Governor Wes Moore today announced that Maryland is awarding nearly $92 million to expand high-speed internet access to an estimated 14,500 households and businesses across the state through Connect Maryland, an initiative to close the digital divide through the Office of Statewide Broadband. The Connect Maryland Network Infrastructure Grant Program made 35 awards to Internet...
Read More »
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) held their regular business meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, beginning with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners presented proclamations for Fair Housing Month, Week of the Young Child, National Animal Care & Control Week, and National Public Health Week....
Read More »
On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at approximately 10:25 p.m., firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to 6607 of Coyote Court in Waldorf, for the reported house on fire. The occupant/owner has been identified as Ruth Creamer with the estimated loss of structure and contents valued at $250,000.00 Smoke alarms were present and...
Read More »
On Monday, April 3, 2023, at approximately 7:05 p.m., firefighters in Prince George’s County responded to 51 Harry S Truman Drive in Largo, for the reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find fire showing through the roof of a 3-story apartment complex. Approximately 6 minutes into the incident a second alarm...
Read More »
UPDARE 4/4/2023: On March 31 at 5:39 p.m., officers responded to the area of Dorchester Circle at Springfish Place in Waldorf for the report of gunshots fired in the area. When officers arrived, everyone had fled the scene and officers did not locate a victim in the area. A few minutes later, officers were...
Read More »
On Wednesday, March 29, Commissioners received a briefing on the Billingsley Road Alternatives study. Staff reviewed the history of past studies and proposals for addressing realignment of Billingsley Road. They presented information on existing roadway conditions, traffic volumes, and environmental resources. A traffic analysis was conducted to evaluate the impact of various options on traffic volume,...
Read More »
The St. Mary’s County Museum Division is pleased to announce the 2023 Dinner and a Cruise Series. These themed cruises offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy a fun evening of cruising on the St. Clement’s Island Water Taxi, a delicious seafood dinner at waterside Morris Point Restaurant, and a dessert reception at St. Clement’s...
Read More »
On April 2, 2023, at 12:49 pm, Northern District officers responded to a traffic crash on southbound Ritchie Highway and Marley Station Road, Glen Burnie MD. The investigation revealed a 2008 Toyota Tundra was traveling southbound on Ritchie Hwy approaching this intersection when according to witnesses, it failed to stop for a steady red...
Read More »
Willows Recreation Center is permanently closing on April 30, 2023. ”Willows Recreation Center sent out an email to members stating the following “Our hours for the month of April 2023 will be based on events. We will not be open from 8am to 3pm. We will be open from 3pm to 9pm Monday to...
Read More »
On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., a student at General Smallwood Middle School struck another student in the head multiple times as the student was walking down a hallway. Later that day, the student entered a classroom and struck the same student multiple times, causing an injury to the student. Both assaults...
Read More »
“The Naval District Washington Fire and Emergency Services leadership was officially notified that the replacement/renovation project for the Webster Field Fire Station was approved, funded, and awarded! This long-awaited project will provide for a safe and effective workplace for our personnel, as well as increase our service delivery to the installation. Our leadership wish...
Read More »
The St. Mary’s County Museum Division, in partnership with the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC), will be offering free Open Houses for visitors and the community at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden, one Saturday a month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open House dates include: May 6, June 3, June...
Read More »
Historic St. Mary’s City held its annual Maryland Day celebration on the museum grounds on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Over 200 guests were in attendance for the ceremony hosted by the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission. Rear Admiral Tim Heely, USN (retired), Chairman of the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission gave opening remarks. A...
Read More »
Charles County Government is recognizing Earth Day on April 20, 2023 by partnering with the Maryland State Highway Administration to do a spring litter blitz in Charles County to clean our roadways. All motorists can help “Keep Charles County Beautiful” by securing loads in their vehicles and putting trash where it belongs ̶ in...
Read More »
All St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 7, 2023, in observance of the Good Friday holiday. Offices will resume normal operating schedules on Monday, April 10, 2023. The April 7 closure includes: All three Senior Activity Centers (Garvey, Loffler, and Northern) and there will be no home-delivered...
Read More »
With April being National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Maryland State Police are reminding motorists just how dangerous it can be on the road if you are not paying attention to your surroundings. According to the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s (MDOT MVA) Highway Safety Office, more than 24,000 people are injured and 200 others...
Read More »
Sgt. David Alexander #87 received his Final Salute on Friday, March 31, 2023, upon his retirement from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Alexander served the community for more than 26 years in the agency, spending 19 of those years as a detective. He also served as a Patrol Division squad leader, the...
Read More »
To: All Marylanders I am here to inform you that the State of Maryland has seen the worst increase in fire deaths in the first three months of 2023 than in any other time in recent decades. Close to 40 Marylanders have lost their lives to fire from the eastern shore to the mountains...
Read More »
The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) who fatally shot a teenager Thursday evening in the town of Cheverly. The victim is 16-year-old Eduardo Saucedo Olmos of Lanham. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment...
Read More »
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) held their regular business meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, beginning with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners met as the Board of Health to hear an update from Dr. Brewster, County Health Officer, and Sheriff Hall on drug use...
Read More »
The Laurel Police Department has obtained charges for Brittany A. Copelin, 29 years of age, of Charles County, Maryland in connection with the kidnapping of a Laurel woman that occurred on Friday, March 24, 2023, in Laurel, Maryland. At approximately 9:57 P.M., on Sunday, March 26, 2023, Laurel police officers responded to the 14000...
Read More »
On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at approximately 5:20 p.m., Officer Moreland was driving through the 2900 block of Crystal Lane in Pasadena when he noticed a house on fire. Ofc. Moreland took immediate action and was able to get the homeowner and his dogs safely out of the residence. He was also able to...
Read More »
Washington, D.C. police officer Austin Kirk Smith was sentenced to 18 months in jail on Friday for two counts of felony vehicular manslaughter in a 2021 crash that killed a young couple at a Lothian intersection, State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced. “The reckless manner in which the defendant was driving showed not only...
Read More »
On Saturday, April 1, 2023, the St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks department will host its 40th Annual Easter Egg Festival at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. This rain or shine event will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and is open to the entire community. The Easter Egg Festival has become...
Read More »
The St. Mary’s County Department of Public Work’s (DPW&T) contractor continues construction for the FDR Boulevard Extension. Beginning on April 3, 2023, travel lanes in each direction of Buck Hewitt Rd, at the FDR Blvd intersection, will be diverted to allow for the construction of a new roundabout intersection. Motorists are required to reduce...
Read More »
