The Hazard Mitigation Planning Board held its regular meeting on August 21, 2024. The meeting, chaired by Amy Bledsoe, the Emergency Manager with the Department of Emergency Services, was attended by key representatives from various departments and agencies, including Information Technology, Land Use and Growth Management, Leonardtown, Metcom, State Highway, Public Schools, and Public...
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Brian Edward McKay, 45, and Sommer Lee West, 39, both of Huntingtown, have been charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty. The charges stem from their alleged failure to provide necessary care for a severely ill dog named Harmonie, a tan and white Pitbull Terrier. The case has garnered significant attention due to the...
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The St. Mary’s County Commissioners convened on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, with Commissioner President James R. Guy presiding. The meeting opened with an introduction of the Commissioners: Eric S. Colvin (First District), Michael L. Hewitt (Second District), Michael R. Alderson, Jr. (Third District), and Scott R. Ostrow (Fourth District). County Administrator David Weiskopf, Recorder...
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The August 19, 2024, meeting of the Saint Mary’s County Planning Commission was particularly focused on the approval process for the Bay Ridge Estates townhouse development, located on Bay Ridge Road in Great Mills, Maryland. Below is an overview of the key points and discussions from the meeting. Bay Ridge Estates Townhouse Development The...
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The Navy recently installed the world’s first Unmanned Air Warfare Center (UAWC) aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), where Air Vehicle Pilots (AVPs) will control future MQ-25™ Stingray airborne operations. This major installation was a multi-year effort coordinated across multiple ship availability periods and the ship’s deployment schedule. The CVN-based control room, known...
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To celebrate 14 years of partnership with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides families of fallen or disabled U.S. service members and families of first responders with scholarships toward educational opportunities, Budweiser and the iconic Clydesdales are embarking on a cross-country tour – and they’re coming to Southern Maryland. There will be...
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Presidential Helicopters Program Office (PMA-274) and the Marine Corps accepted delivery of the final VH-92A helicopter, built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, in August. The achievement signifies the completion of the program of record to deliver 23 new presidential helicopters in support of the executive lift mission. The total inventory of 23 VH-92A...
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Little Flower School will host its ninth annual Patriot Day 5K run/walk September 7 to commemorate the anniversary of Sept. 11 and honor local patriots: military members, firefighters, police officers and emergency medical technicians. Participants can run or walk the 5K course, which begins at the school campus in Great Mills at 8:30 a.m....
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St. Mary’s County in Maryland is taking a different approach when it comes to holding police officers accountable for their actions, and some people are concerned that this approach may not serve the best interests of the community. Maryland’s Police Accountability Act, passed in 2021, was designed to ensure that police officers are held...
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In a heartwarming act of compassion, Officer Ptack of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office recently went above and beyond the call of duty to rescue an Osprey in distress. While patrolling near Crain Highway, close to the Sheriff’s Office headquarters, Officer Ptack noticed the bird, which appeared to be injured and struggling. Her quick...
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The Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry Consortium, comprising representatives from Anne Arundel, Calvert, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, and St. Mary’s counties, released the findings of a feasibility study for a Chesapeake Bay passenger ferry system at this year’s Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Conference in Ocean City, MD, on August 15, 2024. The results of the...
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The following article was submitted by The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR), founded in 1889, is a non-profit and non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, serving our communities, and educating and inspiring future generations about the founding principles of...
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Pax River Gate 1, Webster Field Main Gate Maintenance Friday, Aug. 16 – NAS Patuxent River will close Gate 1 on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 from 9-10:30 a.m. for scheduled maintenance. NAS Pax River’s Gate 2 will keep three lanes open for inbound traffic during that time. Webster Field’s Main Gate will close on...
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Leonardtown, MD – As a result of well pump failure at Piney Point Elementary School, the opening school schedule for this site is impacted, with the first day for students at Piney Point Elementary delayed one day. The full schedule for Piney Point’s beginning of the 2024-2025 school year is outlined below. The Capital Improvements Program...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will host the third annual St. Mary’s Goes Purple Walk for Recovery on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Leonardtown Square. This family-friendly, FREE event will celebrate those recovering from substance use, help end the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction, and bring awareness to the...
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The La Plata Police Department urgently requests the public’s help in locating two missing juveniles. Ramone Fowler (5’3″, 119 pounds) and Romeo Fowler (5 feet, 97 pounds) were last seen around 10:30 p.m. on August 14, 2024, in the Pinegrove neighborhood. Both were wearing black hooded sweatshirts and black pants; Romeo was also wearing...
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Phone spoofing is a deceptive tactic where scammers manipulate the information transmitted to your caller ID to make it appear as though the call is coming from a trusted source, such as a local business, government agency, or even a friend. This method is increasingly common and can be highly convincing, making it important...
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On August 12, 2024, an intense law enforcement response in Lexington Park resulted in the arrest of 44-year-old Dametries L. Jennings. The operation, initiated after reports of a disturbance involving a firearm, led to the discovery of ammunition but no firearms, ultimately resulting in a single misdemeanor charge for illegal possession of ammunition. The...
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The Saint Mary’s County Planning Commission held its meeting on August 12th, covering various important topics, including the review of a significant townhouse development project and an in-depth discussion on the county’s 2024 Educational Facilities Master Plan. Below is a more detailed account of the meeting: The meeting was called to order with the...
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Kendra Tynasia Edwards, 27, of Lusby, is facing serious charges of animal cruelty after authorities found two Mastiff-type dogs suffering in extreme conditions at her home. According to court documents, on July 10, 2024, a Calvert County Animal Control Officer responded to reports of dogs locked inside a shed during a heatwave, leading to...
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College of Southern Maryland (CSM) student Sheik Abdul Kanu, of White Plains, is one of 210 Phi Theta Kappa members named a 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will soon receive a $1,000 scholarship. “In light of today’s economic challenges, I am grateful that corporations like Coca-Cola continue to offer scholarships to deserving...
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Scouting for red drum near the Hoopers Island Lighthouse on Aug. 1, Capt. Tom Weaver saw something roll in the flat, calm waters a couple hundred yards away. He looked for the wake and followed a disturbance in the distance. When he got close and shut the motor off, he saw huge shapes under...
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In a concerning incident that recently came to light, the St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services has acknowledged what they are calling a medication mix-up during emergency treatments provided recently. The issue, which has raised health and safety concerns, involves the administration of saline solution instead of the intended fentanyl during ambulance operations...
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As the new school year approaches, communities across Southern Maryland are coming together to ensure that students have the supplies they need to start the year strong. Here’s a county-by-county guide to the upcoming events where families can pick up free school supplies and more. Calvert County CalvertHealth Back to School Community Event Date:...
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UPDATE 8/10/2024: Flat Iron Farm are looking for artificial Christmas trees of various sizes. They don’t need to be in perfect condition. They can drop off at Flat Iron Farm at 45840 Highway to Heaven Lane in Great Mills, at the building to the right after barns. There will be a sign that says...
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