A game of catching and throwing, learning about stress management and archery have something in common. They are all taught by outstanding Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) health and PE teachers. Four CCPS health and PE teachers recently were recognized by the Society of Health and Physical Educators of Maryland (SHAPE MD) for their...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce that Jim Taylor of Towson won the 50th Annual Migratory Game Bird Stamp Design Contest. Taylor is now one of two six-time winners. “Congratulations to Mr. Taylor and all participants who took part in this years contest,” Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Karina Stonesifer said. “Artists from all over...
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Calvert County Government announces the launch of Speak Up Calvert, a dynamic new community engagement platform designed to foster collaborative dialogue, information sharing and constructive feedback between residents and local government. The platform represents a firm step forward in the county’s commitment to fostering an open, transparent and inclusive government. Speak Up Calvert will...
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On November 8, 2023, Calvert County deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing several traffic offenses. Upon making contact with the driver, Kevil Casswell Gregory, 43 of Lusby, and passenger Alexa Kirsten Freeman, 28 of Lusby, it was learned Gregory was operating the vehicle without a valid driver’s license. Further investigation...
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On November 9, 2023, Deputy First Class Plant of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers located at 170 N. Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, in an attempt to locate a wanted person. Upon arrival, deputies entered the restaurant and observed Joseph Anthony Peifer, 23 of Owings, who...
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Do you know a woman or girl who makes significant contributions to the local community? The Calvert County Commission for Women is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Outstanding Achievement Awards. Each year, the commission recognizes Calvert County women and girls who are models of outstanding achievement and have made significant contributions to our...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that the two-week firearms hunting season for sika and white-tailed deer opens Saturday, Nov. 25 and runs through Saturday, Dec. 9. The two-week season includes Sunday hunting in all but three counties, affording hunters more weekend opportunities to hunt and contribute to managing Maryland’s deer population. “The two-week firearms season is...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announce county offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 through Friday, Nov. 24, in observance of Thanksgiving. In addition: The Appeal Solid Waste Facility, which includes the landfill and transfer station, and all county customer convenience centers will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 22, and Thursday, Nov....
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Firefighters in St. Mary’s County have responded to multiple smoke investigations and even a smoke in a building incident due to smoke that is believed to be coming from the wildfires burning over the mountains of northern Virginia. The wildfires have brought smoke into the valleys of western Maryland Thursday Overnight and early morning...
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Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld and other representatives of the Maryland Department of Transportation met today with Calvert County officials to discuss the department’s six-year Draft FY 2024-2029 Consolidated Transportation Program. The plan calls for a $21.2 billion, six-year investment to create a safer, cleaner, efficient and accessible transportation system connecting Marylanders to jobs,...
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During the October 19th, 2023, Town Council meeting and after holding a public hearing, the Town Council passed Ordinance 0-23-22, an ordinance of the Town Council of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, regarding the use of Cannabis on Town property and in any business establishment in Town. Per Ordinance 0-23-22 that will become effective on November...
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When K9 “Kachina” retired nearly two months ago on a Friday, her handler, Master Deputy Oliver Alkire, was back in class the following Monday to begin training for a second four-legged partner at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosive National Canine Training Center in Front Royal, Virginia. While most of the canines...
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The faculty and staff of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) joined the families and friends of 25 Adult Education Program graduates Nov. 1 to celebrate the students for returning to school and earning their Maryland high school diploma. The CSM Adult Education Program offers fundamental education courses that cover areas such as basic...
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The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces only short-term camping will be offered at Breezy Point Beach & Campground for the 2024 season. After careful consideration, Breezy Point will permanently transition to a daily camping model and seasonal camping will be discontinued. This permanent change will allow more availability of campsites for...
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By FREMS Division Erin Ward, November 15, 2023 – Surrounded by friends, family, and community leaders on Saturday, November 4, 2023, Randy Smith received the prestigious Malcolm Funn Community Service Award at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP) Calvert Branch Freedom Fund Luncheon. This accolade reflects Randy’s remarkable contributions and...
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CalvertHealth Medical Center will be conducting an Active Shooter Drill/Live Exercise on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. The exercise will be held in conjunction with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police – Prince Frederick Barrack “U”. You may see a large police presence at the hospital...
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Amish Quilt Auction @ Grove Farm Lane 37689 Grove Farm Lane, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 on Nov 18 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM Experience a St. Mary’s County tradition that dates back to the first Amish settlers at the 2023 Amish Quilt Auction! Engage with the Amish community and browse the extraordinary hand-stitched quilts...
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The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning invites county residents to participate in the Calvert County Zoning Ordinance update process. Citizens are invited to participate through public comment, a public forum and observing work sessions and meetings, to have a voice in shaping local development and land use policies and actively contribute to...
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Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to announce the launch of an innovative career advising program designed to align with the State’s Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. In partnership with the Southern Maryland Workforce Development Board, CCPS’ transformative initiative empowers middle and high school students by providing dedicated career advisors who teach career and...
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Educational Systems Federal Credit Union (ESFCU) recently presented the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation with a $100,000 gift as part of a renewed partnership agreement that has the long-standing partner of CSM investing even further in the college’s students, faculty, staff, and college-wide initiatives. As part of the renewed agreement, ESFCU has committed...
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Annapolis, MD— As of 2022, data collected by the Chesapeake Bay Program show that 9.1 million acres of land in the Chesapeake Bay watershed—roughly 22% of the total land in the region—are permanently protected from development. The Chesapeake Bay Program works to extend the acres of protected lands through its Protected Lands Workgroup, which is...
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Care Net Pregnancy Center of Southern Maryland (Care Net SoMD) held its third annual Clergy Cycle on October 21st, 2023. On the chilly October morning, clergy members from St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties cycled 22 miles on Three Notch Trail to support the ministry of Care Net SoMD. Clergy Cycle is not a race,...
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Ahead of the holiday season, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office is inviting friends and families of all crash victims to the 20th Annual Maryland Remembers event Tuesday, November 21, in Annapolis. Maryland experienced 564 fatalities on Maryland roads last year and would like to honor all of those...
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Many Americans mistakenly believe that Veterans Day is the day America sets aside to honor American military personnel who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained from combat. That’s not quite true. Memorial Day is the day set aside to honor America’s war dead. Veterans Day, on the other hand, honors...
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Visitor volume, spending top pre-pandemic levels with more than 43.5 million people visiting Maryland in 2022 and spent $19.4 billion, topping pre-pandemic levels, according to an economic impact report released by the Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism. In total, the economic impact of tourism was $30.3 billion and generated $2.3 billion in...
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