This recall involves Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation), model number 5UM5E5 smart doorbell cameras. The video doorbells have a blue ring at the front and come in two colors: “satin nickel” (black and silver) and “venetian bronze” (black and bronze). They were sold with a mounting bracket and a USB charging cable. The two-way...
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UPDATE: The vehicle and the operator of the vehicle involved in the collision has been identified. Investigation determined Jakiya Annette Bowman, age 20 of Lexington Park, was driving the 2013 Nissan Altima that struck the victim and then fled the scene. Approximately 10 minutes after the pedestrian was struck, police, fire and rescue personnel...
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On Monday, October 26, 2020, at approximately 7:50 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Patuxent Beach Road and Three Notch Road in California, for the motor vehicle collision with injuries. Engine 91 from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department arrived on the scene to find two vehicles on the...
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On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at approximately 6:15 a.m., fire and rescue personnel from St. Mary’s and Charles Counties responded to the 43000 block of Medleys Neck Road and Poplar Hill Creek Lane in Leonardtown, for a high angle rescue with an injured hunter in a tree stand. Crews arrived on the scene to...
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During Governor Larry Hogan’s press conference held on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, Hogan announced Maryland has seen record breaking COVID-19 numbers. Hogan announced Effective Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. All indoor operations at bars and restaurants are required to operate at 50% capacity. Patrons should not be served if not seated. Along...
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UPDATE – 11/10/2020 : On Saturday, October 31, 2020, at approximately 4:51 a.m., two individuals entered the Sheetz convenience store located at 20760 Old Great Mills Road in Great Mills. One individual displayed a firearm and demanded access to the store safe. Two store employees were confined to a walk-in cooler during the robbery. The...
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Civil War Trails, Inc. has teamed up with the St. Mary’s County Museum Division, Visit St. Mary’s MD, Historic Sotterley, and the Maryland Department of Conservation and Recreation to revamp and reinstall eight Civil War Trails interpretive markers at historical sites throughout St. Mary’s County. Earlier this year, in March 2020, the first of...
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The Calvert Library has been observing abundantly cautious quarantine periods for returned library materials. Those decisions have been informed by the Battelle REALM* study. REALM (REopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums) is a collaboration among organizations OCLC (a global library cooperative), the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Battelle Memorial Institute (a global science...
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A federal grand jury has indicted Andrew Joseph Trimmer, a/k/a D and Smoke, age 31, of Bowie, Maryland, on the federal charges of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and for assault on a federal officer. The indictment was returned on November 4, 2020. The indictment was announced by United States Attorney for the...
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When Hudson Gatton was diagnosed with Lymphoblastic Leukemia at just three-years-old, mother Tamara did not know what it would mean for her son. Five years later, Hudson is cancer free, and now he and his mom are giving back by partnering with Resilience Gives’ Socks with Stories: Paying It Forward Initiative, where Hudson and...
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The Nice/Middleton Bridge is now under construction. Many boaters are speeding through the construction area creating large wakes. This is a major hazard for workers who are working on the river or are in manlifts 175 feet in the air. Large wakes cause work platforms to swing violently. This can also be hazardous to...
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Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point, MD, will reopen its galleries, including a variety of brand-new exhibits, to visitors with pre-purchased tickets, November 13, 2020, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. after being closed since March due to COVID-19 shutdowns. Due to COVID-19 protocols, any interested guests to Piney Point Lighthouse Museum must...
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The Speed Camera Program will operate at schools that are open and or for those dispensing meals and educational supplies for our students. Please drive responsibly, especially when traveling in the area of these schools. During the week of November 8, speed cameras will be in the following locations: Marshall Corner Road at James...
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With great sadness, the Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of charter member Gary Gene Burton. Gary Gene Burton, 78, of Great Mills, MD, passed away on November 5, 2020, at the Solomon’s Nursing Center. Born on June 9, 1942, in Western Port, MD, he was the son of the late Robert...
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Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River and the Webster Outlying Field are advised that nighttime helicopter test events are scheduled to take place November 9 and November 10, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. As with all operations, NAS Patuxent River takes precautions to lessen the impact of testing activities on the community. For...
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Chris Bowen organized the annual Poker Run to support Calvert Hospice for 14 years. This year, due to cancer treatment, he was not going to be able to plan the event. Sadly, Chris passed away on August 1. Sandy Littleford and Judy Clark had already decided to organize the Poker Run this year, but...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County and the Commissioners of Leonardtown are proud to present a Veterans Day Virtual celebration of our nation’s heroes beginning at 10 a.m. this Wednesday, Nov. 11. The community is invited to visit www.visitleonardtownmd.com or the Town of Leonardtown or St. Mary’s County Government Facebook pages to watch an...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with LifeStyles of Maryland, Inc. for this year’s Thanksgiving Food Drive. Please consider purchasing items to donate your next shopping trip. Donations can be dropped off at the following locations. Calvert County Sheriff’s Office: 30 Church St., Prince Frederick, MD Calvert County Social Services Department: 200 Duke St.,...
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On September 13, over 220 individuals convened by Zoom to hear an expert panel and then meet in small groups to explore inequities in health care in Southern Maryland. This eighth Big Conversation was led by Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish and its 21 community organization partners spanning the three Southern Maryland counties. The...
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As of Monday, November 9, 2020, Maryland reports 153,996 COVID-19 cases and 4,072 deaths. An increase of 5,230 cases in 5 days. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 155,371 Number of persons tested negative : 1,882,274 Total testing volume : 3,678,109 Number of confirmed deaths : 4,072 Number of probable deaths...
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On November 8, 2020, J. Scott Smith, Ed.D., the Superintendent of Schools for St. Mary’s County sent the following letter out to parents of School children. Dear St. Mary’s County Public Schools Staff and Families: I regret to inform you that as a result of community spread of COVID 19 in St. Mary’s County,...
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Board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Katreena Settle brings diverse experience to her new role at CalvertHealth OB/GYN from teaching residents at Jacobi Medical Center in New York to chairing the OB/GYN department at UM Charles Regional Medical Center. Noted for her compassionate and knowledgeable care, Dr. Settle said she wants her patients to feel...
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St. Clement’s Island Museum Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 6, 2020, from 12:00 p.m., to 4:00 p.m. Enjoy the opening of the St. Clement’s Island Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit 2020 inside the museum with take-home kids activities, music, take-home refreshments and much more. Get a jump on your holiday shopping with a...
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On Saturday, November 7, 2020, at approximately 7:15 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to 5501 Sands Road in Lothian, for the reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a large four story house with smoke and fire showing from the basement. Crews quickly extinguished the basement fire in under 15...
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In keeping an open dialogue and in the spirit of transparency, Sheriff Troy D. Berry is providing an update announcing the most recent changes he’s made as part of his efforts to increase diversity within the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. “I know it’s important to our community that our agency reflect the community we...
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