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Great Mills Man Sentenced to Life +45 Years for Drive-by Murder of Teen in Lexington Park

Great Mills Man Sentenced to Life +45 Years for Drive-by Murder of Teen in Lexington Park

UPDATE 9/10/2025: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced that Keion Steven Brooks, 27, of Great Mills, Maryland, was sentenced to LIFE plus 45 years in prison for his participation in a drive-by shooting, which killed one teenager and endangered the lives of five additional teenagers. On Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 3:21 p.m., deputies from...
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U.S. Navy VX-31 Delivers Historic Harriers to West Coast Museums

U.S. Navy VX-31 Delivers Historic Harriers to West Coast Museums

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, Maryland: In a powerful tribute to Marine Corps aviation history, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 31 delivered two AV-8B Harrier II+ aircraft to aviation museums on the West Coast, in July and August, marking the end of their operational service and the beginning of their legacy as...
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Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Armory Pavilion in Prince Frederick

Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Armory Pavilion in Prince Frederick

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Armory Pavilion was held on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025. The ceremony represents another milestone in the transformation of the site, honoring the property’s history while starting a new chapter of progress. The former Louis L. Goldstein Armory building stood...
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Calvert County Parks and Rec Announce New Hours for Solomons Fishing Pier

Calvert County Parks and Rec Announce New Hours for Solomons Fishing Pier

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces new hours at the Solomons Fishing Pier. Beginning September 2025, the fishing pier will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. In 2026, the operating hours will be 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The pier was previously open...
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Prince George’s County Man Sentenced for Unemployment Insurance Fraud and Firearms, Drug Trafficking Crimes

Prince George’s County Man Sentenced for Unemployment Insurance Fraud and Firearms, Drug Trafficking Crimes

District Judge Deborah L. Boardman sentenced Ahmed Hussain, 23, of Prince George’s County, Maryland, to 102 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Judge Boardman also ordered Hussain to pay $557,078 in restitution. The sentence is in connection with Hussain’s convictions on conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity...
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CSM Recognizes Graduates of Seven Healthcare Career Programs

CSM Recognizes Graduates of Seven Healthcare Career Programs

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 46 students on August 28, 2025, for completing programs that prepare them to step directly into critical healthcare roles. These graduates earned credentials across seven high-demand fields, helping meet a growing regional and national need for skilled professionals. “Tonight, we celebrate students who completed their programs with...
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14 Charles County Students Earn Scholarships Through Local Juneteenth Foundation

14 Charles County Students Earn Scholarships Through Local Juneteenth Foundation

Fourteen Charles County high school graduates from the Class of 2025 were recently awarded scholarships through the Charles County Juneteenth Foundation Inc. The foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide educational opportunities about Juneteenth and its history, bring awareness to the rich African American heritage of Charles County, provide scholarship opportunities...
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UPDATE: Brandywine Man Sentenced to 40 Years After Violent Crime Spree in Charles and St. Mary’s County Involving Armed Carjacking, Home Invasion and High Speed Pursuits

UPDATE: Brandywine Man Sentenced to 40 Years After Violent Crime Spree in Charles and St. Mary’s County Involving Armed Carjacking, Home Invasion and High Speed Pursuits

UPDATE 9/10/2025: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, September 4, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Donine Carrington Martin sentenced Kenneth Tyrell Wade-Greene, 35, to 40 years in prison for three counts of Second-Degree Assault, Attempted Robbery, and Possession of a Firearm with a Felony Conviction. Upon release, Wade-Greene...
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Fun City Adventure Park Coming to Lexington Park

Fun City Adventure Park Coming to Lexington Park

Fun City Adventure Park is excited to announce they are coming soon to Lexington Park, MD, bringing the ultimate indoor fun for families, kids, and thrill-seekers! “As one of the leading names in trampoline parks, Fun City delivers wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, ninja warrior courses, climbing walls, and more adrenaline-pumping attractions. If you’re searching...
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Joint Base Andrews Air Show – Saturday and Sunday September 13th, and 14th, 2025

Joint Base Andrews Air Show – Saturday and Sunday September 13th, and 14th, 2025

The 2025 Joint Base Andrews Air Show will open its gates on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The event is free to attend, requires no tickets, and is expected to draw more than 100,000 visitors from across the National Capital Region. The theme of...
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore Announces 2026 Re-Election Campaign

Maryland Governor Wes Moore Announces 2026 Re-Election Campaign

In a video released Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, Wes Moore announced he is running for Re-Election. “Marylanders need a governor who will continue to look out for them and stand up for our jobs, our health care, and our rights.” “While we stand up for middle-class Marylanders, the president of the United States is bending...
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Maryland Comptroller Releases Analysis of Federal Tax Changes

Maryland Comptroller Releases Analysis of Federal Tax Changes

The Maryland Comptroller’s Office today released the 60-Day Report, an analysis of P.L 119-21 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act ) and its expected impact on revenue administration and collection in Maryland. The Bureau of Revenue Estimates projects an estimated $189.3 million reduction in general fund revenue between fiscal year 2026 ($117.9 million) and fiscal year...
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U.S. Navy Awards $554 Million Contract to (ATAC) Airborne Tactical Advantage Company

U.S. Navy Awards $554 Million Contract to (ATAC) Airborne Tactical Advantage Company

The U.S. Navy awarded a $554 million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) in late July to provide naval aviators with training support services under the Fleet Fighter Jet Services. “The Fighter Jet Services contract represents a critical investment in the readiness and capability of our fleet air training and...
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Imagination Library of Charles County Program Celebrates Over 100,000 Books Gifted

Imagination Library of Charles County Program Celebrates Over 100,000 Books Gifted

The Charles County Public Library (CCPL) is proud to announce a major milestone for its Imagination Library of Charles County program. As of July 2025, the program has officially mailed over 100,000 free books to children under five in Charles County. Launched in partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and the Southern Maryland Regional...
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Two 14-Year-Old Westlake High School Students Charged with Theft, Assault

Two 14-Year-Old Westlake High School Students Charged with Theft, Assault

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, shortly after 1 p.m., school administrators at Westlake High School were made aware of a reported theft and assault that occurred inside the school. The victim was standing near a school bathroom when one student grabbed a ski mask from the victim’s head and ran into the bathroom. The...
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St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks Director, Ray Bivens to Lead National Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies

St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks Director, Ray Bivens to Lead National Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are proud to announce that Ray Bivens, Director of the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P), will begin his term serving as Chair of the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) on September 15, 2025, at the National Recreation and Park Association...
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St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks Announces Great Mills Swimming Pool Maintenance Closure and Adjusted Hours

St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks Announces Great Mills Swimming Pool Maintenance Closure and Adjusted Hours

In preparation for the fall and winter indoor operating season, the Great Mills Swimming Pool will be temporarily closed from Thursday, September 18, 2025, through Friday, September 26, 2025, for reassembly of the bubble enclosure and completion of bi-annual maintenance. The pool will re-open as an indoor pool on Saturday, September 27, 2025. As...
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Dog Killed, Man Suffers Minor Injuries After Being Struck by Vehicle in Lexington Park

Dog Killed, Man Suffers Minor Injuries After Being Struck by Vehicle in Lexington Park

On Monday, September 8, 2025, at approximately 9:10 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Rod N Reel located at 18161 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a dog and pedestrian. Crews arrived on the scene to find one male and dog in the...
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No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Strikes Park Car and Flips in Lexington Park Neighborhood

No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Strikes Park Car and Flips in Lexington Park Neighborhood

On Monday, September 8, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 46000 block of Shelton Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. 911 callers reported a vehicle was overturned in the middle of the street with unknown occupants or injuries. Crews...
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Chesapeake Beach Man Charged in Lexington Park Home-Invasion

Chesapeake Beach Man Charged in Lexington Park Home-Invasion

Michael Bronson Andrade, 48, of Chesapeake Beach, was taken into custody and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center after an arrest warrant was issued in connection with an incident on Longfields Village Drive in Lexington Park on September 7, 2025. He is charged with home invasion; two counts of first-degree assault; two...
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Blue Angels to Headline Naval Air Station Patuxent River Air Show – June 2026

Blue Angels to Headline Naval Air Station Patuxent River Air Show – June 2026

The Blue Angels, the United States Navy’s premier flight demonstration team, known worldwide for drawing crowds of tens-of-thousands to see first-hand their precision and thrilling aerial maneuvers, are scheduled to perform at the NAS Patuxent River Air Show June 20-21, 2026. The event will be held at NAS Patuxent River and is free and...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Three; Seize Multiple Firearms, Following Maryland Car Rally Task Force Investigation

Maryland State Police Arrest Three; Seize Multiple Firearms, Following Maryland Car Rally Task Force Investigation

Maryland State Police arrested a Prince George’s County man and two Charles County men, seizing multiple firearms, following a Maryland Car Rally Task Force investigation. The accused are identified as Malachi James, 21, of Temple Hills; Khadeem George, 20, and Kareem Isaroon, 50, both of Indian Head, Maryland. James was charged with unlawful taking...
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UPDATE: Woman Killed, Driver Flown to Trauma Center After UTV Crash in Port Tobacco

UPDATE: Woman Killed, Driver Flown to Trauma Center After UTV Crash in Port Tobacco

UPDATE 9/8/2025: On Friday, September 5, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a UTV. The initial investigation revealed the driver of the UTV was traveling eastbound in the 7600 block of Carol Road in Port Tobacco when, for unknown reasons, the...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Announces Retirement of K9 Reaper

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Announces Retirement of K9 Reaper

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office announces the retirement of K9 Reaper after eight years of distinguished service to the citizens of Calvert County. Since joining the agency in 2017, K9 Reaper has served as an essential member of the Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit. Throughout his career, K9 Reaper, working alongside his handler, Corporal Callison,...
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Charles County Cold Case Murder of Karen Wills, 20 Year-Old Waldorf Woman

Charles County Cold Case Murder of Karen Wills, 20 Year-Old Waldorf Woman

On September 4, 2001 at approximately 1:30am, officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Kings Warf Place in the Wakefield subdivision of Waldorf, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim inside the residence, suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was identified as of...
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