‘Old Devil Doc’ scores big win on Bingo X10 game He enjoys playing Maryland Lottery scratch-offs that offer prizes totaling six digits or more, so when the retired U.S. Navy man claimed a prize Aug. 9 at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore, it was for a substantial sum: $100,000! The loyal player sets money...
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The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter is at capacity and will waive adoption fees for all animals through Aug. 31, 2022 Regular adoption procedures still apply. “It’s a great time to visit our shelter to find the perfect companion,” said Public Safety Director Jackie Vaughan. “With an overabundance of animals at the shelter, we...
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Raymond Martin Shamer, III, age 21, of Pasadena, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to possession of child pornography. Shamer admitted that he also distributed child pornography. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron and Special Agent in Charge James C. Harris of Homeland Security Investigations...
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Charlotte Hall Veterans Home is excited for this year’s Cruisin SOMD car show which will be held on the grounds of the home! The event welcomes all vehicles, from classics to imports, trucks, motorcycles and more! The 100 mile Cruise through three Southern Maryland Counties begins at 9:00 a.m., at the Golden Beach Park...
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The Budds Creek Motocross Park located in Mechanicsville, Maryland, is hosting the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship on August 20, 2022 Schedule: 8:00 am Practice & Qualifying 12:30 pm Opening Ceremonies 1:00 pm First Motos (250 Class & 450 Class) 3:00 pm Second Motos (250 Class & 450 Class) Ticket Info: Saturday General Admission:...
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A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Isidore Iwuagwu, age 35, of Upper Malboro, Maryland, with the federal charge of conspiring to commit money laundering related to numerous online romance scams. Iwuagwu will have his initial appearance today beginning at 2 p.m., in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt before U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy...
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On September 10, 2022, the Charles Regional Medical Center Foundation’s Annual Autumn Wine Tasting and Silent Auction is back in person for the milestone 25th anniversary. All proceeds from this year’s Wine Tasting and Silent Auction will support the Emergency Department modernization project, which will expand the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center’s...
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On August 3, 2022, Metropolitan Commission’s Executive Director, George Erichsen reported to the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County that MetCom’s partnership with the Maryland Department of Human Services Office of Home Energy Program (OHEP) has proven successful for many of its customers. Erichsen says this program has already provided $19,836 in pledges to help...
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Sheriff Troy D. Berry is pleased to announce the graduation of Charles County Sheriff’s Officers Lt. Jonathan Palmer, Sgt. Dustin Hendricks, D/Sgt. Kristen Clark, Lt. Ashley Burroughs, Lt. John Dodge, and Sgt. Travis Yates from Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety School of Police Staff and Command. The School of Police Staff and Command...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The U.S. Navy’s first AN/ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) production representative pods arrived at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Patuxent River, Maryland, July 7, 2022. The two fleet representative test articles, which make up an NGJ-MB shipset, were delivered to the Airborne...
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On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at approximately 9:00 a.m., firefighters from Ridge Volunteer Fire Department responded to the area of Trapp Road and Point Lookout Road in St. Inigoes, for the reported vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene and located an SUV fully engulfed in fire. Personnel from Engine 141 and Engine...
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The Calvert County Department of Economic Development invites citizens to celebrate National Farmers Market Week, now through August 13, 2022, by visiting one of Calvert County’s four farmers market locations for fresh, local produce, meats, seafood and other local value-added products. “Farmers markets play an essential role in communities by offering opportunities for connection...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Charles County Circuit Court announce they will apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula Program through the United States Department of Justice. The JAG Program provides states and units of local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of program areas including...
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On Saturday, September 17, 2022, the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department and Ducks Unlimited will be holding the 8th Annual Hunters Bash at the Calvert County Fairgrounds from 12:00 p.m., to 4:30 p.m. The Calvert County Fairgrounds, located at 140 Calvert Fair Drive in Prince Frederick, MD. Buy your tickets by clicking HERE!! Admission...
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Detectives with our Homicide Unit are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday. The victim is 22-year-old Robert Earl Price of Washington, DC. On August 7, 2022, at approximately 6:30 pm, patrol officers were called to the 4100 block of Southern Avenue in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights for a reported shooting....
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Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey announced today that Ryan Christopher Carpenter, 37, of Lusby, has been sentenced to 14 years of active incarceration following his conviction for second degree rape. The sentence was imposed by Judge Mark S. Chandlee of the Calvert County Circuit Court. Carpenter was sentenced to 20 years with 6...
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Families, children and adults of all ages can enjoy new outdoor activities while visiting either St. Clement’s Island Museum or Piney Point Lighthouse Museum on select Saturdays of the month, August through December 2022. These activities encourage visitors to explore nature and the outdoors through curiosity and play. Modeled loosely after “Forest School” learning...
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Come shop local at the “Fly-in” Farmer’s Market for fresh summer-time goods. You don’t need an airplane to come, you can drive, walk, or bike also! There will be a bounty of unique, locally grown and produced items to make your summer cooking special. The market runs from 9am to 1pm and is indoors,...
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It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our retired Accelerant Detection K-9, Kinder. Kinder was the K-9 partner of Retired Lt. Joe Clawson #372. Lt. Clawson and K-9 Kinder both retired in 2014. Prior to retirement, K-9 Kinder assisted numerous fire/arson Investigators and police detectives all over the state of...
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The Calvert County Police Accountability Board (PAB) will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022 at 10 a.m., with members of the Administrative Charging Committee (ACC) and Trial Board. The meeting will be held at the Harriet E. Brown Community Center, located at 901 Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick. The meeting...
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The Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB) will begin accepting grant applications for the 2023 grant year. The goals of the grant program are to promote the Maryland equine industry by increasing public awareness and participation, advancing education and training, supporting and promoting equestrian events, programs, and activities, and preserving access and use of public...
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Fourteen students, their families, members of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation Board of Directors, and representatives from Charles County Public Schools joined the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Foundation for a celebratory dinner July 20 to celebrate new and returning scholarship recipients. Kevin Wedding, president of the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Foundation and a 1985...
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On Monday, August 8, 2022, at approximately 8:38 a.m. police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Pegg Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. A short time after the arrival of police, the assignment was upgraded to a serious collision with entrapment....
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On Monday, August 8, 2022, at approximately 11:10 a.m. police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Great Mills Road and Pacific Drive in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway involved in a T-bone style collision with...
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On Monday, August 1, 2022, at approximately 11:35 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Old Rolling Road and FDR Boulevard in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Crews arrived on the scene to find the victim was conscious alert and breathing with injuries to the...
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