Locally found fossils tell an incredible story of interaction between a prehistoric shark and whale. In a recently published paper in the French paleontological journal, Carnets de Geologie, Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) paleontologists describe a 12-15 million-year-old Miocene baleen whale radius (one of the flipper bones) that was bitten repeatedly by a prehistoric shark...
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On Saturday, November 6, 2021, from 2:00 p.m., to 4:00 p.m., professional wildlife photographer J. Sal Icaza with Solomons Island Photography will take students through a two-hour wildlife photography journey focusing on eagles and ospreys. The stunning images that he will share were all taken right here in Southern Maryland. This seminar is for...
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Employment Fair. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Nov. 2 at La Plata Campus, BI Building, Rooms 113-113E; Nov. 9 at the Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206; Nov. 12 at the Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Rooms 103/104/105. CSM invites students who have recently completed or will soon complete their studies to enjoy free food, enter to win gift cards and learn about local employment opportunities. Free. ...
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Governor Larry Hogan issued the following statement after the Maryland State Police announced that effective January 1, 2022, the state will increase the starting pay of trooper candidates by 45%: “Today, we are taking the first step in implementing our $150 million Re-Fund The Police Initiative by ensuring that we offer more competitive salaries to the troopers who...
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UPDATE 10/30/2021: U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett today sentenced Jamie Clemons, age 36 of Pasadena, Maryland, to nine years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for malicious destruction of a property by fire, in connection with the fire on July 28, 2017, at Coconut Charlie’s, a bar in Pasadena. Judge...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a double fatal collision that occurred late Wednesday night in Camp Springs. The drivers of the two involved cars were killed. The first deceased driver has been identified as 52-year-old Leona Flint of District Heights. The name of the second driver...
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The Board of Education yesterday authorized Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) to provide a one-time $1,000 payment in two installments to active employees. Eligible employees include those covered by both the Education Association of Charles County (EACC) contract, as well as employees covered by the school system’s contract with the American Federation of State,...
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UPDATE 10/30/2021: The Cobb Island Volunteer Fire and EMS Department released the following statement. ***UPDATE*** FOR THE RECOVERY OPERATIONS OF FIRE FIGHTER / LIFE MEMBER DOUGLAS HANDS – On October 30, 2021 at 14:15 Hours – Fire Fighter / Life Member Doug Hands was located this afternoon during the multi-agency search of the Potomac River....
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The Calvert County, Maryland, Board of County Commissioners is pleased to report to our constituents that the Calvert County Public Schools and the Calvert County bus contractors have both agreed upon an interim solution to resume transportation services. While the details are being finalized, parents and students can be assured that transportation services for...
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Governor Larry Hogan today declared a state of emergency for areas of Maryland along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac River, and the Atlantic Coast currently under a Coastal Flood Warning from the National Weather Service and therefore at risk of severe tidal and coastal flooding. The state of emergency declaration includes Baltimore City and the...
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The Maryland State Police collected more than 800 pounds of unwanted and expired prescription medications as part of a National Drug Take Back Day event last Saturday. All 23 state police barracks throughout Maryland participated in the effort. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day effort, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Agency, aims...
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On Thursday, October 28, 2021, at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers responded to MD Route 4 Northbound near Talbot Road in Lothian, for a reported single-vehicle crash. The investigation revealed that a red 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was traveling northbound on MD Route 4 near Talbot Road, when the driver of the Chevrolet left the...
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The National Weather Service has issued a Coast Flood Warning through Sunday, Oct. 31, at 2 a.m. and a High Wind Warning through Friday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. for St. Mary’s County. Two to 3 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas is possible due to tidal flooding and winds from...
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Effective Monday, November 1, 2021, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will limit the capacity for indoor high school extracurricular activities, including athletics and performing arts events, to 50 percent. The new capacity limit will be controlled by ticket sales for events such as games and plays or productions. Each CCPS high school has a...
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Calvert Hospice received a generous donation of $3,000 from the Hells Angels MD Car & Bike Show & Swap Meet held on July 24, 2021 at the Calvert County Fairgrounds in Barstow. They chose to donate proceeds from their event to Calvert Hospice. Many members of the chapter have had family members who were...
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On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, “we participated in a “check presentation” from Mission BBQ of Waldorf. We thank Zanne Dickerson and the staff at Mission BBQ for their hospitality, and a special thanks to the general public for donating to the “red cup campaign” and proceeds go to the CCVFA and CCAEMS”
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Big win opens the door to a house purchase for son, A father and son from Charles County who enjoy playing Maryland Lottery games individually and together just picked up a $100,000 top-prize win on the $100,000 Crossword 5th Edition scratch-off. “We got lucky,” said the 58-year-old dad, who is a fan of Pick 3 and Pick 4. Years back, the...
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CHARLES COUNTY: The following locations have either sandbags and/or sand: Bryans Road Building Supply – 3060 Livingston Road, Bryans Road, MD 20616 – (301) 283-6081 They have empty sandbags and full sandbags available. A.G. Hungerford – 12165 Rock Point Road, Newburg, MD 20664 – (301) 259-2540 They have empty sandbags but also carry play...
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The National Weather Service says “One of the biggest tidal flood events of the past 10-20 years (possibly since Hurricane Isabel at some locales), is expected Friday & Saturday. Those along tidal shores should get ready for exceptional tidal inundation! Tidal forecasts here: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/forecasts.php?wfo=lwx During the last inclement weather that impacted the Charles, Calvert...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is leading the investigation into the deaths of two men found shot to death in District Heights Tuesday morning. The two decedents are 40-year-old Marquise Porter of District Heights and 43-year-old Willie Cheeks. Detectives do not believe this to be a random crime. On Tuesday, October...
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Maryland State Police are actively recruiting motivated young men and women to join one of the most prestigious law enforcement agencies in the state with an increased starting pay. The Maryland State Police announces a salary increase for newly hired troopers as many law enforcement agencies around the country work to recruit qualified applicants....
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October 28, 2021 Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff: I wanted to update you about school bus transportation for today, Thursday, Oct. 28. This morning, 26 buses, which is about 9 percent of those contracted to work for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS), did not run. This translates to a little over 10 percent of...
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UPDATE: On October 27, 2021, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Bannister Circle and St Ignatius Drive for the report of a shooting. A preliminary investigation showed an adult male was on Bannister Circle when a car pulled up and someone fired a gun....
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On Tuesday, October 26, 2021, Deputy D. Durnbaugh responded to the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center, located at 130 Auto Drive in Prince Frederick, MD, for a reported theft. Investigation revealed two unknown black male suspects (pictured below) cut the lock off of a locker, and proceeded to steal personal property to include a...
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10/28/2021 @11:00 p.m.: A message from Leonardtown High School Principle Ms. J. Mills: “I am so sorry to tell you all that one of our students, Andrew Sukhram, was reported missing today. The student left LHS sometime this morning and was traveling to an assigned internship in the California, MD area. His vehicle was...
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