On January 19, a break in a 72-inch sewer main known as the Potomac Interceptor caused an overflow into the Potomac River. The release of sewage from aging federal infrastructure was an emergency and people were understandably worried about both short-term and long-term effects. Maryland state and local authorities immediately closed off areas that...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit is proud to announce a new partnership with 30×30 Fundraising to provide continuous nonprofit support for the department’s K9 equipment purchasing. Through this collaboration, 30X30 Fundraising will assist in securing resources to help acquire essential K9 equipment, protective gear, training, continuing education, program upgrades, and advanced technology....
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More than 75% of Americans are unsure when or how often to get a colonoscopy. That’s according to new survey results just released by MedStar Health. One thousand U.S. adults participated in the national survey, which revealed colorectal cancer misconceptions: More than 36% of those eligible say they’ve skipped colorectal screening. Doctors recommend starting...
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Tyson Wayne Black, 37, and Julia Lynn Bennett, 31, both of North Beach, were arrested on March 3, 2026, and charged in connection with an alleged drug distribution investigation conducted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, according to court documents. Black is charged with CDS: Import Into State, conspiracy to import into the state,...
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College of Southern Maryland (CSM) engineering students joined local leaders as Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties recognized National Engineers Week to raise awareness for an industry working behind the scenes to build a better world. National Engineers Week, or EWeek, is observed Feb. 22 – 28, 2026. Its purpose is to highlight the...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has added a one-week extension to the 2026 muskrat trapping season in all counties except Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard and Washington. The revised season will now close March 22, 2026, to make up for unfavorable weather conditions in January and February, including extensive ice coverage, that impacted trapping in...
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Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman joined Governor Wes Moore and Treasurer Dereck Davis today for a meeting of the Board of Public Works. During the meeting, the Board of Public Works approved more than $204 million in state spending supporting projects and initiatives across Maryland. In all, the Board approved 93 items representing a total state expenditure of $204,604,283.39. This includes grant agreements supporting community...
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On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., police responded to Split Oak Lane in Owings, for the reported domestic disturbance. Dispatchers advised to all responding units that the 911 caller reported coming home to find blood all over the residence with the female unconscious and said “it looked like a homicide” While...
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UPDATE 3/4/2026: Deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office are continuing the crash investigation, however, it is currently believed to be accidental, and caused by a suspected medical emergency. The operator of the pickup truck was transported to an area hospital in Calvert County with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. The operator and one...
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When it comes to seafood sanitation and public health, the National Shellfish Sanitation Program has for 100 years ensured shellfish sold in the United States meets standards for human consumption. Maryland plays a key role in the compliance and enforcement of the program’s principles as one of the leaders of commercially-exported seafood among coastal states. The...
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A new Maryland Department of Natural Resources study revealed that bowfishing and gigging – using a pronged spear – are the most common ways Chesapeake Channa (also known as northern snakehead) are harvested in Maryland. These methods eclipse hook-and-line, commercial, and departmental management harvest of the invasive fish. The study, published in Integrated and...
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Governor Wes Moore, Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman, and Treasurer Dereck E. Davis, sent a joint letter to President Donald J. Trump formally demanding reimbursement of tariff revenues imposed by the Trump Administration on Maryland consumers and businesses, which were ruled unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court. Because of President Trump’s illegal tariffs, Maryland businesses...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) unveiled the newly named Maryland Academy of Advanced Practice Clinicians (MAAPC) Nursing Lab on February 12 recognizing the organization’s support of CSM nursing students. In October 2025, the CSM Foundation announced MAAPC’s $57,500 gift to establish the Future Nightingales Endowed Scholarship to support the next generation of health...
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UPDATE 3/2/2026: The Maryland State Police has identified the pilot and victim of the February 28th, 2026 plane crash in Hollywood, Maryland as Andrew Mechling, age 74 of Tall Timbers, Maryland. Mechling was the single occupant of the Hummel Bird Ultralight Experimental aircraft which crashed into a wooded area under 1.5 miles away from...
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A Sanitary Sewer Overflow was reported to the Calvert County Department of Public Works, Water & Sewerage Division on Feb. 22, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m. The overflow occurred in the roadway near the 330 block of North Chesapeake Avenue in the Dares Beach community in Prince Frederick. Approximately 100 gallons of untreated wastewater...
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UPDATE 2/26/2026: Bobby J. Brown age 62, has been identified as the victim located in the barn in Chaptico after an accidental fire. Brown’s agent, Albert Bramante, confirmed the news and reflected on the actor’s legacy. “Bobby J. Brown was an actor of immense talent and even greater integrity,” Bramante said in a statement...
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A bald eagle was rescued Thursday morning after a Calvert County Sheriff’s deputy spotted the bird standing motionless near a wooded area at Dunkirk Town Center. At approximately 11:49 a.m. on Feb. 26, Lt. Basham observed the eagle on the ground along the wood line. Because bald eagles are rarely seen lingering on the...
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On February 14, 2026, Deputy Morgal initiated a traffic stop after observing a vehicle traveling 98 mph westbound on W. Chesapeake Beach Road in Dunkirk. When Deputy Morgal activated his emergency equipment, the driver failed to stop and continued westbound onto Brickhouse Road at speeds reaching approximately 120 mph. The vehicle was observed traveling...
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Leadership Maryland, the statewide nonprofit offering professional development programs dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its business and community leaders, announces the 32 individuals selected to participate in the Emerging Leader Program 3rd Class. The class consists of rising stars and high-potential employees from across the state who are...
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UPDATE 2/26/2026: A GoFundMe has been launched to support the family of those involved in a tragic crash that occurred on February 22, 2026, in Sunderland. Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to North Solomons Island Road (MD Route 2) near Aspen Wood Drive for a serious motor vehicle collision. According to the preliminary investigation, a...
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The Department of Public Safety’s Career Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division and Calvert Advanced Life Support, in partnership with the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners, announced the launch of its Low-Titer Type O Positive (LTO+) Whole Blood Field Transfusion Program. Development of the program was accelerated following a critical incident in which Deputy...
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UPDATE 2/24/2026: With less than 48 hours left before the filing deadline, Governor Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller headed to the Maryland State Board of Elections and have officially filed their candidacy for the 2026 Democratic Primary This comes after Moore’s September 9th, 2025, release. In the video, Wes Moore announced he is...
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The availability of tiny plankton that larval striped bass eat during their first weeks of life does not appear to be a leading factor for the recent poor spawning success of the fish in Maryland, according to a new study by scientists at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The findings suggest that one...
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Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources is moving forward with a two-week extension of the commercial oyster season to help watermen make up for lost harvesting opportunities after many waterways and parts of the Chesapeake Bay froze during frigid temperatures in January and early February. The change will extend the state’s commercial oyster season to...
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The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, is proud to announce the launch of the So.MD Livestock Breeders Guide. This new online resource is designed to bridge the gap between farm and field, connecting farmers, homesteaders, and consumers with reputable livestock breeders across the region. Sourcing...
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