On Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 2:55 p.m., a student at JP Ryon Elementary School assaulted another student in the classroom. When a teacher intervened, the student assaulted the teacher. School administrators were called and upon intervention, one administrator was bitten, and the other administrator was punched. In accordance with Maryland law, the student...
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Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism is inviting the public to participate in the first public meeting to provide input on the design of a future Sports and Wellness Complex at St. Charles Town Center. The meeting will be held at the former Sears building at St. Charles Towne Center in Waldorf...
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Due to the cold temperatures expected this week, St. Mary’s County Government is announcing the availability of warming centers for the public, open Tuesday, January 21, 2025, through Thursday, January 23, 2025. Residents who need to take refuge in a warm place can go to one of the following locations: Charlotte Hall Library – 37600...
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a lawsuit against RealPage, Inc. (RealPage) and eight of the largest residential landlords in Maryland for colluding to illegally raise rents for hundreds of thousands of Maryland residents. The lawsuit, filed in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, alleges that the defendant landlords allowed RealPage to set...
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For the 2024-2025 school year, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) identified in its calendar four possible inclement weather make-up dates in June 2025. As of Jan. 15, the school system has used three inclement weather school closure days. The last day of school for students for the 2024-25 school year now moves to Friday,...
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Today, January 20th, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and The White House has released the following. President Trump’s America First Priorities. Trump signs executive order designating cartels foreign terrorist organizations Order Delivering Emergency Price Relief for American Families and Defeating the Cost-of-Living Crisis – Click here for full release. Trump signs executive order tackling...
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FrogWatch USA is a nationwide citizen science program hosted by local chapters and is dedicated to tracking frog populations. The Southern Maryland (and surrounding DMV) chapter is hosted by the Calvert Marine Museum and Calvert County Parks and Recreation. Last year participants submitted over 1,100 observations of 14 different species. Our local chapter of FrogWatch...
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Smithsonian Associates offers one-of-a-kind learning experiences for Smithsonian Summer Camp that spark the imagination and engage campers with Smithsonian museums, their exhibitions and themes. A wide variety of weeklong camps for children entering kindergarten through ninth grade in fall 2025 will be held Monday, June 16, through Friday, Aug. 15, at the Smithsonian’s S....
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Earlier this week, Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) expanded its long-term contract with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to provide more wildlife technicians in the state to dispose of dead waterfowl, raptors, and other birds that could be carrying Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The federal agency specializes in eliminating and...
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Congratulations to Deputy Ella Lavorgna, our 2024 Correctional Deputy of the Fourth Quarter! Deputy Lavorgna is known for her dedication, outstanding work ethic, and readiness to take on any challenge. Her supervisors praise her for mastering critical posts, maintaining a perfect attendance record, and achieving top scores in uniform inspections and job knowledge. She...
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UPDATE 1/16/2025: Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately. This action is for Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service who died in the line of duty on Saturday, January 11, 2025. The United States Flag will be lowered to half-staff from sunrise...
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On Thursday, January 16, 2025, at approximately 10:31 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Crain Highway and Rock Point Road in Newburg, for the serious motor vehicle collision involving a commercial vehicle with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find a Toyota vehicle and a dump truck...
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Kelvin Shepherd, 51, and Dominique Parrish, 35, both of Charlotte Hall, were arrested following a joint investigation by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control. The investigation uncovered what authorities describe as “horrific” conditions for over 17 dogs housed on their property at 30205 Gershwin Road. The arrests came after months of...
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Dylan Michael Barbieri, 22, of Port Republic, was arrested on January 14, 2025, following a high-speed pursuit that spanned parts of Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties. According to court documents, the incident began when officers in Calvert County observed Barbieri’s vehicle traveling at an estimated 85 mph in a 55 mph zone along Maryland...
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Justin Michael Gibson, 33, of Lexington Park, is facing a series of charges in St. Mary’s County following multiple alleged incidents, including thefts and an escape from custody. Court records detail a sequence of events that culminated in the issuance of an arrest warrant for the defendant. According to court documents, Gibson has been...
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Serinity Faith Byrd, 32, of Hollywood, was arrested on January 10, 2025, following a welfare check that revealed impaired driving and the discovery of suspected cocaine in her possession. According to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, officers responded to the Pegg Road Food Mart, located at 22141 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park,...
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In December 2024 the Department of Legislative Services reported a historic $2.95 billion General Fund projected shortfall for the State’s Fiscal Year 2026 (beginning July 1, 2025)—greater than any shortfall in at least 20 years including during the Great Recession. The $2.95 billion projected shortfall (before any budget actions) represents a projected 11 percent...
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Celebrate February at the Calvert Marine Museum with exciting programs and events for all ages! From meeting Poppie the opossum to exploring local history and participating in citizen science, there’s something for everyone this month. Don’t miss the Maritime Performance Series with ASH & ERIC L’ESPERANCE on the 21st. For more information about museum...
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UPDATE 1/15/2025: The FDA is revoking the authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3 as a matter of law, based on the Delaney Clause of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The FDA is amending its color additive regulations to no longer allow for the use of FD&C Red...
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On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10:13 p.m., firefighters from Second District, Leonardtown, Bay District, Hollywood, and Seventh District responded to the 20000 block of Chingville Road in Leonardtown, for the reported chicken coop on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find an approximate 7 x 10 chicken coop with smoke and fire...
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In September of 2023, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office received a Cyber tip, which was reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) by a cloud storage provider. The tip outlined a user who was storing child pornographic files in their cloud storage account. Detectives initiated an investigation. Soon after, the...
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On January 14, 2025, Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Thomas A. Goldring, 44, of Great Mills, and Toney L. Daye, 58, of Lexington Park, who now face multiple drug-related charges. The arrests occurred following an investigation by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Unit, which had received information linking Goldring, known as “Junk,” to narcotics...
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Julie Wathen Pitt, made the following announcement late December 2024. “After careful consideration I would like to announce the closing of Kenny’s Flowers in both our Lexington Park and Leonardtown locations beginning Monday, December 30, 2024. All tangible assets must go; please stop by either or both locations and make an offer!” It has...
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(January 13, 2025) – Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear a challenge of Maryland’s law requiring most residents to obtain a license before purchasing a handgun. In Maryland, most applicants for handgun qualification licenses are required to submit fingerprints, undergo...
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Vance Harrison Deniston, 67, of Mechanicsville, was arrested on January 10, 2025, following an incident involving the theft of cash from a local business and a subsequent investigation that led to multiple driving under the influence (DUI) charges. The arrest, detailed in court documents and statements from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, also...
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