The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has put a notice out advising following. Advisory: ClavertHealth Restrictions:MAIN ENTRANCE reserved for 1 healthy adult per patient. ED ENTRANCE reserved for the sick At CalvertHealth, our top priority is the health and well-being of our patients, employees and the community that we serve. As we continue to take...
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During the week of March 9, 2020, The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office hosted a 5 day Raider solo response active shooter instructor course. The class was made up of 20 police officers from across the region including Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, Prince George’s County Police Department, Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office, Cheverly Police, Maryland...
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Prince George’s County Police arrested and charged a man for the attempted murder of a convenience store employee. The suspect is also charged with arson for setting the store on fire. He is 25-year-old Raymond Williams of the 2300 block of Ainger Place in Southeast, Washington DC. On March 14th, at approximately 3:55 am,...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has canceled several events due to the school closure in effect from March 16 to March 27. The following is a list of canceled events during the closure. Announcements of any make up activities or rescheduled events, as well as any newly canceled events, will be made as determined....
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The Southern Maryland Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. would like to invite you to the Annual 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair Fundraiser. The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2020, rain or shine, at the Indian Head Trail, Village Green Park and Pavilion, 100 Walter Thomas Road, Indian Head,...
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Due to ongoing concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) will delay the planned March 17 opening to March 31. As a state agency, HSMC must follow the orders from Maryland Governor Hogan who, as of yesterday, directed “the Department of Budget and Management to implement a period of mandatory...
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On Sunday, March 15, 2020, at approximately 3:00 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Mervell Dean Road in Hollywood, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one vehicle overturned. Crews arrived on the scene to confirm a single vehicle off the roadway on its...
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On Sunday, March 15, 2020, at approximately 4:20 p.m., firefighters from Charles and St. Mary’s County responded to 7716 Olivers Shop Road in La Plata, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke and fire showing. Firefighters extinguished the fire in under 30 minutes. The Office of the...
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools Department of Food and Nutrition Services is offering meals to students through the Summer Meals Program. Acceptance and participation requirements for the Program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. There will be no discrimination in the course...
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The health and well-being of our community is Calvert Library’s top priority. We understand the uncertainty surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) and the concern about how it will affect our community. We have been closely monitoring the situation as well as the recommendations from the CDC, Calvert County Department of Health and local government officials. In...
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With St. Patrick’s Day coming up Tuesday, March 17, Maryland State Police remind those who are planning to celebrate with alcohol to keep safety in mind and avoid impaired, distracted and aggressive driving. Holidays can see an increase in the number of impaired drivers across the state. Maryland State Police will conduct saturation patrols...
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The Federal Trade Commission has reported that scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the coronavirus, including through the sale of counterfeit products and the solicitation of money and personal information. When charities request donations in response to the coronavirus, Marylanders may feel duty-bound to donate in an effort to help their neighbors. Maryland’s...
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Although there have been no identified cases of COVID-19 in St. Mary’s County, Commissioner President Randy Guy has declared a State of Emergency effective Saturday, March 14, 2020. The emergency declaration follows a similar measure signed by Governor Larry Hogan March 5. The declaration authorizes the Commissioner President “to take such measures as necessary...
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On Friday, March 13, 2020, at approximately 10:35 a.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a single vehicle on Maryland Route 225 (Hawthorne Road) in the area of Arlough Place in La Plata. Due to the seriousness of the collision, a...
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A military retiree dependent seeking care at Joint Base Andrews Malcolm Grow Clinic on March 11 tested positive for the new coronavirus. Following a presumptive positive for COVID-19 through tests by Joint Base Andrews medical personnel, the individual is self-quarantined at home in Charles County, Md. This person had cold-like symptoms and had recently...
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As of Friday, March 13, 2020, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in St. Mary’s County but in the interest of public health, the following cancellations and changes are announced: All St. Mary’s County Government Administrative Offices will be open for regular operations until further notice. Employees should continue to report for regular...
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Gone Without Me is a grief support program for spousal loss, a 6-week program that will focus on learning to live again after the loss of a spouse. Sessions will be held at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House, located at 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, on Thursdays starting April 23 from 5:00 – 6:30...
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A call center has been opened for St. Mary’s County residents needing more information about the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Community members can call the center Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to speak with staff, obtain information about the disease, or get their questions answered at: 301-475-4911 “The COVID-19 situation...
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This weekend, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will enhance safety along US 301 in Charles County by restricting left turn movements at the median crossover between Plaza Drive and MD 228 (Berry Road). Starting Sunday, March 15, at 8 p.m., crews will close the left turn movements at the...
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On March 11, 2020, at approximately 12:15 p.m., firefighters from the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department responded to 4790 Dayton Place in Indian Head, for the reported vehicle fire Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2006 BMW 750i sedan fully engulfed in flames. Five firefighters controlled the fire in under 5 minutes....
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On Thursday, March 12, 2020, at approximately 10:10 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to 28030 Old Village Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving an occupied structure. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle struck the side of the occupied Dr. Karen L. Bauer building. No...
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On Thursday, March 13, 2020, Hollywood announced in response to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) the combined HVFD and Ducks Unlimited Sportsman Bash will be postponed to another date to be determined. We will keep everyone informed. Please visit our website and Facebook site for frequent updates. On Sunday, March 15 2020, the Hollywood Volunteer...
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As of Thursday, March 12, 2020, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in St. Mary’s County but in the interest of public health, the following cancellations and changes are announced: All St. Mary’s County Government Administrative Offices will be open for regular operations until further notice and employees should report to work as...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series of major actions to protect public health and safety and limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland. Earlier today, the state reported its first case of community transmission. “This problem continues to evolve and will escalate rapidly and dramatically,” said Governor Hogan. “For Marylanders, the...
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UPDATE: The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) announced Thursday afternoon that the boys and girls state basketball tournaments have been postponed. The organization did not announce make up dates. St. Charles High School boys’ basketball team was scheduled to play Atholton High School today at 3 p.m. at the University of Maryland,...
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