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McDonough Rocks the State Cheerleading Finals, Rams Take First Place in Winter Competition

McDonough Rocks the State Cheerleading Finals, Rams Take First Place in Winter Competition

Maurice J. McDonough High School’s varsity cheerleaders had an extra sweet Valentine’s Day Feb. 14 coming in first place at the winter state finals. The Maryland Public Schools State Cheerleading (MPSSC) State Finals were Tuesday at Harford Community College in Bel Air with teams from around the state taking to the mat to demonstrate...
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Coach Alton McCoy Receives The George Stewart Coaches Award

Coach Alton McCoy Receives The George Stewart Coaches Award

This annual award, in memory of George Stewart, who worked with St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks youth basketball for many years, was presented to Coach Alton McCoy during the Select Middle School basketball games at Chopticon High School on Sunday, February 19, 2023. The award represents coaches who demonstrate the true meaning of...
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Charles County Police Investigating Multiple Fights at Thomas Stone High Shcool

Charles County Police Investigating Multiple Fights at Thomas Stone High Shcool

On February 17 at 11:50 a.m., patrol and school resource officers were summoned to Thomas Stone High School for the report of numerous fights. Prior to police arrival, administrators were able to separate some of the students involved; however several more fights broke out requiring the response of additional officers. Officers were able to...
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Calvert County Government Announces Presidents Day Schedule 2023

Calvert County Government Announces Presidents Day Schedule 2023

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in observance of Presidents Day. In addition: The Appeal Solid Waste Facility, which includes the landfill and transfer station, and all county customer convenience centers will be open with normal operating hours. The Solomons Septage Receiving...
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CSM’s Robotics Team – the Talons – to Compete in World Competition

CSM’s Robotics Team – the Talons – to Compete in World Competition

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) competitive robotics team – the Talons – will compete at one of the largest Vex U events in the world when they head to a 2023 West Virginia Vex U Qualifier in March. The Talons, who are widely known for their continued wins at the World Vex Competitions, are...
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PG County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Wire Fraud Conspiracy to Obtain Over $1 Million in Covid-19 Cares Act Loans And Unemployment Insurance Benefits

PG County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Wire Fraud Conspiracy to Obtain Over $1 Million in Covid-19 Cares Act Loans And Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Jerry Phillips, a/k/a “Tian Juzo,” age 25, of Capitol Heights, Maryland, pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud conspiracy, aggravated identity theft, and illegal possession of a machine gun, related to a scheme to fraudulently obtain more than $1 million in COVID-19 CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program loan applications (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster loan...
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Stethem Educational Center School Resource Officer Investigating Suspected Overdose

Stethem Educational Center School Resource Officer Investigating Suspected Overdose

On February 16, 2023, at 11:55 a.m., a 14-year-old student at Stethem Educational Center notified a school nurse that they were ill after consuming several edibles containing what they believed to be marijuana. The student was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital. As administrators and the school resource officer investigated further, they learned...
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Firefighters Respond to Hazmat Situation at Evergreen Elementary School, Early Dismissal in Effect

Firefighters Respond to Hazmat Situation at Evergreen Elementary School, Early Dismissal in Effect

On Thursday, February 16, 2023, at approximately 10:41 a.m., volunteer firefighters from Bay District responded to the Evergreen Elementary School for a pull station fire alarm. Upon arrival, it was found a chemical reaction occurred during a routine maintenance procedure. The assignment was upgraded to a hazardous materials emergency bringing firefighters from NAS Patuxent...
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CSM Foundation Welcomes New Board Members and Trustee Jose M. Gonzalez; Honors Harry Shasho as Board Emeritus

CSM Foundation Welcomes New Board Members and Trustee Jose M. Gonzalez; Honors Harry Shasho as Board Emeritus

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation announces that Danielle Conrow, Julie Lemmon and Teresa “Tiki” Shasho have joined the board as its newest directors. The new directors were voted in at the board’s Jan. 24 meeting. “The CSM Foundation continues to grow, and the new additions will help to make us stronger and...
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Calvert County Public Schools Students Shine at Regional SkillsUSA Competition

Calvert County Public Schools Students Shine at Regional SkillsUSA Competition

The Southern Maryland SkillsUSA Regional competition was hosted by the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center on February 11, 2023, where Career and Technical Education (CTE) students from the Calvert Career and Technology Academy, Calvert County Public Schools competed against students from Charles and St. Mary’s counties. Calvert County Public School students...
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Community Invited to Annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Lexington Park on March 18, 2023

Community Invited to Annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Lexington Park on March 18, 2023

The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks is pleased to announce that the annual Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on March 18, 2023, from 12 – 4 p.m. at Lexington Manor Passive Park (LMPP) at 21675 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park. This FREE community event offers fun for the whole...
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Police Recover Pepper Spray from General Smallwood Middle School Student

Police Recover Pepper Spray from General Smallwood Middle School Student

On February 15, 2023, at 10:40 a.m., school administrators at General Smallwood Middle School called a school resource officer for assistance with a disorderly student who was reported to be in possession of pepper spray. After the situation was deescalated and upon further investigation, administrators recovered pepper spray from the student. The student did...
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Police Investigating Assault at Westlake High School

Police Investigating Assault at Westlake High School

On February 14, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., administrators at Westlake High School were alerted of a fight in a classroom. Staff responded to the classroom, but the suspects had fled. A school resource officer was notified about the altercation on February 15 and initiated an investigation. During the investigation, it was determined that three...
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17-Year-Old Meade High School Student Arrested with Loaded Handgun, Over 300 Grams of Marijuana

17-Year-Old Meade High School Student Arrested with Loaded Handgun, Over 300 Grams of Marijuana

The Metropolitan Police Department contacted AACoPD officers in reference to an armed subject on the property of Meade High School. The SRO assigned to Meade High School quickly identified the student via video and provided patrol officers with his common afterschool hangouts. Officers canvassing the area located the 17-year-old suspect near Annapolis and Ridge...
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Waldorf Man Wins $100,000 Pick 5 Prize

Waldorf Man Wins $100,000 Pick 5 Prize

A Charles County man just played his favorite numbers in a Pick 5 game and brought home a $50,000 prize…twice! The Waldorf resident routinely plays the same set of digits and sometimes gets two identical tickets. The numbers 28931 came out straight for the midday drawing on Saturday, Feb. 11 and the big winner...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – February 14, 2023

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – February 14, 2023

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) held their regular business meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, beginning with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners then presented a proclamation for National Engineers Week. The CSMC then welcomed Dr. Tuajuanda C. Jordan, President of St. Mary’s College of...
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FPCON CHARLIE UPDATE: All Gates Open at Pax River, Zoned Evacuation in Effect

FPCON CHARLIE UPDATE: All Gates Open at Pax River, Zoned Evacuation in Effect

Pax River recommends personnel perform an orderly evacuation of base by zone as part of the CS/SC 23 exercise to mitigate traffic delays per the directions below: ZONE 1 (YELLOW): Leave via Gate 1 effective 3:25 p.m., FEB. 14 ZONE 2 (GREEN): Leave via Gate 2 effective 3:25 p.m., FEB. 14 ZONE 3 (RED):...
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Bel Alton High School Alumni Association Announces Scholarships for Charles County Public High School Seniors

Bel Alton High School Alumni Association Announces Scholarships for Charles County Public High School Seniors

The Bel Alton High School Alumni Association has launched its second annual scholarship program for Charles County public high school seniors who are planning to enroll in a HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), the College of Southern Maryland, or an accredited vocational/trade school. Former graduates of Charles County public high schools, between 18...
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Leadership Southern Maryland Seeks Solutions to Housing and Human Services Challenges

Leadership Southern Maryland Seeks Solutions to Housing and Human Services Challenges

The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Executive Program Class of 2023 convened on February 2 to study the tri-county area’s critical housing and human services challenges. They explored the needs and concerns of low-income families, the unhoused, and residents dealing with mental and behavioral health issues related to economic challenges. Center for Children, Inc. Executive...
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St. Mary’s County Health Department Request for Proposals: Thrive by Three Program

St. Mary’s County Health Department Request for Proposals: Thrive by Three Program

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is issuing this request for proposals to procure a community-based provider of Behavioral Health Services for clients enrolled in the Thrive by Three Program. The Awardee will provide behavioral health services utilizing a grant award not to exceed $13,400 to cover the out of pocket expenses for...
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Federal Indictment Returned Charging Maryland Woman and Florida Man for Conspiring to Destroy Energy Facilities

Federal Indictment Returned Charging Maryland Woman and Florida Man for Conspiring to Destroy Energy Facilities

UPDATE 2/14/2023: A federal grand jury in Maryland today returned an indictment charging Sarah Beth Clendaniel, age 34, of Catonsville, Maryland, and Brandon Clint Russell, age, 27, of Orlando, Florida, with conspiracy to destroy an energy facility. The defendants have been detained since their arrest on February 3, 2023, on related charges. The indictment...
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Charles County Youth Orchestra Presenting An Earthquake Relief Concert on February 19, 2023

Charles County Youth Orchestra Presenting An Earthquake Relief Concert on February 19, 2023

The Charles County Youth Orchestra will present a concert to benefit the victims of the recent earthquake in Turkey on Sunday, February 19 at 7 p.m. The concert will be held at Christ Church, 112 Charles St, La Plata, MD. The program will include the Andante movement from the Symphony No. 7 by Ludwig...
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Applications Now Open for 2023 Summer Student Academy in Public Health

Applications Now Open for 2023 Summer Student Academy in Public Health

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is now accepting applications for the summer Student Academy in Public Health (SAPH) internship program, which will run from July 17 – August 18, 2023. The SAPH provides an opportunity for rising, current, and recently graduated high school seniors to have hands-on experience in the field of...
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After Pandemic Pause, Overnight Programs Resume at Hard Bargain Farm Environmental Center

After Pandemic Pause, Overnight Programs Resume at Hard Bargain Farm Environmental Center

Fifth-grade students from Prince George’s County Public Schools returned to Alice Ferguson Foundation’s Hard Bargain Farm Environmental Center for overnight programs for the first time since early 2020. “Hearing the voices of our overnight friends was music to our ears,” said Theresa Cullen, Executive Director of the Alice Ferguson Foundation. “It has been nearly...
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Warning Signs of Teen Dating Violence

Warning Signs of Teen Dating Violence

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Sadly, relationship abuse is all too common even amongst our youth. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, “1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before they become adults.” Teen dating violence can include physical...
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