Calvert News

Governor Moore Declares State of Preparedness Ahead of Severe Storms on Monday, March 16

Governor Moore Declares State of Preparedness Ahead of Severe Storms on Monday, March 16

Governor Wes Moore declared a State of Preparedness​ ahead of significant risk for widespread, severe storms producing damaging winds, hail, and a heightened tornado threat across all of Maryland for Monday, March 16. These storms have the potential to cause damages to structures, downed trees and powerlines, and create debris. Marylanders are urged to have...
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Three Baltimore Men of Arrested for Stealing Groceries From Giant In Prince Frederick During Overnight Cleaning Shift

Three Baltimore Men of Arrested for Stealing Groceries From Giant In Prince Frederick During Overnight Cleaning Shift

Victor Ariel Bermudez-Ventura, 33, Enrique Elia Bermudez-Ventura, 31, and Yafred Santos-Jeronimo, 19, all of Baltimore, are each charged with theft of $100 to under $1,500 following an alleged shoplifting incident at Giant on Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick on March 11, 2026, according to court documents. The arrests stem from an investigation conducted...
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Police in Calvert County Arrest Columbia Man for Felony Theft of Over $190,000 in Gold Bullion Scam

Police in Calvert County Arrest Columbia Man for Felony Theft of Over $190,000 in Gold Bullion Scam

Jatin Talwar, 46, of Columbia, is facing felony charges of theft of $100,000 or more and theft scheme of $100,000 or more following a March 11, 2026 arrest in Dunkirk, according to court documents filed in the District Court for Calvert County. Talwar was arrested by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and is currently...
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School and Updates for Monday, March 16th, 2026 Due to Severe Weather Outlook

School and Updates for Monday, March 16th, 2026 Due to Severe Weather Outlook

Ahead of tomorrow’s severe weather risk and updated outlook, many school districts are opting to smartly close early! While timing and changes will occur, Monday Morning will have rain and showers move through the region. Late Morning to Early Afternoon – A few isolated storms could develop ahead of the main front. The main...
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Police Say Prince Frederick Man Violated Protective Order and Carried Loaded Handgun to Apartment in Calvert County

Police Say Prince Frederick Man Violated Protective Order and Carried Loaded Handgun to Apartment in Calvert County

Chicago Alexander Garner, 31, of Prince Frederick, was arrested March 1, 2026, after deputies responded to a report that he was violating a court-issued protective order and allegedly found a loaded handgun in his possession, according to court documents. Garner is charged with loaded handgun on person, handgun on person, possession of a firearm...
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Maryland State Police Urge Marylanders To Be Cautious of Phone Scam Circulating

Maryland State Police Urge Marylanders To Be Cautious of Phone Scam Circulating

Maryland State Police are urging Marylanders to be cautious of a phone scam circulating in which impersonators pretend to be law enforcement officers in order to steal personal information. Police are receiving reports from citizens about scammers who are fraudulently identifying themselves as police officers or troopers to gain financial information or money from...
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Plan Your Next Calvert County Adventure with the 2026 Visitors Guide

Plan Your Next Calvert County Adventure with the 2026 Visitors Guide

Plan your next adventure in Calvert County and pick up your copy or download the 2026 Visitors Guide. This guide is designed for residents and visitors alike, listing information on shopping, restaurants and attractions like Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Calvert Marine Museum, Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum and many other places of...
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UPDATE: Severe Storm Threat Increases AGAIN for Monday, March 16 Across Maryland and Virginia – PREPARE NOW!

UPDATE: Severe Storm Threat Increases AGAIN for Monday, March 16 Across Maryland and Virginia – PREPARE NOW!

UPDATE 3/15/2026: The National Weather Service has upgraded our severe potential outlook again, we are now at Level 4 of 5 as Severe Storms are going to be moving into our area along with the cold front. Morning (7–11 AM): Periods of rain and showers move through the region. This activity will be important because...
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Man Charged With Theft and Assault Following Reported Shoplifting in Prince Frederick

Man Charged With Theft and Assault Following Reported Shoplifting in Prince Frederick

Lavonte Lewis Grimes, 30, of Hyattsville, is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after an alleged theft and confrontation with deputies outside the Walmart in Prince Frederick, according to court documents. Grimes is charged with theft between $100 and $1,500, obstructing and hindering, and second-degree assault. According to charging documents filed by the Calvert County Sheriff’s...
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Washington, D.C. Man Charged After Loaded Handgun Found During Dunkirk Traffic Stop

Washington, D.C. Man Charged After Loaded Handgun Found During Dunkirk Traffic Stop

Corey Antonio Paul, 36, of Washington, D.C., is facing multiple firearm-related charges after deputies conducted a traffic stop in Dunkirk and allegedly discovered a loaded handgun and ammunition in his vehicle, according to court documents. The charges include illegal possession of a regulated firearm, handgun on a person, handgun in a vehicle, possession of...
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Local Southern Maryland Coaches Launch “The Dugout” Podcast to Unite Youth Baseball and Softball Community

Local Southern Maryland Coaches Launch “The Dugout” Podcast to Unite Youth Baseball and Softball Community

A new voice is hitting the airwaves for the Southern Maryland sports community. The Dugout, a dedicated youth baseball and softball podcast, has officially launched, providing players, parents and coaches with an inside look at the game from a local perspective. Hosted by a panel of four veteran local coaches, the podcast serves as...
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Safe Catch-and-Release and Avoiding High Temperatures Helps Protect Striped Bass, Research Shows

Safe Catch-and-Release and Avoiding High Temperatures Helps Protect Striped Bass, Research Shows

Practicing safe catch-and-release fishing is always important for conserving fish populations, and these techniques are all the more critical for Maryland’s striped bass now, which have struggled to produce a strong new generation of fish in recent years. Catch-and-release fishing is a great way for anglers to pursue fish while also conserving the population, allowing...
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Noise Advisory – Inshore Flight Testing, Potential Supersonic Flights March 19-20, 2026

Noise Advisory – Inshore Flight Testing, Potential Supersonic Flights March 19-20, 2026

Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, Smith Island, Maryland and residents of the Northern Neck of Virginia are advised of an inshore weapons separation testing event Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This test flight has the potential to generate a sonic boom...
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CSM Receives More than $1.7 Million in Signed Appropriations Package

CSM Receives More than $1.7 Million in Signed Appropriations Package

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will receive more than $1.7 million in federal funding to support a new Aviation Maintenance Technology Program and a Water and Wastewater Treatment Program. The FY2026 Appropriations Package, signed February 3, includes $1.7 million of Congressionally Directed Spending allocated to CSM for these initiatives. CSM President Dr. Yolanda...
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Maryland Public Service Commission Holding Two Public Hearings for Input on Washington Gas Light’s Proposal to Increase Gas Distribution Rates

Maryland Public Service Commission Holding Two Public Hearings for Input on Washington Gas Light’s Proposal to Increase Gas Distribution Rates

The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold two virtual public hearings to receive public input on Washington Gas Light’s proposal to increase its gas distribution rates. The hearings will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6 p.m. The utility’s customers and other stakeholders are welcome to attend one or...
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Healing and Connection This Spring at Chesapeake Life Center

Healing and Connection This Spring at Chesapeake Life Center

Spring can be a season of renewal, but for those who are grieving, it can also bring tender reminders of loss. Chesapeake Life Center offers a variety of workshops and support groups designed to provide connection, comfort and hope during this time of healing. From creative art experiences and nature-inspired programs to skill-building workshops...
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Attorney General Brown Vows to Continue Antitrust Case Against Live Nation, Owner of Ticketmaster

Attorney General Brown Vows to Continue Antitrust Case Against Live Nation, Owner of Ticketmaster

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for unlawfully monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services: “In May 2024, a bipartisan group of state attorneys general joined the U.S. Department of Justice to sue Live Nation for monopolizing...
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Maryland State Police to Increase Patrols Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend – 2026

Maryland State Police to Increase Patrols Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend – 2026

Maryland State Police are urging motorists to avoid aggressive, distracted and impaired driving throughout St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Maryland State Troopers from all 23 barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will focus on aggressive, distracted and impaired driving while conducting increased saturation patrols along roadways where impaired driving-related crashes...
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Sports Wagering Contributes $7.3 Million to the State During February 2026

Sports Wagering Contributes $7.3 Million to the State During February 2026

Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $7,318,939 in contributions to the state during February 2026. Through the first eight months of Fiscal Year 2026 (July 2025 through February 2026), sports wagering has returned a total of $96,852,199 to the state. Sports bettors in Maryland wagered $515,655,127 during February and won back $464,594,429 in prizes. Sportsbook...
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SMADC Opens Search for Host Venue of the 2026 Buy Local Challenge Celebration

SMADC Opens Search for Host Venue of the 2026 Buy Local Challenge Celebration

The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, is officially seeking a premier location to host the 2026 Buy Local Challenge (BLC) Celebration. Farms, wineries, and established agritourism venues throughout Southern Maryland are invited to submit applications to showcase their property as the backdrop for this...
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April 2026 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

April 2026 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

A special fossil egg hunt, spring break adventures, the Otter Trot 5K, and a special Maritime Performance Series concert, Music of the American Revolution, headline a packed April schedule at the Calvert Marine Museum. For the full calendar of April events, visit calvertmarinemuseum.com. Wednesday, April 1 – Spring Break Program: Birds of the Marsh | 10...
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Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Generates $8.5 Billion in Economic Impact, Supports Nearly 31,000 Jobs in Fiscal Year 2025

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Generates $8.5 Billion in Economic Impact, Supports Nearly 31,000 Jobs in Fiscal Year 2025

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development released its Fiscal Year 2025 Agency Impact Report, which spotlights the Department’s work to produce more affordable housing, support local businesses and create lovable places across the state. In Fiscal Year 2025, the Department’s programs generated $8.5 billion in economic impact, $1.9 billion in wages and salaries...
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Man Flown to Burn Center After Gasoline Explosion in Lusby

Man Flown to Burn Center After Gasoline Explosion in Lusby

On Monday, March 9, 2026, at approximately 7:57 p.m., emergency medical services, and firefighters from Solomons and St. Leonard responded to the 12000 block of Painted Horse Trail in Lusby, for the reported brush fire with burn injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a small fire contained to the backyard of the...
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Vendors Sought for Calvert County Farmers Markets

Vendors Sought for Calvert County Farmers Markets

Buying local is easy with an abundance of fresh food from Calvert County’s farmers, agribusinesses and watermen. Patrons can find local produce, meat, bedding plants (vegetables and herbs) and a cornucopia of other offerings. The Calvert County Farmers Market Association is seeking vendors for its Prince Frederick and Dunkirk markets this season. These are...
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Chesapeake Life Center’s Pet Loss Workshop Returns to Perfect Pet Resort

Chesapeake Life Center’s Pet Loss Workshop Returns to Perfect Pet Resort

In response to continued community interest and the deep need for support after the loss of a beloved pet, Chesapeake Life Center is pleased to bring back its popular Pet Loss Workshop, offering comfort, connection and healthy coping strategies for grieving adults. The free workshop will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m....
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