On Monday, November 16, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Billingsley Road near St. Patrick’s Drive in Waldorf for the report of a crash involving two vehicles. A preliminary investigation showed the driver of a Subaru was travelling westbound on Billingsley Road when he...
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In celebration of National Entrepreneur’s Day, Governor Larry Hogan today announced Maryland’s Future 20, a list of innovative startups from various industries that have the potential to be the state’s next major business success story. The Maryland Future 20 is part of Innovation Uncovered, an ongoing initiative by the Maryland Department of Commerce to...
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11/25/2020:UPDATE / PHOTO Added – In continuing our efforts to try locating missing person Charles Daniel Springston, Jr., 66, of Indian Head, family members have provided us a new photo of “Danny” as he’s known to them. Danny left his house on Abell Lane on November 13 to take a walk and never returned....
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As of Tuesday, November 17, 2020, Maryland reports 169,805 COVID-19 cases and 4,186 deaths. An increase of 2,149 cases and 26 deaths over 24 hours. Maryland is now seeing widespread community transmission, not just in cities and urban areas, but in rural counties that had not experienced the large spikes earlier this year. Today...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of the persons shown in a theft investigation. On Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 2:12 p.m., the suspects rang the doorbell at a home in the 46300 block of Creeping Primrose Lane in Lexington Park. The suspects told the homeowner they were there to...
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On November 10, 2020, Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) closed temporarily after Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced a series of actions to slow the spread of COVID-19. As a state agency, HSMC will follow the orders of Governor Hogan who directed “the Department of Budget and Management to implement a period of mandatory telework...
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On Monday, November 16, 2020, at approximately 8:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Billingsley Road and St. Patrick’s Drive in White Plains, for the reported motor vehicle accident with one vehicle overturned and one subject ejected. Police arrived on the scene to report one subject in the roadway...
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Ongoing surveillance of local COVID-19 data by the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has shown a recent surge in several key indicators, including: • Total cases of COVID-19 in St. Mary’s County residents: 1,826 (+157 in past 7 days) • New Case Rate per 100,000: 16.15 (+5.84 in past 7 days, 57% increase)...
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COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 167,656 Number of persons tested negative : 1,955,619 Total testing volume : 3,894,566 Number of confirmed deaths : 4,160 Number of probable deaths : 149 Currently hospitalized : 985 Acute care : 748 Intensive care : 237 Ever hospitalized : 18,688 Released from isolation :...
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The St. Mary’s County Library began a temporary reduction of services which began on Friday, November 13, 2020. Curbside services will continue uninterrupted including picking up materials by appointment, drive-through service at Leonardtown Library, and printing services via curbside. All Library buildings will be closed as we move to an appointment system. The Library...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are pleased to announce the Request for Proposal (RFP) for communitywide broadband is open for interested broadband providers. To request a copy of the Broadband RFP, interested providers should email Kevin Dellicker, RFP facilitator, at [email protected]. The RFP submission deadline is December 4, 2020. RFP purchasing options will...
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The CalvertHealth Foundation held its 31st annual Benefit Golf Classic at The Cannon Club in Lothian on October 19. More than 125 participants including sponsors, golfers and supporters helped raise $70,000 to support our community’s increasing need for mental health services. Proceeds from this year’s Benefit Golf Classic will provide support for the $5.2...
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Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, Historic Sotterley is proud to host the next installment of the Airport Farmer’s Market in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport (also known as Captain Walter Francis Duke Regional Airport). This market will take place on Sunday, November 22nd from 9:00 am—1:00 pm. The Farmer’s...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Student Life team continued its efforts to help CSM students who are struggling financially and experiencing food insecurities by hosting its fifth drive-thru food distribution event – this time at CSM’s Leonardtown Campus. Approximately 1,140 pounds of food were given to students who expressed a need and pre-registered...
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On Thursday, November 12, 2020, at approximately 9:35 p.m., firefighters responded to the 3500 block of Norwood Court in Waldorf, for the reported structure fire with subjects possibly trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two story residence with smoke showing. Upon entry, crews found a fire in the kitchen. Additional firefighters...
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The Hollywood VFD celebrated the 100th Birthday for Charter Member and First Fire Chief Mr. William “Billy” Huesman. Mr. Huesman was present at our Monthly Business Meeting on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, where the Department celebrated with cake, fellowship and great memories. In addition, the department did a drive-by Happy Birthday celebration on his...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of the persons shown in a theft and fraud investigation. On Monday, November 9, 2020 at 3:21 p.m., the suspects attempted to use the victim’s credit cards to make unauthorized purchases at the California Target store. The victim’s credit cards were stolen earlier that...
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Charles County Fire and EMS departments are participating in this year’s Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign. We will have a box set up out front (when weather allows) for you to donate any new, unwrapped toys for any age group. This campaign will run until December 7th. The Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department...
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On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at approximately 10:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Three Notch Road and Old Rolling Road in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Dispatchers received additional 911 calls reporting one person had a gunshot wound, and all responding fire and rescue...
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U.S. District Judge George J. Hazel today sentenced Renaldo Solomon Hayes, age 28, of Seat Pleasant, Maryland, to 81 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and for possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Judge Hazel also entered an...
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The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs’ announced that for the second straight year, Regency Furniture Stadium will serve as the Charles County Distribution Center for Toys For Tots. On December 18th, Regency Furniture Stadium parking lot will be chock full of toys, upwards of 50,000. Those who pre-register for toys and are approved can come...
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UPDATE: On Sunday, November 15, 2020, at 1:25 a.m., firefighters from Waldorf and surrounding departments responded to 6691 Puma Court in Waldorf, for the reported structure fire on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two story residence with fire showing from a two car attached garage. One occupant was discovered asleep...
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On Friday, November 13, 2020, at approximately 2:00 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, Hollywood, Valley Lee and NAS Patuxent River responded to 21684 Eric Road in Lexington Park, for the reported apartment fire. Dispatchers advised they received multiple 911 calls reporting a fire inside an apartment, and one call from the alarm company with...
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Charles County Sheriff’s officers are seeking information about the suspects involved in several recent incidents in which they shot people with paintballs. On October 30, 2020, and then again on November 6, 2020, officers responded to various locations throughout Waldorf after people reported being shot by suspects who were firing paintballs at them. One...
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Sheriff Tim Cameron congratulated numerous employees of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday for excellence during the First Quarter of 2020. Deputy of the Quarter: Patrol Deputy Dianne Hersh was named as the Deputy of the Quarter for her professionalism on duty. “Deputy Hersh is attentive to the needs and goals of...
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