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UPDATE: Silver Alert Cancelled, Missing 84-Year-Old Leonardtown Woman Found Safe and Unharmed

UPDATE: Silver Alert Cancelled, Missing 84-Year-Old Leonardtown Woman Found Safe and Unharmed

UPDATE 1/13/2021 at 5:24 p.m: Helen Pauline Lococo has been located and is safe. 1/12/2021: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has activated a Silver Alert for missing person Helen Pauline Lococo, age 84, a white female that suffers from Dementia. Helen was last seen On Monday, January 11, 2021, around 3:00 p.m., and...
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New Species of Fossil Found Along Calvert Cliffs

New Species of Fossil Found Along Calvert Cliffs

On April 27, 2019, local fossil enthusiasts Stephen Groff and Marcus Jones found a partial skull of a fossil fish along Calvert Cliffs. Little did they know at the time that it would turn out to be the find of a lifetime. Using a microscope, needles, and fine brushes, Groff carefully removed the entombing...
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COVID-19 Vaccination Registration Available for St. Mary’s County Residents Age 75 Years and Older

COVID-19 Vaccination Registration Available for St. Mary’s County Residents Age 75 Years and Older

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has opened COVID-19 vaccination registration for St. Mary’s County residents aged 75 years or older in preparation for phase 1B of local COVID vaccination efforts.  Registration available at: www.smchd.org/covid-19-vaccine  The Department of Aging & Human Services in cooperation with SMCHD is available to provide registration assistance for...
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St. Mary’s County January 12, 2021 Commissioner Meeting Rollup

St. Mary’s County January 12, 2021 Commissioner Meeting Rollup

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting, Tuesday, January 12, 2021, in the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown. Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan, President of St. Mary’s College of Maryland, provided the State of the College report that included information on the college’s COVID-19 response, an enrollment update and details on upcoming programs....
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Conducting Investigation into Alleged Involvement of Corrections Employee at the U.S. Capitol

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Conducting Investigation into Alleged Involvement of Corrections Employee at the U.S. Capitol

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Office of Professional Responsibility, is investigating the possibility a corrections officer was inappropriately present on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol last week. Today, command staff received an internal complaint of the employee’s possible involvement. At this time, there is no indication other employees were involved; however, should the...
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Governor Hogan Announces Two Cases of B-117 Strain of SARS-CoV-2 Identified In Maryland

Governor Hogan Announces Two Cases of B-117 Strain of SARS-CoV-2 Identified In Maryland

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed two cases of COVID-19 in Maryland residents caused by the new SARS-CoV-2 variant strain commonly known as B-117. The B-117 strain first emerged in the United Kingdom in late 2020. The strain has not been shown to cause more severe illness or increased...
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Weis Markets Issues Recall for Possible Foreign Matter Contamination in Weis Ice Cream Products

Weis Markets Issues Recall for Possible Foreign Matter Contamination in Weis Ice Cream Products

Weis Markets today said it has issued a recall for: 10,869 containers of Weis Quality Cookies and Cream Ice Cream (48 oz.), and 502 bulk containers of Klein’s Vanilla Dairy Ice Cream (3 gallon) because the products may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically metal filling equipment parts. There has been one report of...
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One Flown to Area Trauma Center After Four Vehicle Collision in Waldorf

One Flown to Area Trauma Center After Four Vehicle Collision in Waldorf

On Monday, January 11, 2021, at approximately 6:15 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Roy Rogers located at 2690 Crain Highway in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle collision with multiple patients trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find four vehicles in the roadway with one patient trapped,...
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January 11, 2021 is National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness

January 11, 2021 is National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness

Mention “human trafficking” in the same sentence with “Vermont,” and the reaction may be one of surprise and disbelief. Although Vermont may seem insulated from such a horrendous and insidious crime, even in the Green Mountain State human trafficking is hidden in plain sight. As with most public health issues, awareness is key to...
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Governor Hogan Announces $1 Billion Emergency Stimulus and Tax Relief Package

Governor Hogan Announces $1 Billion Emergency Stimulus and Tax Relief Package

Governor Larry Hogan today introduced the RELIEF Act of 2021, an emergency legislative package that will provide more than $1 billion in direct stimulus and tax relief for Maryland working families, small businesses, and those who have lost their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation builds on the more than $700 million...
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MedStar Health and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Improving Reach of Electronic Health Records, Introduces MedConnect

MedStar Health and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Improving Reach of Electronic Health Records, Introduces MedConnect

On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital will join MedConnect, the electronic health record used throughout the MedStar Health system. “For more than a year, extensive planning and preparation have gone into this transition and we expect the switch to MedConnect will go smoothly with little interruption to patient care,” said Stephen...
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Smartronix Announces the Acquisition of Datastrong

Smartronix Announces the Acquisition of Datastrong

Smartronix, LLC, a leader in next-generation cloud, C5ISR, and advanced engineering and IT solutions, today announced the acquisition of Datastrong, a technology solution provider focused on data architecture, design and business analytics for government and commercial clients. Datastrong’s advanced technology offerings will enhance Smartronix’s position as a cloud leader and expand the company’s comprehensive...
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Emergency Services Provides Hundreds of Thousands of Life Saving Supplies to County Agencies During Pandemic

Emergency Services Provides Hundreds of Thousands of Life Saving Supplies to County Agencies During Pandemic

The St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services released data relating to personal protection equipment (PPE) distribution since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, the department has provided to local partner agencies: 3,383 bottles of hand sanitizer 103,741 surgical masks 111,581 N95 masks 108,105 KN95 masks 1,482 homemade face coverings (created by...
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Hospice Hog Raises $1,700 for Calvert County Hospice

Hospice Hog Raises $1,700 for Calvert County Hospice

Calvert Hospice is so appreciative of the work of TJ and Colby Ireland again this year. TJ and Colby raised a Hospice Hog, placed it in the Calvert County Youth Livestock Auction (conducted virtually this year), and donated the proceeds to hospice. This year’s Hospice Hog was a Berkshire Gilt that weighed in at...
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UPDATE: Cause of Leonardtown House Fire Under Investigation, Occupants Escape without Injury, One Dog Perishes

UPDATE: Cause of Leonardtown House Fire Under Investigation, Occupants Escape without Injury, One Dog Perishes

UPDATE 1/11/2021: On Sunday, January 10, 2021, at approximately 6:39 a.m., over 60 fire and rescue personnel responded to 41399 Philip Lane in Leonardtown, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-story single family dwelling with fire showing from the first and second floor. The owner/occupant is...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing 15-Year-Old Male from St. Leonard

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing 15-Year-Old Male from St. Leonard

Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for a missing juvenile, 15-year-old Logan Poole of St. Leonard, MD (pictured below). Poole is approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 120 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information in regards to Poole’s whereabouts is asked to please contact Det. J. Buck at joshua.buck@calvertcountymd.gov...
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Department of Public Works and Transportation Announce Mill Seat Road Closure on January 11, 2021

Department of Public Works and Transportation Announce Mill Seat Road Closure on January 11, 2021

Mill Seat Road, located in Mechanicsville, will close on or about Monday, January 11, 2021, for the replacement of a drainage pipe. Construction work will take place just southwest of the Mill Seat Road/Tanyard Drive intersection in the Country Lakes neighborhood. During the construction, through traffic will not be possible; residents may continue to...
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Emergency Services Reminder: Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Emergency Services Reminder: Carbon Monoxide Detectors

The Department of Emergency Services reminds citizens about the critical importance of having Carbon Monoxide Detectors in homes. Carbon Monoxide is a gas that you cannot see, taste or smell and in the home. Fuel-powered devices can provide wonderful benefits to families when used correctly, and these devices emit carbon monoxide. Subsequently, carbon monoxide...
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Governor Hogan Announces $50.5 Million For School Construction and Economic Development Projects

Governor Hogan Announces $50.5 Million For School Construction and Economic Development Projects

Governor Larry Hogan today announced $50.5 million for critical capital projects in the State of Maryland, including school construction and economic development projects across the state. To date, the governor has announced more than $700 million in emergency economic relief for Marylanders. “These shovel-ready projects will help create jobs and lay the foundation for the strongest...
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SMECO Seeks Nominees for Outstanding Teacher Awards

SMECO Seeks Nominees for Outstanding Teacher Awards

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) and the school systems of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties are accepting nominations for the 2021 Outstanding Teacher of the Year Awards for educators who exemplify excellence in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Winning teachers will receive cash awards of $500 for their personal...
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Firefighters Respond to Structure Fire at Navy Recreation Center in Solomons, NDW Investigating Cause

Firefighters Respond to Structure Fire at Navy Recreation Center in Solomons, NDW Investigating Cause

On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at approximately 11:50 a.m., firefighters from Solomons, St. Leonard, Bay District, Hollywood, and NAS Patuxent River responded to the Navy Recreation Center located in Solomons, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a one story bathhouse/comfort station with smoke showing. First arriving units...
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Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary Currently Offering Family Portrait Fundraiser

Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary Currently Offering Family Portrait Fundraiser

UPDATE: Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary President Katie Knott contacted SMNEWSNET and provided the following information: Starting Monday, December 7, 2020, The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary, with the assistance of Volunteer Fundraising Dimensions, is offering Family portraits to the community. We will have 2 representatives in the community going door to door in...
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52-Year-Old Man Succumbs to Injuries Sustained After December Crash in Newburg, Maryland State Police Investigating

52-Year-Old Man Succumbs to Injuries Sustained After December Crash in Newburg, Maryland State Police Investigating

On Thursday, December 24, 2020, at approximately 3:40 a.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision on Maryland Route 257 (Rock Point Road) in the area of Pleasant View Place in Newburg, Maryland. Due to the seriousness of the collision, the Maryland...
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FBI Seeking Information Related to Violent Activity at the U.S Capitol Building

FBI Seeking Information Related to Violent Activity at the U.S Capitol Building

The FBI is seeking information that will assist in identifying individuals who are actively instigating violence in Washington, D.C. The FBI is accepting tips and digital media depicting rioting and violence in the U.S. Capitol Building and surrounding area in Washington, D.C., on January 6, 2021. If you have witnessed unlawful violent actions, we...
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Commissioners Approve Restaurant Relief Fund II to Support Food Service Establishments Impacted by COVID-19

Commissioners Approve Restaurant Relief Fund II to Support Food Service Establishments Impacted by COVID-19

The Commissioners approved round two of the St. Mary’s County Restaurant Relief Fund during their meeting on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Recognizing that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused economic hardship for many small businesses, St. Mary’s County has activated the Restaurant Relief Fund for foodservice establishments during this time. (Read the full meeting rollup...
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