On Monday, April 24, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., a school administrator at Thomas Stone High School was alerted that a student was possibly in possession of a gun, which was reportedly thought to be a toy. The school resource officer responded to the classroom and a replica firearm, replica bullets, and a box cutter...
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The Maryland State Police announces that applications are now being accepted for the fourth annual Leadership and Career Development Seminar, which will take place from Aug. 4-6, 2023. The goal of the free event is to develop interest and introduce high school rising juniors and seniors and incoming college freshmen to career opportunities with the...
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On Monday, April 24, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., a school administrator at Billingsley Elementary School was alerted by students that another student was in possession of what appeared to be a gun. The gun, which was determined to be a water gun, was recovered. The school resource officer was notified and contacted the Charles...
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Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. “We...
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U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) voted to pass the Fire Grants and Safety Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Fire Administration along with funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) programs for the next several years. These grant...
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“As the St. Mary’s County Commissioners transition from an impact fee to a much larger excise tax, and debate raising property taxes, they should consider the ramifications such tax increases will have on their constituents. The commissioners are currently mulling a roughly 367% increase to what will be a newly established excise tax, and...
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On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 12:08 p.m., two students at Mathew Henson Middle School were involved in a scuffle at which time one of the students involved activated a stun gun in the school hallway. School staff separated the students and recovered the stun gun. No injuries were reported. The school resource officer...
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Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) is proud to announce Maryland Dove will be sailing to different ports of call around the Chesapeake Bay in 2023, thanks to a grant from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority. During the Bay Tour, Maryland Dove will be open to the public for free deck tours at each of...
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On April 19, 2023, at 1:45 p.m., a student at St. Charles High School ingested an oil-like substance from a vape cartridge and became lethargic. Fire and emergency medical services responded to the school, and the student was transported to a hospital where they are being treated. A school resource officer has initiated an...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office held its annual Awards Banquet on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, recognizing the outstanding and noteworthy achievements of its officers and personnel in 2022. We thank Commissioner President Randy Guy, Commissioner Mike Alderson and County Administrator David Weiskopf for attending the ceremony with us at the Bay District Volunteer...
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Event alert! The Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention is coming up fast this April 30th! Please come out and watch the parade of tri county fire and EMS apparatus on Main Street in Prince Frederick. Once the parade is completed, head on over to the Calvert County Fair Grounds to watch the fire...
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Noise Advisory: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division will conduct range testing on April 20 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Testing has potential to produce VERY LOUD NOISE in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren. Access to the Potomac River Middle Danger Zone (MDZ), as described in 33 CFR 334.230, will be restricted during testing....
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Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Tony Woods announced that the department has awarded nearly $220,000 to programs in Maryland that serve veterans. The Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program made seven awards to service dog and equine therapy organizations to implement projects that improve veterans’ mental health. “Working in partnership with our state legislature...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cautions anyone who encounters a fawn that may appear abandoned to resist the urge to feed or handle the animal. “While fawns are cute, they are wild animals with very specific needs, and human interaction can be detrimental to their long term well-being,” said Acting Wildlife and Heritage...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Chopticon High School, located at 25390 Colton Point Road in Morganza, to consider adoption of: Constant Yield Tax Rate (“Real Property Tax Increase”) St. Mary’s County fees and charges for the following Departments:...
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Naval installations in the National Capital Region are preparing for the Navy’s annual Hurricane Exercise/Citadel Gale 2023 (HURREX/CG) scheduled to take place 24 April to 5 May, 2023 including Naval Support Activities Washington, South Potomac, and Bethesda; Naval Activity Annapolis; and Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River. With this year’s hurricane season fast approaching...
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On Wednesday, April 12 at 3:20 p.m., school administrators at Piccowaxen Middle School began investigating a potential threat after they were notified by several students of another student who made threats to commit a violent act at the school. The school resource officer initiated an investigation and conducted a home visit with the student’s...
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Campus Advisory Status: All clear given: Lockdown at CSM Regional Hughesville Campus is lifted Thursday, April 13, 2023 3:54:09 p.m. Message #4: CSM Regional Hughesville Campus lockdown has been lifted and faculty, staff, and students no longer need to shelter in place. CSM Public Safety is onsite to escort people to their transportation, if...
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Experience the rich maritime history of the Chesapeake Bay at the Solomons Maritime Festival! Be sure to check out educational programs, special events, and the first Waterside Music Series concert of the season this month! For more information, please visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Wednesday through Sunday, the month of May – Wm. B. Tennison Public Cruise...
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On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 11:20 a.m., two students at General Smallwood Middle School became involved in an altercation. During the fight, another student joined in. School administrators were able to separate the students. One of the students involved in the altercation sustained injuries and was treated by a school nurse. The school...
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Do you love plein air painting, or have you ever wanted to learn? Then join us for an evening of creativity at the Leonardtown Wharf in celebration of Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM. What better way is there to celebrate than by capturing the beauty of...
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On the weekend of April 22-23, 2023, the St. Mary’s County Museum Division will remember the 87 lives lost in a tragedy during the American Civil War on the Potomac near St. Clement’s Island during the hunt for presidential assassin John Wilkes Booth. Activities will take place on both Saturday & Sunday at St....
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is sponsoring several summer enrichment opportunities for elementary and middle school students, as well as students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the 2023-24 school year. To participate in any CCPS summer opportunity, children must be enrolled in the school system for the upcoming school year. More than...
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JazzFest returns to the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) La Plata Campus for its 18th year. This favorite Southern Maryland event will reignite the stage April 14-15 in the Fine Arts Center, Brad and Linda Gottfried Theater. The Charles County Public Schools All-County Jazz Band and CSM’s Solid Brass Jazz Band will have rehearsals...
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Residents of St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties are advised that a nighttime flights are scheduled to take place in your vicinity on April 18 through June 1, 2023. In an effort to lessen the disturbance of these missions, we have instructed our pilots to fly the lowest altitude portion of their flights prior to...
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