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Fatal Apartment Fire in Glen Burnie Under Investigation

Fatal Apartment Fire in Glen Burnie Under Investigation

On Sunday, December 18, 2022, at 7:52 p.m., firefighters from Ann Arundel County, Annapolis Fire Department and the BWI Airport responded to 8067 Green Orchard Road, Apt. 33 in Glen Burnie, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 3-story, multi-family residential apartment with smoke showing. When crews arrived...
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Board recognizes students for academic and personal achievements

Board recognizes students for academic and personal achievements

The Charles County Board of Education at its Dec. 13 meeting honored four Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students. School principals annually select one student and staff member for Board recognition. Students are honored for accomplishments in the areas of academic achievement, career readiness and personal responsibility. Honored at the meeting were Sayda Elgamar...
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NAS Pax River Announces 2022 Holiday Gate Hours

NAS Pax River Announces 2022 Holiday Gate Hours

NAS Pax River Announces Holiday Gate Hours Holiday Leave Period Monday, Dec. 19 – Friday, Dec. 23 Gate 1: Open 24/7 Gate 2: Open 5:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Gate 3: Closed NOTE: No extra lanes open during morning rush hour. Saturday, Dec. 24 – Monday, Dec. 26, Holiday/weekend routine Gate 1: Open 24/7...
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Second District Volunteer Fire/Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President and Life-Member James G. (Gregory) Adams

Second District Volunteer Fire/Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President and Life-Member James G. (Gregory) Adams

December 16, 2022: The Officers and members of the Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad, Inc. regretfully announce the passing of Past President, Past Chief, and Life Member James G. (Gregory) Adams. As a young teenager in 1953, Chief Adams joined the fledgling McKay’s Beach Volunteer Fire Department (destined to become the...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Waldorf, No Injuries Reported

State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Waldorf, No Injuries Reported

On Friday, December 16, 2022, at approximately 3:45 p.m., firefighters from Waldorf, La Plata and surrounding departments responded to 3612 Lisa Way in Waldorf, for the reported house on fire. The 911 caller was a neighbor who stated the residence behind theirs was on fire. Waldorf Engine 31 and Tower 3 arrived on the scene...
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Southern Maryland Firefighters Rescue Two Boaters from Shark Tooth Island in Westmoreland County, VA

Southern Maryland Firefighters Rescue Two Boaters from Shark Tooth Island in Westmoreland County, VA

On Saturday, December 17 at approximately 11:25 a.m., firefighters from Charles and St. Mary’s County responded to Shark Tooth Island to assist Westmoreland County with an open water rescue after a 911 caller reported an overturned boat with two subjects in the water. 911 callers reported a row boat sank with two victims on...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Conducted a Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday Evening in Leonardtown – December 16, 2022

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Conducted a Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday Evening in Leonardtown – December 16, 2022

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Maryland State Police, will be conducting a roadside sobriety checkpoint on Friday evening, Dec. 16, 2022. The sobriety checkpoint will take place on Route 5 in the Leonardtown area where law enforcement officers will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment....
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Maryland’s Atlantic Population Canada Goose Season Begins Saturday, December 17, 2022

Maryland’s Atlantic Population Canada Goose Season Begins Saturday, December 17, 2022

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that Maryland’s Atlantic Population Canada goose hunting season opens Saturday, Dec. 17. The season contains two segments, Dec. 17 through Jan. 2, 2023, and again from Jan. 13 through Jan. 31, 2023. (Please note these dates are corrected from a previous announcement.) The daily bag limit...
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Pet Owners Reminded to Be Extra Cautious During the Holiday Season

Pet Owners Reminded to Be Extra Cautious During the Holiday Season

The Calvert County Department of Public Safety reminds pet owners to be extra cautious during the holiday season. New sights, sounds and people can cause pets to become overwhelmed and may prompt them to react in unexpected ways. To reduce stress on pets and ensure the safety of others, it is advised to secure...
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Two Calvert County Leaders Graduate from Leadership Maryland

Two Calvert County Leaders Graduate from Leadership Maryland

Two Calvert County leaders recently completed the Leadership Maryland professional development program dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its local business and community leaders. Leadership Maryland honored CalvertHealth Vice President of Brand Strategy and Philanthropy Theresa Johnson, Calvert County Parks & Recreation Director Shannon Nazzal and the entire Class...
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Firefighters Respond to Electrical Fire at Lusby Weis

Firefighters Respond to Electrical Fire at Lusby Weis

On Thursday, December 15, 2022, at approximately 7:20 a.m., firefighters from Calvert and St. Mary’s County responded to Weis Markets located at 210 Village Center Drive in Lusby, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene and evacuated the building, secured power/utilities to the structure and began investigating the odor of smoke....
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Charles County Board of Education Honors Outstanding Educators

Charles County Board of Education Honors Outstanding Educators

The Board of Education of Charles County at its Dec. 13 meeting honored five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff members for their commitment to the school system and student success. Each month, the Board honors staff members chosen by their school principals for recognition who demonstrate their dedication to teaching and learning. Honored...
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Elizabeth “Betsy” Hicks, 52,

Elizabeth “Betsy” Hicks, 52,

Elizabeth “Betsy” Hicks, 52, a resident of Hollywood, Md., died Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC., with her husband and children by her side. Funeral services are set for 11:00 am Saturday, November 19, at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD., with Rev. Father Ray Schmidt officiating....
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Maryland State Police Arrest Baltimore Woman for Fatal Hit and Run Involving Pedestrian in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police Arrest Baltimore Woman for Fatal Hit and Run Involving Pedestrian in Prince George’s County

UPDATE 12/15/2022: Maryland State Police last night arrested the person wanted in connection for a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred Dec. 4 in Prince George’s County. The suspect, Lidia Parada Benitez, 63, of Baltimore, is charged with leaving the scene of an injury collision and failing to report a collision to police. She is...
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Governor Hogan Announces Preliminary FY24 Budget Plan, Transformative Health Care Investments For Rural and Vulnerable Communities

Governor Hogan Announces Preliminary FY24 Budget Plan, Transformative Health Care Investments For Rural and Vulnerable Communities

Governor Larry Hogan today announced preliminary recommendations for the state’s Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) budget, a plan that supports continued economic growth and community revitalization, strong fiscal responsibility and budget sustainability, and key investments in critical areas—including expanding access to health care for rural and vulnerable communities. “I pledged to bring fiscal responsibility and...
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St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works Traffic Advisory in Chaptico for December 19, 2022

St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works Traffic Advisory in Chaptico for December 19, 2022

The St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation is announcing the scheduled delivery of large box culverts to Manor Road at the Bull Run stream crossing in Chaptico, Maryland on December 19, 2022. The culverts will be offloaded using a crane which may restrict through traffic for several hours. Residents are asked...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Wanted Lusby Man – David Todd Dennison

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Wanted Lusby Man – David Todd Dennison

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of David Todd Dennison, age 46 of Lusby. Dennison is wanted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender and Negligent Manslaughter-Auto/Boat/Other Vehicle. Anyone with information in regards to Dennison, is asked to please contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-2800, Cpl. J....
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The Living Sheriffs of St. Mary’s County

The Living Sheriffs of St. Mary’s County

Sheriff Steven A. Hall stands with Sheriff David Zylak (2002-2006), Sheriff Tim Cameron (2006-2022) and Sheriff Richard Voorhaar (1994-2002). The three previous St. Mary’s County sheriffs joined Sheriff Hall at St. Mary’s City earlier this month at a private ceremony for friends and family. Sheriff Hall noted that all of his promotions within the...
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UPDATE! MDOT Doubling Lyft Rideshare Credits to $10 to Give Marylanders a Safe Ride Home After 500 DUI Arrests Made in First 2 Weeks of December

UPDATE! MDOT Doubling Lyft Rideshare Credits to $10 to Give Marylanders a Safe Ride Home After 500 DUI Arrests Made in First 2 Weeks of December

The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s (MDOT MVA) Highway Safety Office announced today that it has doubled the Lyft rideshare credit to $10 to encourage more Marylanders to take advantage of the safe ride option this holiday season. The rideshare credits are available through a grant from the Governors Highway Safety Association,...
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The Maryland of Agriculture Department Issues Request for Grant Proposals for Maryland Farms and Families Program

The Maryland of Agriculture Department Issues Request for Grant Proposals for Maryland Farms and Families Program

The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is accepting grant proposals for the Maryland Farms and Families Program from qualifying nonprofit organizations. This program aims to double the purchasing power of residents using federal nutrition benefits at farmers markets throughout the state. Projects must distribute at least 70% of the awarded grant funding to match...
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UPDATE: Santa Claus Visited St. Mary’s and Calvert Courtesy of the U.S. Navy

UPDATE: Santa Claus Visited St. Mary’s and Calvert Courtesy of the U.S. Navy

UPDATE: Adm. Santa Claus took to the skies aboard a UH-1Y Huey helicopter on the afternoon of December 14th with holiday helpers from the HX-21 Blackjacks for a pre-mission planning fight. The sortie focused on reconnaissance ahead of his upcoming operations on Christmas Eve. Children are advised to stay mission focused and maintain best...
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Slim Chickens Celebrates Their Grand Opening in St. Mary’s County

Slim Chickens Celebrates Their Grand Opening in St. Mary’s County

Darrin Atlas is celebrating the grand opening of the new Slim Chickens, a 170+ unit “better chicken” concept, located at 22622 MacArthur Blvd in California on Thursday, December 15th. No stranger to franchising, Atlas owns 9 Firehouse Sub locations across Maryland and Pennsylvania. While traveling in Texas with his brother, they stopped to eat...
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Montgomery County Teen Arrested for Stealing Grease from Lexington Park Restaurant Dumpsters

Montgomery County Teen Arrested for Stealing Grease from Lexington Park Restaurant Dumpsters

K-9 Deputy First Class Phillip Henry was conducting a premise check at the Lexington Village shopping center in Lexington Park early Wednesday morning when he came upon a suspicious vehicle and individual behind the Golden Chicken restaurant at the 46400 block of Lexington Village Way. Defendant Hamsel Lugo Peralta, age 19 of Silver Spring,...
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Charles County Commissioners Meeting Roundup – December 13, 2022

Charles County Commissioners Meeting Roundup – December 13, 2022

On Tuesday, Dec. 13, the Charles County Board of Commissioners convened and approved the following items: A fiscal 2023 budget amendment increase of $130,790 in Recreation’s program revenues and expenses due to the increase in programs and camps offered and planned for the remainder of the fiscal year. A fiscal 2023 budget amendment increase of $959,620 for the...
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No Injuries Reported, State Fire Marshal investigating Basement Fire in St. Inigoes

No Injuries Reported, State Fire Marshal investigating Basement Fire in St. Inigoes

On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at approximately 11:55 a.m., firefighters from NAS Webster Field, Ridge, Bay District, Valley Lee, Leonardtown and Seventh District responded to 17710 St. Inigoes Road in St. Inigoes, for the reported structure on fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a single story residence with smoke and fire showing...
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