Gretchen Schermerhorn Exhibit: “Perception.” Through March 8. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center (FA Building), Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata. The gallery is open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday. Schermerhorn’s work is an investigation into the nature of “facts” and our relationship with the natural...
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On January 28, 2022 shortly after 8:00 p.m., Calvert County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence in the 8300 block of Cedar Lane in Lusby, after receiving report of an unresponsive subject. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female identified as Selene Noelle Persinger, 38 of Lusby, deceased inside the residence. Preliminary investigation...
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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for Calvert County, with snow and severe cold expected through the weekend. Animal owners or custodians are required to provide the following effective immediately, through Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022: Dogs and cats should be brought inside. If a dog or cat is left...
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For many people, the pandemic has brought a change in priorities and a desire to improve overall personal wellness – a trend supported by the World Health Organization which is emphasizing the importance of caring for your mental health now, more than ever. The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has risen to support its...
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Governor Larry Hogan today declared a state of emergency and mobilized members of the Maryland National Guard ahead of a winter storm that is expected to bring several inches of snowfall to most of the state and up to 12 inches to the lower Eastern Shore. The emergency declaration includes Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent,...
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PATUXENT RIVER NAVAL AIR STATION, MD – Communities surrounding the Webster Outlying Field are advised that low-altitude aircraft flight test events are scheduled to take place January 27 and January 28, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. As with all operations, NAS Patuxent River takes precautions to lessen the impact of testing activities...
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PATUXENT RIVER, MD, UNITED STATES Posted 01.26.2022, – Story by Chief Petty Officer Patrick Gordon, Naval Air Station Patuxent River A crew from Naval Air Station Patuxent River’s Search and Rescue (SAR) squadron was called into action Thursday, January 20, 2022, for medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of an injured mariner in the Chesapeake Bay. Working...
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On Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at approximately 9:00 p.m., firefighters from Calvert County were alerted to the 3500 block of 9th Street in North Beach, for the reported house fire. Prior to the arrival of First Responders, multiple 911 callers reported the house was on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the state’s Primitive Deer Hunt will be open Feb. 1-3 statewide. Hunters with a valid hunting license, or those exempt from the hunting license requirement, may use primitive bows or muzzleloaders to hunt sika and white-tailed deer during these days. Primitive hunting devices are defined as long bows, recurve bows, flintlock,...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced nearly $9 million in tax credits to more than 9,000 Maryland residents with student loan debt, awarded by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). To date, nearly $41 million in tax credits has been awarded to Maryland residents. “Since its launch in 2017, more than 40,600 residents have benefited...
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Are you a Calvert County resident and veteran? We want your feedback! The Calvert County Veterans Affairs Commission (VAC) invites citizens to take a brief online survey to help the VAC provide targeted resources to local veterans. Please share the survey with veterans, family members, caregivers or others who know a veteran. Click here to...
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Please join us in welcoming Tyrel Claggett, Michelle Dawson, Olivia Sylver, Steven Willis and Tanner Zinn. These five men and women are eager to begin their career in law enforcement and officially begin at the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy (SMCJA) in the Police Entrance Level Training Program (PELTP), Session 50, this Saturday, Jan....
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The Officers & Members of L-734 & Baltimore Fire Officers IAFF Local 964 regretfully announce the line of duty deaths of: Lt Paul Butrim FFPM Kelsey Sadler FFPM Kenneth Lacayo Please keep their families in your prayers as well as our member FF/EMT John McMaster who remains in the hospital in serious condition. Maryland...
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UPDATE 1:55 p.m., On Sunday, January 23, 2022, at approximately 12:35 p.m., police were dispatched to the top of the Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge for the reported possible suicidal subject. A short time later, multiple callers reported the subject and vehicle were stopped on the top of the bridge and advised the subject then jumped...
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UPDATE 1/21/2022: Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey announced that Charles Henry Hall, III, 44, of Chaptico, pleaded guilty on January 21, 2022 to 1 count of felony animal cruelty, and 1 count of misdemeanor animal cruelty, relating to the use and possession of a dog for dogfighting. Hall faces a maximum penalty of...
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Due to the continued surge in Maryland of COVID-19 cases as a result of the Omicron variant, and consistent with the guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and local health agencies, the Maryland Judiciary has extended Phase III emergency operations. On Jan. 14,...
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Governor Larry Hogan announced that open enrollment will continue on Maryland Health Connection through February in light of the ongoing public health emergency. A record number of Marylanders—181,603—have enrolled in coverage for 2022 through the state’s health insurance marketplace. A surge of new enrollees fueled the 9% increase over a year ago. “As we battle this...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) welcomed several new faculty members last fall, all of whom have already made their mark on students and the campuses. Beth Caruso is a new assistant professor of English at CSM’s La Plata Campus. Caruso earned her bachelor’s in English Language and Literature from the University of Georgia, and she...
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On January 15, 2022, Deputy T. Bowen of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 12800 block of Rousby Hall Road in Lusby, for report of a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles. Contact was made with one of the drivers who advised a vehicle was travelling southbound in the northbound lane, struck...
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On January 14, 2022, Sgt. Naecker of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Calvert County Circuit Courthouse for the report of a disorderly female. Per court deputies, Dawn Marie Keen, 42 of Port Republic, was advised masks were required while inside the courthouse per an administrative order issued Dec. 27, 2021 by...
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On January 10, 2022, Deputy Bowen of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 700 of N. Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, for the check welfare of an individual who had fallen and was unresponsive. Contact was made with Larry Randolph Robison, 44 of Chesapeake Beach. Robison was conscious, but had a...
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Thursdays, Feb. 3 & 10 – Sea Squirts 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., – Children 18 months to 3 years, with an adult, are invited to discover the museum together through music, stories, and special activities. Join us for story time and a carryout craft, available while supplies last. Sessions are 25-40 minutes. Sign up...
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College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students who choose to head to Arizona State University (ASU) to complete their degree can now look forward to an easier transfer process thanks to a new alliance that gives them access to ASU’s MyPath2ASU program. MyPath2ASU™ is a set of customized tools that help ensure a seamless transfer experience...
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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. As a founding member of the Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force, the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office pledges to continue to combat human trafficking by working with our partners to investigate and prosecute traffickers and rescue victims. The Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force (MHTTF) was formed in 2007 by...
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The Maryland Judiciary announced that, due to the continued surge of positive COVID-19 cases and high rate of community transmission, Phase III operations will continue through March 6, 2022, pending further order. Clerks’ offices in both the District Court of Maryland and circuit courts throughout the state will remain open to the public. The Court...
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