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Lusby Teen Charged After Ammunition Found During Prince Frederick Search Warrant

Lusby Teen Charged After Ammunition Found During Prince Frederick Search Warrant

Brunsie Thomas Carrington Jr., 18, of Lusby, is facing multiple misdemeanor charges including illegal possession of ammunition and malicious destruction of property valued under $1,000, according to court documents. The charges stem from an incident on April 9, 2026, when members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit and Special Operations Team...
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Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters 2026 – Community Event to Remember and Honor Our Fallen Heroes

Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters 2026 – Community Event to Remember and Honor Our Fallen Heroes

This April and May, our grateful communities will come together to honor its fallen fire service heroes during the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, the official national tribute to firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty last year. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation launched Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters...
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UPDATE: Community Support Requested for 37-Year-Old Chesapeake Beach Woman Killed in Owings Crash

UPDATE: Community Support Requested for 37-Year-Old Chesapeake Beach Woman Killed in Owings Crash

Friends released the following. “Amanda was the kind of person who made a house feel like home. She showed up every day with love, strength, and quiet dedication—keeping life moving, lifting others up, and making sure her family was cared for in every possible way. She was also incredibly generous, always the first to...
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Large Home in Prince Frederick Destroyed After Fire; Cause Under Investigation

Large Home in Prince Frederick Destroyed After Fire; Cause Under Investigation

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at approximately 12:57 p.m., firefighters from Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s and Anne Arundel County were dispatched to the 1100 block of Clay Hammond Road, for the reported working house fire with unknown entrapment. Multiple 911 callers reported a house was on fire with reports of one occupant unaccounted for....
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FEMA to Evaluate Readiness of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of Maryland

FEMA to Evaluate Readiness of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of Maryland

The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will evaluate a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (PBAPS). The exercise will occur during the week of April 27, 2026, to assess the ability of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of Maryland to respond to...
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Explore your Future in Higher Education at CSM Open House Events

Explore your Future in Higher Education at CSM Open House Events

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is holding open houses at each of the college’s four campuses, welcoming prospective students at all stages of their academic journey to explore opportunities to begin a college career or return to the classroom. The open house events connect attendees with current students, faculty, and staff to get...
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2026 SPARK! Student Career Awareness Fair: Another Great Success!

2026 SPARK! Student Career Awareness Fair: Another Great Success!

On Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, 400 students from 11 schools in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties participated in the 4th annual SPARK! Student Career Awareness Fair. Patuxent Partnership (TPP) worked closely with NAWCAD, especially Stephanie Gleason, Director, Strategic Education Office (SEO), NAWCAD, who brought volunteers and exhibitors to the event. Some late changes to...
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Local Favorite O’Gannigans in Prince Frederick Closing Permanently April 30

Local Favorite O’Gannigans in Prince Frederick Closing Permanently April 30

O’Gannigans, a family-owned and operated Irish pub-style restaurant located at 98 Solomons Island Road South, will permanently close after April 30, 2026. The restaurant has long been a staple in the community, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with a mix of American-style food and traditional Irish dishes. Popular menu items have included corned beef and...
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GET READY TO TROT! Third Annual Otter Trot 5K Returns To Calvert Marine Museum on April 18th, 2026

GET READY TO TROT! Third Annual Otter Trot 5K Returns To Calvert Marine Museum on April 18th, 2026

Lace up your running shoes and get ready for otterly awesome fun at the Third Annual Otter Trot 5K on Saturday, April 18, at 8 a.m.! This family-friendly, timed race offers a fun and active way to support the museum while enjoying the scenic Solomons waterfront. Participants can run, walk, or “trot” their way...
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Calvert County to Participate in Drug Take Back Day April 25, 2026

Calvert County to Participate in Drug Take Back Day April 25, 2026

Calvert County will participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave. in Chesapeake Beach, and the Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane in Lusby. The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA), Calvert County Health Department, Calvert...
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Governor Moore Signs FY 2027 Budget, Delivering Historic Education and Public Safety Investments without Raising Taxes or Fees

Governor Moore Signs FY 2027 Budget, Delivering Historic Education and Public Safety Investments without Raising Taxes or Fees

Governor Wes Moore signed the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget​ into law, delivering on key commitments to make Maryland more affordable and competitive while securing historic investments in education and public safety. The budget, which passed with bipartisan support from the Maryland General Assembly, includes no new taxes or fees, maintains the state’s Rainy Day...
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Lusby Woman Charged After Assault at Calvert Health Medical Center Involving Staff

Lusby Woman Charged After Assault at Calvert Health Medical Center Involving Staff

Jamie Alexander Gevawer-Galeas, 23, of Lusby, is facing a charge of second-degree assault following an alleged incident at a hospital in Prince Frederick, according to court documents. The charge stems from an incident reported on April 5, 2026, at Hospital Road in Prince Frederick. According to charging documents filed by a deputy with the...
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Proposed Bay Ferry System Gains Momentum, Solomons Named Potential Stop

Proposed Bay Ferry System Gains Momentum, Solomons Named Potential Stop

A long-discussed plan to establish a passenger ferry system across the Chesapeake Bay is gaining traction, with state and local leaders continuing to evaluate its feasibility as a supplemental transportation option and economic driver for coastal communities—including those in Southern Maryland. Officials from multiple Maryland counties, including Calvert and St. Mary’s, have been working...
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Elderly Dog Found Stuck in Marsh Rescued, Treated for Hypothermia, Reunited with Owners

Elderly Dog Found Stuck in Marsh Rescued, Treated for Hypothermia, Reunited with Owners

A coordinated effort between a local resident, animal control officers, and emergency responders led to the successful rescue and reunification of a 13-year-old dog in Calvert County. According to the Calvert County Animal Shelter, Animal Control responded to a report of a dog trapped deep in marsh mud. Before responders arrived, a quick-thinking citizen...
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MDOT SHA to Perform Routine Maintenance This Month on Southern Maryland Bridges

MDOT SHA to Perform Routine Maintenance This Month on Southern Maryland Bridges

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will perform routine maintenance on two State-maintained bridges in southern Maryland this month. The bridges are: ​Sunday morning April 12: MD 4 (Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge) bridge at the Calvert County/St. Mary’s County line; Sunday morning April 26: MD 231 (Hallowing Point Road) bridge at the...
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Pennsylvania Woman Charged With Drug Possession After Shopping Center Incident in Prince Frederick

Pennsylvania Woman Charged With Drug Possession After Shopping Center Incident in Prince Frederick

Tiffany Erin Lewis, 48, of York, Pennsylvania, is facing multiple drug-related charges following an incident in Prince Frederick on March 24, 2026, according to court documents. Lewis has been charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance not cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges stem from an investigation conducted by the Calvert...
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Police Say Argument Over Toilet Paper Leads to Assault Charge in Saint Leonard

Police Say Argument Over Toilet Paper Leads to Assault Charge in Saint Leonard

Tasco C Plater, 57, of Saint Leonard, is facing a second-degree assault charge following a domestic disturbance that occurred on April 2, 2026, according to court documents. Charging documents state that Maryland State Police responded to a residence in Saint Leonard for a reported domestic disturbance. According to the statement of probable cause, On...
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April 2026 Events at CSM

April 2026 Events at CSM

Donal Ryan Reading and Discussion Thursday, April 9, 2 – 3 p.m. La Plata Campus, Community Education (CE Building), Room 101 and online via Zoom Donal Ryan has published seven number one-bestselling novels and a short story collection. He has won several awards for his fiction, including the European Union Prize for Literature, the...
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Prince Frederick Woman Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash in Southern Anne Arundel County

Prince Frederick Woman Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash in Southern Anne Arundel County

A three-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in southern Anne Arundel County left one woman dead and two others injured, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. On April 7, 2026, at approximately 7:20 a.m., officers from the Southern District responded to a serious collision on Solomons Island Road (MD Route 2), just south of...
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Maryland Casinos Generate $168.1 Million in Gaming Revenue During March 2026

Maryland Casinos Generate $168.1 Million in Gaming Revenue During March 2026

Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $168,088,833 in revenue from slot machines and table games during March 2026. The statewide total was a decrease of $4,016,799, or 2.3%, compared to March 2025. Casino gaming contributions to the state during March 2026 totaled $72,359,944, a decrease of $2.2 million, or 2.9%, compared to March 2025....
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Maryland Senate Advances Utility Bill With Controversial Data Center Provisions

Maryland Senate Advances Utility Bill With Controversial Data Center Provisions

Food & Water Watch Statement – Today, the Senate passed the Utility RELIEF Act with provisions that incentivize the buildout of dangerous methane gas and nuclear energy for AI data centers. The bill also calls for a study to determine 50 new sites for such energy generation across the state. The House passed a...
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80th Annual Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention in Solomons – April 26th, 2026

80th Annual Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention in Solomons – April 26th, 2026

On April 26, 2026, the Southern Maryland Fireman’s Parade will take place on Solomons Island in Solomons. Motorists should expect substantial vehicular and pedestrian traffic in and around the island. The parade is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM and conclude at approximately 2:00 PM. Traffic Pattern Details: Normal traffic flow will continue on...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Witnesses Of Crash That Left Motorcyclist Seriously Injured

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Witnesses Of Crash That Left Motorcyclist Seriously Injured

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying witnesses to a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred on March 26, 2026. On Thursday, March 26, 2026, at approximately 10:15 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to HG Trueman Road and Appeal Lane in Lusby, for the reported motor vehicle...
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Attorney General Brown Challenges Unlawful Executive Order Attempting to Exert Federal Control Over Elections

Attorney General Brown Challenges Unlawful Executive Order Attempting to Exert Federal Control Over Elections

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and one governor in suing President Trump in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, challenging his unlawful Executive Order that attempts to interfere with states’ constitutional authority to administer elections by restricting voter eligibility and mail voting to lists of...
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Secretary’s Message – Good Weather, Diverse Opportunities, and Great Guides Make Spring the Perfect Time to Discover Maryland Fishing

Secretary’s Message – Good Weather, Diverse Opportunities, and Great Guides Make Spring the Perfect Time to Discover Maryland Fishing

For many Marylanders, springtime is synonymous with fishing and the state’s waterways offer a bounty of different fish to pursue. Most Maryland anglers already know about the diverse fishing opportunities throughout the state, but now the word is spreading about what makes Maryland a premier fishing destination. The website FishingBooker recently published its fourth...
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