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Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty Kelly Neiles Speaks on Panel at National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty Kelly Neiles Speaks on Panel at National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

On December 5th, 2023, Associate Professor Kelly Neiles spoke as an invited panelist at a committee meeting entitled “Equitable and Effective Teaching in Undergraduate STEM Education: A Framework for Institutions, Educators, and Disciplines” held at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) in Washington, D.C. The Board on Science Education at NASEM...
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Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Hit and Run in Prince George’s County

Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Hit and Run in Prince George’s County

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is actively investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian that occurred Monday night in the unincorporated section of Cheverly. Investigators are working to identify the deceased pedestrian in order to notify his family. On January 1, 2024, at approximately 8:45 pm, patrol officers...
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Two Transported with Minor Injuries After Single Vehicle Overturns in Hughesville

Two Transported with Minor Injuries After Single Vehicle Overturns in Hughesville

On Monday, January 1, 2023, at approximately 8:15 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Leonardtown Road on the Hughesville Bypass, for a serious motor vehicle collision with one vehicle overturned. Crews arrived on the scene to find single vehicle overturned approximately 150 feet off the roadway, over a guardrail...
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Prince George’s County Police Investigate Two Murders on New Year’s Morning

Prince George’s County Police Investigate Two Murders on New Year’s Morning

Detectives with the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Fort Washington early Monday morning. The victim is 21-year-old Jarreau Sanders of Bowie. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On January 1,...
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Veteran Finds $100,000 Fortune While Running an Errand

Veteran Finds $100,000 Fortune While Running an Errand

Claims 50 Years! anniversary scratch-off game’s $100,000 prize An Anne Arundel County man, sent on an errand by his wife, made an extra stop and happened upon the biggest Lottery win of his life. The retired U.S. Army veteran has bought instant tickets every week for years, always hoping for but not really expecting...
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No Injuries Reported After Garbage Truck Overturns in Waldorf

No Injuries Reported After Garbage Truck Overturns in Waldorf

On Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at approximately 9:13 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Leonardtown Road and Billingsley Road in Waldorf, for the motor vehicle collision involving a large vehicle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a Garbage truck overturned in the median with a large fuel leak....
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Police Recover Another Loaded Weapon in St. Mary’s County After Traffic Stop

Police Recover Another Loaded Weapon in St. Mary’s County After Traffic Stop

On Monday, January 1, 2024, James Richard Nelson Jr., 43, of Upper Marlboro, was apprehended for various offenses, including the possession of a loaded weapon. While conducting a routine traffic stop for a violation, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies discovered Mr. Nelson in possession of a loaded firearm. A subsequent investigation, including a...
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PMA-271 Celebrates 50 Years of Women in Naval Aviation!

PMA-271 Celebrates 50 Years of Women in Naval Aviation!

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MD: This year marks the 50th anniversary of women in naval aviation, an anniversary that celebrates when the first women began flight school in Pensacola, Florida, back in 1973. In the years since those “first six” donned their flight suits, women’s role in naval aviation has expanded to serve and...
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Fire Marshal Investigating Reported Arson in Mechanicsville

Fire Marshal Investigating Reported Arson in Mechanicsville

On Sunday, December 31, 2023, at approximately 8:40 a.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, and Charles County responded to the 40000 block of Duke Road in Mechanicsville, for the structure fire reported out. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 1-story residence with nothing evident and made contact with the homeowner. The homeowner advised...
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St. Mary’s County Cold Case: 1966 Murder of John Michalek at White Point Tavern

St. Mary’s County Cold Case: 1966 Murder of John Michalek at White Point Tavern

On the morning of December 31, 1966, a local St. George’s Island, MD, resident stopped by the White Point Tavern in Piney Point and noticed the back door was unlocked. Once inside, he found the owner, John Michalek, lying on the floor in a pool of blood. The investigation determined the victim was beaten...
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Calvert Emergency Rental Assistance Program Provided Rent & Utility Payments to Over 400 Households

Calvert Emergency Rental Assistance Program Provided Rent & Utility Payments to Over 400 Households

Calvert County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) provided vital aid to over 400 households from May 2021 to June 2023, disbursing nearly $3.8 million in rent and utility assistance to renters throughout the county. Administered by the Department of Community Resources, the program demonstrates the county’s dedication to improving the well-being and quality of...
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Top Stories for 2023 on Southern Maryland News Net; Year in Review

Top Stories for 2023 on Southern Maryland News Net; Year in Review

Our top 15 most read stories for 2023. Great Mills Woman Arrested for Murdering Boyfriend and Disposing His Body Parts in Charles and St. Mary’s Counties On December 21, 2022, a report was made to the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack that James Volodimir Nalborczyk, 50 was missing. The family stated that sometime after...
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One Suspect in Custody After Carjacking of Off-Duty Cop, Police Seeking Second Suspect

One Suspect in Custody After Carjacking of Off-Duty Cop, Police Seeking Second Suspect

Detectives with the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Major Crimes Division identified and charged a suspect wanted for the recent carjacking of an off-duty PGPD officer in Oxon Hill. The suspect is 19-year-old Anthony Stewart of Washington, DC. Detectives are actively working to identify the second suspect in this case. On December 28, 2023,...
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Maryland Park Service Rangers Bring Bald Eagles to the White House

Maryland Park Service Rangers Bring Bald Eagles to the White House

Two winged representatives from the Maryland Park Service attended the White House this month. Rehabilitated bald eagles Buck and Mo, along with a contingent of Maryland Park Service Rangers, were invited to the White House to celebrate the anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, which was signed into law 50 years ago this week....
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VIDEO of the Community Celebration of Life for Marcus Harris That Was Held at Chancellors Run Park

VIDEO of the Community Celebration of Life for Marcus Harris That Was Held at Chancellors Run Park

On Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., a community celebration of life was held at the Chancellors Run Regional Park located at 21905 Chancellors Run Road in Great Mills. The funeral will be January 10, 2024., the family will release more details as they are confirmed. Please continue to keep the family and...
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St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling’s Inaugural Year in Review

St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling’s Inaugural Year in Review

St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling reflects on this past year, showcasing the office’s commitment to justice, transparency, and community engagement. New Leadership: On January 3, 2023, Jaymi Sterling was sworn in as the 22nd State’s Attorney for St. Mary’s County, the first woman, and first Asian-American prosecutor elected to the office. In...
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Prince George’s County Police Department Investigating Fatal Shooting in Oxon Hill

Prince George’s County Police Department Investigating Fatal Shooting in Oxon Hill

Detectives with the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Oxon Hill. The decedent is 41-year-old Tracy Williams Jr. of Washington, DC. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On December 26, 2023,...
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Maryland Property Values Rise 23.4% According to Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation’s 2024 Reassessment

Maryland Property Values Rise 23.4% According to Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation’s 2024 Reassessment

The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation today announced its 2024 reassessment of 767,226 “Group 3” residential and commercial properties. In Maryland, there are more than two million property accounts that are split into three groups, each appraised once every three years. The overall statewide value increase for “Group 3” properties was 23.4% since...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Commander, Captain Harry Ivers, Graduates from FBI National Academy

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Commander, Captain Harry Ivers, Graduates from FBI National Academy

Sheriff Troy D. Berry and the men and women of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office are pleased to announce that Captain Harry Ivers graduated from the FBI National Academy Session 288 on December 7. Captain Ivers was one of 198 fellow law enforcement executives who represented 45 states and the District of Columbia. The...
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Firearm Hunting for Deer Resumes in Maryland January 5, 2024

Firearm Hunting for Deer Resumes in Maryland January 5, 2024

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will open the January firearm deer hunting season on Jan. 5, 2024 in Deer Management Region B, which includes all of the state except the westernmost counties. Hunters with a valid hunting license may use firearms to harvest sika and white-tailed deer during this season. The season is open Jan. 5-6...
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Prince George’s County Winner Almost Trashes $100,000 Ticket

Prince George’s County Winner Almost Trashes $100,000 Ticket

Elektra Long almost missed out on a $100,000 prize. The Lottery enthusiast, who enjoys playing Pick 3, Pick 4 and scratch-off games, recently purchased two $10 Snow Globe 7’s instant tickets. An oversight nearly caused her to throw the tickets away. However, she took one more look and realized she was a $100,000 top-prize...
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Maryland State Police Increasing Patrols As New Year’s Eve Approaches

Maryland State Police Increasing Patrols As New Year’s Eve Approaches

With New Year’s Eve quickly approaching on Sunday, Maryland State Police are urging those who plan to celebrate to be safe and smart and avoid impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving. State troopers from all 23 barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will focus on impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving...
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Maryland Minimum Wage Increases to $15 on Jan. 1, 2024

Maryland Minimum Wage Increases to $15 on Jan. 1, 2024

All Maryland employers will have to pay their hourly employees a minimum wage of $15 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2024. This requirement stems from the enactment of Maryland Senate Bill 555 (SB555), also known as the Fair Wage Act of 2023, which was signed into law by Maryland Governor Wes Moore on April...
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Be The Driver – Who Saves Lives

Be The Driver – Who Saves Lives

For the first time ever, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s (MDOT MVA) Highway Safety Office is launching an all-encompassing highway safety campaign focused on safe driving behaviors, aptly named Be the Driver. The animated campaign depicts common situations that drivers, riders, and pedestrians often face and illustrates each road users’ personal...
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St. Mary’s County Community Mourns Loss of Tyrone Harris, A Longtime Parks and Recreation Employee

St. Mary’s County Community Mourns Loss of Tyrone Harris, A Longtime Parks and Recreation Employee

Sadly, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, First Responders were alerted to a motor vehicle crash near the intersection of Willows Road and South Shangri La Drive in Lexington Park. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a pickup truck off the roadway and into a wooded area. The operator and sole occupant, Marcus Tyrone...
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