Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) and the Board of Education of Charles County would like input on the 2026-2027 school calendar. The Board of Education typically approves the school calendar two years in advance. At the April 8 Board meeting, staff presented three draft calendar options for the Board’s consideration. Review the options here on...
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A Charles County man, in the midst of playing Racetrax, wins big on a FAST PLAY ticket. The winner, who chose “Dark Knight” as an anonymous name to use because of a fond childhood memory, took home $75,000 playing THE GAME OF LIFE™. This exciting moment occurred on Saturday when the Indian Head man...
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and residents are invited to “Chalk the Walk” at participating public locations throughout Calvert County to raise awareness about the importance of children’s mental health. The Calvert County Family Network (CCFN) and Department of Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Calvert County Public Schools, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office,...
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On Tuesday, April 29, Jacob Dyer, Acting Director of the Department of Fiscal and Administrative Services, presented the county’s proposed fiscal 2026 budget of $594,293,300 an increase of 5.9 percent over last year. The General Fund budget was developed in alignment with Commissioners’ strategic priorities, incorporates departmental needs, and is shaped by community input...
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On Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, at approximately 11:11 a.m., emergency medical services responded to the Esperanza Middle School located at 22790 Maple Road in California, for the reported traumatic injuries. While responded to the scene, emergency medical personnel were advised the 911 callers reported a 13-year-old male was struck in the head with a...
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4/30/2025: A skunk found near Smithville Road in Dunkirk has tested positive for rabies. At this time there is no known contact with humans or pets. Rabies is a serious and potentially fatal virus that affects mammals, typically transmitted through bites or scratches. If exposed, it is critical to take immediate action to protect...
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UPDATE: Maryland State Police are investigating an early morning pedestrian fatal crash in Charles County. The deceased has not yet been positively identified. Police believe he was the driver and sole occupant of a gray Infiniti involved in the crash. Emergency responders pronounced him deceased on the scene. Shortly before 2:40 a.m., troopers from...
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The Board of Education of Charles County at its April 28 work session approved the name Glymont Middle School to replace the name of General Smallwood Middle School. The name change takes effect July 1, 2025. General Smallwood Middle School will open for the 2025-2026 school year as Glymont Middle School. Eight Board members...
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Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to drive responsibly ahead of Cinco de Mayo weekend. To combat distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving, troopers at each of the 23 Maryland State Police barracks, as well as, the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) Team will conduct statewide DUI saturation patrols and high-visibility enforcement. A...
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A Maryland Lottery player experienced a life-changing April Fools’ Day, but this time, the surprise was no joke. The St. Mary’s County man purchased a More Money scratch-off ticket on April 1, and claimed the game’s $150,000 top prize on April 28. A loyal player since the Maryland Lottery’s inception, he shared that this...
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Michael Gerard Benedict, 50, of Newburg, is facing multiple criminal charges after two separate incidents earlier this month, according to court documents from the District Court for Charles County. In the most recent case, filed on April 28, 2025, Benedict was arrested and charged with three counts of second-degree assault on law enforcement officers,...
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Troy Andrea Houck, 50, of Lexington Park, is facing multiple criminal charges after deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested him on April 23, 2025. Houck was arrested at his home after deputies responded to a report of indecent exposure on Atlanta Street. According to court documents, a female neighbor reported that...
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UPDATE 3/23/2026: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Friday, March 20, 2026, a Charles County jury, after a 5-day trial, found Amar Julio Barrera, 44, guilty of Home Invasion, Kidnapping, and related charges. On September 25, 2025, officers with Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the University of Maryland Charles...
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This May, our grateful nation will come together to honor its fallen fire service heroes during the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, the official national tribute to firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty last year. As part of this heartfelt commemoration, we invite landmarks, buildings, fire departments, and communities across...
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The Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department proudly hosted the 79th Annual Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention on Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27, 2025. This year’s convention held special significance as long-time Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department member Tommy Mattingly Jr., was instilled as President of the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association. The two-day event brought...
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A Mechanicsville woman faces multiple drug-related and traffic charges after two separate encounters with law enforcement, according to court documents filed in the District Court for St. Mary’s County. Cherry Bien Sy, 41, of Mechanicsville, is accused of possession of suspected cocaine, multiple counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, and numerous traffic violations stemming...
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Now is the time to voice your concerns, questions and opinions. The Board of Education of Charles County and Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) are hosting a virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, May 6, at 7 p.m. through Zoom. The event is open to the public. Attendees must have an active Zoom account to...
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Visitors to Maryland State Parks this year have a chance to win prizes such as a year-long admission pass and camping experiences by completing 25 parks-related challenges in 2025. The Maryland Park Service 25 in 2025 Adventure Challenge encourages visitors to find and photograph special scenic and historic features in several state parks. Visitors can register...
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Calvert County’s Homeless Service Board will host a Community Resource Fair to connect community members with multiple services at one convenient location. The event will take place on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick Campus, located at 115 J. W. Williams Road...
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Upper Marlboro man wins $50,000 prize using credit card balance as numbers Isn’t it ironic? A Prince George’s County man uses the five numbers from his credit card balance to play on a Pick 5 ticket – and wins $50,000 – enough to pay off that balance and then some. The friendly Upper Marlboro...
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Nicholas Adam, principal of J.P. Ryon Elementary School, was named the 2025 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Principal of the Year. Before coming to Ryon in 2023, Adam spent five years as principal of Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School after serving as an assistant principal at William A. Diggs and Malcolm elementary schools. “He...
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On Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025, St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point, will offer free museum admission for moms during normal operating hours, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note regular admission prices apply to others with the party: St. Clement’s Island Museum: $3...
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Special Olympics Maryland-St. Mary’s County would like to thank Ryken High School for hosting the annual Spring Games. A special thanks goes out to the businesses, Sheriff’s Office, County and State Officials, and the NAS Patuxent River personnel that each year come out and support these individuals with intellectual disabilities both in school and...
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A Miami Beach woman was arrested earlier this month after allegedly entering a residence without permission in Calvert County, according to court documents filed in the District Court for Calvert County. Yulia Gennadyevna Uvarova, 34, of Miami Beach, Florida, was charged with one count of fourth-degree burglary following an incident on April 1, 2025....
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Thomas Roy King, 33, of Leonardtown, is facing multiple charges after violating an active protective order, according to court documents filed by the Maryland State Police. On April 15, 2025, at approximately 5:13 p.m., Trooper Phelps from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to a disturbance report at a residence on Archer Street...
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