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Governor Hogan Announces Caregiver Services Corps to Help Maryland’s Seniors

Governor Hogan Announces Caregiver Services Corps to Help Maryland’s Seniors

Governor Larry Hogan today announced the launch of the Caregiver Services Corps, a program to support Maryland seniors who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Caregiver Services Corps is able to quickly deploy volunteers and other resources to the homes of seniors who need urgent assistance with everyday tasks when their typical...
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Prince Frederick Volunteer Firefighter Tests Positive for COVID-19, Department Says No Contact with Any Citizens as Firefighter

Prince Frederick Volunteer Firefighter Tests Positive for COVID-19, Department Says No Contact with Any Citizens as Firefighter

The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department released the following announcement on Facebook. “We would like to inform the public one of our volunteers has tested positive for COVID-19. To this point, based on our initial research, this individual has not had contact with any citizens while operating as a volunteer firefighter. Out of precaution,...
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22-Year-Old Prince Frederick Man Flown to Trauma Center After Motorcycle Accident in Calvert County

22-Year-Old Prince Frederick Man Flown to Trauma Center After Motorcycle Accident in Calvert County

On Saturday, May 16, 2020, at approximately 2:05 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to a motor vehicle crash on Stoakley Road in the area of Barstow Road in Prince Frederick. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2015 Nissan pick-up truck operated by Heather Irene Johnson, 25...
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Maryland Reports 36,986 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,792 deaths. An increase of 1,083 cases and 44 deaths

Maryland Reports 36,986 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,792 deaths. An increase of 1,083 cases and 44 deaths

As of Friday, May 15, 2020, Maryland reports 36,986 cases of COVID-19 and 1,792 deaths. An increase of 1,083 cases and 44 deaths. The number of negative test results is currently 145,840, an increase of 3,289. Number of confirmed cases : 36,986 Number of negative test results : 145,840 Number of confirmed deaths : 1,792 Number of...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Information on Stolen Dirt Bike and Paintball Guns After Commercial Burglary in Prince Frederick

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Information on Stolen Dirt Bike and Paintball Guns After Commercial Burglary in Prince Frederick

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a commercial burglary that occurred at Matteson Supply Company located at 1800 S Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678, sometime during the overnight hours of May 13th into May 14th. Investigation revealed the suspect(s) utilized a piece of metal to force entry into the back...
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Maryland Reports 35,903 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,748 Deaths, An Increase of 1,091 Cases and 54 Deaths

Maryland Reports 35,903 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,748 Deaths, An Increase of 1,091 Cases and 54 Deaths

As of Thursday, May 14, 2020, Maryland reports 35,903 cases of COVID-19 and 1,748 deaths. An increase of 1,091 cases and 54 deaths. The number of negative test results is currently 142,551, an increase of 3,789. Number of confirmed cases : 35,903 Number of negative test results : 142,551 Number of confirmed deaths : 1,748 Number of...
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Stage One: Governor Hogan Announces Gradual Reopenings With Flexible, Community-Based Approach

Stage One: Governor Hogan Announces Gradual Reopenings With Flexible, Community-Based Approach

Governor Larry Hogan today announced the beginning of Stage One of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ which includes moving from a Stay at Home order to a Safer at Home public health advisory and the gradual reopenings of retail, manufacturing, houses of worship, and some personal services. Stage One will be implemented with...
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Gov. Hogan Announces Maryland to Lift Stay-at-Home Order on Friday

Gov. Hogan Announces Maryland to Lift Stay-at-Home Order on Friday

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced the stay-home order will be lifted at 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2020. “The fight against this deadly disease if far from over. But because of incredible courage you have shown and the extraordinary sacrifices you have made, Maryland, and our nation, can now at least begin to slowly...
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Maryland Reports 34,812 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,694 Deaths, An Increase of 751 Cases and 51 Deaths

Maryland Reports 34,812 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,694 Deaths, An Increase of 751 Cases and 51 Deaths

As of Wednesday, May 13, 2020, Maryland reports 34,812 cases of COVID-19 and 1,694 deaths. An increase of 751 cases and 51 deaths. The number of negative test results is currently 138,762 an increase of 3.320. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 34,812 Number of negative test results : 138,762 Number of confirmed...
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Servpro Provides Decontamination for First Responders and Emergency Response Apparatus and Stations Across St. Mary’s and Calvert County

Servpro Provides Decontamination for First Responders and Emergency Response Apparatus and Stations Across  St. Mary’s and Calvert County

Servpro of St. Mary’s and Calvert County continue their decontamination process on our Emergency Response Vehicles. Over the past week they focused on decontaminating Fire Apparatus, Emergency Services (Animal Control), and Police (St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police Vehicles), and Fire Stations. Servpro continues to provide an in-depth cleaning of each...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Callaway Man On Firearms Violations In St. Mary’s County

Maryland State Police Arrest Callaway Man On Firearms Violations In St. Mary’s County

Maryland State Police arrested a St. Mary’s County man on open warrants for firearms-related charges and a violation of probation charge. Colin Jacob Eaton, 26, of Callaway, was arrested Monday, May 11, 2020, by troopers from the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division – Firearms Enforcement Unit. Eaton is charged with nine counts of...
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Maryland Reports 34,061 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,643 Deaths, An Increase of 688 Cases and 70 Deaths

Maryland Reports 34,061 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,643 Deaths, An Increase of 688 Cases and 70 Deaths

As of Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Maryland reports 34,061 cases of COVID-19 and 1,643 deaths. An increase of 688 cases and 70 deaths. The number of negative test results is currently 135,442 an increase of 4,035. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 34,061 Number of negative test results : 135,442 Number of confirmed...
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Calvert County First Responders and Community Pay Tribute to Health Care Workers for International Nurses Week

Calvert County First Responders and Community Pay Tribute to Health Care Workers for International Nurses Week

In honor of Nurse Week, and International Nurses Day which is on May 12, 2020, police and members from the Calvert County Public Safety, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office,  along with fire and rescue personnel from North Beach, Prince Frederick, Solomon’s, Dunkirk, Huntingtown, and St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Departments and Rescue Squads paid tribute to...
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AUDIO: Child Transported to Area Trauma Center After Riding Lawn Mower Overturns Onto Him

AUDIO: Child Transported to Area Trauma Center After Riding Lawn Mower Overturns Onto Him

On Monday, May 11, 2020, at approximately 1:20 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to the 5800 block of Ketch Road and 200 Cedar Beach Drive in Prince Frederick, for the reported tractor on a subject. A medic unit was the first arriving unit and reported the child was pulled out from underneath the...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing Juvenile – Manuel E. Salamanca, 17

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing Juvenile – Manuel E. Salamanca, 17

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of the missing juvenile pictured below, Manuel E. Salamanca. Manuel is 17-years-old, approx. 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 100-110 lbs, with a distinguishable scar above his left eyebrow. He was last seen on May 9, 2020 wearing a black sweater with white writing, black...
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Maryland Reports 33,373 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,573 Deaths, An Increase of 786 Cases and 35 Deaths

Maryland Reports 33,373 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,573 Deaths, An Increase of 786 Cases and 35 Deaths

As of Monday, May 11, 2020, Maryland reports 33,373 cases of COVID-19 and 1,573 deaths. An increase of 786 cases and 35 deaths. The number of negative test results is currently 131,407 an increase of 4,063. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 33,373 Number of negative test results : 131,407 Number of confirmed...
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Maryland Reports 32,587 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,538 Deaths, An Increase of 1,053 Cases and 28 Deaths

Maryland Reports 32,587 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,538 Deaths, An Increase of 1,053 Cases and 28 Deaths

As of Sunday, May 10, 2020, Maryland reports 32,587 cases of COVID-19 and 1,538 deaths. An increase of 1,053 cases and 28 deaths. The number of negative test results is currently 127,344 an increase of 2,850. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 32,587 Number of negative test results : 127,344 Number of confirmed...
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Maryland Reports Increase of 1,049 Cases and 57 Deaths Overnight, Total of 31,534 COVID-19 Cases and 1,510 Deaths

Maryland Reports Increase of 1,049 Cases and 57 Deaths Overnight, Total of 31,534 COVID-19 Cases and 1,510 Deaths

Number of confirmed cases : 31,534 Number of negative test results : 124,494 Number of confirmed deaths : 1,510 Number of probable deaths : 104 Currently hospitalized : 1,665 Acute care : 1,090 Intensive care : 575 Ever hospitalized : 5,932 Released from isolation : 2,159 Cases and Deaths Data Breakdown: Parenthesis = Confirmed death, laboratory-confirmed positive COVID-19 test result Asterisk = Probable...
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Maryland Reports 30,485 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,453 Deaths, An Increase of 1,111 Cases and 52 Deaths

Maryland Reports 30,485 Cases of COVID-19 and 1,453 Deaths, An Increase of 1,111 Cases and 52 Deaths

As of Friday, May 8, 2020, Maryland reports 30,485 cases of COVID-19 and 1,453 deaths. An increase of 1,111 cases and 52 deaths. The number of negative test results is currently 121,702, an increase of 2,476. Number of confirmed cases : 30,485 Number of negative test results : 121,702 Number of confirmed deaths : 1,453 Number of...
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5-Year-Old Child Attacked by Family Dog in Lusby

5-Year-Old Child Attacked by Family Dog in Lusby

On Thursday, May 7, 2020 at approximately 12:15 p.m.., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence on McMichael Drive in Lusby, for a reported animal bite. Preliminary investigation revealed a 5-year-old child was playing inside the residence, when the child was attacked by the family German Shepard. During the...
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Maryland Sees Another Large Increase in COVID-19 Cases, Maryland Reports 29,374 Cases and 1,401 Deaths, An Increase of 1,211 Cases and 63 Deaths

Maryland Sees Another Large Increase in COVID-19 Cases, Maryland Reports 29,374 Cases and 1,401 Deaths, An Increase of 1,211 Cases and 63 Deaths

As of Thursday, May 7, 2020, Maryland reports 29,374 cases and 1,401 deaths. An increase of 1,211 cases and 63 deaths. The number of negative test results is currently 119,226, an increase of 3,377. Number of confirmed cases : 29,374 Number of negative test results : 119,226 Number of confirmed deaths : 1,401 Number of probable deaths...
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Maryland Schools Closed for Rest of 2020, with Governor Hogan Easing Outdoor Activity Restrictions Including Boating, State Parks and Beaches

Maryland Schools Closed for Rest of 2020, with Governor Hogan Easing Outdoor Activity Restrictions Including Boating, State Parks and Beaches

During today’s press conference, Governor Larry Hogan and State Education Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon have announced Maryland Schools are now closed for the rest of the year. Hogan announced that he will be easing outdoor recreation activities effective at 7:00 a.m., on Thursday, May 7, 2020., which includes the below. Golf, tennis, boating, fishing,...
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Maryland Reports 28,163 COVID-19 Cases and 1,338 Deaths, an Increase of 1,046 Cases, and 48 Deaths Overnight

Maryland Reports 28,163 COVID-19 Cases and 1,338 Deaths, an Increase of 1,046 Cases, and 48 Deaths Overnight

As of Wednesday, May 6, 2020, Maryland reports 28,163 Cases, and 1,338 deaths, an increase of 1,046 cases and 48 deaths overnight. An additional 2,863 test came back negative, bringing the total to 115,849 negative cases. A total of 1,903 people have been released from isolation. Number of confirmed cases : 28,163 Number of negative...
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Maryland Department of Agriculture Says Presence of Asian Giant Hornet “Murder Hornet” in Maryland, is Highly Unlikely

Maryland Department of Agriculture Says Presence of Asian Giant Hornet “Murder Hornet” in Maryland, is Highly Unlikely

The Maryland Department of Agriculture recently announced they have received many calls this week about the Asian giant hornet, referred to in media coverage as the “Murder Hornet.” This insect was found in Washington state in late 2019. The Maryland Department of Agriculture continues to monitor, though it is highly unlikely that the hornet...
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Calvert County Opens Emergency Vehicle Decontamination Site in Prince Frederick

Calvert County Opens Emergency Vehicle Decontamination Site in Prince Frederick

Calvert County has established a decontamination site for police, fire, paramedic and emergency medical services (EMS) and other county vehicles. The vehicle decontamination site, which began operating April 21, is part of ongoing efforts to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission by providing clean, safe transport for first responders and the public. The site,...
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