On Thursday, November 5, 2020, at approximately 7:35 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Cracklingtown Road and Beverly Drive in Hughesville, for the motor vehicle collision with one vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle in the roadway and on fire. The operator...
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Earlier this fall, 7-year-old Martin “MJ” Gusky Jr. came up with an idea to help other kids during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gusky is homeschooled, but has several friends who attend public school. He wanted to make sure they had supplies to stay healthy while learning. To accomplish this, Gusky launched Project Good Shepherd. Using...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) recently donated $55,700 to three local hospitals in Southern Maryland to support hospitals’ care providers and operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The three hospitals are CalvertHealth in Prince Frederick, University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC) in La Plata, and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown. Each...
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As it is not possible to gather in Leonardtown Square for Christmas on the Square and the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony or any of the Santa events this year due to the COVID-19 precautions, the Commissioners of Leonardtown would like to extend an invitation to you and your families to tune in for two...
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Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) isn’t known for their expansive runways; this Navy command that sits on the banks of the Potomac River does not even have a single aircraft. But that doesn’t mean the United States Air Force contingent connected to the command isn’t getting things done. In fact,...
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On Saturday, November 7, 2020, at approximately 6:05 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Leachburg Road in Lexington Park, for the reported shooting victim. Dispatchers advised the 911 caller reported a 26-year-old male victim was hunting in the woods when he was accidentally shot in the leg. Crews arrived on the scene...
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All St. Mary’s County Government administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday. Offices will reopen for regular business hours Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. The St. Andrews Landfill, the six Convenience Centers and St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) will be open for regular business hours on...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is now leading the investigation into a shooting that occurred on October 30, 2020, in District Heights. The victim, 15-year-old Lavarus Blacknell of Washington D.C., died of his injuries on November 4, 2020. On October 30th, at approximately 9:50 am, officers responded to the 2800 block...
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On Monday, November 2, 2020, at approximately 12:55 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Crimson Drive and Willows Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find one vehicle off the roadway and into a ditch, and one vehicle...
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In response to the nationwide fall COVID-19 surge and rising positivity rates, case rates, and hospitalizations in Maryland, Governor Larry Hogan today provided a detailed update on the state’s preparedness and urged Marylanders to follow all public health protocols. “Thanks to the heroic efforts of so many state employees working around the clock, and...
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The Leonardtown Barrack is requesting assistance from the public in identifying the person in the picture below. The suspect broke into Lexington Park Elementary school on October 31, 2020. If you can identify this person, or have information related to the crime, please contact Tpr C. Riggs at (301) 475-8955 and refer to case...
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As part of Governor Hogan’s latest $250 million relief package for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, new financial assistance is now available to restaurants, independent artists, arts organizations, entertainment venues, and Main Street businesses across the state. “As we work to recover from the ongoing pandemic, the Governor’s ‘Maryland Strong: Economic Recovery Initiative’...
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The new grant program will have a maximum budget of $779,000. The goal is to provide grants to support restaurants (full meal preparation with on-site dining), food trucks and bars that serve food that are based in St. Mary’s County. Grants may be used for working capital, such as rent, payroll, and job training,...
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On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, Chief Restructuring Officer released the following statement. “The Pet Valu U.S. team is proud to have met the needs of our devoted pet lover customers in the U.S. for more than 25 years. However, the Company’s stores have been significantly impacted by the protracted COVID-19-related restrictions. After a thorough...
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Calvert Hospice was so pleased to partner with Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum this year for the Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum Virtual 5K Run/Walk. The original plan was to host a 5K fun run/walk at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum on September 19, but COVID-19 prevented that from happening. The creative team behind...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will shift traffic along MD 5 as part of the improvements at the Abell and Moakley Streets intersections, starting Monday, November 9, at 9 p.m. MDOT SHA’s contractor will stripe and shift the travel lanes within the work zone overnight. This temporary traffic pattern...
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Communities surrounding the Webster Outlying Field are advised that nighttime helicopter test events are scheduled to take place November 4 to November 6, 2020 from 4:00 p.m., to 11:00 p.m. As with all operations, NAS Patuxent River takes precautions to lessen the impact of testing activities on the community. For more information call the...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Mark Andrew Alvey Jr., 28, is wanted for Second-Degree Escape from the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center as he cut off his GPS monitoring device on Oct. 31, 2020, stemming from an original charge of Second-Degree Assault. Anyone with information on...
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UPDATE – 11/04/2020: During the investigation, Ronald Alysha Huggins, 25, formally of Waldorf, was identified as the operator of the striking vehicle. The facts of the case were presented to the Grand Jury for Charles County, and a bench warrant was issued for Mr. Huggins arrest on February 28, 2020 for felony hit and run...
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UPDATE 11/04/2020 at 1:30 p.m: The family has provided the following update. “John Garrett Jr. Has been located. Now the process of helping him to heal and reconnect with the family unit is paramount.” Our family was overwhelmed with the amount of tips and well wishes that we received from across the country. Those...
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UPDATE: On November 3, 2020, at approximately 1:21 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle accident with reported injury in the 25800 block of Three Notch Road, in the area of South Sandgates Road in Mechanicsville. Deputies arrived on scene and located the operator, Lawrence Alvin Hoffman...
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UPDATE: On Monday, November 3, 2020, at approximately 11:55 p.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to a 911 call for a robbery at the Burchmart on Point Lookout Road, in Leonardtown. The investigation revealed the suspect entered the establishment, displayed a knife and attempted to take money from the cash...
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The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced that it has awarded more than $458 million in grant funding to support state, local, and tribal law enforcement efforts to fight and prevent violent crime in jurisdictions across the United States. “One of the fundamental missions of government is to protect its...
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While the Annual Veterans Day celebration will look differently in 2020 because of COVID-19 precautions, the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County and the Commissioners of Leonardtown are proud to present a virtual celebration of our nation’s heroes. There will not be a parade or any public events but, beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov....
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On Sunday, October 25, 2020, at 10:50 p.m., officers responded to the 11300 block of Snow Owl Place in Waldorf for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 27-year-old female with multiple stab wounds. She was transported to a hospital in serious condition. A preliminary investigation revealed the victim’s uncle was...
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