The State’s Attorney’s Office for Charles County (SAO) is back for its third year of its “Drive Sober” initiative, which aims to bring awareness to the grave dangers of driving impaired, as well as help the public take preventative measures. The “Drive Sober” initiative will run during the holiday season – November 20, 2023,...
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The Maryland Department of Commerce joined Johns Hopkins University, Loyola University Maryland, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore, in endowing nearly $13.5 million to fund new research professorships. The endowments were made through the Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative (MEI), a state program created to spur basic and applied research in scientific and technical fields at colleges...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) hosted the 2023 Middle School Archery Tournament on Nov. 17 at Milton M. Somers Middle School. Archers from seven CCPS middle schools, divided by grade level into boy and girl teams, competed. The top boy and girl archer by grade were recognized, as well as teams overall. Top archers...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies will conduct a search operation beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting throughout the day Friday, November 17, 2023, in the Scotland, MD, area between Fresh Neck Pond Road and Point Lookout State Park. A coordinated effort involving deputies, fire and rescue personnel, and search dogs...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, which oversees Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, St. Clement’s Island Museum, and the Old Jail Museum is pleased to present special events and exhibits during the holiday season at each historic site. Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Holiday Family Open House (Sunday, November 26, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 5...
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The faculty and staff of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) joined the families and friends of 25 Adult Education Program graduates Nov. 1 to celebrate the students for returning to school and earning their Maryland high school diploma. The CSM Adult Education Program offers fundamental education courses that cover areas such as basic...
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By FREMS Division Erin Ward, November 15, 2023 – Surrounded by friends, family, and community leaders on Saturday, November 4, 2023, Randy Smith received the prestigious Malcolm Funn Community Service Award at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP) Calvert Branch Freedom Fund Luncheon. This accolade reflects Randy’s remarkable contributions and...
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On November 14, 2023, at 8:27 a.m., three students at John Hanson Middle School assaulted another student who was entering the school during school arrival. The students were separated and the injured student was seen by a school nurse. In accordance with MD law, two of the students cannot be charged due to their...
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On Wednesday, November 8, three St. Mary’s Ryken student-athletes committed to play their sport at the collegiate level. The students’ accomplishments were celebrated during a ceremony surrounded by their parents, family members, coaches, staff and students. Congratulations to the following students! Dominic Dorwart Mackenzie Gorczyca Cole Kingsbury St. Mary’s Ryken would like to thank...
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The roadway opening for the extension of FDR Blvd (Phase 3A) is scheduled to open today around 3:30 p.m.. Please drive with caution and yield at the new roundabout intersections. This FDR extension is located between MD 237-Chancellors Run Rd and Buck Hewitt Rd.
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Amish Quilt Auction @ Grove Farm Lane 37689 Grove Farm Lane, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 on Nov 18 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM Experience a St. Mary’s County tradition that dates back to the first Amish settlers at the 2023 Amish Quilt Auction! Engage with the Amish community and browse the extraordinary hand-stitched quilts...
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Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to announce the launch of an innovative career advising program designed to align with the State’s Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. In partnership with the Southern Maryland Workforce Development Board, CCPS’ transformative initiative empowers middle and high school students by providing dedicated career advisors who teach career and...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is expanding career and technical education (CTE) opportunities for high school students. CCPS recently finalized with the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) three new technical certification pathways that begin next school year. High school students who participate in the new two-year programs will earn certifications in medical coding, pharmacy...
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Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program operated internationally by public safety agencies and is strategically designed for “at risk” individuals who are prone to the life-threatening behavior of wandering. The primary mission of Project Lifesaver is to provide a timely response to save lives and reduce potential injury for adults and...
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Educational Systems Federal Credit Union (ESFCU) recently presented the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation with a $100,000 gift as part of a renewed partnership agreement that has the long-standing partner of CSM investing even further in the college’s students, faculty, staff, and college-wide initiatives. As part of the renewed agreement, ESFCU has committed...
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Annapolis, MD— As of 2022, data collected by the Chesapeake Bay Program show that 9.1 million acres of land in the Chesapeake Bay watershed—roughly 22% of the total land in the region—are permanently protected from development. The Chesapeake Bay Program works to extend the acres of protected lands through its Protected Lands Workgroup, which is...
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“The Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department and Westlake Station 12 Fire & EMS deeply regret to announce the passing of Lifetime Member William Pinkney. William dedicated over 30 years to our department. William dedicated over 30 years to the department and will be greatly missed. Please keep his family, friends, and members in your thoughts...
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The Commissioners of Leonardtown and the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County invite the public to salute America’s Veterans at the Annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Leonardtown! The parade steps off from St. Mary’s Ryken High School at 10 a.m., proceeds through Town and is immediately followed by a Memorial Ceremony...
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Many Americans mistakenly believe that Veterans Day is the day America sets aside to honor American military personnel who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained from combat. That’s not quite true. Memorial Day is the day set aside to honor America’s war dead. Veterans Day, on the other hand, honors...
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The MIL Corporation presented Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) with a $10,000 sponsorship last month, renewing its partnership with the nonprofit community leadership development organization. Based in Lexington Park, Md., MIL provides innovative cyber, engineering, financial, and information technology services to the federal government. MIL Executive Vice President Tom Clark remarked, “MIL has been providing...
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On November 7, 2023, at 8:53 a.m., school administrators at Henry Lackey High School were made aware of a student who was reportedly in possession of a handgun. The student was contacted and the investigation revealed a handgun in their vehicle, which was in the parking lot of the school. The handgun, determined to...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a week-long routine bridge inspection of the MD 4 Bridge over the Patuxent River (Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge) at the Calvert/St. Mary’s County line. The night-time inspection will take place Sunday, November 12, through Thursday, November 16, from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. the...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit recently conducted a series of alcohol compliance checks at 14 businesses in St. Mary’s County. Twelve of the establishments were found to be compliant, while two businesses failed to ask an underage person for identification. The compliance checks were conducted on Tuesday, October 24, 2023,...
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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 Family Court Awareness Month, National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, National Family Caregiver Month, and National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. The CSMC also presented...
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The Calvert County Office on Aging is collaborating with Hospice of the Chesapeake to host a unique opportunity for family and professional caregivers to experience the challenges and struggles of a person living with dementia. The Dementia Live event will be held Monday, Nov. 13, from 9-11 a.m., at Hospice of the Chesapeake Burnett...
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