UPDATE 5/30/2020: St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS), in partnership with St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services, St. Mary’s County Health Department, and the St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services has engaged the assistance of local food service facilities to ensure continued safe food distribution to families with children. Food will be...
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As of Friday, May 29, 2020, Maryland reports 50,988 COVID-19 cases and 2,348 deaths. An increase of 1,279 cases and 41 deaths. Number of negative test results is currently 233,530, an increase of 11,517. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 50,988 Number of persons tested negative : 233,530 Total testing volume : 328,516 Number...
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As of Thursday, May 28, 2020, Maryland reports 49,709 COVID-19 cases and 2,307 deaths. An increase of 1,286 cases and 37 deaths. Number of negative test results is currently 225,149, an increase of 11,517. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 49,709 Number of persons tested negative : 225,149 Total testing volume : 316,797 Number...
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As of Wednesday, May 27, 2020, Maryland reports 48,423 COVID-19 cases and 2,270 deaths. An increase of 736 cases and 53 deaths. Number of negative test results is currently 213,632, an increase of 6,832. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 48,423 Number of persons tested negative : 213,632 Number of confirmed deaths : 2,270...
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Please be advised that on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, the roadway extension of FDR Boulevard, from Monterey Lane (Private) to the roundabout at the intersection of Kinnegad Drive/Castletown Way (Private) for a length of 0.28 mile, will be open to traffic. Construction completion will provide a connection to the current end of Amber Drive...
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As of Saturday, May 23, 2020, Maryland reports 47,687 COVID-19 cases and 2,217 deaths. An increase of 535 cases and 38 deaths. Number of negative test results is currently 206,800, an increase of 4,375. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 47,687 Number of negative test results : 206,800 Number of confirmed deaths : 2,217...
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Deputies from the Charles and St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Offices and Troopers from the Maryland State Police responded to the Golden Beach Park & Ride in Charlotte Hall, after receiving numerous complaints by citizens. Callers reported cars drag racing, running red lights, blocking traffic, burning tires, doing donuts and reckless driving. Prior to responding...
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The 11 meal distribution sites will be closed Monday, May 25, as Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) observes Memorial Day. The sites will reopen at 11 a.m. May 26. Meal sites at high schools are closed on the day of the school’s graduation events. Sites will be closed at Henry E. Lackey and Maurice...
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As of Saturday, May 23, 2020, Maryland reports 45,495 COVID-19 cases and 2,130 deaths. An increase of 893 cases and 47 deaths. Number of negative test results is currently 186,832, an increase of 3,354. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 45,495 Number of negative test results : 186,832 Number of confirmed deaths : 2,130...
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As of Friday, May 22, 2020, Maryland reports 44,424 COVID-19 cases and 2,092 deaths. An increase of 893 cases and 47 deaths. Number of negative test results is currently 183,478, an increase of 6,776. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 44,424 Number of negative test results : 183,478 Number of confirmed deaths : 2,092...
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On April 27, 2020 at approximately 6:00 a.m., Tpr E. Ruggles, from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barack responded to the McDonald’s restaurant, located at 21600 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, for a reported malicious destruction of property. Investigation revealed a Rainier Nazal Dizon, 38, of Lexington Park, entered the McDonald’s lobby at 5:20...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Daniel Alan Willie. Daniel is 63-years-old, 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing approx. 200 lbs with grayish/brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen on April 28, 2020, around 7:00 p.m., when he was released from George Washington Hospital in Washington, D.C. Family...
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As of Thursday, May 21, 2020, Maryland reports 43,531 COVID-19 cases and 2,045 deaths. An increase of 1,208 cases and 41 deaths. Number of negative test results is currently 176,702, an increase of 3,695 COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 43,531 Number of negative test results : 176,702 Number of confirmed deaths : 2,045...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, as part of the state’s long-term testing strategy, Maryland will begin universal COVID-19 testing at all state-run correctional and juvenile facilities. The governor also announced that: The state is delivering more than 20,000 tests per week to nursing homes. The state’s Public Health Laboratory is producing up to...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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