St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) is seeking local youth actors and actresses to showcase their talents for the chance to be cast in this year’s Summerstock production of Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical! Auditions will take place at Carver Recreation Center in Lexington Park on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, 2026. Registration is...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) and the St. Mary’s County Board of Education (BOE) will hold a joint meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the CSMC Meeting Room, on the 1st floor of the Chesapeake Building, located at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. “These joint meetings are an...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is holding open houses at each of the college’s four campuses, welcoming prospective students at all stages of their academic journey to explore opportunities to begin a college career or return to the classroom. The open house events connect attendees with current students, faculty, and staff to get...
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On Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, 400 students from 11 schools in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties participated in the 4th annual SPARK! Student Career Awareness Fair. Patuxent Partnership (TPP) worked closely with NAWCAD, especially Stephanie Gleason, Director, Strategic Education Office (SEO), NAWCAD, who brought volunteers and exhibitors to the event. Some late changes to...
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O’Gannigans, a family-owned and operated Irish pub-style restaurant located at 98 Solomons Island Road South, will permanently close after April 30, 2026. The restaurant has long been a staple in the community, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with a mix of American-style food and traditional Irish dishes. Popular menu items have included corned beef and...
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Cory Rashid Simpson, 34, of Oxon Hill, is facing charges of second-degree assault and indecent exposure following an alleged incident inside a retail store in Waldorf on April 11, 2026, according to court documents. Deputies with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded at approximately 7:09 p.m. to a TJ Maxx on Festival Way for...
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On Monday, April 13, 2026, at approximately 5:06 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services were dispatched to the area of 25341 Budds Creek Road in Clements, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Multiple 911 callers reported a motorcyclist was run over by a vehicle, with the operator having breathing difficulties...
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UPDATE 4/13/2026: Darrin Michael Atlas, 48, of Leonardtown, is facing charges of first-degree assault, second-degree assault, use of a firearm in a violent crime, illegal possession of a regulated firearm, having a loaded handgun in a vehicle, and illegal possession of ammunition following an alleged incident on April 10, 2026, according to court documents....
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Alexander Rodriguez, a former officer with the Anne Arundel County Police Department (AACOPD), pleaded guilty to one felony count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and failing to remain at the scene. Rodriguez entered his guilty plea in the Circuit Court for Howard...
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Lace up your running shoes and get ready for otterly awesome fun at the Third Annual Otter Trot 5K on Saturday, April 18, at 8 a.m.! This family-friendly, timed race offers a fun and active way to support the museum while enjoying the scenic Solomons waterfront. Participants can run, walk, or “trot” their way...
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Calvert County will participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave. in Chesapeake Beach, and the Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane in Lusby. The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA), Calvert County Health Department, Calvert...
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A Philadelphia man is charged in connection with assaults on two Maryland State Troopers during illegal car rally events in Prince George’s County. The accused is identified as Isaiah Vega, 19, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Following consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney in Prince George’s County, Vega is charged with first- and second-degree...
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Governor Wes Moore signed the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget into law, delivering on key commitments to make Maryland more affordable and competitive while securing historic investments in education and public safety. The budget, which passed with bipartisan support from the Maryland General Assembly, includes no new taxes or fees, maintains the state’s Rainy Day...
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UPDATE 4/13/2026: A GoFundMe has been started to assist the entire family who has lost everything. The children needs are listed below, if you can assist please contact the owner Vernon. He can be reached at 240-508-3070 Drop off and other information will be provided ASAP. Fortunately, all occupants safely escaped the residence. The...
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On Sunday, April 12, at approximately 7:15 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of the CVS Pharmacy on Great Mills Road and Susan Lane in Lexington Park, for the reported shots fired with possible gunshot victims. Multiple 911 callers reported over 15 people in an active disturbance with shots...
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Weston Clay Danielson, 54, of La Plata, is charged in Charles County with intoxicated endangerment, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired by alcohol, reckless driving, negligent driving, driving without the required license and authorization, and driving on a revoked license after an alleged April 3, 2026 crash in the parking lot...
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Jamie Alexander Gevawer-Galeas, 23, of Lusby, is facing a charge of second-degree assault following an alleged incident at a hospital in Prince Frederick, according to court documents. The charge stems from an incident reported on April 5, 2026, at Hospital Road in Prince Frederick. According to charging documents filed by a deputy with the...
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Earlier this afternoon, April 11, 2026, patrol officers responded to the Smallwood Village Center in Waldorf for a reported shooting. A preliminary investigation indicates two males were involved in an argument in the parking lot when both produced firearms and one or two shots were fired. No injuries were reported.The suspects fled the scene...
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On Saturday, April 11, 2026, at approximately 1:44 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 2280 Davis Road in Waldorf, for the serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment and one unconscious. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle collision and confirmed one victim was unconscious. A...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of suspicious activity that occurred Saturday morning at Chancellors Run Regional Park in Great Mills. According to officials, the incident was reported at approximately 9 a.m. as deputies were already on-site providing security for the St. Mary’s Little League Opening Day ceremonies. Deputies responded...
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Andrew Bowie McCoy, 27, of Indian Head, is facing charges of loaded handgun in a vehicle and second-degree assault following an alleged road rage incident in La Plata, according to court documents. The charges stem from an April 4, 2026 incident at the intersection of Crain Highway and Hawthorne Road in Charles County. According...
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For many families, pets are not simply animals — they are companions, confidants, and cherished members of the household. They bring comfort during difficult moments, companionship in daily routines, and joy that fills countless memories. The bond between a pet and their family is deeply personal and profoundly meaningful. The experience of losing a...
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After 23 years of aquatics fun at the Great Mills Swimming Pool, the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) will conclude operations at the facility on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The facility is expected to reopen this summer as an outdoor pool under the new management of the St. Mary’s County...
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On Thursday, April 9, 2026, firefighters were dispatched to the St. Ignatius Church on Chapel Point Road in Port Tobacco, for the reported “Collapse Investigation” Upon arrival, crews discovered a total roof collapse of the church hall/office building. Fortunately, all workers and church staff were accounted for prior to our arrival. Crews quickly secured...
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UPDATE 4/10/2026 @ 4:35 p.m.: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are investigating a crash that killed a man in California, Maryland. At 2:26 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, Deputies responded to the southbound lane of the 22700 block of Three Notch Road for a report of a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian....
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