Vice Adm. John “Doc” Dougherty, IV assumed command of the Naval Air Systems Command Aug. 1. Dougherty relieved Vice Adm. Carl Chebi, who retired after 38 years of distinguished naval service. Under Chebi’s leadership, NAVAIR achieved and sustained the highest readiness levels in the history of naval aviation, identified over $3 billion in savings...
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On Saturday, August 2, 2025, at approximately 3:25 p.m., police, firefighters, and emergency medical services responded to 2300 block of Ashford Lane in Waldorf, for the reported child not breathing after drowning. The first 911 caller reported an approximate 10 year old male was not breathing after drowning in the pool, the caller did...
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On Saturday, August 2, 2025, at approximately 1:05 p.m., police, firefighters, and emergency medical services responded to Point Lookout Marina in Ridge for a report of traumatic injuries. According to 911 callers, a 65-year-old man had fallen off a boat and was struck by the propeller, causing a severe leg injury. Maryland State Police...
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Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged 49-year-old Omar Shariff Harrison after determining he intentionally set a fire inside his home. At the same time, his wife and two children were asleep. Just after 5:00 a.m. on August 1, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a residence in the...
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The Navy, in partnership with Skydweller Aero, recently achieved continuous solar-powered unmanned flight during a nonstop three-day test from Stennis, Mississippi. Led by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), the test of Skydweller UAS marks a significant advancement in both long-endurance solar-powered UAS technology and its potential to enhance maritime intelligence, surveillance,...
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A Southern Maryland woman credits her late father for helping her win $50,000. She played her father’s death date on a Pick 5 $1 bet, and matched the numbers of the July 25 evening drawing. Telling her story July 29 when she claimed her prize at Maryland Lottery headquarters, she said she initially thought...
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The Chesapeake Channa, or snakehead, has developed a dedicated following in the sportfishing community–even though they’ve been an unwelcome addition to Maryland waterways. These invasive predators known primarily as snakeheads were coined Chesapeake Channa by the Maryland General Assembly in 2024. Whatever you call this fish, Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries biologists...
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In February 2025, the Calvert County Planning Commission endorsed a new, streamlined approach consolidating all master plans into one document: The Master Plan of Town Centers. Developed by the Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning, the consolidated plan merges updated information for each town center into one easy-to-access resource. The new document features...
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The Town of La Plata has issued an update on the status of its Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), providing a comprehensive overview of compliance efforts, infrastructure challenges, and strategic plans for the future. The WWTP, which has been in operation for many years, has a permitted treatment capacity of 1.5 million gallons per day...
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Jonathan Alexander Gray, 35, of Prince Frederick, has been arrested and charged in connection with two armed robberies that took place in Calvert County last week, according to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Court documents state that on July 25, 2025, deputies responded to the Verizon Wireless store in Dunkirk after Gray allegedly stole...
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Commissioner Eric Colvin (Republican) has officially filed for reelection to continue serving as the St. Mary’s County Commissioner from Commissioner District 1. St. Mary’s County Commissioner District 1 stretches from the southern portion of the Town of Leonardtown to Point Lookout and includes Valley Lee, Tall Timbers, Ridge, and a portion of Lexington Park....
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Registration remains open for some local rinks as the third annual DMV Girls Try Hockey For Free Day, is taking place at 16 rinks across Maryland and Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. The DMV Girls Try Hockey for Free Day is a joint effort between the Washington Capitals, Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation,...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are pleased to announce the approval to award the St. Clement’s Island Museum construction project contract to W.M. Davis, Inc., marking a significant milestone in preserving and enhancing one of Maryland’s most treasured historical sites. A public groundbreaking ceremony will be held at the St. Clement’s Island Museum...
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A Maryland Lottery scratch-off player in Baltimore is now a millionaire, and two other people claimed scratch-off prizes of $100,000 each after buying tickets in Baltimore and Silver Spring. Across Maryland, and across all games, the Lottery paid more than $31.1 million in prizes during the week of July 21-28 including 23 tickets worth...
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 8:00 PM EDT this evening for: District of Columbia – The entire District is under the watch. Maryland – Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Carroll, Frederick, Washington, Cecil, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Harford. Along with 22 Counties in Virginia This Hazardous Weather Outlook...
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A total of 119 stores across the country are being sold to an affiliate of Onyx Partners Ltd., a Boston-based private equity firm, as confirmed by Copper Property CTL Pass Through Trust in the $947 million deal. Due to the various conditions to closing, the Trust cannot make any assurances that the disposition of...
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On Wednesday, July 29, 2025, at around 3 p.m., the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted a series of covert alcohol compliance checks at licensed establishments throughout the county. The operation involved the use of an 18-year-old Confidential Informant (CI) from the Sheriff’s Office. The CI, dressed in jeans and a...
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Dunkin’ and its DMV franchisees announced the full list of recipients of the Dunkin’ Regional Scholarships, which awards a total of $125,000 in academic scholarships to high school and college students throughout the DMV. The program helps local students in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia as they pursue part-time or full-time undergraduate degrees...
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UPDATE 7/31/2025: During the July 28th meeting, the St. Mary’s County Planning Commission members reviewed and approved the 136,750-square-foot Home Depot concept site with 7 yes votes and no nays. The site is located at 44766 Oak Crest Road in California, nestled right by the R/C Theaters and Chipotle. 7/27/2025: A new Home Depot...
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On Tuesday, July 29, at approximately 2:44 p.m., emergency medical services, police, and firefighters responded to the Point Lookout Marina, for the reported boat explosion and fire. Firefighters from Ridge, Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, NAS Webster Field, Seventh District, Second District, Hollywood, and Leonardtown responded to the marina, for the reported boat on...
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On Tuesday, July 29, at approximately 2:05 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 21000 block of Williams Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported child not breathing with CPR in progress. Dispatchers advised to all responding units the caller reported a 1-year-old female was not breathing with CPR instructions being...
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He’s a frequent player, a Clinton resident told the Lottery July 28, so whenever he takes a break from making his deliveries to pick up food, he looks for a lottery sign. After one such recent stop, he had no idea that the lunch dish he brought back to his truck came with a...
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On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 8:42 a.m., police responded to the 11000 block of Neale Sound Drive in Cobb Island, for the reported missing person. Police quickly responded and began a search area while gathering additional information from family members. The caregiver reported the door to the residence was found open with the...
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Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $160,668,545 in revenue from slot machines and table games during June 2025. The statewide total was down $2,245,887 (-1.4%) compared to June 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during June 2025 totaled $68,544,763, a decrease of $1,297,932 (-1.9%) compared to June 2024. The June 2025 contributions included...
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Trenton Deonn Barnett, 35, of Lexington Park, has been charged with two misdemeanor theft offenses after a series of alleged shoplifting incidents at a Harbor Freight Tools store in California, Maryland, according to court documents filed in the District Court for St. Mary’s County. Records show that Barnett faces charges of theft: $100 to...
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