The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) recently demonstrated multiple unmanned systems in a first-of-its-kind mission to move supplies to ships at sea without the use of manned aircraft during an event at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in St. Inigoes, Maryland. The demo, held in collaboration with the Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD. Dec,2022 The CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter has entered Full Rate Production (FRP) and its deployment phase, following a decision review by Frederick J. Stefany, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition. FRP occurs at the end of Low Rate Initial Production...
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The Calvert County Board of Education and the Calvert Education Association, as part of the implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding to provide a teacher salary increase for the 2023-2024 school year. This will include a 2.75% salary increase in August 2023 and another 2.75% salary increase...
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The Calvert County Family Network will host a kickoff reception to launch an Open Table initiative aimed at building social support networks to help individuals and families in need. The Open Table model reflects the human potential of every person. Through relationship building and accessing social networks, a group of volunteers empower an individual...
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PUBLIC NOTICE – BILL 2022-14 – WEAPONS AND FIREARMS PROHIBITED ON COUNTY-OWNED OR OPERATED PROPERTY The Charles County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in a hybrid format, both virtually and in person at the Charles County Government Building, 200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, Maryland,...
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High school students currently in Grades 8-11 can apply to attend the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Virtual Academy program for the 2023-2024 school year. The application window opens 7 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3, and closes at 11:59 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24. Late applications will not be accepted. The program is virtual for students...
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Pax River Announces New Years Holiday Gate Hours – Holiday Leave Period Tuesday, Dec. 27 – Thursday, Dec. 29 Gate 1: Open 24/7 Gate 2: Open 5:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Gate 3: Open 5:30 a.m. – 9 a.m., and 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. (outbound only) NOTE: No extra lanes open during morning...
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The St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services encourages citizens to prepare for power outages, and to take steps to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. When power outages occur during severe weather, the use of alternative power sources can cause carbon monoxide to build up in a home, garage, or camper, putting the people and...
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On Monday, December 19, 2022, a student arrived to school at the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center displaying signs of impairment. The school administrators and the School Resource Officer were notified, and the student was transported by helicopter to a hospital. The student remains hospitalized. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to...
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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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