The Maryland Higher Education Commission in July awarded the College of Southern Maryland $375,000 from its Campus Safety Grant Program. This substantial investment will improve security systems at CSM’s four main campuses. The Campus Safety Grant funds will enable the college to outfit all CSM campuses exterior doors with electronic key/access points. The new access...
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The Maryland Department of State Police is eager to engage with communities across Maryland for National Night Out, an annual event designed to strengthen bonds between law enforcement and the communities we serve and protect. Since its inception in 1984, National Night Out has been celebrated on the first Tuesday of August. This year,...
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The highly anticipated Round 10 of the 2024 Pro Motocross Championship is set to take place at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, MD, from August 15-17, 2024. With its challenging track and picturesque surroundings, this event promises to deliver thrilling action and a memorable experience for all attendees. Venue Information 27963 Budds Creek...
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Underwater grass abundance–a key indicator of water quality and habitat–remained steady in 2023 in the state’s portion of Chesapeake Bay, reaching 37,770 acres, according to data released this week by the Chesapeake Bay Program and Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Overall, an estimated 82,937 acres of underwater grasses, also called submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV),...
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Due to forecasted high temperatures for Wednesday, July 31, through Monday, Aug. 5, animal owners or custodians are required to provide appropriate protection from the weather including providing adequate shelter, water, space and access to shade. Pay special attention to animals that are most prone to heat stroke: Brachycephalic Breeds: Dogs and cats with short...
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On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at approximately 6:47 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Bayside Road and Christiana Parran Road in Chesapeake Beach, for the serious motor vehicle collision involving a commercial vehicle that was overturned with one unconscious. Crews arrived on the scene to find a dump truck...
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Richard Alvin Nolan III, 36, of Lusby, has been charged with multiple counts of theft in connection with a series of incidents at a Target store in California, MD. According to court documents, Nolan engaged in a theft scheme spanning from December 2023 to May 2024, resulting in losses totaling $1,477.08. The court documents...
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Tarot Revisited. Through Aug.15. Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, La Plata Campus. Members of CSM’s Art Club, advised by Professor Andrew Wodzianski, present new interpretations of Tarot cards in their annual summer exhibition in the Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery. Free. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2024/05/tarot-revisited-gallery.html 33rd Annual Golf Classic Tournament. Aug 8. Swan Point Yacht and Country Club. Join us...
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August is brimming with excitement at the museum! We are thrilled to introduce our new event series, Family Fun Fridays, offering engaging activities and interactive experiences for families. Additionally, get ready for an unforgettable evening as country music star Cole Swindell takes the stage for the second Waterside Music Series concert of the summer....
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Get ready for an enchanting evening of music and art at the 15th Annual Art Blooms Opening Reception! On Friday, August 2nd, from 5 PM to 8 PM, the Tara Hofman Group will set the mood with their eclectic, laid-back tunes, creating a perfect backdrop for a night of cultural enjoyment. This event promises...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) demonstrated its community spirit by participating in the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs’ game on July 12. CSM’s Emergency Medical Services Professor and Program Coordinator, April Rollins, along with CSM Clinical Coordinator, Martina Greene, were key figures in the event, mingling with fans and sharing information about CSM’s educational...
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Hunter Lee Kirby, 27, of Prince Frederick, was sentenced on July 26, 2024, to 35 years in prison, with 10 years of active time, for distribution of child pornography and sex abuse of a minor. The sentence was imposed by Judge Andrew S. Rappaport of the Calvert County Circuit Court. In July, 2023, the...
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The Paris 2024 Olympics have become a showcase for athletic talent from around the world, and Maryland is well-represented with several standout athletes competing in various events. These athletes have demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and sportsmanship, making their home state proud on the international stage. One of the most anticipated performances came from gymnast...
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On June 12, 2024, Bryan Steve Velasquez, 30, of Alexandria, Virginia, was arrested following a traffic stop that uncovered drugs and a loaded handgun in his vehicle, according to court documents. At approximately 11:49 AM, Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputy First Class Lewis responded to a report of a disabled blue Acura Integra on the...
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On July 19, 2024, Willard Douglas Bright, 60 of California, MD, was arrested at the Giant grocery store located on HG Trueman Road, in Lusby, for attempting to steal a cart full of groceries. According to court documents, at approximately 10:10 AM, the Calvert County Control Center received a report that a male suspect...
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In Maryland, the distinction between being arrested and receiving a criminal summons can significantly impact an individual’s legal experience. The decision between these two legal actions hinges on several factors, including the severity of the alleged crime, the risk posed by the suspect, procedural considerations, and potentially, the suspect’s race, sex, or community status....
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The Calvert County Board of Commissioners met on July 9, 2024, to address various community and administrative matters. The agenda included public service announcements, proclamations for “Buy Local Week” and “Parks and Recreation Month,” and several board appointments. Updates to the Board of Appeals’ rules and a Port Security Grant Program were discussed. Opening...
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“The fact that their lineage is so ancient, and their biology differs so dramatically from humans makes them seem almost alien.” It’s a cycle that has existed each spring for millions of years: as dusk falls along the Delaware Bay, thousands of horseshoe crabs come ashore to lay their eggs, which then become food...
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The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) teamed up with Special Olympics Maryland to teach survival techniques for an active shooter scenario to Special Olympics athletes at a Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions program in Sykesville on July 17. NRP’s training division presented its Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course as part...
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On August 31, 2024, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., the community will come together at the Mark R. Frazer Sunrise Garden in North Beach, Maryland, to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day. This special evening, sponsored by the Twin Beach Opioid Abuse Awareness Coalition (TBOAAC), will feature a Glow Vigil and the unveiling of the...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will provide $21.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund allocations to communities and projects throughout Maryland in Fiscal Year 2025, which began July 1. The funds will support new and improved public boating access facilities, dredging of navigable public waterways; emergency vessels and equipment for local first responders; and other important...
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U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang sentenced Charmaine Miesha Brown, age 45, of Lusby, Maryland, to 30 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release for conspiracies to commit passport fraud and wire fraud, as well as bankruptcy fraud, and making a false statement in bankruptcy proceeding. Brown was also ordered...
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According to court documents, in the early hours of July 21, 2024, Calvert County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two individuals outside the Tiki Bar located on Solomons Island following a disturbance that escalated into a confrontation with law enforcement officers. Deputy First Class McCourt reported that at approximately 12:08 AM, while on patrol in the...
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Ensuring that our region has top-quality nurses starts with ensuring that they’re taught by the best possible professors. College of Southern Maryland (CSM) nursing faculty are continually working to remain at the forefront of nursing education, and CSM nursing educators have recently been recognized by Maryland’s Nurse Support Program II (NSP II) for their...
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The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Emergency Communications Division, has been awarded the prestigious Partner in Education Recognition (PIER) certificate by the National Emergency Number Association (NENA). This honor underscores the department’s dedication to enhancing public safety and community education regarding 911 services. The NENA PIER certificate signifies that the Public Safety Answering Point...
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