Calvert County Public Schools Superintended Daniel D. Curry released the following email on Sunday, October 10, 2021. “Parents and guardians: We have been advised that there will be a number of bus drivers who will call out sick tomorrow in an effort to draw attention to their challenges with pay and benefits. We want...
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Governor Larry Hogan announced a five-point framework for how the State of Maryland will utilize the $2.5 billion surplus—the largest in state history—reported last week by the Bureau of Revenue Estimates. The framework builds on the governor’s record of fiscal discipline while prioritizing relief that advances the state’s recovery. “The entire mission of my...
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Chief United States District Judge James K. Bredar today swore in Erek L. Barron as the 49th United States Attorney for the District of Maryland. As the United States Attorney, Mr. Barron is the chief federal law enforcement officer in the District of Maryland. Mr. Barron will oversee the investigation and litigation of all...
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Job seekers, and public and private sector organizations are invited to attend the events. Businesses will be conducting interviews and hiring for immediate openings. TCCSMD anticipates that 50 local businesses will attend the event. “Local businesses are eager to hire immediately, and this annual event hopes to bridge the gap between local businesses and...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will begin repairing potholes and replacing fencing along the MD 4 (Governor Thomas Johnson) Bridge at the Calvert/St. Mary’s County line starting Monday, October 11. This is routine maintenance work that will take place overnight, 9 p.m. through 5 a.m. Sunday nights through Friday...
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Many Marylanders will take to the roads during the upcoming long weekend in search of fall adventures. Nationwide from 2015 to 2019, October was the most dangerous month on America’s roads, accounting for more fatal crashes than any other month. To help drivers and passengers remember the importance following the rules of the road,...
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On September 28, 2021, Deputy W. McDowell of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the area of Rt. 260 and Horace Ward Road in Owings. Upon making contact with the driver and passenger a strong and overwhelming ammonia like odor (suspected Schedule I Phencyclidine) was emitting from the vehicle. A...
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The Calvert County Office of the County Attorney, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), will hold a public town hall meeting Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, from 6-8 p.m., to receive public input regarding the creation of a Calvert County Police Accountability Board (PAB). The meeting will be held at the Harriet...
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The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) remind Marylanders that a new state law that prohibits intentional balloon releases is now in effect. The new Maryland law bans the releasing of balloons that, upon landing, create litter and threaten the health and safety of animals on the...
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UPDATE: 10/1/2021: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Amy J. Bragunier sentenced Marc Christopher Brown, Jr., 28, to 75 years in prison for Home Invasion, First-Degree Burglary, Kidnapping, and related charges. On June 3, 2021, a Charles County jury convicted Marc...
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Calvert Library invites the community to the ribbon-cutting for the new Bookmobile on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., at Harriet Elizabeth Brown Community Center on Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick. RSVP’s are requested to [email protected] or by registering online at calvertlibrary.info by October 12, 2021. When Calvert Library was first created in...
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Sheriff Mike Evans and a committee of Calvert County citizens have established a non-profit organization entitled the Sheriff’s Office Gold Star Foundation, Inc. The intent of this diverse panel of volunteers is to award scholarships to students enrolled in high schools throughout Calvert County who are interested in a law enforcement career. The foundation’s...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 11, 2021 in observance of Columbus Day. In addition: The Appeal Solid Waste Facility, which includes the landfill and transfer station, and all county customer convenience centers will be open with normal hours of operation. The Solomons Septage Receiving...
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An Air Force veteran from Calvert County scored the top prize on the $100,000 Lucky scratch-off, picking the new $30 game that has luck written all over it! Like his dad before him, the Lusby resident enjoys playing Maryland Lottery games as a distraction about once a week. The scratch-off fan found more than...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Sgt. Gabby Fox, a senior at Huntingtown High School, was crowned Miss Tranquility 2021. Fox’s scholastic achievement and participation in school and community activities along with her poise and public speaking skills earned her first place and a college scholarship....
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UPDATE 9/26/2021: On Friday, September 24, 2021, the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department hosted the Invisible Fence team members for pet oxygen mask distribution. “Project Breathe” is a pet donation program designed to help local first responders save animals’ lives. Every kit donated includes a small, medium and large mask in a pull string...
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Calvert Hospice was the grateful recipient of a $700 donation from Jackie Gibson with Gibson State Farm in Dunkirk. Ms. Gibson chose Calvert Hospice as the organization to benefit from the Quotes for Good program in August. The Quotes for Good program donates $10 to a nonprofit organization for every person who receives a...
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On Saturday, September 25, 2021, at approximately 2:00 p.m., firefighters from Prince Frederick, Huntingtown, St. Leonard, and surrounding companies responded to the 2800 block of Ridge Road in Huntingtown, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from multiple sides of the residence from the first and...
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“Due to the recent rise in COVID infections and hospitalizations in Calvert County, the CalvertHealth Foundation made the very difficult decision to err on the side of caution and move our 2021 Breast Cancer 5K to a virtual-only event. As much as we have looked forward to the camaraderie and hopefulness of this annual...
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At a time when some are attempting to silence victims of domestic abuse, I’m working to ensure that their voices are heard and their stories get told. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. To mark this occasion, the Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with the Commission on Women and the Center for...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the state is taking additional steps to increase nursing personnel, providing hospitals with maximum flexibility to mitigate staffing shortages. “This week, Maryland reported the nation’s lowest COVID-19 case rate, and we continue to withstand the Delta variant surge better than just about any other state,” said Governor Hogan....
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The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation invites citizens to sign up for the free “Pat The Roc” basketball clinic to learn core fundamentals of the game from NBA Trainer Patrick Robinson and staff of the Pat The Roc Basketball Skills Academy. The clinic will be held Saturday, Oct. 9 at Mt. Hope...
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Fall is here and the Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation invites citizens to celebrate the season by participating in several exciting events for the whole family. Preregistration is encouraged for both events as events reach capacity quickly. Get in on super fun for the whole family during Superhero Sunday at Dunkirk District...
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The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation invites citizens to participate in the 30th Annual Golf Classic tournament Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. The tournament begins at 9 a.m. at the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course located at 11352 HG Trueman Road in Lusby. The entry fee is $80 per person and includes green fees,...
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When: Friday, October 15. 10 am – 1 pm Where: St. John Vianney Family Life Center – 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Join us for a FREE event showcasing local resources and programs available to Calvert County residents and families. Financial Assistance | Family-Based Resources | Food Resources | Evictions and Homelessness...
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