This winter, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is kicking off the first comprehensive study of wild turkeys ever conducted in the state. The 3-year research project aims to answer many questions about factors potentially impacting turkey populations. “Wild turkeys are an important game bird in Maryland,” Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Paul Peditto said. “The results...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office reminds citizens if you see a stopped school bus with its red flashing lights activated, you must stop (IN EITHER DIRECTION) unless there is a physical barrier between you and the oncoming bus – not a painted median. There is NEVER an acceptable excuse to pass a stopped school...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources asks visitors to the Chesapeake Bay to be vigilant for marine mammals or sea turtles who show signs of cold-stunning or hypothermia. Cold stunning occurs in late autumn and early winter when the Bay’s water temperatures start to fall. The cold water can cause immediate impacts making some...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in observance of the Christmas holiday. County offices will also be closed Monday, Jan. 2, 2023 in observance of New Year’s Day. In addition: The Appeal Solid Waste Facility, which includes the landfill and transfer station, and...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) will once again be sponsored by the department’s Wildlife and Heritage Service. This in-school offering will be an integral part of the department’s larger educational programming and its Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (R3) program. NASP is...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) presented a Team Excellence Award to the Coster Road Accident Response Team. The team was composed of 11 people from the Sheriff’s Office and Calvert Emergency Communications. On Aug. 13, 2022, the team responded to motorcycle accident on Route 4 where a motorcyclist had severe injuries...
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The Charles County Board of Education at its Dec. 13 meeting honored four Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students. School principals annually select one student and staff member for Board recognition. Students are honored for accomplishments in the areas of academic achievement, career readiness and personal responsibility. Honored at the meeting were Sayda Elgamar...
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NAS Pax River Announces Holiday Gate Hours Holiday Leave Period Monday, Dec. 19 – Friday, Dec. 23 Gate 1: Open 24/7 Gate 2: Open 5:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Gate 3: Closed NOTE: No extra lanes open during morning rush hour. Saturday, Dec. 24 – Monday, Dec. 26, Holiday/weekend routine Gate 1: Open 24/7...
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The Board of Education of Charles County at its Dec. 13 meeting honored five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff members for their commitment to the school system and student success. Each month, the Board honors staff members chosen by their school principals for recognition who demonstrate their dedication to teaching and learning. Honored...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced preliminary recommendations for the state’s Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) budget, a plan that supports continued economic growth and community revitalization, strong fiscal responsibility and budget sustainability, and key investments in critical areas—including expanding access to health care for rural and vulnerable communities. “I pledged to bring fiscal responsibility and...
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UPDATE 12/15/2022: The Prince George’s County Police Department charged a 16-year-old student in connection with a non-fatal shooting outside of Suitland High School last Thursday. The suspect turned himself in on Tuesday. He is charged as an adult. The 14-year-old victim remains hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. On December 8, 2022, at approximately 10:00 am,...
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UPDATE: Adm. Santa Claus took to the skies aboard a UH-1Y Huey helicopter on the afternoon of December 14th with holiday helpers from the HX-21 Blackjacks for a pre-mission planning fight. The sortie focused on reconnaissance ahead of his upcoming operations on Christmas Eve. Children are advised to stay mission focused and maintain best...
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Darrin Atlas is celebrating the grand opening of the new Slim Chickens, a 170+ unit “better chicken” concept, located at 22622 MacArthur Blvd in California on Thursday, December 15th. No stranger to franchising, Atlas owns 9 Firehouse Sub locations across Maryland and Pennsylvania. While traveling in Texas with his brother, they stopped to eat...
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As part of continuing efforts to enhance 911 system technology, the Calvert County Emergency Communications Center (ECC) recently implemented the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). ASAP provides direct communication between the ECC’s computer-aided dispatch system and the alarm system monitoring company. This connection automates 911 notification during an alarm activation and reduces the time...
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On Tuesday, Dec. 13, the Charles County Board of Commissioners convened and approved the following items: A fiscal 2023 budget amendment increase of $130,790 in Recreation’s program revenues and expenses due to the increase in programs and camps offered and planned for the remainder of the fiscal year. A fiscal 2023 budget amendment increase of $959,620 for the...
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In observance of the upcoming holidays, all St. Mary’s County Government administrative offices will be closed Friday – Monday, Dec. 23-26, 2022, and Friday – Monday, Dec. 30, 2022 – Jan. 2, 2023. Program specific hours are outlined below. December 23, 2022 – December 26, 2022 Friday, Dec. 23 Saturday, Dec. 24 Sunday, Dec....
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting in the Chesapeake Building Tuesday, December 13, 2022, with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda The Commissioners began by presenting two commendations celebrating the dedicated service of two retiring county employees, Clifford Fuller and James Lacey. The Commissioners...
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UPDATE 12/13/2022: The Lexington Park Business Association is excited to announce Lexington Park Holly Days on Saturday, December 17, 2022, in St. Mary’s Square in Lexington Park. After the original date was postponed due to inclement weather, the weather this time around looks perfect. The organizers of Lexington Park Holly Days would like to...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Forest Conservancy District Boards invite all Maryland fifth graders in private and public schools to participate in the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest. The theme for 2023 is: “Trees Are Terrific…and Cool our Communities!” All entries must be delivered to a local Maryland Forest Service office by...
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Our 2022 Archdiocese of Washington Veteran Teacher of the Year is Stephanie Bolin, as selected by the faculty and staff of St. Mary’s Ryken. Mrs. Bolin, who leads the English department, is in her eighth year as a teacher at St. Mary’s Ryken and is a 2010 SMR graduate. She was also our Novice...
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Governor Larry Hogan announced awards for 376 businesses through Project Restore, an economic recovery initiative that provides financial incentives for small businesses to revitalize vacant retail and commercial spaces. A total of 376 businesses in all 23 counties and Baltimore City will receive $24.5 million through the initiative—including $8.8 million in property assistance grants and $15.7 million in business operations grants. View the full list...
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On Saturday, December 10, 2022, the Optimist Club partnered with the St. Mary’s County Fraternal Order of Police and hosted the annual “Shop With a Cop” program. Children who participated in the program were picked up at their homes by local, state, and federal law enforcement officers and taken to Walmart to purchase Christmas...
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On Thursday, December 8, 2022, a student at Piccowaxen Middle School reported to a staff member that another student was in possession of a knife. The staff member notified the School Resource Officer, who made contact with the student and recovered the knife. The student, a 14-year-old, will be charged on a Juvenile Offense...
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For a consecutive year in a row, Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) high school students were selected to serve as pages for the 2023 Maryland General Assembly (MGA) in Annapolis. Hayden Kelly, Huntingtown High School senior, and Aidan Herche, Calvert High School senior, will represent Calvert County during the legislative session from January 11,...
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BALTIMORE, MD – December 5, 2022 – Maryland Humanities announces a total of $500,000 in general operating funding for 50 Maryland nonprofit organizations ($10,000 per organization). Recipients of a grant from the organization’s SHINE (Strengthening the Humanities Investment in Nonprofits for Equity) Program include museums, historic sites, preservation & historical societies, and community &...
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