It is with profound sadness and tremendous regret we announce the passing of Deputy Sheriff Scott C. McArdle #7284. Deputy Sheriff McArdle reported for work this morning and began feeling ill around 7 a.m. He drove himself to the emergency room at Anne Arundel Medical Center and later passed during treatment. Deputy Sheriff McArdle...
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Maryland has a new millionaire thanks to a FAST PLAY ticket sold Aug. 9 in Charlotte Hall. Meanwhile, three scratch-off players — one each in Brandywine, Lexington Park and Odenton — claimed $100,000 prizes last week. In all, 58 winning tickets worth $10,000 or more were sold or redeemed in the seven days ending...
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On Friday, August 12, 2022, an emotional reunion occurred with First Responders and a medical emergency patient. On June 27, 2022, at approximately 7:00 a.m., a call was received by the Charles County Department of Emergency Services about a young mother who was experiencing a severe medical emergency. Friday, the young mother, Kristy Royal-Robinson,...
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NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION, Patuxent River, MD.: The United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) held a graduation ceremony for Class 161 on Aug. 5. Twenty-nine students successfully completed the intense 11-month course of instruction and received their designations as Engineering Developmental Test Pilots, Test Flight Officers, and Test Engineers. The graduation...
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UPDATE @ 2:35 p.m.: Police have removed the bicycle, roadway is reopened. Emergency medical personnel were requested to the Solomons Service Center to evaluate the subject. The subject is being transported to an area hospital for a mental evaluation and check up. No injuries reported. No further updates to be provided. 8/14/2022: On Sunday,...
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‘Old Devil Doc’ scores big win on Bingo X10 game He enjoys playing Maryland Lottery scratch-offs that offer prizes totaling six digits or more, so when the retired U.S. Navy man claimed a prize Aug. 9 at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore, it was for a substantial sum: $100,000! The loyal player sets money...
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The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter is at capacity and will waive adoption fees for all animals through Aug. 31, 2022 Regular adoption procedures still apply. “It’s a great time to visit our shelter to find the perfect companion,” said Public Safety Director Jackie Vaughan. “With an overabundance of animals at the shelter, we...
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Charlotte Hall Veterans Home is excited for this year’s Cruisin SOMD car show which will be held on the grounds of the home! The event welcomes all vehicles, from classics to imports, trucks, motorcycles and more! The 100 mile Cruise through three Southern Maryland Counties begins at 9:00 a.m., at the Golden Beach Park...
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The Budds Creek Motocross Park located in Mechanicsville, Maryland, is hosting the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship on August 20, 2022 Schedule: 8:00 am Practice & Qualifying 12:30 pm Opening Ceremonies 1:00 pm First Motos (250 Class & 450 Class) 3:00 pm Second Motos (250 Class & 450 Class) Ticket Info: Saturday General Admission:...
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A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Isidore Iwuagwu, age 35, of Upper Malboro, Maryland, with the federal charge of conspiring to commit money laundering related to numerous online romance scams. Iwuagwu will have his initial appearance today beginning at 2 p.m., in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt before U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy...
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On September 10, 2022, the Charles Regional Medical Center Foundation’s Annual Autumn Wine Tasting and Silent Auction is back in person for the milestone 25th anniversary. All proceeds from this year’s Wine Tasting and Silent Auction will support the Emergency Department modernization project, which will expand the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center’s...
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On August 3, 2022, Metropolitan Commission’s Executive Director, George Erichsen reported to the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County that MetCom’s partnership with the Maryland Department of Human Services Office of Home Energy Program (OHEP) has proven successful for many of its customers. Erichsen says this program has already provided $19,836 in pledges to help...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The U.S. Navy’s first AN/ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) production representative pods arrived at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Patuxent River, Maryland, July 7, 2022. The two fleet representative test articles, which make up an NGJ-MB shipset, were delivered to the Airborne...
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On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at approximately 9:00 a.m., firefighters from Ridge Volunteer Fire Department responded to the area of Trapp Road and Point Lookout Road in St. Inigoes, for the reported vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene and located an SUV fully engulfed in fire. Personnel from Engine 141 and Engine...
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The Calvert County Department of Economic Development invites citizens to celebrate National Farmers Market Week, now through August 13, 2022, by visiting one of Calvert County’s four farmers market locations for fresh, local produce, meats, seafood and other local value-added products. “Farmers markets play an essential role in communities by offering opportunities for connection...
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On Saturday, September 17, 2022, the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department and Ducks Unlimited will be holding the 8th Annual Hunters Bash at the Calvert County Fairgrounds from 12:00 p.m., to 4:30 p.m. The Calvert County Fairgrounds, located at 140 Calvert Fair Drive in Prince Frederick, MD. Buy your tickets by clicking HERE!! Admission...
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Detectives with our Homicide Unit are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday. The victim is 22-year-old Robert Earl Price of Washington, DC. On August 7, 2022, at approximately 6:30 pm, patrol officers were called to the 4100 block of Southern Avenue in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights for a reported shooting....
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Families, children and adults of all ages can enjoy new outdoor activities while visiting either St. Clement’s Island Museum or Piney Point Lighthouse Museum on select Saturdays of the month, August through December 2022. These activities encourage visitors to explore nature and the outdoors through curiosity and play. Modeled loosely after “Forest School” learning...
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Come shop local at the “Fly-in” Farmer’s Market for fresh summer-time goods. You don’t need an airplane to come, you can drive, walk, or bike also! There will be a bounty of unique, locally grown and produced items to make your summer cooking special. The market runs from 9am to 1pm and is indoors,...
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It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our retired Accelerant Detection K-9, Kinder. Kinder was the K-9 partner of Retired Lt. Joe Clawson #372. Lt. Clawson and K-9 Kinder both retired in 2014. Prior to retirement, K-9 Kinder assisted numerous fire/arson Investigators and police detectives all over the state of...
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The Calvert County Police Accountability Board (PAB) will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022 at 10 a.m., with members of the Administrative Charging Committee (ACC) and Trial Board. The meeting will be held at the Harriet E. Brown Community Center, located at 901 Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick. The meeting...
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The Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB) will begin accepting grant applications for the 2023 grant year. The goals of the grant program are to promote the Maryland equine industry by increasing public awareness and participation, advancing education and training, supporting and promoting equestrian events, programs, and activities, and preserving access and use of public...
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NAS Patuxent River will transition from Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Alpha to HPCON Bravo effective 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. NAS Patuxent River makes the move as a result of rising COVID cases throughout Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties. HPCONs are protocols for public health emergencies, such as a pandemic. Commanders review and...
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Nationwide, in partnership with the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) awarded 58 departments grain bin rescue equipment and training in 2022. This year, Leonardtown VFD, Bel Alton VFD, and the Mechanicsville VFD were awarded training and equipment. The equipment is all the same and interoperable, allowing the 3 departments to be able...
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UPDATE 8/8/2022: On August 5, 2022 at 2018 hours, Western District officers responded to the area of Annapolis Road and Burns Crossing Road, Gambrills for citizens complaint of a check subject call. Officers canvassed the area and located Donald Eugene Hood, Jr and took him into custody without incident. Hood was transported to the Anne...
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