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University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center Opens Neurology Practice

University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center Opens Neurology Practice

University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM Charles Regional), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, is now providing outpatient neurology services, marking a significant step in expanding specialty medical care for Charles County and surrounding communities. As part of this service expansion, board-certified neurologist and epilepsy specialist Getinet Abebe...
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Calvert Library Releases Enhanced App for Even More Convenient Library Access

Calvert Library Releases Enhanced App for Even More Convenient Library Access

Calvert Library is excited to announce the release of an enhanced version of its popular library app, which was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide safe and convenient services to the community. The upgraded app builds on the original’s success, offering a host of powerful new features designed to make accessing library resources...
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Governor Moore Signs Proclamation to Enshrine Reproductive Freedom in Maryland’s Constitution

Governor Moore Signs Proclamation to Enshrine Reproductive Freedom in Maryland’s Constitution

Governor Wes Moore signed a proclamation officially enshrining into Maryland’s constitution “an individual’s fundamental right to reproductive freedom.” The constitutional amendment—sponsored by House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson—passed by over three-quarters of Maryland voters on Election Day 2024, provides the highest level of protection of abortion rights. The Governor was...
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Maryland Commission on Public Health Releases 2024 Interim Report, Sets Stage for Final Recommendations

Maryland Commission on Public Health Releases 2024 Interim Report, Sets Stage for Final Recommendations

The Commission on Public Health recently released its 2024 Interim Report, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to enhance public health in Maryland. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth review of the Commission’s work this past year as it launched an assessment of foundational public health service delivery across the state. The...
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Additional “St. Mary’s 2050” Community Visioning Sessions Announced

Additional “St. Mary’s 2050” Community Visioning Sessions Announced

St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Land Use & Growth Management (LUGM) is seeking input from the community on the vision, key planning themes, and goals to be considered as the county’s Comprehensive Plan is updated. The “St. Mary’s 2050” plan will establish a cohesive, countywide vision for land use, economic development, and other...
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Green Holly Elementary School Early Dismissal Today, Jan.21st 2025 Due to Water Main Break

Green Holly Elementary School Early Dismissal Today, Jan.21st 2025 Due to Water Main Break

Due to an unanticipated water main break due to an independent contractor working in the area, Green Holly Elementary School will be closing at 1:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The break has occurred in the area of Esperanza Farms in Lexington Park. There will be an emergency water service outage for residents...
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College of Southern Maryland Fall 2024 Dean’s List

College of Southern Maryland Fall 2024 Dean’s List

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has released its dean’s list for the 2024 fall session. Students who have earned 12 or more credits at CSM are eligible to be considered for the dean’s list. At the end of the fall, spring, and summer sessions, full- and part-time time students who have completed at...
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JP Ryon Elementary School Student Assaults Another Student, Teacher and Administrators

JP Ryon Elementary School Student Assaults Another Student, Teacher and Administrators

On Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 2:55 p.m., a student at JP Ryon Elementary School assaulted another student in the classroom. When a teacher intervened, the student assaulted the teacher. School administrators were called and upon intervention, one administrator was bitten, and the other administrator was punched. In accordance with Maryland law, the student...
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UPDATE: White Plains Man Sentenced to 38 Years in Prison After Stabbing Victim 59 Times

UPDATE: White Plains Man Sentenced to 38 Years in Prison After Stabbing Victim 59 Times

UPDATE 1/21/2025: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, January 16, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Donine Carrington Martin sentenced Marvin Ernesto Funez-Martinez, 23, of White Plains, to 38 years in prison for the Second-Degree Murder of Marco Alexander Pulido-Castro and the Wear and Carry of a Dangerous Weapon...
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First Charles County Community Engagement Meeting Announced for Input for Future Sports and Wellness Complex

First Charles County Community Engagement Meeting Announced for Input for Future Sports and Wellness Complex

Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism is inviting the public to participate in the first public meeting to provide input on the design of a future Sports and Wellness Complex at St. Charles Town Center. The meeting will be held at the former Sears building at St. Charles Towne Center in Waldorf...
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St. Mary’s County Public Warming Centers Available January 21-23, 2025

St. Mary’s County Public Warming Centers Available January 21-23, 2025

Due to the cold temperatures expected this week, St. Mary’s County Government is announcing the availability of warming centers for the public, open Tuesday, January 21, 2025, through Thursday, January 23, 2025. Residents who need to take refuge in a warm place can go to one of the following locations: Charlotte Hall Library – 37600...
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Attorney General Brown Sues RealPage and Residential Landlords for Illegally Raising Rent for Thousands of Maryland Residents through Price-Fixing Scheme Lawsuit Alleges that Six of Maryland’s Largest Landlords Colluded Through RealPage’s Centralized Price-Setting Algorithms to Raise Rent Prices in Violation of the Maryland Antitrust Act

Attorney General Brown Sues RealPage and Residential Landlords for Illegally Raising Rent for Thousands of Maryland Residents through Price-Fixing Scheme  Lawsuit Alleges that Six of Maryland’s Largest Landlords Colluded Through RealPage’s Centralized Price-Setting Algorithms to Raise Rent Prices in Violation of the Maryland Antitrust Act

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a lawsuit against RealPage, Inc. (RealPage) and eight of the largest residential landlords in Maryland for colluding to illegally raise rents for hundreds of thousands of Maryland residents. The lawsuit, filed in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, alleges that the defendant landlords allowed RealPage to set...
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Charles County Public School 2024-2025 Calendar Changes Due to Inclement Weather Closures

Charles County Public School 2024-2025 Calendar Changes Due to Inclement Weather Closures

For the 2024-2025 school year, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) identified in its calendar four possible inclement weather make-up dates in June 2025. As of Jan. 15, the school system has used three inclement weather school closure days. The last day of school for students for the 2024-25 school year now moves to Friday,...
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President Donald Trump and The White House – Executive Orders on January 20th, 2025

President Donald Trump and The White House – Executive Orders on January 20th, 2025

Today, January 20th, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and The White House has released the following. President Trump’s America First Priorities. Trump signs executive order designating cartels foreign terrorist organizations Order Delivering Emergency Price Relief for American Families and Defeating the Cost-of-Living Crisis – Click here for full release. Trump signs executive order tackling...
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Two Flown to Trauma Center After Three Vehicle Collision with Entrapment in Hughesville

Two Flown to Trauma Center After Three Vehicle Collision with Entrapment in Hughesville

On Saturday, January 18, 2025, police, firefighters and emergency medical services were alerted to the area of Leonardtown Road and Old Leonardtown Road in Hughesville, for the serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment and one on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a three-vehicle collision with no active fire and two patients...
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Maryland Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking and Multiple Firearms Charges

Maryland Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking and Multiple Firearms Charges

After a four-day trial, a federal jury returned a guilty verdict, convicting Thomas Emmanuel Williams, 52, of Laurel, Maryland, on 12 federal charges related to drug and firearms trafficking. Erek L. Barron, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the conviction with Special Agent in Charge Toni M. Crosby, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms...
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FrogWatch USA 2025 Citizen Science Program

FrogWatch USA 2025 Citizen Science Program

FrogWatch USA is a nationwide citizen science program hosted by local chapters and is dedicated to tracking frog populations. The Southern Maryland (and surrounding DMV) chapter is hosted by the Calvert Marine Museum and Calvert County Parks and Recreation. Last year participants submitted over 1,100 observations of 14 different species. Our local chapter of FrogWatch...
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UPDATE: Department of Natural Resources Expands Dead Wild Bird Collection Efforts Due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

UPDATE: Department of Natural Resources Expands Dead Wild Bird Collection Efforts Due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Earlier this week, Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) expanded its long-term contract with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to provide more wildlife technicians in the state to dispose of dead waterfowl, raptors, and other birds that could be carrying Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The federal agency specializes in eliminating and...
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Calvert County Deputy Madura Honored as ‘Deputy of the Quarter’

Calvert County Deputy Madura Honored as ‘Deputy of the Quarter’

Sheriff Ricky Cox and the men and women of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office are proud to announce Deputy Jakob Madura as our ‘Deputy of the Quarter’ for Q4 of 2024! His dedication, professionalism, and proactive approach to law enforcement have been outstanding. Deputy Madura conducted 283 traffic stops, leading to 396 violations and...
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Lavorgna Named Calvert County Correctional Deputy of the Quarter

Lavorgna Named Calvert County Correctional Deputy of the Quarter

Congratulations to Deputy Ella Lavorgna, our 2024 Correctional Deputy of the Fourth Quarter! Deputy Lavorgna is known for her dedication, outstanding work ethic, and readiness to take on any challenge. Her supervisors praise her for mastering critical posts, maintaining a perfect attendance record, and achieving top scores in uniform inspections and job knowledge. She...
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UPDATE: Police Arrest Third Suspect in Lexington Park Shooting

UPDATE: Police Arrest Third Suspect in Lexington Park Shooting

UPDATE: Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the U.S. Marshals Service, have arrested Charles Henry Thompson, 30, of Lexington Park, Maryland, in connection with a shooting on October 30, 2024, in the 22000 block of Valley Estates, Lexington Park. Thompson was located and arrested without incident in South Carolina....
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Two Injured After Single Vehicle Overturns in Hughesville

Two Injured After Single Vehicle Overturns in Hughesville

On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Leonardtown Road and Gallant Green Road in Hughesville, for the serious motor vehicle collision with multiple subjects trapped. While units were responding, communications advised all occupants were now reported out of the vehicles. Crews...
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UPDATE: United States Flag and Maryland Flag to be Half-Staff for Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins

UPDATE: United States Flag and Maryland Flag to be Half-Staff for Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins

UPDATE 1/16/2025: Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately. This action is for Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service who died in the line of duty on Saturday, January 11, 2025. The United States Flag will be lowered to half-staff from sunrise...
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Serious Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Dump Truck with Entrapment Sends One to Trauma Center

Serious Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Dump Truck with Entrapment Sends One to Trauma Center

On Thursday, January 16, 2025, at approximately 10:31 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Crain Highway and Rock Point Road in Newburg, for the serious motor vehicle collision involving a commercial vehicle with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find a Toyota vehicle and a dump truck...
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Horrific Conditions Lead Over 150 Animal Cruelty Charges for Charlotte Hall Father and Daughter

Kelvin Shepherd, 51, and Dominique Parrish, 35, both of Charlotte Hall

Kelvin Shepherd, 51, and Dominique Parrish, 35, both of Charlotte Hall, were arrested following a joint investigation by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control. The investigation uncovered what authorities describe as “horrific” conditions for over 17 dogs housed on their property at 30205 Gershwin Road. The arrests came after months of...
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