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Shoppers Food Donates $1,000 to National Night Out in St. Mary’s County

Shoppers Food Donates $1,000 to National Night Out in St. Mary’s County

Last week, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was grateful to receive a generous donation of $1,000 from Shoppers Food for this year’s National Night Out events in August in St. Mary’s County. Shoppers Food recently reopened its store in California and opened a new store in Leonardtown. (Pictured: Deputy Patrick Hudson and Jennifer...
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Calvert County Department of Parks and Recreation Announce Installation of Tot Lot Playground at Ward Farm Park in Dunkirk

Calvert County Department of Parks and Recreation Announce Installation of Tot Lot Playground at Ward Farm Park in Dunkirk

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces a Tot Lot Playground has been installed at Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park. The playground is designed for ages 2-5 and allows for children to enjoy a wide range of activities, including climbing, swinging and creative play. The Tot Lot Playground has a user...
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St. Mary’s County Board of Health to host Community Briefing on Cannabis Legalization on June 7, 2023

St. Mary’s County Board of Health to host Community Briefing on Cannabis Legalization on June 7, 2023

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC), in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Health Department, will host a briefing on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. to share information with the community on the upcoming legalization of cannabis for adult-use in Maryland. This event will be held in the CSMC meeting room...
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Carousel Hospitality Launches as Food Service Partner to Minor League Teams

Carousel Hospitality Launches as Food Service Partner to Minor League Teams

(York, Pennsylvania. May 2023) – Carousel Hospitality, LLC successfully launched its concessions and catering operations for over 30,000 fans on behalf of its partners, the York Revolution and Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, for each of the team’s 2023 opening weekends. Jon Danos, president and co-owner of Carousel Hospitality, brings decades of minor league team...
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Two Transported After CO Poisoning Investigation in Charles County, Police Continuing Investigation

Two Transported After CO Poisoning Investigation in Charles County, Police Continuing Investigation

On Saturday, May 13, 2023, at approximately 8:33 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 14000 block of Mill Spring Court in Bryantown, for the reported subject not breathing. Additional units were dispatched less than 2 minutes later for the reports of multiple victims not breathing. The incident was upgraded to a...
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Southern Maryland Folklife Center Workshops Scheduled for May 20-21, 2023 at St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Southern Maryland Folklife Center Workshops Scheduled for May 20-21, 2023 at St. Mary’s College of Maryland

The third annual Folklife Summer Workshops hosted by the Southern Maryland Folklife Center will take place on Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day, and will be held at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. The workshops offer a wide range of topics on everything from...
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MDOT SHA Hosting Public Open House for Feedback Regarding Route 6 Project in Charles County

MDOT SHA Hosting Public Open House for Feedback Regarding Route 6 Project in Charles County

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, in collaboration with the Town of La Plata, will host a public open house, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, to gather public comment and share information about the upcoming MD 6 Community Safety and Enhancement Project in Charles County. As part of the project,...
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Police Investigating Domestic-Related Murder of 17-Year-Old Female in Prince George’s County

Police Investigating Domestic-Related Murder of 17-Year-Old Female in Prince George’s County

The Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting inside of a home in the unincorporated section of District Heights. The decedent is 17-year-old Nia Johnson of District Heights. On May 10, 2023, at approximately 9:35 p.m, officers responded for a shooting in the 1800 block of Tanow Place. Johnson was located inside of the...
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VIDEO: Police Investigating Mother’s Day Brawl at Applebee’s in California, One Juvenile Charged

VIDEO: Police Investigating Mother’s Day Brawl at Applebee’s in California, One Juvenile Charged

On Sunday, May 14, 2023, at approximately 20:54 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the Applebee’s located at 45480 Miramar Way in California, for the reported disturbance in progress. Witnesses and one 911 caller reported a group of people at the Applebee’s were acting rude and aggressive. One  employee stated they were...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Community Partners Plan for Lexington Park Events on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Community Partners Plan for Lexington Park Events on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023

Captain Sarah Smith, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office COPs Unit and community partners met to plan for neighborhood events scheduled in Lexington Park on Saturday, June 3, 2023. On Tuesday, deputies met with the St. Mary’s County Community Development Corporation, the St. Mary’s County Health Department and Three Oaks Center at the Sheriff’s...
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Sheriff Troy Berry Proud to Announce Recent Graduates From FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar

Sheriff Troy Berry Proud to Announce Recent Graduates From FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar

Sheriff Troy Berry is proud to announce the recent graduates from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (LEEDS): Lieutenant John Dodge, Commander of Homeland Security, and Lieutenant Kyle Evans, Patrol Shift Commander (not pictured). Established in 1995, the Greater Chesapeake LEEDS is considered a Regional Command College through...
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Calvert County Board of County Commissioners Release Statement Regarding Running Hare Vineyard

Calvert County Board of County Commissioners Release Statement Regarding Running Hare Vineyard

Running Hare Vineyard commented the following after the statement from the Board of Commissioners below. “We have been working closely with county staff for the past 2.5 years to resolve our current issues with Calvert County regulations. While we fully acknowledge that there are issues that need to be resolved, some of which are...
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Charles County School System Announces Two Principal Appointments

Charles County School System Announces Two Principal Appointments

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) announces two new administrative appointments for the 2023-2024 school year. The appointments include a new principal for Henry E. Lackey High School and the selection of a principal for the new public charter school PISOTA – Phoenix International School of the Arts. The Board of Education of Charles County...
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Lunch on Us – Charles County Schools Free Meal Program for Children Ages 2-18 – Starts June 20th, 2023

Lunch on Us – Charles County Schools Free Meal Program for Children Ages 2-18 – Starts June 20th, 2023

Lunch on Us, the free lunch program Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) holds over the summer, starts next month at select school locations for children ages 2 to 18. The program will be held daily Monday through Thursday from June 20 to Aug. 10 at most locations. Sites will be closed on July 4...
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Traffic Advisory for US Naval Academy on Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Traffic Advisory for US Naval Academy on Tuesday, May 16, 2023

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, roads in the communities of Pendennis Mount, Ferry Farms, Severnside, and the U.S. Naval Academy will experience temporary road closures during the USNA Sea Trials bridge run beginning at 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. (times are approximate.) This event involves the crossing of 1000 Midshipmen from Greenbury Point to...
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Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Calvert County Culinary Event Moves to New Venue Due to Calvert Government Shutting Down Running Hare Vineyard

Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Calvert County Culinary Event Moves to New Venue Due to Calvert Government Shutting Down Running Hare Vineyard

(Prince Frederick, MD, May 10, 2023) — Due to circumstances beyond the control of Hospice of the Chesapeake, the planned Culinary Event will be held at a new location, The Hall at Huntingtown, 4030 Old Town Road in Huntingtown, Maryland. The event will be held on the same date and time originally planned: 6:30...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office: Anti-Theft Update Available for Hyundai and Kia Owners

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office: Anti-Theft Update Available for Hyundai and Kia Owners

St. Mary’s County has not seen the nationwide surge in motor vehicle thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles that metropolitan areas have experienced in recent months. However, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has seen a recent uptick in thefts and attempted thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles. Those vehicle manufacturers now have software...
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Calvert Marine Museum Announces Passing of Their North American River Otter “Chumley”

Calvert Marine Museum Announces Passing of Their North American River Otter “Chumley”

“Our CMM family is heartbroken today. Our beloved North American River otter, affectionately known as Chumley, has passed away. Chumley was 20 years old and lived at CMM for most of his life, recently holding the title as the senior otter of the museum’s otter trio. In 2016, he welcomed two new otters, Chessie...
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Running Hare Vineyard Shutdown Since March, Calvert Government Rules They Cannot Open

Running Hare Vineyard Shutdown Since March, Calvert Government Rules They Cannot Open

UPDATE May 10, 2023: Hospice of the Chesapeake announced the planned Culinary Event will be held at a new location, The Hall at Huntingtown, 4030 Old Town Road in Huntingtown, Maryland. The event will be held on the same date and time originally planned: 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 12. Registration is now closed for...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement – 11 of 12 Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement – 11 of 12 Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit recently conducted a series of alcohol compliance checks at 12 businesses in central and southern St. Mary’s County. Eleven of the establishments were found to be compliant, while one business failed to ask an underage person for identification. The covert compliance checks were conducted on...
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Authorized Verizon Retailers Giving Back to Local Animal Rescues in Calvert and Nationwide

Authorized Verizon Retailers Giving Back to Local Animal Rescues in Calvert and Nationwide

Round Room, LLC., one of the nation’s largest Verizon Authorized Retailers, announces that its TCC and Wireless Zone retail businesses will be holding the second annual Rescues Rock initiative to support local animal rescues nationwide. On Saturday, May 13, at 1 p.m. local time, as a part of its Rescues Rock initiative. The local TCC stores will be holding the...
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Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack Seeking Identity of Man Who Stole Wallet from Purse

Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack Seeking Identity of Man Who Stole Wallet from Purse

The Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack is investigating a theft that occurred from the Walmart, located in California, MD. The suspect approached someone’s cart and took a wallet from inside a purse. If you have any information regarding this incident or recognize the person in this photo, please contact the Duty Officer at the...
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Sobriety Checkpoints to be Conducted in Calvert County

Sobriety Checkpoints to be Conducted in Calvert County

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to reducing the number of alcohol related fatalities in support of the Maryland Highway Safety Office’s “Towards Zero Deaths” campaign. One of the ways the Sheriff’s Office supports this initiative is by utilizing grant funding obtained from the Maryland Highway Safety Office to place additional deputies on...
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Police Identify Victims and Suspect in Triple Fatal Shooting at Annapolis Town Center

Police Identify Victims and Suspect in Triple Fatal Shooting at Annapolis Town Center

On May 5, 2023, at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 2100 block of Somerville Road in Annapolis. Upon arrival, officers learned that a male suspect shot a male and female in the parking lot; he then shot himself. The female victim and the male suspect were pronounced deceased on...
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Maryland State Police, Allied Agencies Partner To Prevent Fatalities Over Cinco De Mayo Weekend

Maryland State Police, Allied Agencies Partner To Prevent Fatalities Over Cinco De Mayo Weekend

The Maryland State Police partnered with local allied law enforcement agencies to conduct a cooperative high-visibility patrol initiative to combat dangerous driving on Cinco de Mayo weekend. Enforcement efforts were concentrated on driving behaviors that often lead to injuries or fatalities such as aggressive, distracted and impaired driving. During the course of the operation,...
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