St. Mary’s County: St. Mary’s County Public Schools: All St Mary’s County Public Schools are closed for Monday, January 14, 2019, with Code 2 for employees. We will continue to watch the weather this evening and and may reevaluate the employee status code by 8 a.m. tomorrow morning. Thank you and be safe. St. Mary’s...
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Calvert County Public Schools will be closed on Monday January 14, 2019. All emergency personnel report as usual. All other personnel do not report to work. Child care is closed. Afternoon and Evening activities are canceled.
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Due to inclement weather, all Charles County public schools are closed Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. There is a Code 2 for employees who follow the code system. Employees should check later tonight or tomorrow morning for a possible change in the Code status.
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All St Mary’s County Public Schools are closed for Monday, January 14, 2019, with Code 2 for employees. We will continue to watch the weather this evening and and may reevaluate the employee status code by 8 a.m. tomorrow morning. Thank you and be safe.
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The winter storm warning for St. Mary’s County has been extended to 6 p.m. Sunday. Accumulations of 3 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch are expected. Travel could be very difficult due to snow covered and slippery roads. Drivers are urged to postpone all unnecessary travel until...
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UPDATE: NAS Patuxent River Operating under Restricted Access/Telework Status due to Weather January 13, 2019 NAS Patuxent River has Restricted Access for all but Critical Personnel due to weather conditions January 13, 2019. Only critical personnel must report to work as previously scheduled. Non-critical personnel should not report to work. Admin leave is granted...
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UPDATE 1/14/2019: The Maryland State Police has lifted the Snow Emergency Plan for Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties effective at immediately. Motorists are encouraged to continue to use caution while driving as they may quickly encounter different road conditions throughout Southern Maryland. 1/12/2019: The Snow Emergency Plan for St. Mary’s County has been placed into...
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A winter storm warning is in effect for St. Mary’s County. The National Weather Service is forecasting a total snowfall accumulation of between 5 and 6 inches for St. Mary’s County between 7 pm Saturday evening and 1 pm Sunday. Drivers are urged to stay off the roads. However, if travel is necessary, caution...
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On behalf of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office I would like to wish each citizen of Calvert County a very happy and prosperous 2019! I can begin the new- year with good news. While violent crime rose in many parts of the United States, it is down over 2% for Calvert County in 2018,...
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As of January 11, 2019 there have been six fire fatalities across the state. The MAJORITY of those fatalities DID NOT HAVE WORKING SMOKE ALARMS in their homes. If you cannot afford a smoke alarm PLEASE contact your local fire department to inquire as to what assistance is available in your area. State Fire...
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A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by National Weather Service WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING… * WHAT…Significant snow possible. Snowfall accumulations of 5 or more inches possible. * WHERE…Portions of central Virginia, the Virginia Piedmont and extreme southern Maryland. * WHEN…From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. The...
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Calvert County families that have lost income due to the government shutdown may immediately apply for their children to receive free or reduced-price meals (FARMs). Families that would not ordinarily qualify for the FARMs program could be eligible for the remainder of the school year because of the current loss of income. Dr. Daniel...
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The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism would like to notify residents that the Indian Head Rail Trail will have partial closures starting Monday, Jan. 14 from Route 225 to the Mattingly Avenue trailhead. These closures are for the safety of trail visitors while Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative performs maintenance on lines adjacent to...
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The Calvert County Department of General Services is coordinating the annual “On Watch” memorial brick campaign taking place now through April 30, 2019. For a limited time, the public may purchase memorial bricks to be placed at the Veterans Patio, located at the World War II “On Watch” Memorial Statue in Dowell. The bricks...
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Lt. Krystle Rossignol and the troopers at the Leonardtown Barrack were proud to host St. Mary’s Co. Special Olympics Maryland athlete Kegan Zimmerman today as part of the Champions On Patrol program. Kegan is a true champion in sports and in life and TFC Oyler was honored to have Kegan as her patrol partner...
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The Leonardtown Rotary Club is happy to announce that it is opening its call for grant applications for 2019 from St. Mary’s County non-profit programs and public services agencies. The deadline for this award period is Friday, 5th April 2019. Awards will be announced in May. A key element of “service above self” as practiced...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers hunters who did not bag a turkey in the fall another chance, as the winter turkey season runs statewide Jan. 17-19. The department established the winter season in 2015 to increase opportunities while minimizing conflicts with other hunting seasons. “Wild turkeys are abundant in most of the state,” Wildlife and...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies will be installing and checking child safety seats on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, at the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad at 21685 FDR Boulevard in Lexington Park from 3 to 6 p.m. Appointments are preferred, but the event is open to show ups. Each check/installation takes about 30...
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On January 9th, 2019, partnering organizations in support of law enforcement officers nationwide will promote National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.). In light of recent negativity directed toward law enforcement nationally, there is a need to show law enforcement officers that our citizens recognize the difficult and sometimes impossible career they have chosen, in...
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Former Maryland Circuit Court Judge, the Honorable Karen Abrams, has been selected by the St. Mary’s County Commission for Women to receive the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award. Judge Abrams’ community activities have included membership on the following boards: United Way of St. Mary’s County, St. Mary’s Nursing Center Foundation, Calvert Marine Museum and Calvert...
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Chief Spalding and her membership recognizes Chief Dave Summers of the Ironsides Volunteer Rescue Squad for 50 years distinguished volunteer service to his community and Charles County. In addition, he served Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department as a Chief Officer. He also received a proclamation from our county commissioners for his service. Congratulations Chief Summers.
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UPDATE 1/8/2019: William Luke Ellis Jr., was located and arrested. 1/7/2019: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of William Luke Ellis Jr., 24, of Great Mills. Ellis has outstanding warrants for Theft and Failure to Appear/Failure to Control Vehicle Speed on Highway to Avoid Collision. Ellis has brown hair, blue...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) put out a call today for parents and guardians of children of all ages to test their new free online opioid education course. The organization is seeking feedback on how this resource can be improved before its official launch in February 2019. There are now over 100...
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A simple gift from a relative gave a lucky Maryland Lottery scratch-off fan a holiday to remember this year. Nicknamed “Queen of 7s,” the Leonardtown lady won the top prize of $77,777 on a Maryland 7s scratch-off. “At first, I thought it was one of the ‘joke’ tickets because that would be my luck,”...
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