Sheriff Tim Cameron and the men and women of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office mourn the passing of retired Sergeant George Kramer #13. Kramer passed away peacefully on September 1, 2022, at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Sgt. Kramer served in the United States Marine Corps and also worked as a police officer...
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St. Mary’s County officials and numerous members of the community gathered Tuesday to celebrate the opening of a new animal shelter in California. The St. Mary’s County Animal Adoption and Resource Center opens to the public on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. The facility provides four main components: a domestic animal shelter, a barn/stable for...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Pereira as the county government director of the Department of Technology Services. Over his 21-year career, Pereira has overseen and implemented business technology change in the government and private sectors. In his previous role as deputy director for...
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Governor Larry Hogan today proclaimed September 2022 as the 4th annual International Underground Railroad Month in Maryland. The month acknowledges the significance of the Underground Railroad, and all those involved, for its contribution to the eradication of slavery in the United States and as a cornerstone for the more comprehensive civil rights movement that followed. Maryland...
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Almost 46,000 people died by suicide in the United States in 2020, while millions more seriously thought about suicide, made a plan or attempted to take their own life, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Officers often interact...
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Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced the inclusion of $10,170,000 in direct federal funding for local projects in Anne Arundel County and Southern Maryland within the Senate Appropriations Committee’s proposed annual funding legislation for fiscal year 2023. The projects encompass a wide array of local and regional priorities,...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced that all flags in Maryland will be flown at half-staff today in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day. The occasion is observed annually on August 31st in remembrance of people around the world who have lost their lives to drug overdose and to help raise awareness regarding the substance use...
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Welcome Back Hawks! Fall Sessions Begin: Aug. 31/Sept. 1. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. All campuses. La Plata Campus: AD Courtyard (Inclement weather location: CC Lobby). Leonardtown Campus: Great Lawn between B & C Buildings (Inclement weather location: C Lobby). Prince Frederick Campus: PFA Entrance Lawn (Inclement weather location: PFA Lobby) Celebrate a return...
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Naval Air Station Patuxent River is scheduled to complete minor road construction projects beginning Friday, Sept. 2, 2022 for installation of speed tables at critical intersections throughout the base. Speed tables are small, flat-topped speed bumps designed to slow traffic. NAS Patuxent River will install the speed tables at high-traffic crosswalks to improve pedestrian...
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On Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at approximately 11:38 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 4200 block of South Winds Place in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a structure. Crews arrived on the scene to find that an elderly male drove his car into the building. 35 Fire/EMS members...
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In addition to the grand prize of a healthier Chesapeake Bay for all, the annual “Pump for the Bay” contest, run by the Calvert County Environmental Commission, will award one lucky county resident up to $500 in reimbursement for a septic system pump-out or upgrade completed in 2022. The contest is open to any...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is partnering with Melwood to leverage the untapped potential and talent of people with differing abilities – creating opportunities for them to have meaningful employment, and helping to build a more inclusive workforce in the trade industry where demand for workers is high. Melwood’s Building Paths is a...
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Ahoy, Me Hearties! As we embark on a new month and welcome the fall season, we invite everyone to take advantage of the bountiful programs CMM has to offer. A complete listing of programs and activities is available at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Wednesday through Friday, the month of Sept. – Wm. B. Tennison Public Cruise 2...
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Clean out your barn, basement, shed, garage, storage areas under kitchen sinks, etc., and take advantage of the opportunity to properly discard potentially toxic/dangerous materials on Household Hazardous Waste Day. The event takes place at the St. Andrew’s Landfill Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., located at 44837 St. Andrews...
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Encore Creativity for Older Adults, America’s largest choral organization for adults over 55, welcomes new and returning singers to the fall session of its Encore Chorale of Southern Maryland in Lusby, a popular local choral group that sings a fun and eclectic mix of music in many styles and from many different eras. Encore...
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The Interact Club of Charles County is a service club based on the principles of service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership. The Interact Club, which is made up of students ages 12-18, is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Charles County. Meeting at the Neighborhood Creative Arts Center (NCAC) and advised by Georgia Bonney,...
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NAS Patuxent River Security cut the ribbon on its new Military Working Dog (MWD) Kennel this spring as part of its commitment to greater base security. The opening is the culmination of nearly two years of work between NAS Patuxent River, Naval District Washington, and various security entities among the U.S. Navy and U.S....
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The University of Maryland Medical System announced it is providing more than $2.3 million in grants across the state with a strategic focus on addressing issues of food insecurity and employment. The UMMS Community Impact Grant Program is awarding funding to nine individual organizations and one collaborative serving individuals across the System’s footprint in...
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Governor Larry Hogan announced that U.S. News and World Report has named Maryland as the number one state for gender equality. The first-ever analysis of its kind cites K-12 education as a leading factor in achieving the nation’s top ranking. “Every child in Maryland deserves access to a world-class education, regardless of what neighborhood...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in observance of Labor Day. In addition: The Appeal Solid Waste Facility, which includes the landfill and transfer station, and all county customer convenience centers will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5 and will reopen with normal...
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St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks is pleased to announce the 26th Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament (formerly known as the Scott Verbic Golf Tournament) to be held Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at the Wicomico Shores Golf Course. The event has generated over $185,000 in its 25-year history. Proceeds from the event...
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On Saturday, August 27, 2022, at approximately 5:45 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office District 4 Office located at 21633 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported injuries from an assault. Crews arrived on the scene to find an adult male with serious injuries to...
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On Thursday, August 25, 2022, at approximately 12:18 p.m., firefighters responded to 422 Patuxent Court in La Plata, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from the rear of a townhouse. 20 firefighters responded and extinguished the fire in under 5 minutes. The owner is identified as...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2022 Calvert County Land Preservation, Parks & Recreation Plan (LPPRP) on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. The Calvert County LPPRP guides land conservation and development of outdoor recreation opportunities over the next five years. The plan sets a vision to integrate planning of the county’s amenities,...
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August 23, 2022 release – Hyundai Motor America and Kia America recommend that owners of select Model Year 2020-2022 Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride vehicles park their cars outside and away from homes and other structures until their vehicles have been repaired, due to new recalls for the risk of fire. Additionally, a “stop...
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