With St. Patrick’s Day coming up on Thursday, Maryland State Police are urging those who plan to celebrate with alcohol to be safe and smart and avoid impaired, distracted and aggressive driving. With an increase in impaired drivers expected throughout the state this week, state police will be conducting saturation patrols at each of...
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UPDATE @ 5:15 a.m., Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge is now open. The vehicle has been removed from the bridge at 5:15 a.m., all emergency medical personnel and MSP Helicopter Trooper 7 have been placed into service. Firefighters, U.S. Coast Guard and Police continue their search using boats and shoreline checks. Boat 5 from St....
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CalvertHealth is proud to participate in National Doctors’ Day, celebrated annually on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. CalvertHealth’s Doctors’ Day celebration publicly honors and acknowledges the dedication, talent and commitment to excellence of our affiliated physicians. The day offers the opportunity to celebrate doctors and medical professionals for the care they provide and the impact...
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The Department of Public Works advises that there will be heavy construction traffic in Solomons for the next several weeks. Residents, businesses and visitors are asked to be patient, remain alert and allow for longer commute times as crews work to maintain public infrastructure. Work includes paving of multiple streets, including Alexander Lane, C...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings to receive and consider public input. The Tuesday, March 15 public hearing is to discuss a special tax district petition filed by the Drum Point Property Owner’s Association. The hearing will be held at 7 p.m. at the Southern Community Center located at 20 Appeal...
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The sounds of summer in Solomons will return this year with the 2022 Waterside Music Series at Calvert Marine Museum (CMM). CMM is excited to finally welcome back musicians to perform live at the PNC Waterside Pavilion this summer! To kick off concert season, GRAMMY nominated Nashville band Old Dominion will perform at the...
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On Friday, March 11, 2022, at approximately 7:07 p.m., police, fire and emergency medical personnel responded to the 2700 block of Spout Lane in Lusby, for the reported accidental shooting. Police arrived on the scene to find a 59-year-old male conscious and alert. Deputies advised the gunshot wound was a “through and through”. Officer...
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Governor Larry Hogan issued the following statement after the Board of Revenue Estimates reported an increase in the state’s record budget surplus: “Today’s incredible revenue estimates increase our already record surplus and reinforce the fact that Maryland continues to have one of the strongest recoveries in America. “This report further proves that we have...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a public hearing Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 7 p.m. to consider and receive comments regarding the fiscal year (FY) 2023 staff recommended operating and capital improvement budget. The public hearing will be held at the Harriet E. Brown Community Center located at 901...
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Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Wednesday, March 16 – Thursday, March 31, 2022 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pilots at NAS PAX will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs). FCLPs are simulated carrier landings conducted to prepare the pilot to...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has been recognized as a top post-secondary school for veterans and their spouses for the seventh consecutive evaluation period. CSM also ranked in the top 10 for small community colleges in the nation in the latest listing determined by VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Institutions earning the...
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On March 9, 2022 at approximately 5:04 p.m., units from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division as well as the Crash Reconstruction Unit and Maryland State Police responded to the area of Main Street and Calvert Town Way in Prince Frederick, for report of a serious motor vehicle crash. Preliminary investigation revealed a...
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It was business as usual on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, during 6th period at Patuxent High School (PHS) in Lusby. Shortly before noon, a few PHS staff members had gathered in the Guidance Office conference room to eat lunch. All of a sudden, School Resource Officer (SRO) Deputy First Class C. Childress, of the...
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The Maryland Secretary of State and Attorney General are warning that while appeals for charitable donations may surge as the crisis in Ukraine escalates, it is important to do research before giving. There are a number of ways to donate to Ukraine-related causes, while ensuring donations are given to a reputable organization. “Scam artists...
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Due to the decline of COVID-19 infection rates in Maryland, and consistent with the guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and local health agencies, the Maryland Judiciary has resumed normal operations under Phase V, including jury trials, effective Monday, March 7. On March...
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On March 6, 2022, at approximately 9 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Unit and Crash Reconstruction Team as well as Maryland State Police (MSP) responded to the area of H.G. Trueman Road and Garden Way in Lusby, MD for an accident involving a motorcycle. Preliminary investigation revealed the operator of...
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On Sunday, March 6, 2022, at approximately 4:17 a.m., firefighters from Calvert County responded to 1324 Duchess Lane in Huntingtown, for the reported house on fire. While crews were responding to the scene, dispatchers received multiple 911 calls reporting fire was coming through the roof. Crews arrived on the scene at 4:24 a.m., and...
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NAS Patuxent River announced March 2 that indoor mask-wearing is not required for DoD personnel in all but two DoD spaces at NAS Patuxent River, regardless of vaccination status. The two exceptions to this policy are the Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River and NAS Patuxent River Child and Youth Programs spaces, where masks are...
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Court of Appeals of Maryland Chief Judge Joseph M. Getty issued administrative orders announcing the Maryland Judiciary will return to Phase V of its five-phased progressive resumption of operations. The main order, the Fourth Amended Administrative Order Expanding Statewide Judiciary Operations in Light of the COVID-19 Emergency, will take effect on Monday, March 7, 2022. All courts...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) introduced new COVID-19 Community Levels on Friday, February 25, 2022. Their guidance now focuses on what prevention strategies are recommended county by county. A number of nationwide factors play into the updated recommendations. There is a lower rate of hospital admissions. High quality masks are more...
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The Senate just UNANIMOUSLY passed SB 273 – Environment – PFAS Chemicals: Prohibitions & Requirements (George “Walter” Taylor Act), the bill that protects Marylanders from toxic PFA chemicals by: prohibiting the use of fire fighting foam laced with PFAS; banning the use of food packaging that contains PFAS; and prohibiting the sale of carpets...
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Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman issued the following statement today regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine: “I, most residents of Anne Arundel County, most citizens of the United States of America, and everyday people all across our planet are outraged and saddened by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We want to help. We...
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Time will spring forward one hour. Daylight saving time officially begins at 2 a.m., Sunday, March 13, 2022. You lose an hour of sleep, but make sure to turn the clock ahead — spring forward — before heading to bed Saturday night to avoid the panic of a late rise. Don’t forget to change the clock on your...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces it will begin accepting applications for the Calvert County Police Accountability Board (CCPAB) and Calvert County Administrative Charging Committee (CCACC) as of Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. The BOCC enacted a resolution establishing the CCPAB and CCACC during their regular meeting on Tuesday,...
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UPDATE 3/1/2022: Donte Terrell Jones, of Owings, was sentenced on February 28, 2022, to 25 years imprisonment, with all but 7 years of active incarceration suspended, followed by 5 years of supervised probation. The sentence was imposed for a first degree assault that occurred in July 4, 2021, in which the victim was seriously...
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