The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are seeking applications from residents who are interested in serving on a local Board, Committee, or Commission. Volunteering to serve as a member of these groups is an excellent way to meet new people while contributing to the successful operation and development of our community! Visit www.stmaryscountymd.gov/boards for...
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The Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (PMA-263) program team put Long Range Tactical (LRT) systems through their paces during a two-week technical demonstration in Chaptico, Maryland in mid-July. Five vendors attended the event to help inform the Marine Corps of the functions and capabilities available on the commercial market for...
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UPDATE 8/11/2025 @ 3:13 P.M.: Anne Arundel County Police released the following information. “Ryleigh was last seen in the Carroll Park section of Baltimore City. Please see the updated recent photo.” 8/11/2025: Police, Family and friends are seeking assistance in locating missing 17-year-old Ryleigh Potter, who was last seen in the Bowie/Crownsville area on...
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Join the Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad for our Third Annual Beach Party! We’re bringing the community together for an afternoon of fun, food, games, and summer celebration — perfect for the whole family. 📅 Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025 🕒 Time: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 📍 Location: SDVFDRS Fire...
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The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning invites residents to participate in the public adoption process for updates to the rules and regulations governing the Calvert County Agricultural Land Preservation Program. A public information session will be held Thursday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. at the Harriet E. Brown Community Center, located at...
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Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $165,661,894 in revenue from slot machines and table games during July 2025. The statewide total was down $4,159,416 (-2.5%) compared to July 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during July 2025 totaled $71,857,827, a decrease of $305,727 (-0.4%) compared to July 2024. The July 2025 contributions included...
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UPDATE 8/9/2025 @ 10:45 P.M.: Per the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Cassandra has been located unharmed – thank you for sharing. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the community’s assistance in locating Cassandra Dorothy Foard, a 27-year-old White female, who was last seen in Lusby, Maryland, at approximately 9:30 a.m. on...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has formed a cross-functional Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force to lead the strategic integration of AI in teaching, learning, and operations. This initiative reflects the college’s commitment to staying at the forefront of innovation while advancing the goals outlined in its Built for Success strategic plan. Launched in spring...
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Jayden Micah Ballard, 19, of Salisbury, has been charged with impersonating a police officer and the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, following an investigation by the Maryland State Police into alleged traffic stops conducted by Ballard while wearing a trooper’s uniform and operating a marked police vehicle. According to court documents, Ballard was...
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Doug Hovland, coordinator of laboratory support for chemistry and biochemistry, served as the local host for the National Association of Scientific Materials Managers (NAOSMM) annual conference this July in Richmond, Virginia. Hovland has been a member of NAOSMM since 2014 and began planning work for the conference in fall 2023. His primary tasks were...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) is pleased to offer three exciting bus day trips in the coming months: Washington, D.C., Ocean City, MD, and a holiday trip to New York City. Saturday, September 6: Washington D.C. Join R&P on a day trip to the nation’s capital. Participants are free...
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The Board of Public Works today approved more than $2.7 million in grants to local governments and land trusts from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for new ball fields, playground equipment, and the conservation of land in Allegany, Caroline, Carroll, Charles, Dorchester, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. More than $900,000 in Program...
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Charles County Government has unveiled a new interactive online dashboard designed to give residents clear, user-friendly access to the Board of County Commissioners’ strategic priorities and the county’s progress toward achieving them. Hosted on the OpenGov platform, the site offers a transparent view of how the government is advancing key initiatives throughout the community. The platform...
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A Riverdale couple, who both have August birthdays, are celebrating a $50,000 win playing the $50,000 Cash scratch-off game – just in time for their special days. A few weeks ago, the husband went to his favorite spot to purchase Lottery games, Tony’s Liquors in Laurel. “Tony’s is the spot,” the Prince George’s County...
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Underwater grass abundance in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay – a key indicator of water quality – fell from 38,188 acres in 2023 to 36,794 acres in 2024, according to data reviewed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. This acreage remains short of the state’s 2025 restoration goal of 79,800 acres. The...
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Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $165,661,894 in revenue from slot machines and table games during July 2025. The statewide total was down $4,159,416 (-2.5%) compared to July 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during July 2025 totaled $71,857,827, a decrease of $305,727 (-0.4%) compared to July 2024. The July 2025 contributions included...
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A Maryland Lottery regular from northern Calvert County is celebrating a $50,000 win on the new Cash Blast scratch-off game. Self-described as a dedicated player for over 10 years, the winner claimed his prize Aug. 5 at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. He said he was first inspired to start playing after reading about other...
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U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby sentenced Sean Franklin Mills, Jr., 21, of Capital Heights, Maryland, to 10 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for carjacking and use, carrying, and brandishing a firearm in relation to a crime of violence. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has released its open house schedule for the 2025-2026 school year. Listed below are open house dates and times, and other activities for schools. If not specified below, the open houses are open to families of students in prekindergarten through Grade 5. Please call the specific school with questions...
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Calvert County Parks & Recreation announces open registration for fall 2025 sports. The following youth and adult sports signups are available: Youth Soccer offers separate divisions for boys and girls ages 4 to 17. The cost is $61 per player for Tykes Division and $84 for grades nine through 12. Residents can choose south, central...
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U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Roddrick Navara Shelby, 48, of Laurel, Maryland, to 70 months in federal prison for distributing 40 grams or more of fentanyl. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the sentence with Special Agent in Charge Ibrar A. Mian, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) – Washington...
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The St. Mary’s County Animal Adoption & Resources Center is proud to join animal shelters across the state in the return of the Maryland 3,000 adoption challenge, hosted by the Baltimore Animal Welfare Alliance. For the entire month of August, adoption fees will be waived to help thousands of animals across Maryland find loving...
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On Monday, August 4, 2025, at approximately 5:02 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 12120 Rock Point Road in Newburg, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. The 911 caller reported a single vehicle into a tree and advised they did not see any movement but...
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The Maryland State Police is excited to join communities across the state for National Night Out 2025. Since 1984, National Night Out has brought neighbors and law enforcement together on the first Tuesday of August. This year’s event takes place on Tuesday, August 5. Troopers from all 23 Maryland State Police barracks will partner...
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On July 22, 2025, Cpl. Buckler responded to the Prince Frederick Library, located at 850 Costley Way in Prince Frederick, for a report of indecent exposure. An investigation revealed that multiple witnesses observed a male subject sitting on a bench outside the library with his pants down, actively masturbating. The suspect, identified as Robert...
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