update 10/16/2023: Maryland State Police are asking for the public’s assistance as investigators are working to locate those responsible for a shooting that injured two people late Saturday night on the campus of Bowie State University. Investigators stress that there is no indication that the shooters or victims were students at Bowie State. Initial evidence...
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Governor Wes Moore today announced $69 million in federal funding for two new programs to help more Marylanders access high-speed, affordable internet. Administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Office of Statewide Broadband, the two programs, Home Stretch for Public Housing and Home Stretch for Difficult to Serve Properties, are expected...
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On Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., three students from La Plata High School were engaged in a physical altercation while on the school bus. The bus driver pulled over and officers from the CCSO and La Plata Police responded. The students were separated. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation. Two...
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Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Calvert County offices at 238 Merrimac Court in Prince Frederick have relocated to the organization’s Burnett Center at 4559 Sixes Road. Along with the relocation of the operational teams also comes a new name and vision for the former Burnett Calvert Hospice House. The organization is happy to unveil a...
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On October 5, 2023, a student at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School became ill after they used a vape pen containing what they believed to be cannabis. The student sought help from a school nurse and was subsequently transported to a hospital for treatment. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation. Anyone with information...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners then presented proclamations for National Faith & Blue Weekend, 4-H Week, Walktober, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Case Management Recognition Week, and World Architecture Day. The CSMC also...
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Automated speed enforcement cameras will be in the following school zones for the weeks of October 1 and October 9: Smallwood Drive at Wade Elementary School Piney Church Road at St. Charles High School Davis Road at Theodore Davis Middle School Ironsides Road at Mt. Hope Elementary School Chicamuxen Road at Lackey High School...
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Assault at St. Charles High School – On September 26 at 12:49 p.m., three students at St. Charles High School became involved in a fight in a school hallway. The students were separated by school staff and one of the students involved was treated by a school nurse for an injury sustained during the...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners then presented a proclamation in remembrance of the Battle of New Market Heights. The CSMC then presented a commendation to Dennis Wolcott in honor of his retirement. During...
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On Monday, September 25, 2023, at 2:41 p.m., a school administrator at North Point High School entered a student bathroom and saw what appeared to be a firearm discarded in one of the urinals. The school resource officer recovered the item, and determined it was a BB gun replica of a Glock 18 pistol....
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The Institute for American Apprenticeships (IAA) and three partners were recently awarded a $1 million ($999,850.00) Maryland Works grant by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to fund the implementation of professional youth apprenticeship programs that address employment barriers for underserved and underrepresented populations in Maryland. The IAA has partnered with the AICPA...
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) solidified its commitment to provide students with an all-honors experience today, formally announcing “Taking the LEAD: The Campaign for St. Mary’s College of Maryland.” The $20 million campaign will provide critical funds to invest in initiatives that align with emerging trends to ensure student success in a dynamic world....
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No tricks, just treats this month at the museum. A FREE event for the whole family, spirited Halloween cruises, and much, much more! Mark your calendars for all the fun ahead. For more information, please visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Wednesday through Sunday, the month of Oct. – Wm. B. Tennison Public Cruise 2 p.m. Relax and...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners then presented proclamations for Constitution Week and Underground Railroad Month. The Commissioners also received an update on the 76th Annual St. Mary’s County Fair from St. Mary’s County...
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Governor Wes Moore announced that Maryland will direct $17.4 million toward adult education providers in support of key investments to grow Maryland’s economy. The announcement came as part of the program during President Joseph R. Biden’s visit to Prince George’s County Community College in support of the Biden Administration’s vision for growing the country’s...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating after a student at Fairmont Heights High School in Landover brought a loaded gun onto school property. The 17-year-old junior will be charged as an adult. This morning, shortly before 11:00 am, the assigned School Resource Officer was notified that Prince George’s Schools security personnel recovered...
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LEONARDTOWN, MD – September 19, 2023: The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of 35 Southern Maryland leaders for its 16th Executive Program cycle—the Class of 2024. The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of 35 Southern Maryland leaders for...
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Assault with injuries at North Point High School – On September 19 at 9:30 a.m., two students at North Point High School were involved in an altercation inside a bathroom. Both students sustained minor injuries and were treated by a school nurse. The school resource officer is investigating. The students also face disciplinary consequences...
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Calvert Cliffs extend intermittently for about 30 miles along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, from southern-most Anne Arundel County to the southern tip of Calvert County, Maryland. If you are a lover of turtles and/or dolphins, specifically fossilized ones found along the famous fossil-rich Calvert Cliffs, this free on-line Smithsonian Institution publication...
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Supporters and alumni of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently came together for an afternoon of friendly competition when 136 golfers teed off at the annual Golf Classic, raising more than $70,000 for student success and athletic programs. The Golf Classic, which returned to Swan Point Country Club in Issue Aug. 10 for...
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On Monday, September 11, 2023, at 8:44 a.m., a student at John Hanson Middle School reported to a school resource officer that another student touched them in an inappropriate manner while in a locker room area. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation, which is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) officially opened its newest facility last week dedicated to expanding early childhood program access for young learners. In an Aug. 24 ribbon-cutting ceremony, CCPS staff was joined by elected officials, teachers, students and College of Southern Maryland (CSM) representatives to celebrate the opening of the new Early Learning Center,...
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland welcomed 519 first-year and new transfer students, the largest incoming class in over a decade and the most diverse in the 183-year history of the College. New students arrived on campus Thursday, August 24 and participated in a range of orientation activities over the weekend, joining returning students for the first...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division is excited to announce a special two-part event highlighting the profound and significant contributions of St. Mary’s County’s U.S. Colored Troops and Medal of Honor recipients. On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) Interpretive Center in Lexington Park will...
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Threat of Mass Violence Davis Middle School: On September 6 at 9:30 a.m., a sticky note containing a written message threatening to blow up the school this weekend was discovered on an outside wall of Davis Middle School. Through investigation by school administrators and the school resource officer (SRO), a student was developed as...
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