audie Lane, off of Radio Station...
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The Newtowne Players announce open auditions for the upcoming production of A Christmas Story by Philip Grecian. Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. There are 11 roles,...
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On Sunday, Aug. 26 around 1:24 a.m., police and rescue crews were dispatched to a report of an assault at a residence in the 46000 blk of Rogers Drive in Lexington Park. Police arrived on scene to discover a male suffering from a non-life threatening stab wound. The stabbing victim was transported to MedStar St....
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The national expansion of the Repair Corps program is underway by the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity, Habitat for Humanity International and The Home Depot Foundation®. A joint initiative to remodel and renovate homes across the country for U.S. military veterans and their families, the projects are possible by a $2.7 million donation from The...
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On Sunday, Aug. 26 around 1 p.m., police and rescue crews responded to the 22000 blk of St. Leonard’s Circle in Great Mills for report of traumatic injuries as a result of a dog bite. Crews arrived on scene to discover two children had been attacked by four Pit Bulls running at large. The...
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The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Division of Solid Waste, is hosting a household hazardous waste collection day on Saturday, Sept. 15, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mt. Hope Community Center, 104 Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland. The event will give Calvert County residents the opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous substances...
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On Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 10:07 p.m., fire and rescue crews from Hollywood and Leonardtown were dispatched to report of a serious motor vehicle accident with entrapment at 25741 Three Notch Road in Hollywood in the parking lot of the Papa John’s Pizza. Crews arrived on scene to discover two vehicles, a gray...
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BDVFD Associates All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast The Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Associates are hosting an all-you-can-eat breakfast at Station 3, 46900 South Shangri La Drive in Lexington Park – Sunday, August 26 from 8 a.m.-noon. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12 (kids under five are free).Come enjoy an assortment of...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department reminds citizens to get their vaccinations against seasonal flu. With human cases of swine flu (H3N2v) being identified in six Queen Anne’s County residents, the Health Department reminds residents that the “seasonal flu season” is just around the corner. While fortunately, none of the individuals infected with H3N2v...
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Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Annmarie Garden) will host Artsfest ’12, a Fine Arts Festival, for all ages, on September 15 & 16, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Each year Artsfest brings more than 150 artists from across the U.S, who specialize in jewelry, ceramics, paintings, photographs, fiber, and metal. Over 12,000 visitors...
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UPDATE 7:10 p.m. Route 231 in Prince Frederick has been reopened following earlier tanker accident. Overturned Tanker Shuts Down Rt 231 On Saturday, Aug. 25 around 1 p.m., fire and rescue crews were alerted to report of a serious accident with injuries along Hallowing Point Road (Rt. 231) in Prince Frederick. Police and rescue...
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The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services will host a Senior Forum with Senator Roy Dyson and Delegates John Bohanan, Jr. and Anthony O’Donnell on Friday, September 28 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center located at 44219 Airport Road, California, Maryland. The program begins at 9:30 a.m. The purpose of this...
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Walter W. Sawyer III, 68, of Tall Timbers died August 12, 2012 at his home surrounded by family and close friends. Born April 24, 1944 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Dr. Walter W. Sawyer, Jr. and Miriam Sherlock Sawyer. He graduated from Great Mills High School in 1962, St....
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Former Maryland senator J. Frank Raley, 85, of St. Mary’s City died Aug. 21, 2012, at his home. Born Sept. 13, 1926, in Park Hall, he was the son of J. Frank Raley Sr. and Ruth Zimmerly Raley. Never living more than 10 miles from his birthplace, he attended St. Mary’s County parochial schools,...
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Summer comes to an end, but it’s only the beginning of a month packed full of fun activities at the Calvert Marine Museum. For a complete listing of events for all ages, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Friday, September 7 – First Free Friday. The museum is open and free to the public from...
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Riders of all levels will compete in Maryland’s official state sport during the 146th Annual Calvert County Jousting Tournament at Christ Episcopal Church in Port Republic from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 25. Jousting is recognized as the oldest equestrian sport in the world and reminds enthusiasts of the Middle Ages when men waged...
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St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks would like to inform the public that the Great Mills Swimming Pool will be closed for seasonal maintenance from Tuesday, September 4 through Sunday, September 16, 2012. The pool will reopen for normal hours of operation on Monday, September 17. During this time, the pool’s air...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) held its 74th Annual Meeting on Thursday, August 23, 2012. The event is held to allow customer-members the opportunity to vote for SMECO members to serve on the Co-op’s Board of Directors. SMECO held the Annual Meeting at the Blue Crabs Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, where it...
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Long before the English settled these shores, American Indians had mastered living off the land and enjoyed rich cultural lives. At Woodland Indian Discovery Day on September 8 at Historic St. Mary’s City, you will discover how the Yaocomaco people found or made everything they needed to live comfortably in this environment. When you...
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Demonstrating top-notch knowledge and skills, delivery professionals from Chaney Enterprises took top awards at the recent Maryland State Truck Driving Championships in Timonium. More than 100 truck driving professionals from across the state competed. Chaney Enterprises’ Aggregate Delivery Professional (ADP) Tyrone (Sam) Brown from Waldorf Sand & Gravel won third place in the dump...
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Geraldine H. Lankford,84, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away at her daughters home on August 21, 2012. Geraldine was born in Prince Frederick, MD on September 29, 1927 to Allen H. Hutchins and Carrie Wood Hutchins, of Prince Frederick. In addition to her parents Geraldine was predeceased by her husband of 63 years Bernard...
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Michelle Jones, 15, attending La Plata High School, had heard about the College of Southern Maryland’s Educational Talent Search (ETS) program from her aunt and signed up. The program, funded by the Department of Education and offered through all six Charles County High Schools and some middle schools, prepares first-generation or low-income students for college and career pursuits. “We...
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Discover your unique way of giving back by trying out one of the 37 volunteer projects at United Way of Calvert County’s annual Day of Caring, set for Wednesday, September 12. Join hundreds of employees from local businesses and people of all ages as they set out to make a difference in the community....
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The Employee Recognition Committee nominated Major Reece, Administrator of the Calvert County Detention Center for the Pride and Quality Award. This award acknowledges extraordinary job performance that results in time and/or cost saving measures to the county, extraordinary public service and/or positive impact on public perception of government. In December 2011, Major Reece, with...
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After 39 years of service to Calvert County, Dr. David Rogers retired on June 30, 2012. On August 8th, Dr. Laurence Polsky was appointed and assumed the responsibilities of Calvert County Health Officer. Dr. Polsky received his medical doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and eventually acquired Master of Public Health...
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Calvert Board of County Commissioners recognized Kristen Scott as Employee of the Month for August 2012. Kristen works at the Election Board as an Election Registrar. During the last election cycle, Kristen went above and beyond her regular duties and trained two new employees at the same time, a new registrar and a new...
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Take a day to play a round of golf and do some good by teeing off at the Eighth Annual Golf Tournament sponsored by the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary. The tournament will be held Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 9 a.m. at Breton Bay Golf and Country Club. The co-sponsor of this year’s event...
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As the region’s population swells and baby boomers edge near retirement, the need for quality healthcare services has also increased. Understanding the future need, the St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation began awarding scholarships to area students pursuing a degree in health care in 2001. Raising the income through various fundraising efforts such as the annual...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office wishes to pass on information regarding one of the latest consumer scams targeting consumers across the state. According to Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler consumers should be on the lookout for a scam which seeks to steal personal information over the phone by using the Patient Protection and...
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Edward Newton “Ike” Lee, Jr., 83, of Mechanicsville, MD., Passed away on August 22, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 29, 1929 at Oakville, MD., he was the son of the late Myrtle Marie Curry Lee and Edward Newton Lee, Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife Ella Rosalie “Rae” Caywood...
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On Thursday, Aug. 23 shortly after 9 a.m., fire and rescue crews were alerted to report of a commercial building fire at the McDonald’s Restaurant located in the 11000 blk of Mall Circle in Waldorf. Fire and rescue crews arrived on scene to discover heavy smoke coming from the building. All of the employees...
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With the school year approaching, The Tri County Council for Southern Maryland and Commuter Connections is offering SchoolPool, a new, free service to connect parents of children who attend the same school and are interested in sharing driving duties. In addition, SchoolPool can match parents who want to form bicycling and walking groups to...
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On Wednesday, August 22 at approximately 2:55 a.m. a witness called the Calvert Control Center to report an audible alarm coming from the Valvoline Store located at 820 North Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick. The witness further reported that she observed a silver or gray van driving out of the Valvoline store’s parking...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: PATROL OFFICERS APPREHEND THEFT SUSPECTS: On Aug. 22 at 4:57 a.m., officers responded to the area of Copley Avenue and Garner Avenue in Waldorf for the report of two suspicious juveniles. As officers approached, the subjects fled. Officers determined the suspects had just broken into...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office would like to inform owners and riders of motor scooters and mopeds of new state laws which will go into effect October 1, 2012. All motor scooters and mopeds will be required to be titled and insured and operators and passengers must wear a helmet and eye protection. TITLED:...
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Kerrie Seberg, a third-grade teacher at William A. Diggs Elementary School and Charles County Public School’s 2012 Teacher of the Year, was named one of seven Maryland Teacher of the Year finalists by the Maryland State Department of Education. She advances to the state level along with teachers from Carroll, Cecil, Howard, St. Mary’s,...
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UPDATE Aug. 23 The Maryland Natural Resource Police (NRP) is investigating a boating accident that happened at approximately 7 p.m. on August 22 in the Magothy River near Gibson Island. Seven people were injured, including five children. None have life threatening injuries. Two boats collided, a 27-foot Baja and a 20-foot Bayliner. Delegate Donald...
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On Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2,030 teachers filled the hallways and classrooms of Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) 35 schools and centers to start preparations for the 2012-13 school year. Students in grades kindergarten through 12 start the new school year on Monday, Aug. 27. Students in the Three’s program, and category one and two...
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Anyone with information about the following incidents are asked to call police:
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Charles County Sheriff Rex W. Coffey is pleased to announce that detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division have charged four people in connection with the brutal assault and robbery of a newspaper deliveryman that occurred two weeks ago. In addition, investigators linked one of the suspects to a robbery at a convenience store...
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Calvert Conversations, an informal discussion of local history, will begin again at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch on September 13, 10-11 am. The topic of discussion at the first gathering will be “Oystering on the Bay”. The setting is perfect, overlooking an historic harbor on the bay. Branch Manager Joan Kilmon will lead the...
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Local Artist and fan favorite, Sam Grow, opened for Boston at the Calvert Marine Museum on August 16. Southern Maryland News Net caught up with Sam Grow and asked him about his five year rise, the growth of his band and what lay ahead for the band. “It all started in a coffee shop...
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MyDoctor Urgent Care of Waldorf has rolled out a multi-faceted Marketing campaign to coincide with the reopening of their office on St. Patrick’s Drive on August 27. In addition to ads in the local newspaper, MyDoctor Urgent Care has launched two larger than life wraps on VanGo buses. Varsha Mathur Sharma, Owner/Director said, “MyDoctor Urgent Care...
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On Monday night, Calvert County Commissioner Steve Weems held a Town Hall Meeting at the St. Leonard Fire House with the citizens of St. Leonard and others interested in the Master Plan. The Department of Community Planning and Building came with staff to give a presentation and overview and answer questions of those in...
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Bay Harbor Boatyard, a family run facility on Rockhold Creek off of Herring Bay, has been certified as the newest Maryland Clean Marina. “We really wanted to make our place the best it could be, so we decided to go for the Clean Marina Award,” said Co-owner Denise Klein. “The improvements are noticeable as...
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On Tuesday, Aug. 21, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Robert Nalley sentenced Matthew Correl – the convicted gunman in the murder of Chris Mader- to life without parole plus 60 years. From the beginning, when this senseless crime occurred on Thanksgiving morning, 2004, to the day Matthew Correl was arrested in 2010, we remained...
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Monday, Aug 27, marks the opening day of school for students in Charles County and Charles County Sheriff’s officers will be on hand to help ensure a safe return. As part of the We Care safe driving program for teens, officers and county school staff will greet all high school drivers as they enter...
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The Calvert Marine Museum welcomes back the amazing guitar duo Mac Walter and John Cronin on Friday, August 24 at 7:00 p.m. “Light bites” by Lotus Kitchen will be available for purchase in the museum lobby starting at 6:00 p.m. Wine, beer, and water are also available for sale. Tickets are $5 at the door, cash or check. No advance...
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On Tuesday, Aug. 21 around 1:15 p.m., fire an rescue crews were alerted to report of a brush fire in the 6600 blk of Mackall Road in the area of Division Lane in St. Leonard. Firefighters from St. Leonard and Prince Frederick are on scene. Initial reports indicate approximately a half acre is on...
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With St. Mary’s students returning to school tomorrow, Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron would like to remind citizens and the commuting public to slow down, use caution and be mindful children standing closer to our roadways while waiting at their bus stops. The Sheriff’s Office requests motorist be vigilant on the roadways and look for...
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Friends of Calvert Library Annual Meeting and Super Sidewalk Sale Each year Friends of Calvert Library host an annual meeting to elect officers and conduct other official business. This year they have a special treat in store. Attendees will participate in the brief meeting complete with refreshments and then there will be a tour...
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Margaret F. (Peg) Redden, age 89, died suddenly on August 19th. Mrs. Redden, recently of Solomons, Maryland was a long time resident of Towson and was born and raised in the Bethlehem Steel Corporation housing on Sparrows Point, Maryland. She was the fourth of 5 children born to Anna and Stephen Yancura and was...
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The Calvert Marine Museum is documenting the history of outboard power boat racing for a new exhibit in 2013 and would like to hear from you. Outboard power boat racing was one of the largest and most popular spectator sports in Southern Maryland after World War II. Thousands of fans flocked to venues like...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: BURGLARY: On Aug. 17 between 7 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., unknown suspect(s) broke into a house in the 2600 block of Rooks Head Place in Waldorf and stole a jar of coins. Officers processed the scene and recovered evidence. Officer P. Morgan, III is...
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CNN’s Money Magazine has included the city of Waldorf in Charles County on its list of the Top 100 Best Places to Live. According to Money Magazine, the list features “terrific, small cities that offer what American families care about most ¾strong job opportunities, great schools, low crime, quality health care, and plenty to...
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Mid-Atlantic Door Group, Inc. doing business as Overhead Door Company of Washington, DC and located at 6841 Distribution Dr. in Beltsville, Md can claim honors that no other area garage door company can – In 1921, the company’s founder, C.G. Johnson, invented the vertical-opening garage door. Not only that, but five years later introduced...
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County Government Offices will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2012, in observance of Labor Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. The St. Andrews Landfill and six (6) Convenience Centers and the St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) will not operate on September 3. The Landfill, Convenience Centers, and STS will be...
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It’s face-off time as the College of Southern Maryland looks to launch lacrosse at the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) collegiate level in Southern Maryland. With lacrosse one of the fastest-growing sports and few options for college-bound high school athletes to play locally, bringing lacrosse to CSM will provide Southern Maryland students opportunities...
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Citizens are reminded to heighten their awareness of deer during the fall breeding season. Collisions between deer and automobiles result in a substantial cost, including damage to vehicles, the loss of a valuable wildlife resource and human injuries or fatalities. As our population continues to grow, this danger becomes greater. Most of these accidents...
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Patricia Jean Newman, 74 of Lexington Park, MD died August 18, 2012 at her residence. Born January 16, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Howard Ball and Muriel (Miller) Ball. Patricia volunteered at the commissary at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station for thirty five years. She enjoyed softball, basketball and playing...
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Rina T. O’Leary, 88, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away August 17, 2012 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. She was born July 18, 1924 in New Haven, CT. Rina was raised in New Haven and attended public schools there. She enlisted in the U.S. Army July 19, 1944 and served as a...
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Fourth District Commissioner Todd Morgan is this week’s guest on Commissioner Time, which was taped August 7 at the Lexington Park Library. The segment can be seen on St. Mary’s County Government TV 95 (SMCG TV 95 on Metrocast Cable). Commissioner Morgan provides an update on the upcoming Naval Air Museum construction project. Work...
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Celebrate Charles County FallFest, to be held on Saturday, October 27, from 1:30-6:30 p.m. at Regency Furniture Stadium (11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf). FallFest is looking for local farmers, artists, crafters, and food establishments to sell goods and showcase their talents. Vendor spaces are available for $50. Register today to guarantee a spot at...
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6th Annual Toyota/Scion of Waldorf Buckwild Outdoors Expo (AUG. 24-26) Watermen have long made their living pulling crabs, oysters and fish from the Chesapeake Bay. But alligators? That’s something else altogether. That’s where R.J. and Jay Paul Molinere come in. The Louisiana watermen and stars of the wildly popular History Channel show “Swamp People” will...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick have arrested the following people on drug charges: Possession of Marijuana: On 8/12/12 at 3:10 am, Trooper First Class Evans while conducting a patrol check at the Holiday Inn in Solomons observed a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot. When checking with the individuals, the strong odor of...
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On Aug. 18, 2012 at 8:56 pm, Trooper First Class Evans responded to the Wawa in Prince Frederick for a shoplifting complaint. Sonya R. Mitchell, 32 of Lusby, was arrested and issued a Criminal Citation for removing an energy drink from the store without paying for it. She was also issued a Notice Not...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown are investigating the following incidents: Theft Under $100 – On Thursday, August 16, 2012, at 9:41am, TFC E. Evans responded to the McKay’s Food and Drug located on Signature Lane, in Lexington Park for a reported theft. Upon arrival, TFC Evans made contact with the complainant, 54, of Callaway....
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Shifting ocean tides, coral reefs and luminous hidden treasures will be revealed at the 25th annual MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation Gala, “Treasures Under The Sea.” This year’s Gala will be held on Friday, Nov. 16, at the Hollywood Social Hall. The Gala is the hospital’s major fundraising event of the year and proceeds...
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Sylvia Guy Mast, 86 of Mechanicsville, Md died August 17, 2012 at the family farm. Born on August 30, 1925 in Clements, Md. she was the daughter of the late Lewis & Nellie Guy. Sylvia was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Virgil Henry “Dutch” Mast on March 5th, 2004,...
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David Jerome Walsh, 80 of Bowie, MD passed away on August 18, 2012 in Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. He was born June 5, 1932 in Scranton, PA to the late David J. and Helen Moran Walsh. Beside his parents, David is predeceased by his wife, Nadine J. Walsh and a sister, Joan Walsh. David...
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Dr. Michael J. Martirano, Superintendent of St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS), will be participating in First Day of School Visits on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, to show support to the school-based staff and students and to encourage them to have a successful school year. He will be sending regular updates via tweets and...
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2012 Speaker Series at Sotterley Frank Smith, Ph.D. “African American Civil War Memorial & Museum” Sunday, September 30 | 3:00 p.m. in the Barn Sotterley Plantation is proud to partner with The Boeing Company in announcing the upcoming 2012 Speaker Series presentation entitled “African American Civil War Memorial and Museum” by Frank Smith, Ph.D....
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St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks announces it is sponsoring the NFL/Pepsi Punt, Pass and Kick Competition on Sunday, September 16, 2012. The competition will be held at Fifth District Park, located on Route 6, New Market Turner Road in Charlotte Hall, from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. Boys and girls, ages...
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On August 13 at 3:55 p.m. Cpl. S. Parrish responded to the Prince Frederick Giant for the report of a man lying on the walkway in front of the store. He encountered a man who appeared to be asleep with 2 empty beer cans and an empty miniature vodka bottle next to his head....
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During the week of August 13 through August 19 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,599 calls for service throughout the community. The following incidents are being investigated: Destruction of Property Dep. C. Fox responded to the Richfield Station development on Woodland Court in Chesapeake Beach on August 13 for the...
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St. Mary’s Vice/Narcotics detectives indicted and subsequently arrested Sheree Denise Kasulaitis, 44 of Newburg, Md., for “Possession of Oxycodone with the Intent to Distribute” and several other drug violations. She was found with “Oxycodone”, “Opana” and “Adderall” which had a street value totaling nearly $2,000. She was originally held without bond. Vice/Narcotics detectives were...
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UPDATE: Official Press Release On August 18, 2012 at approximately 12:37 p.m., a 2009 Honda Fit operated by Kristen Lee Dix, 26 of Leonardtown, was northbound on Maryland Route 5, south of Pin Cushion Road in Loveville, Maryland. Ms. Dix’s vehicle left the roadway, crossed the northbound shoulder onto the grass, struck several wooden...
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n Friday, August 17, 2012, at 1:36am, Tpr. E. Mersman responded to Dash In, located at 30100 Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall, for a reported Robbery. Upon arrival, Tpr. Mersman mad contact with the complainant, 21, of Mechanicsville who stated the suspect was still inside the store. Once additional units arrived on scene...
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The Newtowne Players are pleased to announce their new 2012-2013 season, including popular comedies, dramas and a musical. Concerned with a group of gossipy Southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor, Robert Harling’s Steel Magnolias is alternately hilarious and touching — and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness that underlies...
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Two anglers caught Maryland record setting snowy grouper fish last month, earning each of them recognition as 2012 State record achievers. Robert Purcell, from Bishopville, caught a 56-pound snowy grouper on July 22 over the Norfolk Canyon, about 75 miles southeast of Ocean City, and held the state record for a week until he...
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On Thursday, Aug. 16 Solomons Island was a ‘ROCKIN’ as the Classic Rock band “BOSTON” took the stage at the Calvert Museum. Nearly 5,000 concertgoers packed the PNC Waterside Pavilion for a concert to remember! Fans were treated to song favorites such as Rock n Roll Band, Smokin, Amanda, Long Time, More Than a Feeling,...
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The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (20-15, 50-55) beat Scott Kazmir and the Sugar Land Skeeters (17-19, 46-60) by a score of 5-2. The win now gives the Blue Crabs a bit of cushion in their first place lead over the Bridgeport Bluefish in the Liberty Division second half standings. The lead now stands at...
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Are you looking for a unique marketing opportunity for your business or organization, if so, reserve your booth now at Annmarie Garden’s 13th Annual Halloween in the Garden event, Saturday, October 27, 11am – 4pm, which attracts over 5,000 guests! Halloween in the Garden is always a howling good time; families attend this event...
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The 2012 Fall Classic will provide Southern Maryland with a day of maximum social enjoyment through the alternative sport of dodgeball. Dodgeball requires minimal equipment, set up and playing experience. Teamwork and strategy are more valuable factors in dodgeball than athletic skill and individual competitiveness. Experience is countered by enthusiasm. Dodgeball is now safe...
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Calvert Library appreciates you! In honor of our many wonderful customers, Calvert Library is hosting a special musical performance for Customer Appreciation Day. On Tuesday, September 11, 2012 from 7:00-8:30 pm, swing by Calvert Library Prince Frederick to enjoy a free concert, “The Heart of the Nation: A Musical Tribute to 9/11.” As the...
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The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) recently announced that an adult in Central Maryland is the State’s first confirmed case of symptomatic West Nile virus (WNV) infection in 2012. West Nile virus was also detected in a pool of mosquitoes collected in Montgomery County by the U.S. Department of Defense. A...
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On Saturday, August 18 from noon to 5pm there will be a benefit at Serenity Farm. The event is Strength* Hope* Courage. Brent Jones, a member of the Prince Frederick Rescue Squad was paralyzed in an ATV accident in August 2010 and Charmaine Richardson, a student, was paralyzed while pregnant by an aggressive driver in...
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The Charles County Board of Education last week approved six vice principal appointments. Appointed were: Melissa Miesowitz, Brian Craley, Patricia Cuffee-Neville, Daniel Kaple, Tangela Scales and Ryan Erickson. Miesowitz was appointed as a vice principal at Henry E. Lackey High School. She served as an administrative assistant at Lackey for the past three school...
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The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (19-14, 49-54) defeated the Sugar Land Skeeters (16-18, 45-59) by a score of 9-4 on Thursday night. It was the fourth win in a row for the Blue Crabs and keeps them at the top of the Liberty Division second half standings. The Southern Maryland bats had not exactly...
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If you are looking for a day of fun, music, food and baseball, The Phoenix www.Phoexinintermedia.com has the perfect time for you at Phoenix Fest 2012! The event starts at Noon tomorrow, Saturday, August 18,2012 and will feature twelve LOCAL bands plus an Acoustic Area, where any musician can bring their own instrument and be involved...
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Charles County’s Board of Education is starting its search for a new Superintendent of Schools to replace Superintendent James E. Richmond, who has announced he is leaving at the end of the 2012-13 school year. Consultants from the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE) met with Board members Tuesday evening to brief them...
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On August 14 Sgt. T. Fridman, Sex Offender Registrant with the Calvert Investigative Team obtained an arrest warrant for registered sex offender James Russell Johnson, 51, originally of North Beach, for failing to provide notification of a move out of Calvert County. Sex offenders are required by law to notify law enforcement of any...
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UPDATE OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE On August 16 at 11:09 a.m. units from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle collision on northbound Md. Rt. 4 just north of Broomes Island Road in Prince Frederick. Upon arrival, deputies determined from witnesses that a blue Toyota passenger vehicle was being operated in an...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: STRONG-ARM ROBBERY: Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking the identities of four males who assaulted a man in the 3200 block of Huntington Circle in Waldorf. On Aug. 15 at 1 a.m., the victim, 28, was walking his dog on a path when a group...
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On August 12, 2012, police units responded to a residence in Lexington Park, Maryland for the report of suspected child abuse. Upon arrival at the residence, officers learned several children, under the age of 10, made disclosures to a family member that a babysitter had been touching them inappropriately. Detectives from the Bureau of...
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Helen Elizabeth Eckard, 87, of Leonardtown, MD passed away surround by her loving family on August 15, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on July 30, 1925 in Hollywood, MD., she was the daughter of the late Leo Aloysius and Violet Frances Johnson Lathroum. Helen was the loving wife of the late Samuel K. Eckard...
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On Wednesday, August 15, 2012 shortly after 8 p.m., police and rescue crews responded to a serious accident along the 4400 blk of Broomes Island Road in the area of Mackall Road in St. Leonard, for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Police and rescue arrived on scene to discover...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following people on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Monday, August 13, 2012, at 2:00pm, TFC E. Page served a Bench Warrant on Richard Matthew Lancaster, 35, of Churchton. The warrant was issued by the District Court of Charles County with an original charge...
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Every 18 hours a person was killed on Maryland roadways in 2011, totaling 486 deaths for the year. Preventing such daily tragedies from striking Maryland families is why Maryland law enforcement agencies are joining together for a statewide campaign called Toward Zero Deaths. From speeding to seatbelt compliance to driving while impaired, Toward Zero...
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Dr. Rita R. Colwell, global infectious disease specialist, will speak on Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh eating bacteria found in the Chesapeake Bay, estuaries, brackish ponds, or coastal waters. Learn the facts on Sunday, September 16 at 2:00 p.m. in the Calvert Marine Museum auditorium. Dr. Colwell received the Stockholm Water Prize in 2010 for...
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Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Annmarie Garden) in Solomons, Maryland, presents Marc Castelli: The Art of the Waterman, Works from the Simison Collection, on exhibit August 17, 2012 – February 24, 2013. The exhibit features 23 paintings by renowned Chesapeake artist Marc Castelli, on loan from the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (St. Michael’s,...
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The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (18-14, 48-54) completed a three game sweep of the Long Island Ducks (11-21, 50-51) with an extra inning win, 4-3 Wednesday night. With the win, the Blue Crabs reclaim first place in the Liberty Division second half standings. The 11th inning began when Chris Flinn coming to relieve Armando...
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St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics Detectives have made the following arrests: Dennis Martin Evans, 44 of Piney Point, Md., was charged with “Possession of Marijuana” and “Possession of Cocaine” after items were recovered during the execution of a search and seizure warrant on his St. George Island home. Additional charges are pending a review with...
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The St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations is actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred at the Lexington located in Lexington Park, Maryland. On July 29, 2012, officers responded to the Lexington and located a male subject suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was flown to Prince George’s Shock Trauma with non-life...
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On Wednesday, Aug. 15 around 10:45 a.m., rescue crews were alerted to reports of multiple people suffering from traumatic injuries in an area of woods in the 3300 block of Plum Point Road near Rt. 260 in Huntingtown. Rescue crews arrived on scene to discover at least three people had been injured after falling...
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Zekiah is pleased to announce the promotion of Eric Mahaffey to the position of Vice President. Mr. Mahaffey will be managing Zekiah’s new contract at the Department of Homeland Security in Arlington, VA. Eric joined Zekiah in 2003 and has been integral in expanding Zekiah’s geospatial services. A graduate of Coastal Carolina University, Mr....
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The Calvert County Public Schools Calendar & Handbook for the 2012-2013 school year is now available on the school system’s website. The Calendar & Handbook contains the following information: Board of Education members and meetings Closing, delayed opening or early dismissal information Pre-K and Kindergarten registration dates for 2013-14 Concert series dates The school year...
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The Town of La Plata is currently accepting contestants for the annual, La Plata Chili Cook-Off. The competition and family fun event takes place Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 12 pm to 3 pm at La Plata Town Hall. This event is open to everyone, and there is no fee to enter. Judging for...
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The College of Southern Maryland has named Dr. Ricky C. Godbolt as director of the Center for Trades and Energy Training (CTET). Godbolt will represent CTET to the community, direct day-to-day operations of the center, develop courses and services that prepare students for the workforce, and oversee instructors and staff. An early initiative, according...
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Historian and author John Laurence Busch will present his book “Steam Coffin” on Thursday, September 13 in the Calvert Marine Museum auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Busch presents the steamship as a watershed invention transforming the way humans perceived the world. The first steam powered transatlantic crossing by the Savannah was met with skepticism and...
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On August 1st, the Maryland Right to Life Federal Political Action Committee endorsed Tony O’Donnell for the U.S. House of Representatives for the Maryland 5th Congressional District. In a letter from the Committee, Chairman Ernest Ohloff stated, “We are grateful for your strong and consistent pro-life voting record during your entire career in the...
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Opportunities seem to keep opening up for Amanda Comer and the latest one appears in the form of a new eatery on Solomons Island. Comer recently opened Bistro Belle Maison in conjunction with the Blue Heron Inn bed-and-breakfast. The small, 22-seat restaurant is a complement to the bed-and-breakfast that Comer has operated for the...
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Do you want to save money on ebooks? Or are you looking for a way to pass time on your commute? The many advantages of ebooks include the ability to change the print size, the flexibility of downloading from home, and that they are automatically returned – which means there are never any overdue...
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On Tuesday, Aug. 14 around 5:15 p.m., fire and rescue crews from Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department were alerted to report of a motorcycle crash along Route 4 at Apple Way in Dunkirk. Units arrived on scene to discover a single motorcycle on its side off in the median. The 18-year-old male patient was flown...
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Students attending the College of Southern Maryland “Vets and Pets” Kids’ College camp were treated to a visit by search and rescue Bloodhounds Millie and Edgar at the Prince Frederick Campus July 27. The husband and wife team of Jim Buckingham and Jan de Regt who founded the non-profit Bay K-9, raised the dogs...
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On July 27, 2012 between the hours of 10:30 P.M. and 11:00 P.M., a male suspect robbed the Papa John’s Pizza store, located at 25741 Three Notch Road, Hollywood, Maryland. The suspect displayed a weapon during the robbery and fled the store after obtaining an undisclosed amount of money. BCI is asking for the...
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On Monday, Aug. 13 around 7:14 p.m., police and rescue crews were dispatched to report of a serious motor vehicle accident with injuries along the 28300 block of southbound Three Notch Road (Rt. 5) in Mechanicsville. Crews arrived on scene to discover an accident involving two vehicles to include a pickup truck and a...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: SECOND-DEGREE ASSAULT: On Aug. 13 at 9 p.m., officers responded to the area of Lancaster Circle and Becard Court in Waldorf for the report of an assault. The victim reported he was approached by a group of males who asked for a dollar. When...
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Calvert County’s diverse economic opportunities and an unparalleled quality of life make it an outstanding location for business investment. The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Economic Development welcome the following new businesses to the county. Visit them and help support your local economy. Pottery Patch 10735 Town Center Blvd....
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The State Board of Elections (SBE) announced today that Marylanders can now register to vote and update address information online. The new way to register to vote is available from SBE’s homepage at www.elections.state.md.us. Voters can also check the status of their registration on the same website. “Online voter registration is another tool to...
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Hurricane season is quickly approaching, so it’s a good time to start thinking about pruning your trees to avoid damage from high winds. Though trees, once established, are one of the lowest-maintenance plants to add to your yard, they do benefit from occasional pruning. Because most landscaping trees don’t have to compete for sunlight...
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It is with a heavy heart that Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron announces the passing of St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Intern Tyler Brett Mattingly. On August 11, 2012, Tyler was traveling northbound on Point Lookout Road in the area of Park Hall Road in Lexington Park, Maryland when his vehicle skidded on the wet...
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On August 10 at 2:15 p.m., deputies responded to the Hickory Hills Shopping Center for the report of a trespasser. A employee from ABC Liquors advised that a white female had been in front of the store asking people for money . The woman had been previously issued a notice not to trespass at...
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The Maryland Judicial Campaign Conduct Committee received a complaint on April 20, 2012 from Prince Frederick Attorney George E Meng alleging that Candidate Joseph Stanalonis of St. Mary’s County misled voters and misrepresented his title with several pieces of campaign material, which included a flyer comparing his qualification to those of his opponent Judge...
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The Department of Aging and Human Services is pleased to announce their upcoming Health Fair: The Way to Wellness which takes place on Friday, October 26 from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Hall, 24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood, Maryland. There are several opportunities for companies & non-profits to...
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Join Dunkirk Jeweler for an evening with Lynn Franklin, author of The Blue Diamond Dickinson Jewelers invites the community for an evening with local author, Lynn Franklin. Recently featured in The Calvert Recorder, Franklin’s novel is set in fictional Osprey Beach, an addition to the very real Twin Beaches of Calvert County: North Beach and...
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Sotterley Plantation will celebrate the best of Maryland in the breathtaking setting of this National Historic Landmark at the 10th Annual Riverside WineFest at Sotterley on Saturday Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7 2012 from noon until 6 p.m. both days. For two days, guests will have the chance to taste the offerings from...
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Current owner, Jim Scardina credits the quality and dedication of Scardina Plumbing & Heating to his grandfather, Anthony, who founded the company in 1950 after returning from service in World War II in the Navy. Jim Scardina learned the trade from his grandfather at age 10 when he worked part-time. In 1976, the younger...
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The St. Mary’s County Board of County Commissioners has issued a letter to Governor Martin O’Malley calling on the state to rethink its implementation of new septics regulations. Commissioners say serious questions have arisen with regard to the Best Available Technology (BAT) septic systems which will be required throughout the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic...
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Lonnie H. (Jimmy) Patton, 88 of Valley Lee, Died peacefully on August 12, 2012 surrounded by family and friends at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born July 8, 1924 in Wythe County, VA to the late John Columbus and Pearl Taylor Patton. Mr. Patton is survived by his wife of 55 years, Anne...
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Tyler Brett Mattingly, 17, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on August 11, 2012 in Park Hall, MD. Born on September 1, 1994 in Leonardtown, MD., he was the son of Teresa Chaplin and the late Troy Mattingly. Tyler is survived by his loving step father Del Chaplin whom he spent a lot of...
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Victoria Lucy “Vicki” Wilson, 65, of Rose Haven passed away on August 8, 2012. Vicki is resting peacefully after many years of fighting her chronic illnesses. She was born September 3, 1946 to F. Paul and Thelma Maeder. She completed her education at Southern High School after her family relocated from Chevy Chase, MD...
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Looking for a way to break into the mysterious yet healthy world of purchasing and cooking local foods? Look no further! Calvert Eats Local is a citizen organization dedicated to the support of sustainable agriculture and community in Southern Maryland, and they meet the third Monday of the month at 7 pm at Calvert...
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Are you a Southern Maryland commuter who is tired of sitting in traffic? Are you searching for a new, different or supplemental job in today’s market? If so, come to the Calvert County Job Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Calvert County Fairgrounds in Barstow. This free...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick have arrested the following people on drug charges: Possession of Marijuana: On 8/8/12 at 1:06 am, Trooper Oles stopped a vehicle for traffic violations at Rt. 4 and Sherry Lane in Prince Frederick. A K-9 scan of the vehicle was performed and revealed marijuana. Robert N. Gray, 19...
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On August 10, 2012, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Sex Offender Unit, apprehended Rodney W. Wright, age 42, of Lexington Park, Maryland after he failed to register as a sex offender as required. Wright is a Tier III offender and was released from incarceration on July 30, 2012. Wright...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department is reporting a stray kitten, collected from Bayside Way in California, Maryland, has tested positive for rabies. Rabies is a potentially fatal virus transmitted through a bite or saliva contact from an infectious animal. Four other kittens and a mother cat related to the rabid kitten remain at...
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During the week of August 6 through August 12 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,516 calls for service throughout the community. The following incidents are being investigated: CDS Violation Two male juveniles were charged with possession of marijuana on youth reports after a citizen called in a suspicious vehicle on...
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The following residential burglaries were reported in Calvert County: Burglary A home on Lor N Kel Lane in Owings was burglarized between 6:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on August 6. The homeowner advised DFC P. Aurich that over $3000 in jewelry had been taken. The investigation is continuing. Burglary A home in the 12000...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have arrested the following people on drug charges: Drug Arrest – On Thursday, August 9, 2012, at 12:27pm, TFC N. Gresko conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet sport utility vehicle traveling on Pegg Road, in the area of the Shell Station in Lexington Park for a traffic violation....
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following people on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Friday, August 10, 2012, at 7:00pm, Tpr. S. Morton served a Bench Warrant on Michael Thomas Latham, 28, of California. The warrant was issued by the District Court of St. Mary’s County with an original...
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UPDATE 8:40 a.m. Southbound Three Notch has been opened up to two lanes. There are significant backups. Expect major delays. UPDATE 8:10 a.m. Southbound Three Notch Road has been shut down to one lane. One patient is being flown by MSP Helicopter Trooper 7 to an area hospital for injuries received. Traffic Alert: Overturned Vehicle...
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When you have chronic allergies or asthma, excess dust in your home can make the problem much worse. Short of dusting your furniture, washing your bedding and vacuuming every day, there are several other more practical steps you can take to keep the dust at bay. Even if no one in your family suffers...
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BOSTON with Special Guest Sam Grow Band at CMM Tickets are going fast! Get yours today! See BOSTON with special guest The Sam Grow Band on Thursday, August 16 at the Calvert Marine Museum. If you a diehard fanatic BOSTON fan and want to sit in the front row now is your chance. Bid...
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