On Thursday, February 16, 2023, at approximately 10:41 a.m., volunteer firefighters from Bay District responded to the Evergreen Elementary School for a pull station fire alarm. Upon arrival, it was found a chemical reaction occurred during a routine maintenance procedure. The assignment was upgraded to a hazardous materials emergency bringing firefighters from NAS Patuxent...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation announces that Danielle Conrow, Julie Lemmon and Teresa “Tiki” Shasho have joined the board as its newest directors. The new directors were voted in at the board’s Jan. 24 meeting. “The CSM Foundation continues to grow, and the new additions will help to make us stronger and...
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The Southern Maryland SkillsUSA Regional competition was hosted by the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center on February 11, 2023, where Career and Technical Education (CTE) students from the Calvert Career and Technology Academy, Calvert County Public Schools competed against students from Charles and St. Mary’s counties. Calvert County Public School students...
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For two decades, the outstanding contributions and achievements of women in Calvert County have been recognized at the annual Women of the World (WOW) Recognition Celebration led by the Calvert County Commission for Women. The public is invited to join in honoring the accomplishments and contributions of outstanding Calvert County women and girls at...
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On Tuesday, Feb. 14, Chief of Transit Jeffry Barnett provided a presentation on the VanGO Annual Transportation Plan Consolidated Grant application. County Commissioners approved the Authorizing Resolution, which was a requirement to complete the grant application. Legislative Update Associate County Attorney Danielle Mitchell provided a legislative update for the 2023 Maryland General Assembly Session. Updates included that the Senate...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has posted the proposed 2023-2024 Migratory Game Bird Seasons for public review. As in years past, DNR is providing an online forum to collect public comment on these proposals now through March 1. The DNR website also includes a presentation reviewing the current status of relevant waterfowl...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is partnering with Divine Dimensions to offer Reiki sessions at the St. Mary’s County Health Hub, located at 21625 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. Reiki sessions will be offered, free of charge, to the community by appointment only. Reiki is a complementary health approach that reduces...
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The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks is pleased to announce that the annual Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on March 18, 2023, from 12 – 4 p.m. at Lexington Manor Passive Park (LMPP) at 21675 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park. This FREE community event offers fun for the whole...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Washington Area Vehicle Enforcement team arrested a man who was in possession of a stolen Hyundai in Suitland. The suspect is 27-year-old Brandon Handy of Suitland. On February 14, 2023, at approximately 11:30 am, WAVE members observed a Hyundai that had been reported stolen in the county on...
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On February 15, 2023, at 10:40 a.m., school administrators at General Smallwood Middle School called a school resource officer for assistance with a disorderly student who was reported to be in possession of pepper spray. After the situation was deescalated and upon further investigation, administrators recovered pepper spray from the student. The student did...
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On February 15 at 1:40 p.m., school administrators at Westlake High School recovered marijuana paraphernalia from two students outside of the school, but on school grounds. Upon further investigation, administrators determined another student, age 16, was distributing marijuana on school grounds. That student was located and found to be in possession of over 10...
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On February 14, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., administrators at Westlake High School were alerted of a fight in a classroom. Staff responded to the classroom, but the suspects had fled. A school resource officer was notified about the altercation on February 15 and initiated an investigation. During the investigation, it was determined that three...
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The Metropolitan Police Department contacted AACoPD officers in reference to an armed subject on the property of Meade High School. The SRO assigned to Meade High School quickly identified the student via video and provided patrol officers with his common afterschool hangouts. Officers canvassing the area located the 17-year-old suspect near Annapolis and Ridge...
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On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at approximately 12:02 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Billingsley Road and Leonardtown Road in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a large vehicle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a large loaded dump truck on its side with the single occupant out of...
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UPDATE 2/15/2023: On February 14, 2023, detectives from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office assigned to the Agency’s Criminal Investigations Division arrested Jayden Kevin Craig, 19, of Indian Head, in connection with the triple shooting on Shelton Court which left two men dead and another man injured. Through investigation, Craig was identified as the suspect...
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A Charles County man just played his favorite numbers in a Pick 5 game and brought home a $50,000 prize…twice! The Waldorf resident routinely plays the same set of digits and sometimes gets two identical tickets. The numbers 28931 came out straight for the midday drawing on Saturday, Feb. 11 and the big winner...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) held their regular business meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, beginning with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners then presented a proclamation for National Engineers Week. The CSMC then welcomed Dr. Tuajuanda C. Jordan, President of St. Mary’s College of...
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On Monday, February 13 at 2:50 p.m., officers were conducting a traffic assignment from the Maryland Highway Safety Office Distracted Driving Grant when they initiated a traffic stop in the area of Smallwood Drive and Barrington Drive. Upon approaching the car, the officer observed drug paraphernalia and detected the odor of marijuana. Further investigation...
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Pax River recommends personnel perform an orderly evacuation of base by zone as part of the CS/SC 23 exercise to mitigate traffic delays per the directions below: ZONE 1 (YELLOW): Leave via Gate 1 effective 3:25 p.m., FEB. 14 ZONE 2 (GREEN): Leave via Gate 2 effective 3:25 p.m., FEB. 14 ZONE 3 (RED):...
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The Bel Alton High School Alumni Association has launched its second annual scholarship program for Charles County public high school seniors who are planning to enroll in a HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), the College of Southern Maryland, or an accredited vocational/trade school. Former graduates of Charles County public high schools, between 18...
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The Leonardtown Arts & Entertainment District is proud to announce a special edition of the Leonardtown A&E Artist Spotlight series, a virtual show that highlights significant contributions to art and entertainment in Leonardtown and throughout Southern Maryland, featuring the life and work of renowned American Photographer, Robert H. McNeill. Mr. McNeill, who was born...
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The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Executive Program Class of 2023 convened on February 2 to study the tri-county area’s critical housing and human services challenges. They explored the needs and concerns of low-income families, the unhoused, and residents dealing with mental and behavioral health issues related to economic challenges. Center for Children, Inc. Executive...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is issuing this request for proposals to procure a community-based provider of Behavioral Health Services for clients enrolled in the Thrive by Three Program. The Awardee will provide behavioral health services utilizing a grant award not to exceed $13,400 to cover the out of pocket expenses for...
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The Homicide Unit is working to determine the circumstances of a fatal shooting early Saturday in Landover Hills. The victim is 17-year-old Daiwo Flomo of Riverdale. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On February 11, 2023, at approximately 12:40 am,...
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On Monday, February 13, 2023, at approximately 11:35 a.m., firefighters from Waldorf and surrounding companies were dispatched to the 12000 block of Wendy Lane in Waldorf, for the reported trailer explosion and structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find RV engulfed in flames with no extensions and no exposures in danger. Firefighters...
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