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St. Mary’s County Government Operations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

St. Mary’s County Government Operations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Offices will resume normal operating schedules on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. The January 15 closure also includes: St. Mary’s County Libraries (Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown, and Lexington Park) The Animal Adoption...
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Calvert County Government Announces Martin Luther King Jr. Day Schedule 2024

Calvert County Government Announces Martin Luther King Jr. Day Schedule 2024

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In addition: The Appeal Solid Waste Facility, which includes the landfill and transfer station, and all county customer convenience centers will be open Monday, Jan. 15, with normal...
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One Displaced After Accidental House Fire in Hughesville, No Injuries Reported

One Displaced After Accidental House Fire in Hughesville, No Injuries Reported

On Thursday, January 11, 2024, at approximately 9:07 a.m., firefighters from Hughesville and surrounding departments were alerted to 5655 Ted Bowling Road in Hughesville, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single story single residence with smoke showing from all four sides. A working fire assignment was...
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St. Clement’s Island Museum to Host Annual Appraiser Fair – Saturday, January 27, 2024

St. Clement’s Island Museum to Host Annual Appraiser Fair – Saturday, January 27, 2024

You may have an attic full of hidden treasures and not even know it! Meet with expert appraisers to determine the value of your prized possessions at the St. Clement’s Island Museum annual Appraiser Fair on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Appraiser’s Fair provides an opportunity for the...
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Burfield Takes Charge of NAS Pax River at Change of Command Ceremony

Burfield Takes Charge of NAS Pax River at Change of Command Ceremony

Naval Air Station Patuxent River held a ceremony Jan. 10 in which Capt. Douglas Burfield assumed command of the installation from outgoing Commanding Officer Capt. Derrick Kingsley. Burfield’s role as NAS Patuxent River commanding officer follows his previous position as the base executive officer, which he took on in June 2022 falls under the...
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Police Seeking Identity of Woman Who Stole from Optimal Vapor in Lexington Park

Police Seeking Identity of Woman Who Stole from Optimal Vapor in Lexington Park

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) is seeking assistance to identify and locate an individual connected with a theft from a local business. At approximately 10:55 a.m., on Monday, December 18, 2023, three individuals, including the female shown in these photos, entered Optimal Vapor on Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, MD, and...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Proudly Announces Retirement of K-9 Kano After 7-Years of Service

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Proudly Announces Retirement of K-9 Kano After 7-Years of Service

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the well-deserved retirement of the esteemed K-9 Kano, marking the conclusion of an illustrious 7-year career in service. K-9 Kano was purchased from a vendor in Pennsylvania in 2016 where he embarked on a remarkable journey under the dedicated partnership of Sgt. Stephen Moran. This...
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Washington D.C. Pair Arrested in Retail Theft Ring, Police Recover Stolen Vehicle ad $11,000 in Stolen Merchandise

Washington D.C. Pair Arrested in Retail Theft Ring, Police Recover Stolen Vehicle ad $11,000 in Stolen Merchandise

Charles County Sheriff’s detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division arrested two suspects immediately after they grabbed numerous fragrances from a department store and attempted to flee without paying. On January 10 at 10:30 a.m., during a surveillance operation, Detective Hooper – who had previously coordinated with the store’s loss prevention staff – observed...
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Prince George’s County Police Arrest Man in Connection to String of Armed Robberies Targeting Taxi Service Drivers

Prince George’s County Police Arrest Man in Connection to String of Armed Robberies Targeting Taxi Service Drivers

Hyattsville Division I detectives identified and arrested a man in connection with a string of recent armed robberies targeting independent taxi service drivers. The suspect is 24-year-old Francisco Chevez-Ramirez of Hyattsville. He is charged with six cases that occurred between January 4, 2024, and January 10, 2024, in the Edmonston area and areas in...
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Chesapeake Bay 2023 Fall Oyster Survey Records Outstanding Spatfall

Chesapeake Bay 2023 Fall Oyster Survey Records Outstanding Spatfall

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Fall Oyster Survey recorded a remarkable year for juvenile oysters in Maryland waters, finding both prolific numbers and a widespread distribution throughout many regions of the Chesapeake Bay. The survey’s spatfall intensity index, a measure of reproductive success and potential population growth for oysters, was 86.8 spat, or juvenile oysters,...
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Maryland’s 2024 Winter Turkey Season Opens Jan. 18th to 20th

Maryland’s 2024 Winter Turkey Season Opens Jan. 18th to 20th

Maryland hunters who did not harvest a turkey during the fall will have another chance to do so during winter season, which runs statewide from Jan. 18-20. Hunting hours are from one half-hour before sunrise to one half-hour after sunset. The bag limit is one turkey of either sex. “The winter season provides a...
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Expect Traffic Delays in St. Mary’s County for Large Funeral Procession

Expect Traffic Delays in St. Mary’s County for Large Funeral Procession

Please respect the family and friends as they lay Joseph “Bubby” Knott to rest. Intersections and multiple roadway will be closed by First Responders as family gives Bubby one last ride around his farm and Trading Post properties. Times indicated are estimations only, please expect delays starting between 11:15 and 11:25 a.m., beginning at...
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Calvert County Awarded 2,500 Internet Devices to Enhance Digital Access for Residents

Calvert County Awarded 2,500 Internet Devices to Enhance Digital Access for Residents

In a pivotal step toward digital access for all residents, Calvert County Government is partnering with Calvert Library and the University of Maryland Extension to distribute 2,500 Chromebooks to qualified households. On Oct. 30, 2023, the Office of Statewide Broadband, through the Maryland Connected Devices program, awarded Calvert County its full request for devices,...
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Calvert County Man Wins $78,384 on Racetrax Quick-Pick Ticket

Calvert County Man Wins $78,384 on Racetrax Quick-Pick Ticket

A Calvert County man is quite the Racetrax aficionado. He’ll play an occasion Pick 3 or Pick 4 game, but most of his Lottery play is on the simulated horse-racing game. In the past, he’s won as much as $15,000 playing Racetrax, but that doesn’t compare to his latest prize of $78,384 on a...
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20th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Celebration on Monday, Jan. 15, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland

20th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Celebration on Monday, Jan. 15, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the 20th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Celebration on Monday, Jan. 15, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. This year’s theme is Living the Dream: Hope, Courage & Unity. The program begins at 8 a.m. in the Campus Center Great Room. An optional...
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Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office 2023 Accomplishments

Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office 2023 Accomplishments

Statistical Data In 2023, the State’s Attorney’s Office filed criminal charges in 135 cases in the Circuit Court for Calvert County. Most, if not all, of these cases involved felonies.  In addition, the State prosecuted 70 cases in which a jury trial or appeal had been requested in the District Court, and one case...
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Traffic Stop in Lexington Park Results in Drug Arrest of Wanted Dameron Man

Traffic Stop in Lexington Park Results in Drug Arrest of Wanted Dameron Man

On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, Deputy Tyler Westphal, initiated a traffic stop in Lexington Park that led to a drug-related arrest. At approximately 2:33 a.m., Deputy Westphal stopped a 2005 Honda Civic for operating without a front registration plate and additional safety equipment violations. The operator provided a false name, and CDS paraphernalia was...
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State Police Arrest Ridge Man on Multiple Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

State Police Arrest Ridge Man on Multiple Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

On Saturday, January 6, 2024, Trooper Baden from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack conducted a traffic stop on Three Notch Road at California Blvd, in California. A K9 scan of the vehicle was conducted which resulted in a positive alert. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted which revealed suspected Cocaine,...
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State Police Arrest Wanted Leonardtown Man for Stealing Over $500 Worth of Items at Shoppers in California

State Police Arrest Wanted Leonardtown Man for Stealing Over $500 Worth of Items at Shoppers in California

On Saturday, January 6, 2024, Trooper Ruel from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to the Shoppers, located at 22599 MacArthur Blvd, California, for the report of a theft. Investigation revealed that John Patrick Furey, 42 of Leonardtown, stole approximately $530.00 worth of goods. Furey was found to have one active warrant through...
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Firefighters Respond to House Fire in Helen

Firefighters Respond to House Fire in Helen

On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at approximately 9:08 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville and Leonardtown responded to 29720 Point Lookout Road in Helen, for a Reduced Structure Fire Assignment for a smoking outlet inside the residence. Chief 2, Chief 2A, Chief 2B, Engine 23, Tanker 2, Tanker 24, and Rescue Squad 2 responded with 23...
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Thomas Johnson Bridge OPEN with Restrictions

Thomas Johnson Bridge OPEN with Restrictions

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration has implemented the following restrictions for the Thomas Johnson Bridge due to sustained winds in excess of 40 mph: House trailers, empty box trucks, empty tractor trailers, and empty oversized vehicles are prohibited from crossing the bridge at this time. The speed limit on the bridge...
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Governor Moore Declares First State of Preparedness Ahead of Dangerous Winter Weather System

Governor Moore Declares First State of Preparedness Ahead of Dangerous Winter Weather System

Governor Wes Moore this morning signed the State’s first State of Preparedness declaration ahead of a potentially hazardous winter weather system that is expected to bring damaging winds, heavy rain, and potential flooding to areas of Maryland. According to the National Weather Service, the significant weather system is expected to impact the region this afternoon, bringing multiple...
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Police in Charles County Recover Drugs and a Stolen Loaded Firearm During Traffic Stop in Waldorf

Police in Charles County Recover Drugs and a Stolen Loaded Firearm During Traffic Stop in Waldorf

On January 8 at 2:27 a.m., patrol officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop in the 3000 block of October Place, in Waldorf. Upon approaching the car, officers observed two males and a female inside. They also observed suspected drugs in the vehicle and what appeared to be a firearm...
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Sandbags Available for Calvert Residents on Tuesday, Jan. 9, for Severe Weather Preparation

Sandbags Available for Calvert Residents on Tuesday, Jan. 9, for Severe Weather Preparation

Due to predicted rainfall and possible flooding conditions expected for our area Tuesday, Jan. 9, into Tuesday night, sand and sandbags will be available at the following locations on Jan. 9 for Calvert County residents who need them to protect property: Appeal Convenience Center (200 Sweetwater Road, Lusby) 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Barstow Convenience...
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Maryland Casinos Generate $165.6 Million in Gaming Revenue During December

Maryland Casinos Generate $165.6 Million in Gaming Revenue During December

Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $165,629,163 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2023, an increase of $454,064 (0.3%) compared to December 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in December 2023 totaled $70,195,007, an increase of $508,501 (0.7%) compared to December 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in...
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