When the fastest riders on the planet and the world’s most prestigious off-road motorcycle racing series converge on Southern Maryland’s famed Budds Creek Motocross Park on Saturday, August 21, it’s going to serve as a memorable moment for race fans across the region and for racer Jarrett Frye. The 20-year-old competitor from Mechanicsville, the...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office along with Troopers from the Maryland State Police will be conducting a roadside sobriety checkpoint on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired. The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office...
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At first, she thought her Diamond Bingo scratch-off was a $100 winner. Then, the St. Mary’s County resident checked it using the Lottery vending machine scanner and got a message telling her to consult with the clerk. Christina “Christy” Allosada of Mechanicsville did just that and discovered she won $30,000! Friday the 13th proved...
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‘Operation Allies Refuge’ Provides Special Immigrant Visas to Afghan Nationals Who Contributed to U.S. Efforts Maryland Ranks Fourth In The Nation For Special Immigrant Visa Refugees Will Receive At Least 180 More Afghan Nationals In The Coming Weeks Governor Larry Hogan announced the State of Maryland is committed to resettling more Afghan interpreters who have...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces it is postponing its transition to Phase 4: Normal Operations and will remain in Phase 3: Reduced Operations in response to the rising number of COVID-19 cases and increased positivity rates in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties. This delayed shift in operations means faculty, staff and...
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The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, is excited to announce a new regional initiative designed to capture and memorialize the tastes, the people and the foods of Southern Maryland. At the core of the project, titled ‘Our Grandma’s Hands’, is the traditional heart of...
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The Southern Maryland Community Resources (SMCR) is excited to announce the 5th Annual Solomons Island Dragon Boat Festival, presented by Cedar Point Federal Credit Union on Saturday, August 21, 2021 on the Patuxent River along the Solomons Island Riverwalk. The Solomons Dragon Boat Festival is a fun filled event of friendly competition and team building...
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Registration for the Capitals Future Caps Learn to Play (LTP) program presented by World Wide Technology is now open at WashCaps.com/FutureCaps. Open to first-time participants, the LTP initiative provides free head-to-toe equipment to children ages five to nine, age appropriate on-ice instruction, and certified coaching in a fun and safe atmosphere. Equipment kits include...
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The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, the world’s most prestigious off-road motorcycle racing series, will make its highly anticipated return to Southern Maryland and Mechanicsville’s legendary Budds Creek Motocross Park on Saturday, August 21, for the 31st running of the Circle K Budds Creek National. This summer tradition has served as the most high-profile...
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U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis today sentenced Philip Mungin, age 58, formerly of Bryans Road, Maryland and currently residing in Mira Loma, California, to three months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for forgery of a military discharge certificate and for identity theft, in connection with a scheme in which...
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Tri-County Love Center is a transitional home for women in need of a steppingstone after seeking treatment from substance abuse. We are a 501 (c) (3) EIN 84-4197062 seeking fundraising sponsors and registrants for our First annual Walk/Runathon on September 25, 2021, 9am at the Indian Head Rail Trail (IHRT) located at 10410 Theodore...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will offer a limited virtual option for students entering kindergarten through Grade 8 this school year. The option is limited to 50 students per grade level across the school system. Parents must apply for consideration for their child. Students who meet the program criteria will be placed into a...
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Wills is the second leader of the Association since its founding in 1993 by alumni members who saved the historic former all-black Bel Alton High School building from being demolished by the County. The Bel Alton High School building, which was built in 1938, is the only remaining high school that was built for...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Calvert County Detention Center welcomes 5 new Correctional Officers: Brenden Bell, Nicholas Morlock, Robert Stone III, Nicholas Sunderland, and Katarina Walker to its ranks, upon graduation from the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy’s Corrections Entry Level Training Program, Session 66. A total of 14 total correctional officers will...
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Issued: August 13, 2021, 2:00 p.m. Expires: November 11, 2021, 2:00 p.m. The Secretary of Homeland Security has issued a new National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding the current heightened threat environment across the United States. The Homeland continues to face a diverse and challenging threat environment leading up to and following the...
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On August 13, 2021, at approximately 12:25 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call for a home invasion that had just occurred at a private residence located in the 300 block of Likes Road in Edgewater. The 74-year-old female victim advised that an unknown male suspect armed with a knife entered her home and...
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Congratulations to the graduating class of the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy’s Corrections Entrance Level Training Program Session 66, which concluded on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. The graduating class includes seven new correctional officers with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office: Ayodeji “Victor” Agunbiade, Emory Bowling, Christopher Christian, Brandon Daron, Courtney Hume, Kyle McAllister...
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Due to the recent emergence of the coronavirus delta variant, and consistent with recent guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), all individuals entering the Calvert County Circuit Courthouse, including courthouse personnel, staff and the general public are required to wear a mask. On Aug. 6, 2021, Chief Judge Mary...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has released its open house schedule for the 2021-2022 school year. Listed below are open house dates and times, and other activities for schools. Please call the specific school with questions about open house events. Elementary Schools C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School, back-to-school night, Sept. 30, 5:30-7 p.m.; Berry...
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On Tuesday, Aug. 10, the Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a resolution that reinstates the indoor public mask mandate effective Friday, Aug. 13 at 5 p.m. The mandate requires that both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals wear masks at all public indoor locations. Commissioners also declared a local state of emergency so that the...
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With temperatures remaining in the 90s and heat index values as high as 105 degrees, St. Mary’s County Government will have cooling centers available on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. Young children, infants, the elderly, and those with health conditions should avoid prolonged outdoor exposure and maintain hydration levels. St. Mary’s County residents, who need...
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While all Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) branch offices remain under an appointment-only operation, the agency is announcing a new feature to enhance customer service and access. Customers now can schedule same-day appointments on the MDOT MVA Scheduling System as they become available due to cancellations or rescheduling. “We are...
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The fourth time was the charm for Richard Knott, a civilian project manager at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. His purchase of one more Multiplier Money scratch-off was the key to bringing home the game’s $50,000 top prize. “I was heading home after work and in the mood for a scratch-off so I stopped...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces it has millions of dollars in scholarships and COVID-19 relief funds available this Fall Semester to assist anyone who wants to attend CSM full-time or part-time in a degree pathway or for a workforce development certificate. The scholarships and financial assistance can be used for tuition, college...
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Enjoy a free day of family fun in the sun celebrating the end of summer on the beautiful waterside lawn at the annual Children’s Day at St. Clement’s Island Museum Saturday, August 21, 2021, from 11:00 a.m., to 2:00 p.m. Families can enjoy lots of activities including games, crafts, a bike raffle, free snow...
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