Governor Larry Hogan today proclaimed May 11-17 as National Police Week in Maryland to recognize the critical work that police officers do to keep our communities safe and honor the memory of those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. “Serving in law enforcement is one of the most dangerous jobs in our...
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Governor Larry Hogan announced the shipment of a multimillion dollar aid package, including medical supplies and body armor, to support the people of Odesa, Ukraine—a sister city of Baltimore. The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is donating more than 485,000 bandages and wound care supplies, 95 Eternity mechanical ventilators for hospital intensive care units,...
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Dean Teague, President and CEO of Calvert Health System (CHS), the largest private employer and the only hospital in Calvert County, has announced his plans to retire next year. A national search to select his successor is already underway with the board engaging a firm with considerable experience in recruiting senior healthcare executives. CHS...
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UPDATE 5/8/2023: On Monday, May 8, 2023, Ronald Joseph Garraway, 60, of Chesapeake Beach, pleaded guilty to four charges in connection with a barricade situation that occurred last August. The charges included first and second degree assault and use of a firearm. On August 19, 2022, the Calvert County Circuit Court issued an order...
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On April 25th, 2022, Deputy Tavares, of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was conducting speed enforcement in the area of southbound Rt. 4 and Chaney Road in Dunkirk, and observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, weaving in and out of traffic. A traffic stop was attempted, but the suspect fled...
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On April 26, 2022, several 911 calls were received reporting a male subject staggering in the southbound lane of Chesapeake Ave in North Beach. Callers reported the male to be under the influence, wobbling, and stumbling close to the road. Cpl. Fox responded to the area and made contact with Angalo Cole Anastasi, 27...
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UPDATE 5/7/2022: Jesse Richard Bowen Jr., age 45 of Lusby, has been issued with five traffic citations on May 3, 2022. He was released from jail on the same day on his own recognizance. NEGLIGENT DRIVING RECKLESS DRIVING FAILURE TO DRIVE RIGHT OF CENTER (DRIVING, ATT.TO DRIVE) VEH. WHILE SO FAR IMPAIRED BY (DRUG(S),DRUG(S)&ALCO.))...
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The Maryland State Police will be joining law enforcement agencies across the country by participating in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Slow down – Move Over” campaign Friday, May 6 through Sunday, May 8. Every day, thousands of first responders and road workers take to the streets to help...
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CommUNITY Prayer Walk 2022 will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday May 7, 2022 at the Solomons Pavilion. Fellowship, Praise and Worship at the Pavilion will be followed by a walk on the Island to pray at designated Prayer Stops including at the base of the Thomas Johnson Bridge. This annual event is in...
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The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the Opioid Operational Command Center (OOCC) are thanking Marylanders across the state for taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30. Participants dropped off their unused prescription medications at dozens of sites located throughout the state. Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford also...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) worked with the school systems of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties to select and honor 23 educators with Outstanding Teacher awards for leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering. Receiving awards this year were nine math teachers, eight science teachers, and six STEM (science, technology,...
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Governor Larry Hogan announced that more than $200 million in financing tools and new programs will be made available to create new affordable housing opportunities in the state. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will administer the funds to produce more than 6,000 additional units statewide amid rising construction costs and...
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The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), administered by the Calvert County Department of Community Resources, is closed to new applications. Due to limited funding, Calvert County Government closed ERAP to new applications to process pending applications. All remaining funds will be used to make payments to approved high-priority ERAP applicants who have demonstrated evidence...
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It is with great sadness that the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of K-9 Taz. K-9 Taz served the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office from the Fall of 2013 until his untimely passing on April 30, 2022. K-9 Taz was assigned to M/DFC Burggraff and was a valued member of Patrol Squad 3....
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The Maryland State Police Aviation Command (MSPAC) is excited to announce the changes to the Department’s tattoo policy, as well as recent raises, service credit for time at other State agencies and the roll out of our new whole blood program. These changes will be discussed as the MSPAC hosts a virtual open house...
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On Thursday, April 28, 2022, Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey, three of his Assistant State’s Attorneys, and a victim/witness advocate attended a conference on human trafficking. The conference was hosted by the FBI Child Exploitation Task Force, which operates in Maryland and Delaware. A lot of valuable information was presented leading to the...
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The Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Inc. is excited to announce that we will be hosting the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Associations’ Annual Convention and Parade on May 1, 2022, our Fire Chief Joe Gould will be the incoming President of the Association. Due to the COVID19 pandemic the annual convention and parade has...
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“Congratulations Deputy of the 1st Quarter Honorable Mentions ✨ Please join us in congratulating Deputy Sean Hendrickson, DFC James Sturdivant, Deputy Howard Anderson and Deputy Wyatt McDowell for being selected Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies of the 1st Quarter Honorable Mention awardees. Thank you for your service and dedication to our community.”
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On Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 4:10 a.m., firefighters from NAS Patuxent River, Bay District, Hollywood and Leonardtown responded to 46593 Valley Court in Lexington Park, for the reported apartment fire. The owner is identified as Beth Cohen, with the estimated loss of structure and contents valued at $1,000,000.00 Smoke alarms were present and...
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Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation Services, will hold its annual Therapeutic Recreation Golf Tournament Friday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course, located at 11352 HG Trueman Road in Lusby. Event proceeds will be used to reduce the cost for children and adults in...
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Children ages 4-12 years are invited to earn their junior firefighter status by completing our training course and ringing the bell with pride at our Junior Firefighter Training on Thursday, May 12 from 10-11 a.m. This event will be held in each district, please register for your preferred location: Section A – North Beach...
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On April 19, 2022, Deputy McCourt, of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Giant Food store located at 655 N Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, for the reported theft that already occurred. Investigation revealed Craig Michael Ringler, 40 of Lusby, was observed leaving the store with approximately $400 – $500 worth...
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Each year the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) dedicates a week to celebrating the contributions of local businesses. Calvert County’s 15th annual Business Appreciation Week, May 1-7, 2022, salutes the economic resiliency of the Calvert County business community. During Business Appreciation Week, the Calvert County Department of Economic Development presents events focusing...
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Buying local is made easy with an abundance of fresh food from Calvert County’s farmers, agri-businesses and watermen. Patrons can find local produce, meat, bedding plants (vegetables and herbs) and a bounty of other spring offerings with more to come as the weather continues to heat up. Markets will be held on the following...
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Governor Larry Hogan today signed an additional 103 bipartisan bills into law, including measures to advance key administration initiatives, such as the More Jobs for Marylanders Act and the Judicial Transparency Act. “Today, we signed another 103 bipartisan bills into law, including measures to promote job creation, address violent crime, advance our Chesapeake Bay...
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