Calvert News

Dunkin’ Donuts is Officially Dropping ‘Donuts’ from it’s Name

Dunkin’ Donuts is Officially Dropping ‘Donuts’ from it’s Name

Dunkin’ Donuts has been on a first-name basis with its fans long before the introduction of its iconic tagline, “America Runs on Dunkin’,’’ with customers around the world naturally and affectionately referring to the brand as “Dunkin’.” In recognition of this relationship, and as one of many steps to transform itself into the premier...
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WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 9/26/2018

WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 9/26/2018

The following persons are wanted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit is responsible for the service of criminal and child support warrants as well as criminal summonses issued by the courts. They are also responsible for coordinating extraditions of suspects out of state. If you have information...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Report – 9/25/2018

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Report – 9/25/2018

During the weeks of  September 3 to September 23, 2018 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 4,466 calls for service throughout the community.
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces New Parental Leave Policy for State Employees; Provides 60 Days of Paid Leave

Governor Larry Hogan Announces New Parental Leave Policy for State Employees; Provides 60 Days of Paid Leave

Governor Larry Hogan today announced a new parental leave policy for Maryland state employees, which will provide up to an additional 60 days of paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child under six years old. To provide more flexibility for working parents, the 60 days may be used any time within...
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SMECO Board Elects New Officers

SMECO Board Elects New Officers

The Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) Board of Directors recently elected new officers at the regular monthly board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018. P. Scott White of Hollywood was elected chairman, and W. Michael Phipps of Owings was elected vice chairman. In addition, Samuel “Jack” Hammett received the Regional Service Award for Outstanding...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Serious Motor Vehicle Collision in Huntingtown

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Serious Motor Vehicle Collision in Huntingtown

On Monday, September 24, 2018, at approximately 11:46 a.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the area of Bowie shop Road and Reserve Drive in Huntingtown, for the report of a Vehicle Collision with injury. The preliminary investigation of the collision revealed a 1998 Ford...
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces Health Insurance Premium Rate Decreases

Governor Larry Hogan Announces Health Insurance Premium Rate Decreases

Governor Larry Hogan today announced approval of an average 13.2 percent premium rate decrease for individual health insurance plans with an effective date of January 1, 2019. These rates reflect the impact of Maryland’s 1332 State Innovation Waiver, which creates a State Reinsurance Program to help stabilize Maryland’s individual health insurance market and prevent...
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Senate Passage of Opioid Legislation Includes Important Resources for Maryland

Senate Passage of Opioid Legislation Includes Important Resources for Maryland

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) applauded the Senate’s passage of the bipartisan Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018, which will help address this public health epidemic and the ripple effects of the crisis on children, families, and communities. In addition, as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Van Hollen helped secure...
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New Regulations for Lawn Fertilizer Use to Take Effect in October

New Regulations for Lawn Fertilizer Use to Take Effect in October

The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced that new regulations regarding the use of fertilizer products will take effect October 1 as a result of changes made to Maryland’s Lawn Fertilizer Law during the 2018 legislative session. The changes make regulations for organic fertilizer products consistent with those for synthetic products. Additionally, they give...
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Fall Foliage and Festival Report: Sept. 24, 2018

Fall Foliage and Festival Report: Sept. 24, 2018

Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for Sept. 24, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Soon the landscape will explode with vibrant colors of orange, red and yellow. Kids will be jumping into leaf piles you just raked and we’ll all “fall” back, setting clocks back an hour...
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Calvert Advises to be Cautious at Convenience Centers Over Wasps and Bees

Calvert Advises to be Cautious at Convenience Centers Over Wasps and Bees

In an effort to help safeguard customers, the Calvert County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, is working to address the seasonal proliferation of wasps and bees congregating around disposed items at county convenience centers. This is a natural, annual occurrence that will subside with the arrival of cooler weather. Precautionary and remediation...
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Calvert Hospice Recipient Of Generous Donation From Hell’s Angels MD Bike & Car Show

Calvert Hospice Recipient Of Generous Donation From Hell’s Angels MD Bike & Car Show

Calvert Hospice received a generous donation of $1,000 from the Hell’s Angels MD Bike & Car Show held on July 14, 2018 at the Calvert Fairgrounds in Barstow. The Hell’s Angels Nomads MD chapter organized the family friendly event, which featured a car and bike show, local entertainment, special visitors from out of town,...
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Senate Passes Cardin Measures to Fight Opioid Epidemic

Senate Passes Cardin Measures to Fight Opioid Epidemic

U.S. Senator Ben Cardin lauded Senate passage today of a package of bills to tackle the opioid epidemic facing the country. Included in the package are Cardin provisions that would expand the use of telehealth services for the treatment of opioid use, bundle payments for medication-assisted treatment under Medicare, study the expansion of successful peer support services and...
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Dr. Mary Schweitzer to Speak at the Calvert Marine Museum

Dr. Mary Schweitzer to Speak at the Calvert Marine Museum

Dr. Mary Schweitzer will speak on “Tyrannosaurus rex Under the Microscope” on Saturday, September 22nd at 2:30 in the Harms Gallery at the Calvert Marine Museum. Soft tissues, like connective tissue and muscle, are exceedingly rare in the fossil record. This presentation is about finding soft tissues preserved in Tyrannosaurus rex fossils. FREE and open to the public. Dr. Schweitzer...
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Hogan Administration Announces $12 Million in Highway Safety Grants

Hogan Administration Announces $12 Million in Highway Safety Grants

As part of ongoing efforts to prevent traffic crashes and save lives on Maryland roads, Governor Larry Hogan today announced that $12 million in federal highway safety funds will be granted to approximately 90 agencies and organizations across the state with the goal of reducing crashes and related injuries and deaths. “The safety of our...
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2018 Photo Contest Winners Selected from 4,300 Entries

2018 Photo Contest Winners Selected from 4,300 Entries

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the winners of the 2018 Natural Resources Photo Contest, with the grand prize going to Kevin Moore of Perry Hall for his colorful autumn photo of a small blue heron. This year’s grand prize package includes $500, a 2019 Maryland State Park and Trail Passport, a five-year subscription to Maryland Natural...
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces Maryland Reaches 10,000 Registered Apprentices

Governor Larry Hogan Announces Maryland Reaches 10,000 Registered Apprentices

Governor Larry Hogan and Labor Secretary Kelly M. Schulz today announced that Maryland has reached more than 10,000 registered apprentices currently earning and learning in the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program – the highest participation rate since 2008. The announcement was made during the September meeting of the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council (MATC),...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating Vehicle Fire in Dunkirk

State Fire Marshal Investigating Vehicle Fire in Dunkirk

On Friday, September 14, 2018, at approximately 10:45 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Solomons Island Road, and Ward Road, in Dunkirk, for the reported vehicle fire. A passer-by traveling along Ward Road discovered the vehicle, abandoned and on fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a 2014 Honda Accord...
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39-Year-Old Lusby Woman Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident in Severna Park

39-Year-Old Lusby Woman Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident in Severna Park

On September 15th 2018 at approximately 1:15 a.m officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to a crash on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (MD-648) at Lower Magothy Beach Road in Severna Park. A GMC 2500 Sierra pickup truck driven by Kyle Heck, 32, of, Severna Park, was traveling southbound on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard...
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UPDATE: Details Released in Dunkirk Fastop Armed Robbery

UPDATE: Details Released in Dunkirk Fastop Armed Robbery

UPDATE 9/13/2018: On Friday, August 31, 2018, at approximately 9:35 p.m., Deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Fastop Convenience Store, located at on Southern Maryland Blvd, in Dunkirk, for the report of an armed robbery at the establishment. Deputy Flynt located the store clerk who said he was robbed at...
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Dunkirk Man Injured in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident in Upper Marlboro

Dunkirk Man Injured in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident in Upper Marlboro

Maryland State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash in which one person died and another was injured Wednesday morning in Prince George’s County. On Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at approximately 5:30 a.m., troopers from the Forestville barrack responded on a report of a two-vehicle crash on MD Route 4 north of Ritchie Marlboro Road...
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What Does a “State of Emergency” Mean?

What Does a “State of Emergency” Mean?

In preparation for Hurricane Florence, Governor Larry Hogan has asked State agencies to launch a coordinated effort to keep Marylanders safe and informed in the upcoming days. Governor Hogan signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in Maryland on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. Here is information on what a...
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Prepare for Hurricane-Related Electrical Outages

Prepare for Hurricane-Related Electrical Outages

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is monitoring weather forecasts as Hurricane Florence heads towards the eastern seaboard. With the potential impact of heavy rains and high winds facing Southern Maryland, area residents are urged to take steps to prepare for possible hurricane-related power outages. According to SMECO spokesperson Tom Dennison, “SMECO is tracking the...
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Wednesday’s Pet is Ricky

Wednesday’s Pet is Ricky

Wednesday’s Pet for 9/12/18 is Ricky  Featured Pet: Ricky Rescue Group: Humane Society of Calvert County Breed: Beagle Mix Sex: Male Size: Small Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: Contact group for donation fe Ricky arrived at our facility all smiles.  We are still getting to know him but feel free...
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Well Water Advisory in Case of Storm Surge

Well Water Advisory in Case of Storm Surge

In the event of a storm surge from the anticipated landfall of Hurricane Florence, residents and businesses who obtain drinking water from an individual well that is not protected by a flood proof cap, are advised to disinfect their wells if they know or suspect that flood waters have entered and contaminated their systems....
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