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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Would Like to Put Money in Your Stocking

Calvert County Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person responsible for a crime in Calvert County. Anyone with information about an unsolved crime or the location of a fugitive may contact Calvert County Crime Solvers by calling 1-410-535-TIPS. All individuals who...
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Kitchen Grease Fire in Dunkirk

Kitchen Grease Fire in Dunkirk

On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at approximately 6:20 p.m., firefighters from Dunkirk and surrounding companies responded to 9516 Southern Maryland Boulevard in Dunkirk, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a one-story single-family residence with smoke showing. After investigating, firefighters found a grease fire in the kitchen that had extended...
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One Injured After Rollover Crash in Dunkirk

One Injured After Rollover Crash in Dunkirk

On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at approximately 11:05 a.m., police fire and rescue responded to US. Route 4 and Lower Marlboro Road, for the reported serious motor vehicle accident with one vehicle overturned and two trapped. Crews arrived on scene to find a two vehicle accident with one vehicle overturned and two passengers confirmed trapped inside....
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VIDEO: Bomb Threats Reported Across the United States and Southern Maryland

VIDEO: Bomb Threats Reported Across the United States and Southern Maryland

On Thursday, December 13, at approximately 2:10 p.m., police responded to Exploration Drive, in Lexington Park for the reported bomb threat. At least one bomb threat was also reported in Charles County. The threats appear to be coming in thru emails. Units are also responding to a second location in St. Mary’s County. A...
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Under-Processed Corn Leads to 65,000 Cans Being Recalled

Under-Processed Corn Leads to 65,000 Cans Being Recalled

Del Monte Foods Inc. announced a recall of 64,242 cases of FIESTA CORN Seasoned with Red & Green Peppers due to under-processing. These deviations were part of the commercial sterilization process and could result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, which could lead to life-threatening illness if consumed. It is important to note that...
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21 Tips for Traveling With Diabetes

21 Tips for Traveling With Diabetes

Don’t let good diabetes management go on vacation just because you did. Traveling to new places gets you out of your routine—that’s a big part of the fun. But delayed meals, unfamiliar food, being more active than usual, and different time zones can all disrupt diabetes management. Plan ahead so you can count on...
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Intoxicated Man Causing Disturbance Arrested for Disorderly Conduct at Trinity United Methodist Church in Prince Frederick

Intoxicated Man Causing Disturbance Arrested for Disorderly Conduct at Trinity United Methodist Church in Prince Frederick

On Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Deputy First Class Rediker of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to Trinity United Methodist Church in Prince Frederick for the report of a disorderly subject. The complainant advised Philip Holladay Dew III, 43, was acting disorderly, confrontational and appeared to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Dfc....
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Theft Suspect

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Theft Suspect

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in identifying the females pictured above. On November 29, 2018, Deputy Sampson with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, took a theft report in the 100 block of Hospital Rd, Prince Frederick. The victim states her wallet was stolen from her purse while working at her place of employment....
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces Over $3.5 Billion “Building Opportunity Fund” School Construction Initiative

Governor Larry Hogan Announces Over $3.5 Billion “Building Opportunity Fund” School Construction Initiative

Governor Larry Hogan announced a major initiative to make a historic investment in school construction projects across the state. Called the Building Opportunity Fund, the governor unveiled plans to submit legislation during the 2019 session of the Maryland General Assembly to provide $1.9 billion in new school construction funding over five years. This proposed new funding...
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CalvertHealth Foundation raises more than $30,000 for the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care

CalvertHealth Foundation raises more than $30,000 for the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care

The 9th Annual CalvertHealth Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk was a huge success thanks to the 700 runners/walkers/survivors and extraordinary support from the community and corporate sponsors that helped raise more than $41,500 toward the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care. Foundation board trustee Ramona Crowley Goldberg said, ”The 5k participants lit up Solomons! I felt so...
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Calvert Library Celebrates Inspiring African American Men of Calvert County

Calvert Library Celebrates Inspiring African American Men of Calvert County

Calvert Library Prince Frederick is celebrating the release of a new book Inspiring African American Men of Calvert County on Wednesday, December 19 at 6:30pm.  In 2017, Darlene Harrod, a remarkable woman herself, spent many hours compiling biographies for a book published by Calvert Library entitled Inspiring African American Women of Calvert County. When she was asked whether...
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Outbreak of Dryer Fires in Southern Maryland Sparks Concern

Outbreak of Dryer Fires in Southern Maryland Sparks Concern

Winter brings an increase in the number of house fires every year, and that includes fires caused by dryers. There have been 20 dryer fires over the past ten days in Prince George’s County alone. Facts about home clothes dryer fires 2,900 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year and cause an estimated...
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Patuxent Small Craft Guild Announces Canoe Raffle Winner

Patuxent Small Craft Guild Announces Canoe Raffle Winner

The Calvert Marine Museum Patuxent Small Craft Guild maintains the historic boats in the museum’s collection, and preserves the art and skills of wooden boat building. These volunteers build and raffle a canoe each year to benefit ongoing activities of the Guild. The Guild is pleased to announce Brian and Leslie Holloway of Huntingtown,...
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SMECO Employees Raise $55,650 for Hospice

SMECO Employees Raise $55,650 for Hospice

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) employees held two fund-raising events and recently donated $55,650 to the hospice organizations in Southern Maryland. SMECO employees raised the money through the SMECO 75 Bike Ride held in June and the SMECO Annual Charity Golf Outing in October. The events are supported by a group of employee volunteers, vendors, and the...
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Boy Scout Eagle Scout Project: Railway Museum Benches

Boy Scout Eagle Scout Project: Railway Museum Benches

The Friends of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum would like to publicly thank Life Scout Vincent Ascosi, Troop 91, for recently refurbishing and repainting six benches for the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum. This was his required public service project needed to reach his goal of earning Eagle Scout rank. Generous donations for the project...
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Deadline for High School Students to Dual Enroll for Spring Semester at College Southern Maryland is December15

Deadline for High School Students to Dual Enroll for Spring Semester at College Southern Maryland is December15

For recent high school graduate Hayley Tanner, 18, of Indian Head, her first fall semester as a full-time freshman at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) was a little easier due in part, she said, because of her decision to be dual enrolled at CSM during her last year of high school. Tanner said...
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Weather Related Closings, Delays, and Information for Monday, December, 10, 2018

Weather Related Closings, Delays, and Information for Monday, December, 10, 2018

St. Mary’s County: St. Mary’s County Public Schools: All St. Mary’s County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, December 10, 2018. All St. Mary’s County Public Schools are closed for Monday, December 10, 2018, with a Code 2 for employees. Code 2 means that 10 and 11 month employees do not report to work....
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Saw Mill in Mechanicsville Destroyed by Fire Ruled Accidental

Saw Mill in Mechanicsville Destroyed by Fire Ruled Accidental

On December 7, 2018, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Volunteer Firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Seventh District, Calvert and Charles County responded to 37500 Anderson Drive, and Thompson Corner Road in Mechanicsville for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a structure approximately 100 x 40 feet with heavy fire and smoke showing. The...
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Lusby Man Seriously Injured After Motor Vehicle Accident in Prince Frederick

Lusby Man Seriously Injured After Motor Vehicle Accident in Prince Frederick

On December 5, 2018 at approximately 3:25 p.m. members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and the Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the area of MD Route 4 just south of Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad Company 4 for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles. Upon arrival, units...
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Gratitude, Thanks Extended to Student Veterans at College of Southern Maryland

Gratitude, Thanks Extended to Student Veterans at College of Southern Maryland

The panorama was reverent and festive as guests at the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Annual Veterans Brunch drove one by one under a 20-by-30 American flag draped between the extended ladders of two local firetrucks. It was a fitting community welcome for the college’s veterans arriving to the Prince Frederick Campus to share...
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Firefighters Rescue Occupant of Early Morning House Fire in Owings

Firefighters Rescue Occupant of Early Morning House Fire in Owings

On Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at approximately 1:05 a.m., firefighters from North Beach, Prince Frederick, Dunkirk, Huntingtown, St. Leonard, and Anne Arundel County responded to the area of 5th Street, and Easy Street in Owings, for the reported structure fire. The first arriving unit was Chief 1A (North Beach) who found a multi-story single...
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Two Arrested for Possession of Cocaine, Burglary and Theft, Police Recover Stolen Vehicle

Two Arrested for Possession of Cocaine, Burglary and Theft, Police Recover Stolen Vehicle

On Sunday, December 2, 2018, at approximately 2:40 am, Trooper First Class Matthews,  from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack, received an alert from the fixed License Plate Reader of a stolen vehicle going south on Route 4. TFC Matthews conducted a traffic stop on Route 4 at Robshire Manor Rd. in Huntingtown....
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Inmate Convicted of Attempted Murder, Breaking and Entering, and Theft, Wanted After Escaping from Prison

Inmate Convicted of Attempted Murder, Breaking and Entering, and Theft, Wanted After Escaping from Prison

On December 1, 2018 at approximately 10:30 a.m., Trooper Posch responded to the 45000 block of Take It Easy Ranch Road, in Callaway, for a suspicious vehicle. The complainant reported the vehicle, a blue and tan Chevrolet 1500 Z71 bearing VA registration, had been parked in the woods behind the campground for approximately six...
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Calvert Hospice Announces Two Grief Support Programs Starting in January

Calvert Hospice Announces Two Grief Support Programs Starting in January

Calvert Hospice will be offering two specialized grief support programs starting on January 15, 2019. Gone Without Me is a grief support program for spousal loss, an 8-week program that will focus on learning to live again after the loss of a spouse. Sessions will be held at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House, located...
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Eligible State Retirees Not Required to Enroll in Medicare Part D Plan

Eligible State Retirees Not Required to Enroll in Medicare Part D Plan

The Calvert County Office on Aging announces eligible Maryland state retired employees will not be required to switch to the Medicare Part D plan during the current enrollment period, now through Dec. 7, 2018. In October, a federal court judge ruled Maryland cannot force state retirees to switch to a federal prescription drug plan...
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