The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD), in coordination with MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital (MSMH) and the St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS), is offering drive-thru flu vaccine clinics for St. Mary’s County residents. All persons aged 6 months and older can decrease their chance for influenza infection or severe illness by getting a...
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Children and teens who have recently lost a family member or friend can explore their grief with the help of the experts at Chesapeake Life Center. The center will offer its Stepping Stones Six-Week Grief Support Group for newly bereaved youth ages 6 to 18 whose loss occurred within the last 12 months. The...
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On August 28, 2023, The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted a succession of Tobacco/alcohol compliance checks within St. Mary’s County. The covert compliance checks involved the use of an underage Sheriff’s Office Confidential Informant hereafter referred to as CI. The CI is 18 years of age and was wearing jeans...
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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 Commissioners presented proclamations for National Recovery Month, National Suicide Prevention Month, and National Senior Center Activity Month. The Commissioners then adopted the proposed amendment to the St. Mary’s County...
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Chesapeake Life Center will offer a variety of grief support groups for adults that will be meeting this fall. Groups will meet in person at locations in Anne Arundel, Calvert, and Prince George’s counties as well as virtually. The following grief support groups will meet in person: Drop-In Grief Support Groups are open to...
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Supporters and alumni of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently came together for an afternoon of friendly competition when 136 golfers teed off at the annual Golf Classic, raising more than $70,000 for student success and athletic programs. The Golf Classic, which returned to Swan Point Country Club in Issue Aug. 10 for...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Aging & Human Services (DAHS) is excited to announce the annual Community Health & Wellness Fair, which will be held on Friday, October 13, from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland, located at 44219 Airport Road in California, MD. This...
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Leonardtown is excited to announce the launch of the Leonardtown Movie Festival with Sharkfest Weekend (Friday, September 15th – Sunday, September 17th). Enjoy the screenings of two popular Hollywood Blockbuster movies during this exciting weekend. First, join us in LTown Alley (at the Alice in Leonardtown Mural on Park Avenue across from the Good...
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Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating nighttime testing events are scheduled to take place Sept. 12 through September 22, 2023. Flights will occur between 5 p.m. and midnight. Pilots at NAS Pax River will be training for realistic night flight scenarios including Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP). Night testing...
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9/13/2023: We regret to announce that the body of Marvin Harris was recovered this morning a short time after 11 a.m. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police are handling the investigation. Updates will be provided when they become available. 9/12/2023:On Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 10:24 a.m., police,...
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Posted 9/12/2023 by Brandon Russell., who is an organizer & former Commissioner candidate informing the public on local gov’t. “Several properties, totaling over 8 acres, along 235 North before the Route 4 intersection are slated for development. Owned by CMA Properties in Charlottesville, VA, the property will become a Honda and Kia dealership right...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating the circumstances of a double fatal shooting Sunday evening in Oxon Hill. The victims are identified as 28-year-old Charles Oxley of Oxon Hill and 30-year-old Lamont Oxley of Washington D.C. In this case, a reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information...
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On Monday, September 11, 2023, at approximately 2:35 p.m., emergency medical personnel responded to the 23000 block of Sugar Maple Court in California, for the traumatic injuries. 911 dispatchers advised the 911 caller, a 59-year-old male, advised they think they broke a rib and was unsure when it happened. EMS arrived on the scene...
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LEONARDTOWN, Md., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire – As follow-up to United Bridge Partners’ presentation before the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) on April 18, where it demonstrated its track record of previously deploying over $900 million across five states, and rebuilding, and operating six bridges in need that were perpetually unfunded, and how it could deliver a similar solution...
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U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced Toumani Thomas, age 46, of Accokeek, Maryland, to 11 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm, a drug distribution conspiracy, and for violating his supervised release for a previous conviction for an attempted armed...
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On Friday, September 8, 2023, at approximately 1:40 p.m., firefighters from St. Mary’s and Charles County responded to the 26000 block of South Earnshaw Way in Helen, for the reported house on fire. Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department quickly responded with Engine 24, Engine 23, Tanker 2 and Chief 2 with 13 volunteers. Crews arrived...
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On Saturday, September 9, 2023 at approximately 2:39 a.m., firefighters from Calvert and St. Mary’s County were dispatched to the 3100 block of Whispering Lane in Prince Frederick, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene and reported heavy fire from an attached garage with extensions into the two-story residence. A...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will resurface portions of southbound MD 4 and both directions of MD 264 in Calvert County starting this week on Wednesday, September 13. Weather permitting, all work will be completed this fall. Crews will mill (remove the top layer of asphalt), pave, and restripe the following...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) is pleased to announce the 27th Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament, to be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, at the Wicomico Shores Golf Course. Proceeds from the event support the youth scholarship program providing children of St. Mary’s County the opportunity to participate...
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The Brass Tap, Tampa-based craft beer bar and entertainment venue of nearly 50 bars in 16 states continued its expansion with Josephine & Michael Snavely opening a new Brass Tap located at 44940 St. Andrews Church Rd, Suite A, California, MD on September 4th. The Snavelys, an Air Force and Army veteran husband-wife duo,...
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Jacy Brice Torres-Ponce, 22, of California, MD passed away on August 27, 2023. He was born on December 14, 2000 in Prince Frederick, MD to Jesus Torres and Alma Ponce-Hernandez of California, MD. Jacy is a 2019 graduate of Great Mills High School. In addition to his loving parents, Jesus and Alma, Jacy is...
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U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced Sean Donnelle Hawkins, age 48, of Marbury, Maryland, yesterday to 138 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, on charges related to his distribution of cocaine, crack cocaine, and firearms in Charles County, Maryland. During the investigation, Hawkins sold eight firearms to a...
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Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $161,398,690 in revenue from slot machines and table games during August 2023, down $7,953,262 (-4.7%) compared to August 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in August 2023 totaled $68,125,275, a decrease of $2,753,104 (- 3.9%) compared to August 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in August...
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A Facebook post made by Brandon Russell (Community Organizer in St. Mary’s County) released the following information and photos. The supposed upcoming redevelopment of Millison Plaza, and the changes are getting closer to reality. When complete, the shopping center will be renamed Pax River Village Center and will include new streetscapes, parking, and businesses...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) officially opened its newest facility last week dedicated to expanding early childhood program access for young learners. In an Aug. 24 ribbon-cutting ceremony, CCPS staff was joined by elected officials, teachers, students and College of Southern Maryland (CSM) representatives to celebrate the opening of the new Early Learning Center,...
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