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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Threat That Led to After-School Activities at Great Mills High School Being Cancelled

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Threat That Led to After-School Activities at Great Mills High School Being Cancelled

After-school activities at Great Mills High School are cancelled on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. At approximately 2:59 P.M. an anonymous call was received in the main office at Great Mills High School (GMHS). The caller informed office staff that he was on his way to carry out an act of violence. GMHS administration notified...
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Contract Awarded for St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center Expansion

Contract Awarded for St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center Expansion

After years of planning and budget discussions, a contract was awarded Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, to make additions and improvements to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown. The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County approved a $25,696,000 contract to Scheibel Construction of Huntingtown. The company recently completed the Capt. Walter Francis...
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State Fire Marshal Offers Citizens Portable Generator Safety Tips

State Fire Marshal Offers Citizens Portable Generator Safety Tips

During the winter months, State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is reminding the Citizens of Maryland to take care in the use of portable generators.  Many people use portable generators during power outages.  The most common risks of using the generators are carbon monoxide poisoning, electrical shock, electrocution and fires. NEVER use portable generators inside...
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Early Morning Crash in Lexington Park Sends One to Hospital

Early Morning Crash in Lexington Park Sends One to Hospital

On Sunday, December 16, 2018 at approximately 2:25 a.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack and Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, responded to Three Notch Road, in the area of Poplar Ridge Road in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle accident that was reported as one vehicle overturned and one...
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Woman Transported to Trauma Center After Vehicle Flips Multiple Times in Lexington Park

Woman Transported to Trauma Center After Vehicle Flips Multiple Times in Lexington Park

On Saturday, December 15, 2018, at approximately 6:00 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Gate two of the Naval Air Station Patuxent River on Three Notch Road, in Lexington Park for the reported serious motor vehicle accident with subjects trapped. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle on its side...
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No Injuries Reported After Late Night Motor Vehicle Accident in California

No Injuries Reported After Late Night Motor Vehicle Accident in California

On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at approximately 11:35 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Old Rolling Road in California, for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles in the roadway in a rear-end style collision. No injuries were reported...
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Kitchen Grease Fire in Dunkirk

Kitchen Grease Fire in Dunkirk

On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at approximately 6:20 p.m., firefighters from Dunkirk and surrounding companies responded to 9516 Southern Maryland Boulevard in Dunkirk, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a one-story single-family residence with smoke showing. After investigating, firefighters found a grease fire in the kitchen that had extended...
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Lawrence Donovan Potter, 88

Lawrence Donovan Potter, 88

Lawrence Donovan Potter, 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Ridge, MD on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 surrounded by family and his devoted dog “Bear”. Lawrence was a native of Great Mills, MD, born and raised on the farm “White Plains”. Born September 16, 1930, he was the seventh of eight children of...
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Dorothy Beatrice Downs Hall, 95

Dorothy Beatrice Downs Hall, 95

Dorothy Beatrice Downs Hall, 95 of Lexington Park, MD formerly of Leonardtown, MD passed away on December 9, 2018 in Chesapeake Shores Nursing Home Lexington Park, MD. Born on July 17, 1923 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of the late Agnes LeOdie Raley and James Webster Downs. Dorothy was the loving wife...
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James Edwin Coffren (Eddie), 90

James Edwin Coffren (Eddie), 90

James Edwin Coffren (Eddie), 90, of Avenue, MD passed away on December 8, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Born at home in District of Columbia on January 6, 1928, he was the son of the late Maude Elizabeth Coffren and Walter LaVerne Coffren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Barbara...
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The Dugan, McKissick & Longmore, LLC Has Been Nominated and Accepted as 2018 AIOFLA’S 10 Best Law Firm in Maryland For Client Satisfaction

The Dugan, McKissick & Longmore, LLC Has Been Nominated and Accepted as 2018 AIOFLA’S 10 Best Law Firm in Maryland For Client Satisfaction

The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Maryland’s Family Law Firm, Dugan, McKissick & Longmore, LLC as 2018 10 Best Family Law Firm for Client Satisfaction. The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys is a third-party attorney rating organization that publishes an annual list of the Top 10 Family Law Attorneys...
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One Injured After Rollover Crash in Dunkirk

One Injured After Rollover Crash in Dunkirk

On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at approximately 11:05 a.m., police fire and rescue responded to US. Route 4 and Lower Marlboro Road, for the reported serious motor vehicle accident with one vehicle overturned and two trapped. Crews arrived on scene to find a two vehicle accident with one vehicle overturned and two passengers confirmed trapped inside....
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Flood Watch Issued for St. Mary’s County

Flood Watch Issued for St. Mary’s County

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for St. Mary’s County from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. Moderate rainfall is expected with locally heavy rain possible. Rainfall amounts around 1 to 2 inches are most likely with locally higher amounts around 3 inches possible. Runoff from the rainfall may cause creeks and...
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VIDEO: Bomb Threats Reported Across the United States and Southern Maryland

VIDEO: Bomb Threats Reported Across the United States and Southern Maryland

On Thursday, December 13, at approximately 2:10 p.m., police responded to Exploration Drive, in Lexington Park for the reported bomb threat. At least one bomb threat was also reported in Charles County. The threats appear to be coming in thru emails. Units are also responding to a second location in St. Mary’s County. A...
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Under-Processed Corn Leads to 65,000 Cans Being Recalled

Under-Processed Corn Leads to 65,000 Cans Being Recalled

Del Monte Foods Inc. announced a recall of 64,242 cases of FIESTA CORN Seasoned with Red & Green Peppers due to under-processing. These deviations were part of the commercial sterilization process and could result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, which could lead to life-threatening illness if consumed. It is important to note that...
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Sexual Assault Suspect in Custody; Active Search for Second Suspect Continues

Sexual Assault Suspect in Custody; Active Search for Second Suspect Continues

One of two men wanted for a recent kidnapping and sexual assault is now in custody in Virginia. He’s identified as 25-year-old Nick Savoy of the 1800 block of Q Street in Southeast Washington. Savoy turned himself in to police in Roanoke on Tuesday. The PGPD and the Metropolitan Police Department in the District continue to actively search for...
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County Finance Staff Give Badges to Sheriff’s Office K-9s

County Finance Staff Give Badges to Sheriff’s Office K-9s

The staff of the St. Mary’s County Government Office of Finance gave the six dogs of the Sheriff’s Office Canine Unit badges and treats on Tuesday. Using their own money, members of the Finance Office annually make a holiday gift to the community and this year, Vicki Goss, Fiscal Specialist IV, came up with...
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21 Tips for Traveling With Diabetes

21 Tips for Traveling With Diabetes

Don’t let good diabetes management go on vacation just because you did. Traveling to new places gets you out of your routine—that’s a big part of the fun. But delayed meals, unfamiliar food, being more active than usual, and different time zones can all disrupt diabetes management. Plan ahead so you can count on...
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Motor Vehicle Accident in California Sends Two to Area Hospital

Motor Vehicle Accident in California Sends Two to Area Hospital

On Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at approximately 6:20 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Three Notch Road, and Old Rolling Road in California for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a rear-end style collision. Two patients were transported from the scene to...
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One Injured After Vehicle Overturns in St. Mary’s City

One Injured After Vehicle Overturns in St. Mary’s City

On Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at approximately 4:30 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Rosecroft Road in St. Mary’s City, for the reported serious motor vehicle accident, with one occupant trapped. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and on its roof, with the female occupant out...
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces Over $3.5 Billion “Building Opportunity Fund” School Construction Initiative

Governor Larry Hogan Announces Over $3.5 Billion “Building Opportunity Fund” School Construction Initiative

Governor Larry Hogan announced a major initiative to make a historic investment in school construction projects across the state. Called the Building Opportunity Fund, the governor unveiled plans to submit legislation during the 2019 session of the Maryland General Assembly to provide $1.9 billion in new school construction funding over five years. This proposed new funding...
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CalvertHealth Foundation raises more than $30,000 for the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care

CalvertHealth Foundation raises more than $30,000 for the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care

The 9th Annual CalvertHealth Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk was a huge success thanks to the 700 runners/walkers/survivors and extraordinary support from the community and corporate sponsors that helped raise more than $41,500 toward the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care. Foundation board trustee Ramona Crowley Goldberg said, ”The 5k participants lit up Solomons! I felt so...
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Charles County public School Board Honors Exemplary Staff for Commitment to Children

Charles County public School Board Honors Exemplary Staff for Commitment to Children

The Board of Education at its December 11 meeting honored five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff members for their dedication and commitment to teaching and learning, and for making a difference in the lives of students. Honored were Maggie Fitzgerald, a Spanish teacher at Piccowaxen Middle School; Eileen Holden, a third-grade teacher at...
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Calvert Library Celebrates Inspiring African American Men of Calvert County

Calvert Library Celebrates Inspiring African American Men of Calvert County

Calvert Library Prince Frederick is celebrating the release of a new book Inspiring African American Men of Calvert County on Wednesday, December 19 at 6:30pm.  In 2017, Darlene Harrod, a remarkable woman herself, spent many hours compiling biographies for a book published by Calvert Library entitled Inspiring African American Women of Calvert County. When she was asked whether...
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Neighbors Concerned About Convicted Killer of 13-Year-Old St. Mary’s County Girl Living Next to Elementary School

Neighbors Concerned About Convicted Killer of 13-Year-Old St. Mary’s County Girl Living Next to Elementary School

Keith Allen Green, 54, is living in a Sober living house with a backyard that backs up to the grounds of Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School, in St. Charles. Green was convicted of killing Claudia Pickeral, 13, as she was walking home from her school bus stop on February 19, 1997. Green was her...
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