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Maryland reports 85,524 COVID-19 Cases and 3,327 Deaths. An Increase of 678 Cases and 12 Deaths in 24 Hours

Maryland reports 85,524 COVID-19 Cases and 3,327 Deaths. An Increase of 678 Cases and 12 Deaths in 24 Hours

As of Tuesday, July 28, 2020, Maryland reports 85,524 COVID-19 cases and 3,327 deaths. An increase of 678 cases and 12 deaths, in 24 hours. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 85,524 Number of persons tested negative : 782,732 Total testing volume : 1,144,696 Number of confirmed deaths : 3,327 Number of probable deaths : 131...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office No Longer Using NIXLE Alert System; Now Using ‘Sheriff’s Office App’

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office No Longer Using NIXLE Alert System; Now Using ‘Sheriff’s Office App’

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) invites you to download our new Sheriff’s Office Mobile App. CCSO will no longer be using the NIXLE alert system, therefore citizens will no longer receive NIXLE alerts through email or text. Our agency will be utilizing one platform to access road closures, traffic alerts and cameras, weather...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Identities of Theft Suspects

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeks  Identities of Theft Suspects

On July 24, 2020, Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputy Sturdivant responded to Vera’s Beach Club located at 1200 White Sands Drive in Lusby, for a reported theft. The complainant stated on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at approximately 5:15 p.m., the females pictured, along with a fourth female suspect, walked out of the establishment without paying...
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Maryland reports 84,876 COVID-19 Cases and 3,315 Deaths. An Increase of 3,110 Cases and 22 Deaths Over the Weekend

Maryland reports 84,876 COVID-19 Cases and 3,315 Deaths. An Increase of 3,110 Cases and 22 Deaths Over the Weekend

As of Monday, July 27, 2020, Maryland reports 84,876 COVID-19 cases and 3,315 deaths. An increase of 3,110 cases and 22 deaths, since Friday, July 24, 2020. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 84,876 Number of persons tested negative : 770,642 Total testing volume : 1,120,761 Number of confirmed deaths : 3,315 Number of probable...
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Friday, July 24, 2020: Maryland Reports 81,766 COVID-19 Cases and 3,293 Deaths. An Increase of 930 Cases and 12 Deaths

Friday, July 24, 2020: Maryland Reports 81,766 COVID-19 Cases and 3,293 Deaths. An Increase of 930 Cases and 12 Deaths

As of Friday, July 24, 2020, Maryland reports 81,766 COVID-19 cases and 3,293 deaths. An increase of 930 cases and 12 deaths. Number of confirmed cases : 81,766 Number of persons tested negative : 722,584 Total testing volume : 1,040,442 Number of confirmed deaths : 3,293 Number of probable deaths : 129 Currently hospitalized : 533 Acute care : 390 Intensive...
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UPDATE: Adult Male Found Deceased After House Fire in Huntingtown, State Fire Marshal Investigating

UPDATE: Adult Male Found Deceased After House Fire in Huntingtown, State Fire Marshal Investigating

UPDATE: A team of investigators from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner are conducting an investigation involving a fatal dwelling fire in the 3300 block of Hunting Creek Road in Huntingtown. The first 911 call was received at 6:32 a.m., when...
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Maryland reports 80,836 COVID-19 Cases and 3,281 Deaths. An Increase of 664 Cases and 5 Deaths.

Maryland reports 80,836 COVID-19 Cases and 3,281 Deaths. An Increase of 664 Cases and 5 Deaths.

As of Thursday, July 23, 2020, Maryland reports 80,836 COVID-19 cases and 3,281 deaths. An increase of 664 cases and 5 deaths. Number of confirmed cases : 80,836 Number of persons tested negative : 708,205 Total testing volume : 1,016,222 Number of confirmed deaths : 3,281 Number of probable deaths : 128 Currently hospitalized : 528 Acute care : 395 Intensive...
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Governor Hogan Continues to Stress Vigilance In COVID-19 Fight, State Superintendent Sets Guardrails for Schools to Reopen

Governor Hogan Continues to Stress Vigilance In COVID-19 Fight, State Superintendent Sets Guardrails for Schools to Reopen

Governor Larry Hogan today provided an update to Marylanders on the state’s ongoing COVID-19 response and recovery, stressing the need for continued caution and vigilance. The governor was joined by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon, who announced that MSDE will extend flexibility to local school systems to determine...
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Calvert Education Association and Teachers Release Statement on School Reopening

Calvert Education Association and Teachers Release Statement on School Reopening

Today the Calvert Education Association (CEA), the union representing the teachers and other certificated staff employed by Calvert County Public Schools issued a statement about the reopening of Calvert County Public Schools for the 2020-2021 School Year. Their statement follows: The Calvert Education Association (CEA) supports the Maryland State Education Association, Baltimore Teachers Union...
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Maryland Reports 80,172 COVID-19 Cases and 3,276 Deaths. An Increase of 627 Cases and 4 Deaths

Maryland Reports 80,172 COVID-19 Cases and 3,276 Deaths. An Increase of 627 Cases and 4 Deaths

As of Wednesday, July 23, 2020, Maryland reports 80,172 COVID-19 cases and 3,276 deaths. An increase of 627 cases and 20 deaths. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 80,172 Number of persons tested negative : 702,661 Total testing volume : 1,000,179 Number of confirmed deaths : 3,276 Number of probable deaths : 129 Currently hospitalized : 505...
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Maryland Reports 79,545 COVID-19 Cases and 3,272 Deaths. An Increase of 860 Cases and 20 Deaths

Maryland Reports 79,545 COVID-19 Cases and 3,272 Deaths. An Increase of 860 Cases and 20 Deaths

As of Tuesday, July 21, 2020, Maryland reports 79,545 COVID-19 cases and 3,272 deaths. An increase of 860 cases and 20 deaths. Number of confirmed cases : 79,545 Number of persons tested negative : 684,822 Total testing volume : 979,158 Number of confirmed deaths : 3,272 Number of probable deaths : 130 Currently hospitalized : 484 Acute care : 353 Intensive...
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AUDIO: Family Members Save Child from Drowning After He Falls Into Pool

AUDIO: Family Members Save Child from Drowning After He Falls Into Pool

On Sunday, July 19, 2020, at approximately 8:33 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 8600 block of Solomons Island Road North, and Honeysuckle Lane in Owings, for the reported child drowning. Crews arrived on the scene to find the child out of the pool, and reported him to be conscious and...
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Public Cooling Centers Available in St. Mary’s, Charles, and Calvert Counties

Public Cooling Centers Available in St. Mary’s, Charles, and Calvert Counties

St. Mary’s County Three Oaks Center – 46905 Lei Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653, open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m., to 4:30 p.m The Mission – 21015 Great Mills Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653 , open Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m., to 2:00 p.m. In order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, those who use...
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Blue Crabs Announce First Annual Daryl Thompson Invitational Youth Baseball Tournament in September, 2020

Blue Crabs Announce First Annual Daryl Thompson Invitational Youth Baseball Tournament in September, 2020

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs announced the first ever Daryl Thompson Invitation Youth Baseball Tournament, hosting ages 8U-18U over the course of two weekends. In an effort to continue to give back to the community, the Blue Crabs have decided to host a Youth Baseball Tournament. The 8U-12U athletes will play on the weekend...
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MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is Operating Under Code Green “Mini-Disaster” Due to Power Outage

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is Operating Under Code Green “Mini-Disaster” Due to Power Outage

UPDATE: 1:53 p.m., ST. MARYS HOSPITAL IS NO LONGER ON MINI DISASTER 12:00 p.m: The MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is currently under code GREEN “Mini-Disaster” due to a power outage, and is not accepting any transported patients as of 12:00 p.m., Monday, July 20, 2020. All emergency medical transport units will be transporting patients...
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Maryland Reports 78,685 COVID-19 Cases and 3,252 Deaths. An Increase of 554 Cases and 5 Deaths

Maryland Reports 78,685 COVID-19 Cases and 3,252 Deaths. An Increase of 554 Cases and 5 Deaths

As of Monday, July 20, 2020, Maryland reports 78,685 COVID-19 cases and 3,252 deaths. An increase of 554 cases and 5 deaths. Number of confirmed cases : 78,685 Number of persons tested negative : 670,594 Total testing volume : 958,608 Number of confirmed deaths : 3,252 Number of probable deaths : 130 Currently hospitalized : 463 Acute care : 327 Intensive...
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Maryland Reports 78,131 COVID-19 Cases and 3,247 Deaths, an Increase of 925 Cases and 9 Deaths

Maryland Reports 78,131 COVID-19 Cases and 3,247 Deaths, an Increase of 925 Cases and 9 Deaths

As of Sunday, July 19, 2020, Maryland reports 78,131 COVID-19 cases and 3,227 deaths. An increase of 925 cases and 9 deaths. Friday, July 17, 2020 overnight into Saturday, July 18, 2020, saw an increase of 835 cases and 11 deaths. Number of confirmed cases : 78,131 Number of persons tested negative : 661,654 Total testing...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Lusby

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Lusby

On July 18, 2020 at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team were dispatched to Solomons Island Road and Coster Road in Lusby, MD for a single vehicle collision. Preliminary investigation revealed, a 2010 Lexus was traveling southbound on Solomons Island Road approaching Coster Road....
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Maryland Reports 76,371 COVID-19 Cases and 3,227 Deaths, an Increase of 707 Cases and 12 Deaths

Maryland Reports 76,371 COVID-19 Cases and 3,227 Deaths, an Increase of 707 Cases and 12 Deaths

As of Friday, July 17, 2020, Maryland reports 76,371 COVID-19 cases and 3,227 deaths. An increase of 707 cases and 12 deaths overnight. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 76,371 Number of persons tested negative : 631,845 Total testing volume : 896,990 Number of confirmed deaths : 3,227 Number of probable deaths : 132 Currently hospitalized...
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Hogan Administration Uncovers Massive Criminal Fraud Scheme, 47,500 Fraudulent Unemployment Claims Using Identity Theft Totaling Over $501 Million

Hogan Administration Uncovers Massive Criminal Fraud Scheme, 47,500 Fraudulent Unemployment Claims Using Identity Theft Totaling Over $501 Million

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland has uncovered a massive and sophisticated criminal enterprise involving more than 47,500 fraudulent unemployment insurance claims in Maryland and totaling over $501 million. The governor was joined for today’s announcement by Maryland Department of Labor Secretary Tiffany Robinson and Special Agent Derek Pickle from...
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Maryland Secures Additional $118,000,000 in Federal Funding for its Pandemic Benefits Program and Launches Webpage to Support Eligible Families

Maryland Secures Additional $118,000,000 in Federal Funding for its Pandemic Benefits Program and Launches Webpage to Support Eligible Families

The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) in conjunction with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) recently secured approximately $118,000,000 in additional Pandemic-EBT funding from the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). DHS estimates that over 451,000 vulnerable children in Maryland will benefit from the P-EBT program for...
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Maryland Reports 75,664 COVID-19 Cases and 3,215 Deaths, an Increase of 648 Cases and 6 Deaths

Maryland Reports 75,664 COVID-19 Cases and 3,215 Deaths, an Increase of 648 Cases and 6 Deaths

As of Thursday, July 16, 2020, Maryland reports 75,664 COVID-19 cases and 3,215 deaths. An increase of 648 cases and 6 deaths overnight. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 75,664 Number of persons tested negative : 616,865 Total testing volume : 872,832 Number of confirmed deaths : 3,215 Number of probable deaths : 132 Currently hospitalized...
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Maryland Reports 75,016 COVID-19 Cases and 3,209 Deaths, an Increase of 756 Cases and 7 Deaths

Maryland Reports 75,016 COVID-19 Cases and 3,209 Deaths, an Increase of 756 Cases and 7 Deaths

As of Wednesday, July 15, 2020, Maryland reports 75,016 COVID-19 cases and 3,209 deaths. An increase of 756 cases and 7 deaths overnight. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 75,016 Number of persons tested negative : 605,072 Total testing volume : 855,941 Number of confirmed deaths : 3,209 Number of probable deaths : 132 Currently hospitalized...
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Update from Calvert County Health Department for COVID-19 Related Deaths

Update from Calvert County Health Department for COVID-19 Related Deaths

To this point, our health department has not posted the number of COVID-related deaths in Calvert County. This decision was not made in an attempt to hide information from the public. The concern was a potential show of disrespect to the families of the few who have died. Reducing the death of an individual...
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Solomons Woman Arrested on Drug Charges at Super 8 in Prince Frederick After Welfare Check

Solomons Woman Arrested on Drug Charges at Super 8 in Prince Frederick After Welfare Check

On July 7, 2020, Deputy Sturdivant, of the Calvert County County Sheriff’s Office, responded to Super 8 in Prince Frederick for a welfare check. The complainant advised a female guest at the hotel seemed out of it and needed to be checked on.  Deputy Sturdivant made contact with the female guest, Sandra Lee Pitcher,...
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