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AUDIO: Child Flown to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle on Route 5 in Charles County, Police Searching for Vehicle

AUDIO: Child Flown to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle on Route 5 in Charles County, Police Searching for Vehicle

UPDATE 10/13/2024: Additional audio of Charles County Sheriff’s Office arrival, and involved vehicle information along with Maryland State Police Vehicle BOLO Broadcast added below. 10/12/2024: On Saturday, October 12, 2024, at approximately 7:13 p.m., police, firefighters, and emergency medical services responded to the area of Leonardtown Road and Roosevelt Place in Bryantown for a...
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Multiple Injured After Boating Accident in Patuxent River

Multiple Injured After Boating Accident in Patuxent River

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, at approximately 1:15 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Patuxent River in the area of the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge, for the reported boating accident with injuries and one ejected. 911 callers reported a small center console vessel hit a hard wave which caused the operator...
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Paraglider Flown to Trauma Center After Striking Power Lines While Landing in Chaptico

Paraglider Flown to Trauma Center After Striking Power Lines While Landing in Chaptico

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, at approximately 6:31 p.m., police and emergency medical services were dispatched to the 36000 block of Old Chaptico Wharf Road in Chaptico for a reported fall. According to the 911 caller, they observed a subject Paragliding in the area but lost sight of him as he landed in a...
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Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Calvert County Under Investigation

Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Calvert County Under Investigation

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, at approximately 4:40 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Route 4 and Skinners Turn Road in Owings, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Police arrived on the scene and located the single vehicle off the roadway and into a utility...
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Nature Conservancy Plans to Conduct Controlled Burns in Nanjemoy This Fall

Nature Conservancy Plans to Conduct Controlled Burns in Nanjemoy This Fall

The Nature Conservancy’s Maryland and DC chapter has announced it is planning to conduct controlled burns on its Nanjemoy Creek Preserve when weather conditions allow, sometime between October 1 and November 22, 2024. More detailed information on timing will be available at www.nature.org/mdfire. One of these burns will be conducted adjacent to the Nanjemoy...
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CSM’s Cybersecurity Associate Degree Program Ranks in the Top 10 Nationwide for 2025

CSM’s Cybersecurity Associate Degree Program Ranks in the Top 10 Nationwide for 2025

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) cybersecurity associate degree program ranks among the best in the United States for 2025, according to Intelligent.com. The college ranked at number 10 of the 34 top programs in the country with a score of 89.71 out of 100 points. “This national recognition reflects the student-centered focus, industry...
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Grants Awarded to Maryland Department of Natural Resources to Conserve Native Brook Trout and Sunfish and Restore Their Habitat

Grants Awarded to Maryland Department of Natural Resources to Conserve Native Brook Trout and Sunfish and Restore Their Habitat

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation have awarded the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) two grants through the Chesapeake Watershed Investment for Landscape Defense (Chesapeake WILD) program. Grant funds will support comprehensive conservation strategies including targeted reintroduction efforts for two freshwater fish species listed as species of greatest conservation need...
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2024 Maryland Natural Resource Photo Contest Winners Announced

2024 Maryland Natural Resource Photo Contest Winners Announced

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has chosen the winners of the annual Maryland Natural Resource Photo Contest, with the grand prize going to Debby Berlyne for her photo of a green heron at Brookside Gardens. This year’s contest received more than 1,800 photo submissions. This year’s grand prize package includes $700, a Maryland State...
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Five St. Mary’s County School Coaches Awarded with State Athletic Coaches of the Year

Five St. Mary’s County School Coaches Awarded with State Athletic Coaches of the Year

St. Mary’s County Public Schools congratulates the school coaches from across Maryland who have been selected as the 2023-2024 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches of the Year. The NFHS annually honors a Coach of the Year in the top girls’ sports and top boys’ sports by participation numbers.  Winners of...
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Vendors Invited to Register for Inaugural Home for the Holidays Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6th, 2024

Vendors Invited to Register for Inaugural Home for the Holidays Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6th, 2024

Calvert County announces vendor registration is open for the first Home for the Holidays Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony, taking place Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, from 4-8 p.m., on Main Street in Prince Frederick. Local artisans and creators of hand-crafted gifts, decor, arts and more are invited to participate in this festive celebration. In addition...
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Free Youth Coach-Mentor Training Available In-Person and Online for Calvert Residents

Free Youth Coach-Mentor Training Available In-Person and Online for Calvert Residents

Calvert County Parks & Recreation is excited to announce a free training opportunity in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation for those interested in coaching, mentoring and leading Calvert County youth. The U.S. Soccer Foundation’s Coach-Mentor Training program is designed to equip volunteer coaches of any sport with the skills they need to create...
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St. Mary’s County Officials Graduate Academy for Excellence in Local Governance

St. Mary’s County Officials Graduate Academy for Excellence in Local Governance

St. Mary’s County Government is proud to announce the graduation of Commissioner Scott Ostrow and County Administrator, David Weiskopf, from the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance at the University of Maryland. “The Academy for Excellence in Local Governance was an exceptional opportunity to deepen my understanding of how local government functions, and the...
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Waldorf Teen and Washington D.C. Man Arrested for Murder at Foot Locker, Police Searching for Third Suspect

Waldorf Teen and Washington D.C. Man Arrested for Murder at Foot Locker, Police Searching for Third Suspect

The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested and charged two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting inside of a Foot Locker store on Thursday in Hillcrest Heights. The suspects are 19-year-old Andres Rodriguez-Corona of Waldorf and 22-year-old Carl Sanders of Washington, DC. They are charged in connection with the murder of 24-year-old Dominique...
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UPDATE: Greenbelt Man Sentenced to Life for Attempted First Degree Murder of Calvert County Deputy

UPDATE: Greenbelt Man Sentenced to Life for Attempted First Degree Murder of Calvert County Deputy

UPDATE 10/11/2024: Brandon Alexander Turner, 23, of Greenbelt, was sentenced on October 11, 2024, to life imprisonment, with 40 years of active time, for the attempted first degree murder of Calvert County Master Deputy Sheriff James Flynt. Turner also received consecutive sentences for first degree assaults on Deputy Anthony Aranda and Deputy Tyler Bowen....
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Scramblers Breaks Ground on First Maryland Location in Lexington Park

Scramblers Breaks Ground on First Maryland Location in Lexington Park

Scramblers, a beloved breakfast and lunch restaurant chain, is thrilled to announce the start of construction on their first Maryland location at 21991 Three Notch Road, in Lexington Park. This marks an exciting new chapter for the company as it expands into its fourth state, with plans to open the doors to the Southern...
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Lexington Park’s Fiesta Pollo Shuts Down: Community Praises Food, Criticizes Location

Lexington Park’s Fiesta Pollo Shuts Down: Community Praises Food, Criticizes Location

After nearly six years of serving the community, Fiesta Pollo, a beloved restaurant offering a blend of Mexican and Central American cuisine, has announced its closure. The owners expressed their gratitude to the residents of Southern Maryland for their unwavering support since the restaurant opened in December 2018. In a heartfelt message, the owners...
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Stop, Drop and Roll into Fire Prevention Week! October 6-12th, 2024

Stop, Drop and Roll into Fire Prevention Week! October 6-12th, 2024

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) highlighted Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12, 2024. Students, staff and volunteers from local fire departments anticipate the arrival of the week every year. Schools coordinate visits from local fire departments annually so students can learn about fire safety firsthand. During these visits, the volunteers talk about their experiences, give...
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MD SHA to Start Resurfacing Section of Route 5 Starting Today

MD SHA to Start Resurfacing Section of Route 5 Starting Today

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will resurface a section of northbound MD 5 (Three Notch Road) between MD 6 (New Market Turner Road) and MD 235 (Three Notch Road) beginning October 10, 2024. The resurfacing project should be completed by mid-November, weather permitting. Crews will remove the top layer of asphalt,...
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MD SHA to Perform Routine Maintenance on Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge on Sunday, October 13th, 2024

MD SHA to Perform Routine Maintenance on Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge on Sunday, October 13th, 2024

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will perform routine maintenance on the MD 4 (Governor Thomas Johnson) Bridge​ at the Calvert County / St. Mary’s County line starting at 6 a.m. Sunday, October 13. All lanes will open to traffic no later than 2 p.m. that afternoon, weather permitting. Maintenance crews will clean the...
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Expect Traffic Delays Throughout the Day on Three Notch Road Due to Nicoletti’s Drive-Thru $10 Pizza

Expect Traffic Delays Throughout the Day on Three Notch Road Due to Nicoletti’s Drive-Thru $10 Pizza

On Thursday, October 10, 2024, Nicolletti’s will be hosting a drive-through pizza pickup event. Only large 16″ pizzas will be available for $10 each, including tax. Every pizza will come half pepperoni and half cheese, with no substitutions or special requests allowed. For those who prefer to pick up a pizza early and cook...
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58th Annual U.S. Oyster Festival on Saturday, October 19th, 2024 in Leonardtown

58th Annual U.S. Oyster Festival on Saturday, October 19th, 2024 in Leonardtown

The 58th Annual Oyster Festival will take place on October 19-20, 2024, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown. Gates will be open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday and from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday. The festival offers single-day admission for $15, while a weekend pass is available...
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Mully’s Brewery Creates Oyster Fest Brews for the 58th Annual U.S. Oyster Festival

Mully’s Brewery Creates Oyster Fest Brews for the 58th Annual U.S. Oyster Festival

Oysters and beer go together like Batman and Robin, so it’s only fitting for the 58th Annual U.S. Oyster Festival to have their own beers to commemorate this amazing festival. Taking place on October 19th and 20th at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds the U.S. Oyster Festival will feature oyster tastings, live music, and...
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Maryland Natural Resources Announce Next Three Large-Scale Oyster Restoration Sanctuaries

Maryland Natural Resources Announce Next Three Large-Scale Oyster Restoration Sanctuaries

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has selected the next three sites for large-scale oyster restoration in Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay, marking the beginning of the state’s next phase of major oyster restoration. The department will conduct oyster restoration and monitoring in sanctuaries in Herring Bay, the Nanticoke River, and Hoopers Strait....
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UPDATE: Lexington Park Woman Killed Her Boyfriend in Front of Her Daughter and Grandchild in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE: Lexington Park Woman Killed Her Boyfriend in Front of Her Daughter and Grandchild in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE 10/10/2023: On October 7, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Maryland State Police responded to a report that a man had been struck by a vehicle at Spring Valley Drive and Valley Court in Lexington Park. The pedestrian was identified as 53-year-old Demeatrum Scarborough, also known as “Felly,” sustained critical injuries. The driver of...
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Governor Moore Announces $2.2 Million to Support Small, Minority, and Veteran-Owned Business Growth

Governor Moore Announces $2.2 Million to Support Small, Minority, and Veteran-Owned Business Growth

Governor Wes Moore today announced $2.2 million in financial assistance to support small, minority, and veteran-owned business growth to help make Maryland more competitive. The funding, which includes loans, loan guaranties, and equity investments from the Military Personnel and Veteran-owned Small Business Loan Program and the Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority, will help...
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