On Friday, January 2, 2026, at approximately 4:50 a.m., firefighters and emergency medical services from Calvert and Anne Arundel Counties responded to the 2100 block of Lowery Road in Huntingtown, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to confirm a working fire with fire showing from a single story residence....
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The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter will kick off the new year by waiving adoption fees during its New Year, New Chapter adoption promotion, running Friday, Jan. 2 through Saturday, Jan. 31. Adoption fees will be waived for all animals that entered the shelter in 2025, identified by intake numbers beginning with “25.” Animals...
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The Comptroller of Maryland has submitted amendments to the regulations governing Maryland’s tire recycling fee and new tire fee. Effective January 1, 2026, the tire recycling fee increases to $1.00 from $0.80 on the first sale of a new tire in the state by a tire dealer. Maryland will also implement a $5.00 new...
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On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at approximately 4:07 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Patuxent Camp Sites located at 4774 Williams Wharf Road in Saint Leonard, for the reported camper on fire. 911 callers reported their family members camper was on fire with multiple explosions reported. Prior to the arrival of...
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Maryland hunters reported harvesting 27,620 deer during the two-week firearm season from Nov. 29 through Dec. 13. The firearms season harvest was 10.4% lower than last year’s official count of 30,833 deer but only 3% lower than the five-year average of 28,467 deer. The deer harvest fluctuates from year to year due to a variety of factors such as weather,...
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown co-led a multistate coalition of 19 attorneys general in sending a comment letter opposing four proposed rules by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) that would undermine key regulations implementing the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973. The proposed rollbacks would significantly...
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As 2026 approaches, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) encourages residents to start the new year with resolutions focused on roadway safety, while also taking advantage of the convenient services and tools the MVA offers. “We want all Marylanders to be safe, follow the rules of the road and take full...
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The Maryland Park Service is challenging visitors to walk one mile for each year since the founding of our country – 250 miles for America’s 250th. The “Miles for Maryland” Trail Challenge encourages everyone to get outdoors, enjoy the fresh air, and be active in 2026. Visit your nearest park, or explore the state...
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Governor Wes Moore announced that Marylanders have completed more than 220,000 applications for critical benefits through the Maryland Benefits One Application, a mobile-friendly tool that helps customers apply for vital benefits. Since its July launch, the system has provided a centralized and easy-to-use online location that allows Marylanders to apply for Medicaid, SNAP, Temporary Assistance...
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John Lee Onley, 29, of North East, Washington, D.C., is facing a criminal charge after allegedly attempting to avoid prosecution by providing false identification during a traffic stop in Calvert County. Onley is charged with one misdemeanor count of fraud to avoid prosecution by assuming another person’s identity, according to court records filed in...
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Early indicators suggest the coming months could be active for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in wild birds again this year. Avian influenza, often called “bird flu,” is an airborne respiratory virus that spreads quickly among birds. While once considered rare in Maryland, the virus is now being detected more commonly in the state’s...
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Calvert County residents are encouraged to recycle their live Christmas trees, wreaths and garland at county convenience centers at no charge, starting Friday, Dec. 26, through Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. Starting Feb. 1, residents looking to recycle their trees must take them directly to the Appeal Landfill, where standard yard waste fees will apply....
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Beth Marie Adamson, 31, of Huntingtown, has been charged with misdemeanor theft following a retail theft incident at a Dunkirk Walmart, according to court documents filed in the District Court for Calvert County. According to charging documents, the incident occurred on December 17, 2025, at the Walmart located on Town Center Boulevard in Dunkirk....
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Alice Laura Marshall, 33, of Lusby, is facing a fugitive from justice case in Calvert County after being arrested on Dec. 16, 2025, on a Pennsylvania warrant, according to court records. Marshall is charged in District Court for Calvert County with fugitive from justice – Pennsylvania, a non-criminal fugitive warrant. Court documents state that...
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Bradley Tippett Morris, 30, of Lexington Park, has been charged in connection with two separate incidents of burglary and theft, one in Calvert County and another in St. Mary’s County. According to court documents, the most recent charges stem from an alleged break-in at Blue Crabs Sports Cards located on Solomons Island Road in...
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On Monday, December 22, 2025, at approximately 11:35 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services were dispatched to the 600 block of Grenada Lane in Lusby, for the reported long fall. 911 callers reported a 21-year-old male fell more than 18 feet from a tree during a tree cutting accident, Maryland State Police Aviation...
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The Maryland Judiciary will be implementing the new Maryland Judiciary Case Search & Record Portal as part of its commitment to use technology effectively and responsibly. The new portal, launching on January 9, 2026, will redesign and integrate the existing Maryland Case Search and the Maryland Judiciary Record Search. The Maryland Judiciary Case Search...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Talons Robotics Team earned top scores at the international VEX Robotics Competition and is now ranked in the top 20 teams in the world. The team traveled to Manassas, Virginia on November 22 to compete against teams from across the globe, winning the Programming Skills, Driver Skills, and...
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Each year, anglers, hunters, and other wildlife enthusiasts flock to remote areas of the United States in pursuit of regional species for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Many are familiar with the classics: Bull elk hunting in the Rockies, casting for elusive tarpon in the Florida Keys, and searching for ducks along the Mississippi Flyway. Each...
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Maryland’s 5 Million Trees program has reached more than 1.5 million native trees planted, marking a major milestone and reflecting strong momentum toward reaching the state’s ambitious goal of planting 5 million trees by 2031. More than 555,330 trees were planted in Fiscal Year 2025, according to a new annual report prepared for the Maryland General...
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A package of new state laws will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, bringing changes to tax-sale rules, rideshare driver reporting, and a wide slate of health insurance requirements — including new protections tied to pediatric care, anesthesia coverage, cancer screenings for firefighters, and limits on “fail-first” medication rules. Below are some of the...
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In a historic development, the U.S. Senate has passed the IAFF-endorsed Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), advancing a long-fought effort by the IAFF to secure federal recognition of occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death. The bill, which has strong bipartisan support in both chambers, now goes to President Donald Trump, who will sign it into law tomorrow....
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources asks those visiting the Chesapeake Bay or Atlantic coast to be vigilant of sea turtles who exhibit signs of cold-stunning, a condition that causes animals to become debilitated and experience hypothermia-like symptoms due to prolonged exposure to cold temperatures. Cold-stunning typically occurs in late autumn and early winter...
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Clifton Jermaine Cole, 20, of Prince Frederick, has been charged with possession of a firearm by a minor following the execution of a search warrant at his residence earlier this month, according to court documents filed in the District Court for Calvert County. The charge stems from a joint investigation involving the Calvert County...
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UPDATE 12/16/2025: Savon Quincy Samuel, 32, of Pikesville, has been charged with felony negligent manslaughter by vehicle following a fatal multi-vehicle crash that occurred during an attempted traffic stop by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office on December 12, 2025. According to court documents, the incident began when a deputy attempted to stop a gray...
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