The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners voted to award the sale of $69,327,533 in public improvement general obligation bonds during a public meeting held Dec. 19, 2023. The purpose of the bond sale is to help finance projects to improve, upgrade and construct county infrastructure and facilities, including Beach Elementary North Beach (Company...
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Maryland State Police beginning Friday are increasing patrols through Christmas weekend as millions of Marylanders are expected to hit the highways. State troopers from all 23 barracks will focus on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving while conducting saturation patrols on roads with high DUI incidents. Enforcement is bolstered by funds from the Maryland Department...
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On Friday, December 8, 2023, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) was conducting saturation patrol in the Prince Frederick area of Calvert County. While stationary on Fairground Road, Park officers observed a white Jeep pulling into a parking space, away from other vehicles. The Jeep was occupied by two individuals...
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The Southern Maryland Bluegrass at the Elks series will host the Lonesome River Band on Sunday January 14, 2024, at the Calvert Elks Lodge #2620 in Prince Frederick, MD. The doors will open at Noon and “LRB” will start their performance at 2:00 PM. They are a band that are sure to please and...
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Friday, Jan. 19 – DICK HENSOLD and PATSY O’BRIEN – Dick Hensold is one of the leading Northumbrian smallpipers in North America, and Patsy O’Brien is a singer, songwriter and guitarist from County Cork in Ireland. Music born from the age-old traditions of Ireland, Scotland, England, and Cape Breton is given new life in the...
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Chesapeake Life Center will offer a variety of grief support groups for adults that will be meeting this fall. Groups will meet in person at locations in Anne Arundel, Calvert and Prince George’s counties as well as virtually. The following grief support groups will meet in person: Drop-In Grief Support Groups are open to...
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From spending time with nature to learning mindful movement techniques, Chesapeake Life Center offers creative programs for adults to find a path to healing from grief. Grief and Movement — Movement has long been used to help those who are grieving cope with the impact of the loss. This workshop will use aspects of...
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Calvert County residents have a unique opportunity to shape their county government services by participating in the latest community survey. This survey continues the county’s commitment to understanding residents’ priorities and concerns regarding county services and overall quality of life. The current survey, available at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/Survey, asks residents to rate their experience with different...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that hunters harvested 28,236 deer during the two-week firearm season from Nov. 25 through Dec. 9. The firearms season harvest was 3% lower than last year’s official count of 29,160 deer. “Firearm hunting for deer continues to be our most popular season,” Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Karina Stonesifer said. “The season enables...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has begun “preseason” stocking with the first of about 290,000 trout in Maryland waters statewide. This stocking will help coldwater hatcheries reduce overcrowded fish densities caused by record drought conditions this year. The first preseason stockings will be allocated to impoundments, special management, and delayed harvest streams...
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UPDATE 12/18/2023: On December 15, 2023, Terance Albert Tracy, received a sentence of 90 days incarceration from Judge Mark S. Chandlee of the Calvert County Circuit Court. Tracy was convicted in November of criminal trespass at the Calvert County Health Department. As a condition of supervised probation, Judge Chandlee ordered Tracy not to return...
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NEW DATE & TIME DUE TO RAIN FORECAST: Join us Monday, December 18, 2023 for a spectacular showcase of the Budweiser Clydesdales as they parade around the Town of North Beach starting at 5 pm. You will have an opportunity to see the Clydesdales Team as they park on Bay Avenue in front of...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Service awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants to 52 volunteer fire departments across the state to enhance wildland fire protection in rural communities. For 2023, the Maryland Forest Service awarded grant funds totaling $149,325 in match funding for $390,502 in total project costs. Generally the grants cover 50...
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NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION, Patuxent River, MD: Good boys and girls of all ages across Southern Maryland should look to the skies as Adm. Santa Claus conducts pre-deployment mission planning over Southern Maryland on Friday, Dec. 15, between 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saint Nicholas—also known by call sign “Claus”—will fly with elves and other holiday...
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The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has announced that Southern Maryland counties have received a combined $470,000 through the state’s seven State Revitalization Programs for five projects and activities that promote community development and economic growth. “To win the decade, we must be intentional about building sustainable, vibrant communities that lift...
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Out of an abundance of caution, following the AFSOC operational stand down, NAVAIR is instituting a grounding bulletin for all V-22 Osprey variants Dec. 6. This decision comes after the V-22 Osprey mishap on Nov. 29, off the shore of Yakushima, Japan. Preliminary investigation information indicates a potential materiel failure caused the mishap, but...
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Southern Maryland teachers, students, and parents met this month with the Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Executive Program to discuss implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Act, legislation passed in 2021 to enhance Maryland’s public school system. The meeting was held at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Center for Health Sciences in Hughesville, Md....
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When Chesapeake Life Center’s Phoenix Rising Group gathers this winter, they’ll be joined by equine friends, too. That’s because the group for grieving children and teens will spending a Saturday afternoon at Maryland Therapeutic Riding, 1141 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, Maryland. Horses are incredibly sensitive to human emotions and their emotional intelligence can be...
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Maryland’s 13 retail and 12 mobile sportsbooks that operated during November 2023 combined to generate $3,199,529 in contributions to the state. Each sportsbook contributes 15% of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. November’s statewide handle of $550,716,329 was Maryland’s largest single-month total, surpassing the $497,121,656...
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On Sunday, December 10, 2023, at approximately 4:35 p.m., firefighters from Calvert and St. Mary’s County responded to 1395 Gregg Drive in Lusby, for the reported house on fire with animals trapped. The owner/occupant is identified as Emad Dides, with the estimated loss of structure and contents valued at $250,000.00 Smoke alarms were present...
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The Office of the Attorney General filed petition for a rehearing en banc in the case of Maryland Shall Issue v. Wes Moore, in which the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled unconstitutional Maryland’s law requiring most citizens to obtain a license before acquiring a handgun. On November 21, 2023,...
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Leadership Maryland announced that 48 members of the Class of 2023 have completed the professional development program dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its local business and community leaders. Leadership Maryland honored the Class of 2023 at its 30th graduation ceremony held on December 5 at the Hilton Baltimore...
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The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has once again recognized Calvert County with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 23rd consecutive year. This accolade is a testament to the county’s commitment to outstanding budgetary practices and transparent financial management. The Department of Finance & Budget is at the forefront of this achievement, ensuring...
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The second half of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer hunting season will reopen Dec. 16 and run through Dec. 30, 2023. This first half of the split season was held in October. Hunters may use muzzleloading firearms to harvest sika and white-tailed deer during this time. “The late muzzleloader season is a vital part of the successful management of Maryland’s...
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UPDATE 12/6/2023: On December 5, 2023, at approximately 2:10 p.m., officers responded to southbound Route 4 near Lower Pindell Road in Lothian for a single-vehicle crash. The investigation revealed a 2018 Toyota Yaris was traveling southbound on Route 4 when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver...
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