The Saint Mary’s County Commissioners held a comprehensive meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, to address various county matters ranging from infrastructure improvements to policy revisions. Commissioner President Randy Guy presided over the meeting, with Commissioners Eric Colvin, Mike Hewitt, Mike Alderson Jr., and Scott Ostrom in attendance, along with County Administrator David Weiskopf...
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Hunter Lee Kirby, 27, of Prince Frederick, was sentenced on July 26, 2024, to 35 years in prison, with 10 years of active time, for distribution of child pornography and sex abuse of a minor. The sentence was imposed by Judge Andrew S. Rappaport of the Calvert County Circuit Court. In July, 2023, the...
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The Paris 2024 Olympics have become a showcase for athletic talent from around the world, and Maryland is well-represented with several standout athletes competing in various events. These athletes have demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and sportsmanship, making their home state proud on the international stage. One of the most anticipated performances came from gymnast...
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In the early hours of July 27th, 2024, police, fire and rescue personnel responded to a severe motorcycle accident on Burnet Store Road. The incident, which occurred at approximately 12:45 a.m., and involved a single-vehicle collision where a motorcycle struck a deer, resulting in the rider being ejected from the vehicle. The initial response...
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In a recent meeting of the St. Mary’s County Board of Education, board members and attendees tackled the contentious issue of cell phone use in schools. The meeting, held on July 17, 2024, began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by reports from the Superintendent and the new Student Member of the Board, Hannah...
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In a gathering marked by a sense of community and celebration, local leaders, dignitaries, and residents came together to commemorate a significant milestone: the establishment of a new YMCA facility in Saint Mary’s County. The project, which has been years in the making, received a substantial boost with an $850,000 federal grant, signaling a...
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In Maryland, the distinction between being arrested and receiving a criminal summons can significantly impact an individual’s legal experience. The decision between these two legal actions hinges on several factors, including the severity of the alleged crime, the risk posed by the suspect, procedural considerations, and potentially, the suspect’s race, sex, or community status....
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The Calvert County Board of Commissioners met on July 9, 2024, to address various community and administrative matters. The agenda included public service announcements, proclamations for “Buy Local Week” and “Parks and Recreation Month,” and several board appointments. Updates to the Board of Appeals’ rules and a Port Security Grant Program were discussed. Opening...
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By Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Karen Montgomery: The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department released the following information on July 26, 2024. “Just to let everyone know, we received a counterfeit $100 dollar bill sometime between last Thursday (7/18) and this Thursday (7/25) during the sale of Queen of Hearts tickets for MVFD. The counterfeit money has been...
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Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department 75th Anniversary Open House and Block Party on Saturday, July 27th, 2024, doors open at 2:00 p.m., live music and events to 9:00 p.m. As part of the events honoring our 75 years of service to the community, we wanted to open our doors and invite you in for...
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“The fact that their lineage is so ancient, and their biology differs so dramatically from humans makes them seem almost alien.” It’s a cycle that has existed each spring for millions of years: as dusk falls along the Delaware Bay, thousands of horseshoe crabs come ashore to lay their eggs, which then become food...
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On Wednesday, July 24, The Charles County Board of Commissioners was joined by the Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism and the Charles County Economic Development Department to celebrate the county’s purchase of the former Sears Building at the St. Charles Towne Center. The building will be converted into a sports and...
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Big Lots, the discount retail chain, is set to close several stores nationwide, including three in Maryland, after reporting substantial financial losses for the first quarter of 2024. The company attributed the closures to a significant downturn in sales and potential credit issues. The following Maryland stores are slated for closure: Laurel: 3331 Corridor...
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The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) teamed up with Special Olympics Maryland to teach survival techniques for an active shooter scenario to Special Olympics athletes at a Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions program in Sykesville on July 17. NRP’s training division presented its Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course as part...
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Purchase of the same combination 25 times drains game’s prize pool on July 21 Purchasing the same Bonus Match 5 number 25 times for the July 21 drawing made it so a retiree from Prince George’s County can finally say: No more house payments! The player, who is a Bonus Match 5 regular and...
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On August 31, 2024, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., the community will come together at the Mark R. Frazer Sunrise Garden in North Beach, Maryland, to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day. This special evening, sponsored by the Twin Beach Opioid Abuse Awareness Coalition (TBOAAC), will feature a Glow Vigil and the unveiling of the...
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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 in recognition of St. Mary’s Little League 8-10 Softball, 8-10 Baseball, Juniors Softball, Juniors Baseball, and Majors Softball All-Star teams for qualifying for the state...
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Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Makeba Gibbs sentenced Daevian Davon Christian Hurd, 23, of Indian Head, to 5 years in prison for the Sexual Abuse of a Minor. On July 31, 2023, Hurd entered a guilty plea to the above-mentioned...
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Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place July 25-August 1, 2024 from 2 p.m.-11 p.m.. Pilots at NAS Pax River will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs). FCLPs are simulated carrier landings conducted to prepare the pilot to land safely on an aircraft carrier....
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will provide $21.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund allocations to communities and projects throughout Maryland in Fiscal Year 2025, which began July 1. The funds will support new and improved public boating access facilities, dredging of navigable public waterways; emergency vessels and equipment for local first responders; and other important...
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This press release was updated to include the price that the building was purchased for, and provided clarification about the source of funding. On Wednesday, July 24, The Charles County Board of Commissioners was joined by the Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism and the Charles County Economic Development Department to celebrate...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD: A retired and demilitarized AV-8B Harrier II+ was inducted into the Hickory Aviation Museum in the “First in Flight” state of North Carolina on July 15, 2024. This aircraft, BUNO 164560, entered service in 1994 and flew with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231, 542, and 223, logging...
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Ensuring that our region has top-quality nurses starts with ensuring that they’re taught by the best possible professors. College of Southern Maryland (CSM) nursing faculty are continually working to remain at the forefront of nursing education, and CSM nursing educators have recently been recognized by Maryland’s Nurse Support Program II (NSP II) for their...
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The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Emergency Communications Division, has been awarded the prestigious Partner in Education Recognition (PIER) certificate by the National Emergency Number Association (NENA). This honor underscores the department’s dedication to enhancing public safety and community education regarding 911 services. The NENA PIER certificate signifies that the Public Safety Answering Point...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD: The U.S. Navy awarded the Phoenix Air Group Inc. a $165 million contract June 28 for Contracted Air Services (CAS) flight hours to simulate a variety of airborne electronic warfare (EW) threats to train, test and evaluate shipboard personnel and aircraft squadron weapon systems operators and aircrew....
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