Calvert News

4th of July Fireworks Shows Coming to Calvert County

4th of July Fireworks Shows Coming to Calvert County

On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, the Department of Economic Development has partnered with Calvert Broadcast to livestream local Independence Day fireworks shows from the towns of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach and Solomons Island. The fireworks displays will be streamed live by Calvert Broadcast on the Calvert County Government YouTube channel...
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NAS Patuxent River Mourns Loss of Firefighter Brice C. Trossbach

NAS Patuxent River Mourns Loss of Firefighter Brice C. Trossbach

It is with profound sadness that NAS Patuxent River announces the tragic loss of one of our brave firefighters, Brice C. Trossbach, 25, who died in the line of duty while responding to an emergency on June 27, 2023. Trossbach made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to a mutual aid call of a structure...
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Statements Released After NAS Patuxent River Firefighter is Killed in Leonardtown House Fire

Statements Released After NAS Patuxent River Firefighter is Killed in Leonardtown House Fire

St. Mary’s County Commissioners, & The St. Mary’s County Emergency Services: At 5:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services announced a partial activation of the Emergency Operation Center in response to the report of a serious house fire in the 20000 block of Deer Wood Park Drive in...
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UPDATE: Firefighter Succumbs to Injuries After Falling Through Floor at House Fire in Leonardtown

UPDATE: Firefighter Succumbs to Injuries After Falling Through Floor at House Fire in Leonardtown

UPDATE 7/6/2023: Prayer services and viewing be watched here. Funeral services can be watched here. UPDATE 7/4/2023: Brice Clayton Trossbach obituary can be read here. Brice has been a part of the Leonardtown Fire Department family since he was in diapers, crawling around the firehouse when his father, Warren Trossbach, would bring him to...
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Hallowing Point Park Traffic Safety Improvements Underway in Prince Frederick

Hallowing Point Park Traffic Safety Improvements Underway in Prince Frederick

The Calvert County Department of Public Works advises citizens that work will commence on traffic safety improvements to Hallowing Point Park in Prince Frederick located at the main entrance on MD 231 (Hallowing Point Road) on Tuesday, June 27. Construction is expected to last seven days from the start of the closure. All work...
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CSM Robotics Team – the Talons – Rank 13th Worldwide; Earn Top Community College Status at Vex Competition

CSM Robotics Team – the Talons – Rank 13th Worldwide; Earn Top Community College Status at Vex Competition

The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) competitive robotics team – the Talons – wrapped up its 2022-23 season adding more world championship titles to its already-full CSM trophy case. The CSM Talons Robotics World Competition team moved through the VexU Robotics World Championship last month to rank 13th in the world in the Skills...
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Announces Revised Hunting License Price Structure

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Announces Revised Hunting License Price Structure

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that legislation passed during the 2023 General Assembly will increase the price of hunting licenses and some associated stamps beginning with the 2023-24 hunting season. The existing structure and fees had been in place since 2002, and the price of a regular resident hunting license had remained unchanged for 35 years....
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Police Make Arrest and Recover Gun Used After Man is Shot in Saint Leonard, Victim Transported Trauma Center

Police Make Arrest and Recover Gun Used After Man is Shot in Saint Leonard, Victim Transported Trauma Center

On Sunday, June 25, 2023, at approximately 12:55 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 5700 block of Oakcrest Drive in Saint Leonard, for the reported shooting. The 911 caller reported a domestic related shooting where the girlfriend shot the boyfriend. Police arrived on the scene to find the victim, a 28-year-old male...
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There’s a New Dog in Calvert County, Atlas

There’s a New Dog in Calvert County, Atlas

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office are are proud to introduce the newest member of their Sheriff’s Office family and their K9 unit, K9 Atlas! K9 Atlas is a 14-month-old German Shephard mix and he will be partnered with their newest handler, DFC Hendrickson. K9 Atlas will be trained in Tracking, Patrol, Narcotics Detection, Evidence...
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July 2023 Events at The Calvert Marine Museum

July 2023 Events at The Calvert Marine Museum

July holds a FINTASTIC month of fun for the whole family at the Calvert Marine Museum. One of the museum’s most popular events, Sharkfest, will commence on July 8, along with, camps, concerts, and more! Remember, museum members enjoy FREE admission all year long! For more information please visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com  Saturday & Sunday, July...
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Hospice of the Chesapeake Announces Dr. Marny Fetzer as New Chief Medical Officer

Hospice of the Chesapeake Announces Dr. Marny Fetzer as New Chief Medical Officer

Hospice of the Chesapeake announced today that Dr. Marny Fetzer has been appointed as Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Chief Medical Officer and will join the executive leadership team in July 2023. Fetzer is currently the System Medical Director for Palliative Care and Hospice Services at Ascension Health in Mount Prospect, Illinois, and has been...
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Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of President Ronald J. “Ronnie” Tyrrell

Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of President Ronald J. “Ronnie” Tyrrell

The Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad regrets to announce the passing of our President Ronald J. “Ronnie” Tyrrell on June 12th, 2023. President Tyrrell had been in office going on his second year with our department. He had also served as our Safety Officer in his course of service with PFVRS. Ronnie was a...
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Chesapeake Bay’s Dead Zone Predicted to be 33% Smaller Than Long-Term Average

Chesapeake Bay’s Dead Zone Predicted to be 33% Smaller Than Long-Term Average

Written By: Jake Solyst, Chesapeake Bay Program: This summer’s Chesapeake Bay “dead zone” is expected to be significantly smaller than the long-term average, according to a forecast released today by researchers from the University of Michigan, Chesapeake Bay Program, University of Maryland and U.S. Geological Survey. During spring and summer, nutrient pollution spurs the...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Shawn Starcher – Wanted for Violation of Probation: Driving Vehicle While Impaired

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Shawn Starcher – Wanted for Violation of Probation: Driving Vehicle While Impaired

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Shawn Christopher Starcher, age 51 of St. Leonard. Starcher is wanted for Violation of Probation: Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol. Anyone with information in regards to Starcher, is asked to please contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-2800, Sgt. Phillip Foote...
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Brandywine Man Arrested Twice in Under a Month for Drug Distriubution

Brandywine Man Arrested Twice in Under a Month for Drug Distriubution

On June 15, 2023, at approximately 1:25 p.m., the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) was conducting a saturation patrol of the southern end of Calvert County, Maryland. Members of the CCSO DEU located a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, traveling on southbound Route 4 in the area of Cove Point Road in...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Blotter – June 12 – June 18, 2023

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Blotter – June 12 – June 18, 2023

During the week of June 12– June 18, 2023, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 1,884 calls for service throughout the community. Theft: 23-41942 – On June 12, 2023, DFC Aranda received report of a theft from a vehicle. Contact was made with the complainant who advised her purse and its contents (MD...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Brandon Pinder – Wanted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Brandon Pinder – Wanted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Brandon Tyron Pinder, age 36 of Sunderland. Pinder is wanted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender and Violation of Lifetime Sex Offender Supervision. Anyone with information in regards to Pinder, is asked to please contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at (410)...
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MDA Announces Cover Crop Sign-up Period to Open Wednesday, June 21, 2023

MDA Announces Cover Crop Sign-up Period to Open Wednesday, June 21, 2023

The annual sign-up period for the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Cover Crop Program will take place from June 21 through July 17 at soil conservation district offices statewide. This popular grant program provides farmers with cost-share assistance to offset seed, labor, and equipment costs to plant fall cover crops to protect local water quality,...
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Maryland Has Three New Millionaires, One Ticket Remains Unclaimed

Maryland Has Three New Millionaires, One Ticket Remains Unclaimed

The Maryland Lottery generated three new millionaires last week, and one of them still hasn’t claimed their prize yet. Two of the big wins were on scratch-off tickets sold in Parkville and Severn that were claimed last week at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. But the third ticket, sold near Bel Air in Fountain Green,...
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Leadership Southern Maryland Board of Directors Welcomes Charles Roach

Leadership Southern Maryland Board of Directors Welcomes Charles Roach

In its June meeting, the Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors appointed Charles Roach, LSM ‘18 as a new board member. Charles Roach was named President and CEO of Cedar Point Federal Credit Union in February 2016. He has been with Cedar Point since 2006, previously serving as the Chief Financial Officer. Roach...
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Deputy State Fire Marshal Helys Valles Recipient Of Investigator of The Year Award

Deputy State Fire Marshal Helys Valles Recipient Of Investigator of The Year Award

Deputy State Fire Marshal Helys Valles is the recipient of the 2022 “James C. Robertson, Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Year” award. “Deputy Valles exemplifies the overall desire and commitment our investigators embrace to ensure the safety of Maryland’s citizens,” stated State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci. The award was presented to her...
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Two Injured After Another Rollover Collision in Prince Frederick

Two Injured After Another Rollover Collision in Prince Frederick

On Monday, June 19, 2023, at approximately 9:00 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Route 4 and Market Square Drive in Prince Frederick, for a serious motor vehicle collision with one overturned and two trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway with one...
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UPDATE: Additional Photos Released, Police Seeking Ranch Liquors Armed Robbery Suspect

UPDATE: Additional Photos Released, Police Seeking Ranch Liquors Armed Robbery Suspect

UPDATE 6/18/2023: Preliminary investigation revealed, an adult male described as tan complexioned, between 5 feet 10 inches tall and 6 foot, weighing 200+ pounds, black hair, wearing a medical style face mask, a navy blue Gap brand sweatshirt, black latex gloves and dark colored shoes entered the store, pointed a handgun at store employees, and...
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Maryland DNR – Native Plant Profile: The Latest for Lawn Lovers

Maryland DNR – Native Plant Profile: The Latest for Lawn Lovers

Perhaps one of the most common criticisms of the movement to fill our properties with native trees and gardens is that people miss lawns! There is something pleasing about the vista of a green lawn, or the smell of mowed grass in the summertime… Still, the benefits of replacing your lawn with more beneficial plantings cannot be denied....
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20-Year-Old Arrested for Impersonating Firefighter, Stealing Members Gear and Burglarizing Firehouse in Charles County

20-Year-Old Arrested for Impersonating Firefighter, Stealing Members Gear and Burglarizing Firehouse in Charles County

On May 12, 2023, police responded to Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department located at 3245 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, for the reported theft. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with witness Chief S. Duffer, and Sgt. Smith from the Prince George’s County Police Department. Chief Duffer stated that the suspect, Loxavier Maurice Jones, age 20...
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