In honor of Women’s History Month, we are shining a spotlight on an incredible woman who has dedicated her career to serving our community with professionalism, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference. Meet Susan Scott, Judicial Specialist III with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office‼ Since joining the CCSO in 1999 as...
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MedStar Health is celebrating the four-year anniversary of MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. Opening shortly before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the newly renovated and updated cancer center has provided Prince George’s County and the southern Maryland region with unprecedented access to state-of-the-art cancer treatment and clinical trials...
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Spring is in full bloom at the Calvert Marine Museum! Join us as we celebrate the season with guided bird walks, an exclusive Jewelry Trunk Show, live music, and more! Visit us at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com for all your springtime fun! Monday, April 1 – Guided Bird Walks With fields, woodlots, thickets, a saltmarsh, and Back...
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A federal jury yesterday convicted Brian Patrick Werth, age 39, of Beltsville, Maryland, for two counts of production of child pornography and for coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity. Werth was also convicted of committing a crime involving a minor by a registered sex offender. The guilty verdict was...
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On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., firefighters from Hollywood and Bay District Volunteer Fire Departments were alerted for a large brush fire in the area of Vista Road in Hollywood. Engine 72, Tanker 74, Jeep 7, Chief 7A, Chief 7, Brush 9, and Brush 3 responded on the run with 18...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) today announces the administrative appointment of Michael Blanchard, Psy.D., as the new Director of Student Services. The Board of Education of Charles County at its March 12 meeting approved the appointment of Blanchard to the role effective July 1. Blanchard currently serves as the Supervising School Psychologist for CCPS...
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On Thursday, March 14, 2024, at approximately 3:55 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Hermanville Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two vehicles in the roadway involved in a T-bone style...
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On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., multiple 911 callers reported a white Chevrolet pickup truck with a roof rack bearing Maryland registration “6DZ2352” was possibly impaired and all over the roadway. One 911 caller reported they were behind the vehicle since Anne Arundel County and advised the vehicle left the roadway...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) will conduct a roadside sobriety checkpoint on Friday evening, March 15, 2024, along Route 235 near Tom Hodges Drive in Hollywood, MD. Deputies will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment. SMCSO recognizes that roadside sobriety checkpoints are highly visible and effective tools to combat...
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UPDATE 3/14/2024: The Prince George’s County Police arrested a suspect wanted in connection with multiple robberies as part of the “Jaws of Life” ATM string. The suspect is 31-year-old Stefon Janey of Upper Marlboro. He was taken into custody Wednesday evening after leading detectives, patrol officers and the Aviation Section on a pursuit in...
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UPDATE 3/14/2024: Earlier this week, a dead otter was found in the creek near Skinners Turn Road. The otter tested positive for rabies. Rabies infections in otters are rare. It was likely infected by a raccoon when it went on land. This is a reminder that the rabies virus is endemic in the raccoon...
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On March 8, 2024, members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Firearms Investigations Unit, along with detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division, Southern Maryland Information Center, and Emergency Services Team served a search warrant in the 3100 block of Heathcote Road in Waldorf relating to an ongoing investigation into firearms violations and drug...
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Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $4,210,511 in contributions to the state from a handle of $442,557,658 during February 2024. Sports wagering contributions go to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. The $4.2 million contribution to the state last month was a 50.5% increase compared to the $2.8 million total...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The CSMC then presented proclamations for National Social Work Month and Equal Pay Day. The Commissioners then held a recognition ceremony for volunteer members of our local Boards, Committees, and...
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An unexpected call recently had Calvert County Animal Control Officer (ACO) Neel rush into action to save a bald eagle! Early Saturday morning on March 9, 2024, Animal Control received a call that a driver on Route 4 had accidentally collided with an eagle. When the driver stopped, they realized that the eagle was...
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On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at approximately 11:25 a.m., emergency medical personnel responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center located at on Baldridge Street in Leonardtown, for the reported injuries from an old gunshot wound. The patient, a 19-year-old male, was reportedly bleeding from an old gunshot wound which occurred approximately one week...
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The St. Clement’s Island Museum water taxi will resume seasonal operations on Maryland Day, March 25, 2023. The water taxi, which provides rides for visitors from St. Clement’s Island Museum to St. Clements Island State Park, will be cruising daily through October 31, 2024. Interested guests should always call the museum at (301) 769-2222...
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With record catches around the country tipping the scales at more than a hundred pounds, blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) have become quite the draw for anglers in the Chesapeake Bay. Introduced in the 1970s as a recreational fishing target species in Virginia, invasive blue catfish populations have grown rapidly in Maryland waters. As commercial...
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Jackpot rolls to $559 million for March 13 drawing Two lucky Powerball players are $50,000 richer after buying tickets for the Monday, March 11 drawing. Although no one hit the jackpot, there were plenty of winners statewide. The numbers to match were 1, 3, 7, 16 and 66; the Powerball was 5 and the...
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The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation, Natural Resources Division, advises citizens the Maryland Forest Service will be conducting controlled burns, weather dependent, at the following locations: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp (2880 Grays Road, Prince Frederick) Gatewood Preserve (2880 Grays Road, Prince Frederick) Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm (2695 Grays Road, Prince Frederick) Kings...
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At first, oyster biologists were concerned. Monitoring efforts at some restoration sanctuary reefs in 2022 weren’t pulling up many oysters, even though the sites had previously been performing well. So divers with the Oyster Recovery Partnership went into the water to investigate. What they found there wasn’t a shortage of oysters, but such a...
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On Sunday, March 10, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m., police responded to Schooner Court, in Great Mills for the report of a subject threatening to kill his child, the child’s mother, and himself. The Emergency Communications Center relayed information from a 911 caller that Sean Michael Rice was on Facetime with her when he...
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Community members, we are looking for a property to hold a water supply drill on Sunday, May 5, 2024. These drills help us perfect the skill of moving water more proficiently for more effective fire suppression. Water supply is a critical component in all fire incidents and our goal, as always, is to provide...
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On Friday, March 8, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Ridge and Hollywood responded to the 21000 block of Jenna Court in Lexington Park, for the reported structure fire. 6 firefighters from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded and arrived in under 5 minutes to find a...
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On Saturday, March 9, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., firefighters from Anne Arundel County Fire Department and Annapolis Fire Department responded to the 400 block of Central Ave W for a reported structure on fire. First arriving units reported fire through the roof. A subsequent tanker task force and second alarm was requested which...
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