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NAS PAX RIVER Noise Advisory – May 19, to May 22, 2022 for Nighttime Field Carrier Landing Practice Flights

NAS PAX RIVER Noise Advisory – May 19, to May 22, 2022 for Nighttime Field Carrier Landing Practice Flights

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place May 19 – May 22, 2020 between the hours of 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Pilots at NAS PAX will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs). FCLPs are simulated carrier landings conducted to prepare the pilot...
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Board of Charles County Commissioners Announce Charles County Phase One to Reopen May 29

Board of Charles County Commissioners Announce Charles County Phase One to Reopen May 29

On Thursday, May 14, 2020, the Board of Commissioners met to discuss implementing phase one guidelines of Maryland’s “Roadmap to Recovery.”  They voted 3-2 to institute phase one of Governor Hogan’s order beginning May 29. The Stay-at-Home Order will remain in place in Charles County until that time. After that, Charles County will begin...
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COVID-19 Testing Underway at St. Mary’s County Detention & Rehabilitation Center

COVID-19 Testing Underway at St. Mary’s County Detention & Rehabilitation Center

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) in partnership with St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital has launched a universal testing strategy for inmates and employees of the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. “Testing has been going very well this week,” Corrections Major Deborah L. Diedrich said....
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Stage One: Governor Hogan Announces Gradual Reopenings With Flexible, Community-Based Approach

Stage One: Governor Hogan Announces Gradual Reopenings With Flexible, Community-Based Approach

Governor Larry Hogan today announced the beginning of Stage One of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ which includes moving from a Stay at Home order to a Safer at Home public health advisory and the gradual reopenings of retail, manufacturing, houses of worship, and some personal services. Stage One will be implemented with...
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Gov. Hogan Announces Maryland to Lift Stay-at-Home Order on Friday

Gov. Hogan Announces Maryland to Lift Stay-at-Home Order on Friday

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced the stay-home order will be lifted at 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2020. “The fight against this deadly disease if far from over. But because of incredible courage you have shown and the extraordinary sacrifices you have made, Maryland, and our nation, can now at least begin to slowly...
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Maryland Reports 34,812 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,694 Deaths, An Increase of 751 Cases and 51 Deaths

Maryland Reports 34,812 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,694 Deaths, An Increase of 751 Cases and 51 Deaths

As of Wednesday, May 13, 2020, Maryland reports 34,812 cases of COVID-19 and 1,694 deaths. An increase of 751 cases and 51 deaths. The number of negative test results is currently 138,762 an increase of 3.320. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 34,812 Number of negative test results : 138,762 Number of confirmed...
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Sotterley Speaker Series 2020 Goes Virtual, Kick-off on Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m

Sotterley Speaker Series 2020 Goes Virtual, Kick-off on Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m

The Historic Sotterley is proud to kick-off the first event in its 2020 Sotterley Speaker Series when it brings to our community Pulitzer Prize winning author Alan Shaw Taylor as he talks about his latest book: Thomas Jefferson’s Education. Dr. Taylor’s presentation on May 20th will be held virtually since guests will be unable...
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Reginald Black Named 2020 Career Research and Development Student of the Year

Reginald Black Named 2020 Career Research and Development Student of the Year

St. Charles High School graduating senior Reginald Black was named the 2020 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Career Research and Development (CRD) Student of the Year. Black was told the news last week when his CRD program teacher, Carmelia McNeill, surprised him at home. McNeill coordinated the visit in advance with Black’s family and...
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Last Day of the School Year for Charles County Public Schools Set for Thursday, June 11, 2020, Date Currently Pending Approval

Last Day of the School Year for Charles County Public Schools Set for Thursday, June 11, 2020, Date Currently Pending Approval

The last day of school for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students for the 2019-20 school year is Thursday, June 11. This is pending approval from the Maryland State Board of Education. The Board of Education of Charles County during its May 12 meeting approved the use of a five-day waiver to the 180-day...
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St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Announces Cancellation of 2020 Project Graduation Events

St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Announces Cancellation of 2020 Project Graduation Events

The St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Richard Fritz and the State’s Attorney’s Office regretfully announce the cancellation of the 2020 Project Graduation events. This year, the unfortunate realities of the COVID-19 school closures and related safety measures have made it impossible to plan and execute this 36-year-old program. The State’s Attorney’s Office will work...
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Precise Systems Wins 5-Year $51.2 Million Contract, PMA-261 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office

Precise Systems Wins 5-Year $51.2 Million Contract, PMA-261 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office

Precise Systems announces the award of a five-year, $51.2M contract to provide program management support services to Naval Air Systems Command’s (NAVAIR) Heavy Lift Helicopter Program Office (PMA-261). PMA-261 is responsible for multiple H-53 variants including the CH-53E, MH-53E and the CH-53K helicopters. The H-53 assault support missions include the lift and movement of...
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Maryland Reports 34,061 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,643 Deaths, An Increase of 688 Cases and 70 Deaths

Maryland Reports 34,061 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,643 Deaths, An Increase of 688 Cases and 70 Deaths

As of Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Maryland reports 34,061 cases of COVID-19 and 1,643 deaths. An increase of 688 cases and 70 deaths. The number of negative test results is currently 135,442 an increase of 4,035. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 34,061 Number of negative test results : 135,442 Number of confirmed...
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Maryland Reports 33,373 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,573 Deaths, An Increase of 786 Cases and 35 Deaths

Maryland Reports 33,373 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,573 Deaths, An Increase of 786 Cases and 35 Deaths

As of Monday, May 11, 2020, Maryland reports 33,373 cases of COVID-19 and 1,573 deaths. An increase of 786 cases and 35 deaths. The number of negative test results is currently 131,407 an increase of 4,063. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 33,373 Number of negative test results : 131,407 Number of confirmed...
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Speed Camera Program in Charles County Continues Despite School Closure

Speed Camera Program in Charles County Continues Despite School Closure

In light of school closures, Charles County Sheriff’s Office has withdrawn their Speed Camera Program from locations not being used for critical operations. The Speed Camera Program will continue to operate at school areas that are dispensing meals and educational supplies for our students. During the week of May 11, to May 15, 2020,...
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Maryland Reports 32,587 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,538 Deaths, An Increase of 1,053 Cases and 28 Deaths

Maryland Reports 32,587 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,538 Deaths, An Increase of 1,053 Cases and 28 Deaths

As of Sunday, May 10, 2020, Maryland reports 32,587 cases of COVID-19 and 1,538 deaths. An increase of 1,053 cases and 28 deaths. The number of negative test results is currently 127,344 an increase of 2,850. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 32,587 Number of negative test results : 127,344 Number of confirmed...
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Road Construction Work Beginning Monday, May 11, at Naval Air Station Patuxent River Gate One Entrance

Road Construction Work Beginning Monday, May 11, at Naval Air Station Patuxent River Gate One Entrance

Using funding from the Department of the Navy, construction crews, contracted by the St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works will begin performing cooperative road work on the Naval Air Station Patuxent River Gate One Buse Road Entrance Monday, May 11, 2020. Due to the extensive level of work being performed, the following traffic...
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Maryland Reports 30,485 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,453 Deaths, An Increase of 1,111 Cases and 52 Deaths

Maryland Reports 30,485 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,453 Deaths, An Increase of 1,111 Cases and 52 Deaths

As of Friday, May 8, 2020, Maryland reports 30,485 cases of COVID-19 and 1,453 deaths. An increase of 1,111 cases and 52 deaths. The number of negative test results is currently 121,702, an increase of 2,476. Number of confirmed cases : 30,485 Number of negative test results : 121,702 Number of confirmed deaths : 1,453 Number of...
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State Department of Health Fines SagePoint Nursing and Rehabilitation Center $10,000 per day for Widespread Deficiencies During COVID-19 Pandemic

State Department of Health Fines SagePoint Nursing and Rehabilitation Center $10,000 per day for Widespread Deficiencies During COVID-19 Pandemic

The State of Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Said the Conditions at SagePoint Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Posed Immediate and Serious Jeopardy to the Health and Safety of Their Residents The State of Maryland Office of Health Care Quality sent the following letter via email to SagePoint Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Administrator, Ms. Andrea...
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5-Year-Old Child Attacked by Family Dog in Lusby

5-Year-Old Child Attacked by Family Dog in Lusby

On Thursday, May 7, 2020 at approximately 12:15 p.m.., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence on McMichael Drive in Lusby, for a reported animal bite. Preliminary investigation revealed a 5-year-old child was playing inside the residence, when the child was attacked by the family German Shepard. During the...
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Maryland Schools Closed for Rest of 2020, with Governor Hogan Easing Outdoor Activity Restrictions Including Boating, State Parks and Beaches

Maryland Schools Closed for Rest of 2020, with Governor Hogan Easing Outdoor Activity Restrictions Including Boating, State Parks and Beaches

During today’s press conference, Governor Larry Hogan and State Education Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon have announced Maryland Schools are now closed for the rest of the year. Hogan announced that he will be easing outdoor recreation activities effective at 7:00 a.m., on Thursday, May 7, 2020., which includes the below. Golf, tennis, boating, fishing,...
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Maryland Reports 28,163 COVID-19 Cases and 1,338 Deaths, an Increase of 1,046 Cases, and 48 Deaths Overnight

Maryland Reports 28,163 COVID-19 Cases and 1,338 Deaths, an Increase of 1,046 Cases, and 48 Deaths Overnight

As of Wednesday, May 6, 2020, Maryland reports 28,163 Cases, and 1,338 deaths, an increase of 1,046 cases and 48 deaths overnight. An additional 2,863 test came back negative, bringing the total to 115,849 negative cases. A total of 1,903 people have been released from isolation. Number of confirmed cases : 28,163 Number of negative...
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Maryland Department of Agriculture Says Presence of Asian Giant Hornet “Murder Hornet” in Maryland, is Highly Unlikely

Maryland Department of Agriculture Says Presence of Asian Giant Hornet “Murder Hornet” in Maryland, is Highly Unlikely

The Maryland Department of Agriculture recently announced they have received many calls this week about the Asian giant hornet, referred to in media coverage as the “Murder Hornet.” This insect was found in Washington state in late 2019. The Maryland Department of Agriculture continues to monitor, though it is highly unlikely that the hornet...
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Local Makers Join Forces with The Pax Museum to Create Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Community

Local Makers Join Forces with The Pax Museum to Create Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Community

The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum may be closed to the public due to the current pandemic, but they’ve opened their doors in a very special way. The museum has partnered with a group of volunteer makers and innovators to provide a space for the collection, assembly, and distribution of community created PPE to...
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Charles County Board of Education to Hold Live Teleconference Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Charles County Board of Education to Hold Live Teleconference Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2020

The Board of Education’s next monthly meeting is Tuesday, May 12. The Board is observing social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it will conduct the meeting via teleconference. There is no public access to the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building on Radio Station Road in La Plata; however, the meeting will stream...
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Maryland Reports 27,117 COVID-19 Cases and 1,290 Deaths, an Increase of 709 Cases, and 74 Deaths Overnight

Maryland Reports 27,117 COVID-19 Cases and 1,290 Deaths, an Increase of 709 Cases, and 74 Deaths Overnight

As of Tuesday, May 5, 2020, Maryland reports 27,117 Cases, and 1,290 deaths, an increase of 893 cases and 62 deaths overnight. An additional 2,399 test came back negative, bringing the total to 112,986 negative cases. A total of 1,810 people have been released from isolation. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases...
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