Two St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) initiatives received awards last week from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). NACCHO, the national organization representing over 3,000 local health departments across the country, selects outstanding local public health programs as Model Practices or Promising Practices. A rigorous peer evaluation process recognizes...
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The Town of Chesapeake Beach contributed $50,000 to the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department to fund the portion of the purchase of a Ford Super-Duty F-250 as budgeted by the Town of Chesapeake Beach Town Council. The purchase will provide additional means for the Fire Department to respond to emergency calls in service of...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s (SMCG) Department of Recreation & Parks is pleased to announce that the Tee-It-Up for Kids golf tournament (formerly known as the Scott Verbic Golf Tournament) will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Wicomico Shores Golf Course in Mechanicsville Maryland. Proceeds from the event support the youth scholarship...
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Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $169,821,301 in revenue from slot machines and table games during July 2024, a decrease of $4,501,777 (-2.6%) compared to July 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during July 2024 totaled $72,163,554, a decrease of $1,020,623 (-1.4%) compared to July 2023. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund during...
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Join Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) for Indigenous Heritage Day on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This annual event will feature continuous demonstrations in the Woodland Indian Hamlet exhibit area of the outdoor museum. Indigenous Heritage Day promises a culturally enriching experience for all ages and a delightful way...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources estimates that over 430,000 bushels of oysters were harvested commercially in Maryland from October 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. This was the fifth season in the past 30 years when the harvest surpassed 400,000 bushels. “Maryland’s oyster population has notably improved in recent years,” said Department of...
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The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Fall Community Education schedule is set, and registration continues for individuals looking to upgrade their job skills, pursue a new career, start a small business, or explore personal enrichment activities. From travelling abroad, to learning to drive a motorcycle – or even teaching your dog new tricks, CSM...
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It has been one year since Gov. Wes Moore announced that Maryland was shifting its Chesapeake Bay cleanup strategy to align with the latest science that recommends focusing water quality improvement efforts on increasing shallow water habitat and living resources, such as populations of fish and crabs. At the Department of Natural Resources (DNR),...
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The Maryland Higher Education Commission in July awarded the College of Southern Maryland $375,000 from its Campus Safety Grant Program. This substantial investment will improve security systems at CSM’s four main campuses. The Campus Safety Grant funds will enable the college to outfit all CSM campuses exterior doors with electronic key/access points. The new access...
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The Maryland Department of State Police is eager to engage with communities across Maryland for National Night Out, an annual event designed to strengthen bonds between law enforcement and the communities we serve and protect. Since its inception in 1984, National Night Out has been celebrated on the first Tuesday of August. This year,...
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UPDATE 8/4/2024: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Friday, August 2, 2024, a Charles County jury, after a 5-day trial, convicted Jeremiah Terrell Bryant, 25, of Armed Robbery and related charges. On January 9, 2024, detectives with Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Sunoco Gas Mart in Waldorf for...
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UPDATE 8/4/2024: The Maryland State Police and the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal are actively investigating a house fire, a missing person report, and a body found in a well at a residence that caught fire on Friday, August 2, 2024. State police received a missing person report for the occupant and...
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When driving in Southern Maryland, it’s crucial to remember the unique challenges posed by sharing the road with the Amish and Mennonite communities. These groups often travel using horse-drawn buggies, a mode of transportation that requires special consideration from other road users. Horse and buggies are a common sight in regions with significant Amish...
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On Friday, August 2, 2024, at approximately 10:20 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, and Hollywood responded to the 22000 block of St. Gabriel’s Circle in Great Mills, for the reported house on fire. The 911 caller reported the house was engulfed in flames and said just get here quick, then hung...
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UPDATE 8/3/2024: Corporal David Acosta is also charged with the mistreatment of a second dog assigned to him, a seven-year-old Belgian Malinois named Spartacus. Acosta has now been charged with the following. Felony count of HARM/DEATH Law Enforcement Animal – 2 counts ANIMAL CRUELTY CAUSE/AUTH – 2 counts ANIMAL CRUEL FAIL: PROVIDE – 2...
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Charles County, MD – Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry is pleased to announce that Captain Clarence Black of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has successfully graduated from Cohort 2024-1 of the DC Police Leadership Academy (DCPLA), hosted by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Sheriff Berry expressed his pride in Captain Black’s achievement, stating,...
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UPDATE 8/3/2024: On August 2 at 9:21 p.m., Charles County 9-1-1 Public Safety Communications received a call from the Regency Furniture Stadium reporting that a moon bounce house became airborne due to a wind gust, while children were inside it. At the time, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball team was playing a game,...
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The highly anticipated Round 10 of the 2024 Pro Motocross Championship is set to take place at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, MD, from August 15-17, 2024. With its challenging track and picturesque surroundings, this event promises to deliver thrilling action and a memorable experience for all attendees. Venue Information 27963 Budds Creek...
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Should you have any interest in highlighting, registration is now open for the NHL’s Washington Capitals DMV Girls Try Hockey For Free Day, taking place at 18 rinks across Maryland and Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 14.: Participating clubs in Maryland include: Abingdon, Md. – Tomorrow’s Ice (at Ice World in Abingdon, MD) Annapolis, Md....
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FOX 5 Zip Trip is the weekly Friday series that highlights the best spots to visit around the D.C. area. This event will include on-air personalities and crew who will broadcast live from the properties to highlight our local businesses and community. Zip Trip will be coming and shooting their live coverage from the...
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Governor Wes Moore’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget includes more than $47 million for local grants through Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Program Open Space and Community Parks and Playgrounds Program, to expand and enhance public access to recreation and open space throughout Maryland. “Maryland is a leader in land conservation, and supporting these important...
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POMFRET, Md.— The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area is proud to announce that executive director Lucille Walker has been awarded the 2024 Preservation Service Award by the Charles County Historic Preservation Commission. The Preservation Commission recognized Walker for her “tireless efforts in the creation of the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area.” “I’m deeply humbled...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, MD: NAVAIR’s Security Cooperation Office (SSCO) International Programs Junior Personnel Development Program celebrates its ninth year on National Intern Day, July 25. Since its conception in 2015, the NAVAIR SSCO program has flourished into a robust initiative. Starting with a singular intern in its first year, it now...
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Underwater grass abundance–a key indicator of water quality and habitat–remained steady in 2023 in the state’s portion of Chesapeake Bay, reaching 37,770 acres, according to data released this week by the Chesapeake Bay Program and Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Overall, an estimated 82,937 acres of underwater grasses, also called submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV),...
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Kyrie Jabril Smith, 23, of Raleigh, North Carolina, has been charged by criminal summons with multiple counts of theft and a theft scheme involving Southern Maryland Flooring Company. According to court documents, Smith allegedly stole over $20,000 through fraudulent transactions and thefts between April and May 2024. Smith is accused of opening a fraudulent...
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