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Maryland Department of Health Announces Third Maryland Coronavirus Death, and 54 New Cases Overnight

Maryland Department of Health Announces Third Maryland Coronavirus Death, and 54 New Cases Overnight

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) tonight announced the state’s third death as a result of COVID-19: a Montgomery County resident in her 40s who suffered from underlying medical conditions. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones. The Department of Health has confirmed 54 new cases, and one new death overnight. A...
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Calvert County Confirms Second COVID-19 Case

Calvert County Confirms Second COVID-19 Case

A second Calvert resident has been confirmed to have coronavirus infection. This person did not have any travel outside of the Southern Maryland region over the past month, reinforcing the potential that anyone can become infected through routine contact within our state. This person has had no contact with vulnerable populations such as those...
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UPDATE: Aircraft Makes Successful Emergency Landing at St. Mary’s County Airport, No Injuries Reported

UPDATE: Aircraft Makes Successful Emergency Landing at St. Mary’s County Airport, No Injuries Reported

UPDATE: 11:17 A.M., The plane made a successful emergency landing, the aircraft’s nose landing gear failed upon landing, the single occupant/pilot is out of the aircraft, and NO injuries have been reported. On Sunday, March 22, 2020, at approximately 10:55 a.m., fire and rescue personnel from St. Mary’s County are responding to the St....
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CRITICAL MISSING PERSON Found Safe – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Thanks Public in Locating Missing Woman

CRITICAL MISSING PERSON Found Safe – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Thanks Public in Locating Missing Woman

Advisory: Missing person has been located. Thank you. 1:20 p.m. If you see this woman walking around please call the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office immediately at (410) 535-2800. Miss Olga has dementia and walked away from her home in the Chesapeake Beach, MD area wearing grey sweatpants, a gray sweatshirt, slippers, and is most...
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MDOT MVA Announces Statewide Closure of All Branch Offices in Response to COVID-19

MDOT MVA Announces Statewide Closure of All Branch Offices in Response to COVID-19

To help protect the health and safety of customers and employees, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) will close all branch offices statewide effective at 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 20. This operational change is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Branch offices will remain closed until further notice. All previously...
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Governor Hogan Provides Updates on Coronavirus Cases and Statewide Response

Governor Hogan Provides Updates on Coronavirus Cases and Statewide Response

Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement: “As of this morning, Maryland has 149 confirmed cases of COVID-19—up from 17 cases just one week ago. Today’s new cases in our state include the first infant and the first teenager. None of the cases of children under 18 are currently hospitalized. Two-thirds of our...
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces Maryland’s Official Designation for Small Business Economic Injury Loans During COVID-19 Pandemic

Governor Larry Hogan Announces Maryland’s Official Designation for Small Business Economic Injury Loans During COVID-19 Pandemic

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that Maryland has received official designation from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which provides low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the SBA, the loans will help alleviate financial strain and allow businesses to pay...
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Calvert Sheriff’s Office Makes Changes to Combat Covid-19

Calvert Sheriff’s Office Makes Changes to Combat Covid-19

Sheriff Mike Evans and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office commitment to the health and safety of our community is a top priority. In response to the CDC’s recommendation and out of caution to prevent further spread of the COVID-19 Virus, the following steps will be taken by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office until further...
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Maryland Comptroller: Sales and Use Tax Not Due Today, Business-Related Tax Filing Deadlines Extended to June 1st, 2020

Maryland Comptroller: Sales and Use Tax Not Due Today, Business-Related Tax Filing Deadlines Extended to June 1st, 2020

UPDATED: Businesses who paid their Maryland Sales & Use Taxes for March early may request a refund of their payment by emailing [email protected] or by calling 410-260-4020. To assist businesses affected by the economic impact of COVID-19, Comptroller Peter Franchot wants to remind business owners that he has extended business-related tax filing deadlines. Sales and Use...
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VIDEO: Governor Hogan Announces Further Actions To Slow The Spread of COVID-19, Relaunches ‘Maryland Unites’ Initiative

VIDEO: Governor Hogan Announces Further Actions To Slow The Spread of COVID-19, Relaunches ‘Maryland Unites’ Initiative

Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series of new actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Maryland, including limiting gatherings to 10 people, ordering the closure of shopping malls, restricting access to the BWI Marshall Airport terminal, and urging the use of transit for essential travel only. “Despite all of our repeated warnings...
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Calvert County Health Department Confirms First Case of COVID-19 in Calvert County

Calvert County Health Department Confirms First Case of COVID-19 in Calvert County

The first diagnosed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Calvert County has been confirmed. The person with the infection is under medical care and is presently doing well. This person has had minimal contact with others since becoming infected. The family members of this individual are self-isolating themselves per CDC recommendations. Those few individuals outside...
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VIDEO: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Press Conference 3/19/2020

VIDEO: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Press Conference 3/19/2020

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is leading the coronavirus response and has taken a major role nationwide as chair of the National Governor's Association.
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Maryland State Police Aviation Command Marks 50 Years of Medevac Flights, with over 180,000 Successful Missions Since 1970

Maryland State Police Aviation Command Marks 50 Years of Medevac Flights, with over 180,000 Successful Missions Since 1970

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the first patient ever transported by the Maryland State Police Aviation Command. On March 19, 1970, MSP’s “Helicopter 108,” crewed by pilot Corporal Gary Moore and Trooper First Class Paul Benson, was summoned to the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) and Falls Road for a patient involved in a motor...
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Federal Trade Commission Warns of Scam Checks from the Government

Federal Trade Commission Warns of Scam Checks from the Government

As the Coronavirus takes a growing toll on people’s pocketbooks, there are reports that the government will soon be sending money by check or direct deposit to each of us. The details are still being worked out, but there are a few really important things to know, no matter what this looks like. 1....
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Maryland Income Tax Deadline Extended to July 15, 2020

Maryland Income Tax Deadline Extended to July 15, 2020

Following today’s press conference from the White House where it was announced there would be a 90-day extension of the April 15th deadline for federal income tax payments, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot has announced that Maryland business and individual income taxpayers will be afforded the same relief. No interest or penalty for late payments...
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Maryland to Postpone Primary Election to June 2, 2020

Maryland to Postpone Primary Election to June 2, 2020

The Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) released the following statement today in response to Governor Larry Hogan’s proclamation delaying the 2020 Primary Election and requiring vote-by-mail for the special general election for Maryland’s 7th Congressional District. “The Maryland State Board of Elections fully supports the actions taken by Governor Hogan today. Our highest...
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Maryland State Courts Reduce Staffing in Courthouses, Continue to Hear Emergency Court Matters

Maryland State Courts Reduce Staffing in Courthouses, Continue to Hear Emergency Court Matters

Effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the Maryland state courts will require only essential employees to report to courthouse locations and court offices. Court locations and offices will be minimally staffed to hear emergency court matters and to answer calls between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. All other employees able to work from home will...
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VIDEO: “We Can’t Wait,” Governor Hogan Explains Maryland’s Unprecedented Coronavirus Response on CNN, PBS

VIDEO: “We Can’t Wait,” Governor Hogan Explains Maryland’s Unprecedented Coronavirus Response on CNN, PBS

On Monday, March 16, 2020, Governor Hogan appeared on CNN’s The Situation Room and PBS Newshour to update the public on Maryland’s unprecedented response to the coronavirus pandemic. The appearance came just hours after Governor Hogan enacted new vital actions to keep Marylanders safe – including closing bars and restaurants, expanding the ban on...
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VIDEO: Governor Shuts Down Bars, Restaurants, Movie Theaters and Gyms Across the State

VIDEO: Governor Shuts Down Bars, Restaurants, Movie Theaters and Gyms Across the State

UPDATE: Governor Larry Hogan today ordered the closure of bars and restaurants, and expanded the prohibition on gatherings to those of more than 50 people—the latest in a series of unprecedented actions to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor also announced a public health surge to combat this crisis and ensure...
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Governor Hogan Issues Emergency Order to Close All Maryland Casinos, Racetracks, and Simulcast Betting Facilities to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Governor Hogan Issues Emergency Order to Close All Maryland Casinos, Racetracks, and Simulcast Betting Facilities to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

In light of the serious public health emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Hogan has issued an emergency order to close all Maryland casinos, racetracks, and simulcast betting facilities to the general public indefinitely.“This situation continues to evolve and will escalate rapidly and dramatically,” said Governor Hogan. “These are unprecedented actions in an...
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Calvert Health Medical Center Restricts Visitation, Cancels Classes and Programs

Calvert Health Medical Center Restricts Visitation, Cancels Classes and Programs

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has put a notice out advising following. Advisory: ClavertHealth Restrictions:MAIN ENTRANCE reserved for 1 healthy adult per patient. ED ENTRANCE reserved for the sick At CalvertHealth, our top priority is the health and well-being of our patients, employees and the community that we serve. As we continue to take...
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Officers from the Maryland State Police, St. Mary’s, Calvert, Charles, and Prince George’s County Police Complete Active Shooter Course in Calvert County

Officers from the Maryland State Police, St. Mary’s, Calvert, Charles, and Prince George’s County Police Complete Active Shooter Course in Calvert County

During the week of March 9, 2020, The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office hosted a 5 day Raider solo response active shooter instructor course. The class was made up of 20 police officers from across the region including Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, Prince George’s County Police Department, Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office, Cheverly Police, Maryland...
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The Southern Maryland Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Annual 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, April 25, 2020

The Southern Maryland Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Annual 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, April 25, 2020

The Southern Maryland Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. would like to invite you to the Annual 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair Fundraiser. The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2020, rain or shine, at the Indian Head Trail, Village Green Park and Pavilion, 100 Walter Thomas Road, Indian Head,...
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Calvert Library Releases Announcement Concerning Safety and Closings

Calvert Library Releases Announcement Concerning Safety and Closings

The health and well-being of our community is Calvert Library’s top priority. We understand the uncertainty surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) and the concern about how it will affect our community. We have been closely monitoring the situation as well as the recommendations from the CDC, Calvert County Department of Health and local government officials. In...
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Maryland State Police To Increase Patrols Approaching St. Patrick’s Day

Maryland State Police To Increase Patrols Approaching St. Patrick’s Day

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up Tuesday, March 17, Maryland State Police remind those who are planning to celebrate with alcohol to keep safety in mind and avoid impaired, distracted and aggressive driving. Holidays can see an increase in the number of impaired drivers across the state. Maryland State Police will conduct saturation patrols...
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