The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning, including the Inspections & Permits Division, will have limited services on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, while staff relocate to the new Calvert County Administration Building (CAB) at 150 Main St. in Prince Frederick. A Planning & Zoning representative will receive the public during Wednesday’s move, but...
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St. Mary’s County organizations are alerting residents that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may not be distributed on November 1, 2025, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This potential interruption could impact more than 11,000 county residents who rely on SNAP benefits for access to food and groceries. The County recognizes the...
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The Calvert County Health Department is issuing a rabies alert for St. Leonard following confirmed cases of rabies. On October 24, 2025, one skunk in the area of St. Leonard Road tested positive for the rabies virus. On October 25, 2025, another skunk found on the southern end of Mackall Road of St. Leonard...
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The Calverton School is proud to announce that Joshua Mooney, Boys Varsity Soccer Coach, Middle School Math Teacher, and Calverton alumnus, has been named the Mid-Atlantic Independent Schools Athletic League (MISAL) Boys Varsity Soccer Coach of the Year. On top of the accomplishment, they Boys Varsity Soccer Team won the 2025 Misal League Championship...
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The Calvert County Office on Aging and Hospice of the Chesapeake will host a presentation on dementia, on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Burnett Hospice House in Prince Frederick. Dementia Live provides a free and powerful tool for family caregivers. Caregivers will learn about the challenges faced by...
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Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, October 9, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge William R. Greer, Jr. sentenced Nasir Maurice Cooper, 19, to 12 years in prison for Conspiracy to Commit Carjacking. Upon release, Cooper will be placed on supervised probation for five years. If he violates the...
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Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University showed an above average volume of hypoxia—waters with less than 2 mg/l of oxygen—in the Chesapeake Bay mainstem of Maryland and Virginia in early August, that then decreased to below average in late August and September. Early August hypoxia remained consistent...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is inviting aspiring engineers to explore how regional partnerships are expanding career opportunities during Night of Engineering on October 29, at 6 p.m. Attendees will be introduced to the associate of science degree programs at CSM, transfer pathways to four-year bachelor’s degrees with the University System of Maryland...
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Governor Wes Moore released the following statement regarding SNAP benefit impacts due to the federal government shutdown: “In a letter dated Oct. 10, the Trump Administration directed the State of Maryland not to issue SNAP benefits. The Trump Administration is also choosing not to release contingency funding for the program, as required by law....
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Historic St. Mary’s City is excited to share its lineup of events for the month of November 2025. From interactive family days to hands-on art workshops, there’s something for everyone this month at the museum! Fire Making Workshop – November 1, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Teens ages 13–18 learn fire-starting skills with flint, steel,...
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On Friday, October 24th – During the 66th Annual Mid Atlantic Life Safety Conference and Awards Banquet in Annapolis, MD, Ridge VFD Auxiliary Vice President Jessica Snyder was awarded the 2025 John C. Spiker, Sr. Excellence in Life Safety Educator of the Year Award for her outstanding work as our Fire Prevention Co-Lead. This...
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The Board of Appeals for Charles County has been petitioned by Edward Gibbs, Jr. of Gibbs and Haller on behalf of Percontee, Inc. requesting Special Exception approval to allow Surface Mining of greater than 10 acres, as provided in Article XIII, § 297-212 Use Code #7.05.110 with associated conditions, and Article XXV § 297-415...
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On Thursday, October 23, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., firefighters from Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department responded to the 41000 block of Solitude Lane in Leonardtown, for the reported animal rescue. 911 callers reported a dog fell down a cliff and was approximately 20 feet down the inaccessible area. Our volunteers responded with 7 personnel...
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Maryland’s youth hunters, veterans, and military personnel will be afforded a unique opportunity to experience the tradition of waterfowl hunting on two special hunt days: Nov. 1, 2025 and Feb. 7, 2026. “We encourage experienced waterfowl hunters to share waterfowling traditions and the legacy of conservation with youth and veteran hunters,” said Maryland Department...
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This year, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) welcomed its largest fall enrollment class in five years, as students make new investments in their future success. CSM saw an enrollment increase of 7.7 percent compared to fall 2024, with 5,192 total students now enrolled. This is the third consecutive year fall enrollment has grown,...
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Charles County Sheriff’s officers assigned to the Neighborhood Enforcement Team have charged two suspects in connection with a series of organized thefts from a home improvement store located in Waldorf. Over the course of five separate incidents in July 2025, approximately $11,000 in merchandise—including flooring, molding, lighting materials, sinks, and a refrigerator—was stolen. The...
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On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 3:33 p.m., firefighters from Calvert and Anne Arundel Counties responded to the 3000 block of Morris Court in Owings, for the reported structure fire. A short time after dispatch, the assignment was upgraded to a working fire dispatch to alert additional firefighters to the scene. Crews responding to...
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Katelyn Rose Martin, 23, of Lexington Park, is facing multiple drug-related charges following a traffic stop earlier this month. According to court documents filed in the District Court for St. Mary’s County, Martin was arrested on October 3, 2025, and charged with three counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance (not cannabis) and...
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A retired postman from Prince George’s County found himself on a new route to riches, thanks to the Aug. 6 Powerball drawing that gave him a $100,000 payday. He’s not at all new to playing the Lottery, having notched a memorable Pick 5 prize previously. His third-tier Powerball win – which was doubled from...
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Two recent studies by Maryland Department of Natural Resources scientists – one about underwater grass habitat and another on a major invasive threat – highlight how research findings can inform fisheries management. A study led by DNR biologist Dr. Joseph W. Love, published in Ecological Modelling (May 2024), modeled the effects of habitat and catch-and-release mortality...
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On Thursday, October 23, 2025, at approximately 4:25 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Bay District, Seventh District and Hughesville responded to the 40000 block of King Drive in Mechanicsville, for the reported structure on fire. Dispatchers advised they received multiple 911 calls reporting an unknown structure on fire and quickly spreading through the...
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Melissa Jean Sanford, 52, of North Beach, has been charged in two separate criminal cases in Calvert County District Court involving allegations of child neglect and desertion. Sanford is currently facing one open misdemeanor charge of Neglect of Minor stemming from an incident on October 4, 2025, at her residence on Sea Bream Court...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are pleased to announce Dr. Kraig Melville, MD, BMSc, FACEP, FAAEM, as the new Jurisdictional Medical Director for St. Mary’s County. The Jurisdictional Medical Director provides medical oversight for the County’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Operational Program, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, and clinical quality....
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Toys”R”Us, the world’s leading authority in toys and play, is celebrating the holiday season with a major U.S. expansion, unveiling new flagship stores and seasonal holiday shops across the country. Continuing its successful partnership with Go! Retail Group, this expansion marks a significant milestone in the brand’s growth, bringing the magic of play to...
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NAS Patuxent River’s Navy Lodge was recognized by Naval Supply Systems Command and installation leadership Oct. 22 with the 2025 Edward E. Carlson Hospitality Award in a ceremony at the Pax River Navy Exchange. The Edward E. Carlson Award is awarded to the Navy Lodge that has the highest scores in guest and associate...
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