Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has released its open house schedule for the 2021-2022 school year. Listed below are open house dates and times, and other activities for schools. Please call the specific school with questions about open house events. Elementary Schools C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School, back-to-school night, Sept. 30, 5:30-7 p.m.; Berry...
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On Thursday, August 12, 2021, at approximately 10:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 28271 Point Lookout Road and Pin Cushion Road in Leonardtown, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and on...
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On Tuesday, Aug. 10, the Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a resolution that reinstates the indoor public mask mandate effective Friday, Aug. 13 at 5 p.m. The mandate requires that both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals wear masks at all public indoor locations. Commissioners also declared a local state of emergency so that the...
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Governor Larry Hogan released the following statement: “Maryland has lost another of our true heroes—Captain Joshua Laird, a 21-year veteran of the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services, lost his life in the line of duty yesterday while bravely responding to a fire in Ijamsville. On behalf of all Marylanders, we extend...
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With temperatures remaining in the 90s and heat index values as high as 105 degrees, St. Mary’s County Government will have cooling centers available on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. Young children, infants, the elderly, and those with health conditions should avoid prolonged outdoor exposure and maintain hydration levels. St. Mary’s County residents, who need...
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While all Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) branch offices remain under an appointment-only operation, the agency is announcing a new feature to enhance customer service and access. Customers now can schedule same-day appointments on the MDOT MVA Scheduling System as they become available due to cancellations or rescheduling. “We are...
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U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte sentenced Sonya Bannister Burford, age 53, of Malboro, Maryland to 18 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for stealing $322,938 in Social Security benefits to which she was not entitled. Judge Messitte also ordered that Burford must forfeit and pay restitution in the...
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The fourth time was the charm for Richard Knott, a civilian project manager at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. His purchase of one more Multiplier Money scratch-off was the key to bringing home the game’s $50,000 top prize. “I was heading home after work and in the mood for a scratch-off so I stopped...
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UPDATE 8/12/2021: On Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 12:50 a.m., police responded to the Wawa located at 23141 Three Notch Road in California, for the reported active disturbance with fights inside of the store. Upon the arrival of deputies, they observed a large crowd gathered inside the store watching a fight. The suspects were...
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UPDATE 8/12/2021: On Monday, July 26, 2021, at approximately 10:15 a.m., police responded to the area of Pegg Road and Chancellors Run Court in Great Mills, for the report of gunshots in the area. A short time later, one victim arrived at the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, with two gunshot wounds to...
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Maryland State Police arrested and charged a Prince George’s County man early Wednesday morning after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation developed evidence supporting charges of distribution, production and possession of child pornography and sexual abuse of a minor. The suspect is identified as Eladio Alfaro-Sarmiento, 55, of New...
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On Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at approximately 11:20 a.m., firefighters from Waldorf and surrounding departments responded to 923 Copley Avenue in Waldorf, for the reported smoke in a residence. The 911 caller reported smoke in the residence, a structure fire assignment was dispatched, with dispatchers informing all occupants to exit the residence and wait...
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Due to the recent emergence of the coronavirus delta variant, and consistent with recent guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), all individuals entering the Calvert County Circuit Courthouse, including courthouse personnel, staff and the general public are required to wear a mask. On August 6, 2021, Chief Judge Mary...
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The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center in Prince Frederick will close beginning Sunday, August 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m., to complete annual maintenance and cleaning. The center will reopen Tuesday, September 7 at 6:00 a.m. Cove Point and Kings Landing pools will operate with adjusted...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft and fraud investigation. On Sunday, July 25, 2021, the suspect used the victim’s debit card to make a purchase at the Wawa store in Charlotte Hall. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this...
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Governor Larry Hogan, in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), announced an additional $3.4 million in economic relief funds for the state’s commercial seafood industry through the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.The funding will support activities previously authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, for those...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces it has millions of dollars in scholarships and COVID-19 relief funds available this Fall Semester to assist anyone who wants to attend CSM full-time or part-time in a degree pathway or for a workforce development certificate. The scholarships and financial assistance can be used for tuition, college...
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On Saturday, August 7, 2021, at approximately 6:40 a.m., firefighters responded to 70 Church Street in Prince Frederick, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a large shed fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters controlled the fire in under 15 minutes. The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshals...
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On Sunday, August 8, 2021, at approximately 7:40 p.m., firefighters responded to 16290 Prince Frederick Road in Hughesville, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from a two-story single family residence. Firefighters found a fire on the first floor which extended to the surrounding area. The fire was...
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Enjoy a free day of family fun in the sun celebrating the end of summer on the beautiful waterside lawn at the annual Children’s Day at St. Clement’s Island Museum Saturday, August 21, 2021, from 11:00 a.m., to 2:00 p.m. Families can enjoy lots of activities including games, crafts, a bike raffle, free snow...
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Registration is now open for those wishing to participate in the 46th Annual Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown. Floats, bands, schools, scouts, clubs, cheerleaders, bikes, vintage cars, horses are some of the entries which will be accepted. The parade will step off at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 11, 2021, from Ryken High School. The...
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On Friday, August 6, 2021, at approximately 9:40 a.m., firefighters and staff at the Joseph Sacco Firefighter and Safety Training School located at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Valley Lee, reported one unknown aged male not breathing. The day started like any other day for the training staff, crews were performing...
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UPDATE 8/9/21: Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey announced that on August 9, 2021, Brian Cullen Sheridan of Lusby, received a sentence of 20 years imprisonment for the crime of sex abuse of a minor. Sheridan also received an additional 4-year term for a violation of probation. Sheridan was convicted by a jury following...
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On August, 2021, 5 at approximately 7:50 p.m., a patrol officer from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office was flagged down regarding ATVs and mini bikes on the roadway in the 3800 block of Chicamuxen Road in Marbury. As the officer investigated, he observed a yellow ATV on the shoulder of the road with the...
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On August 6, 2021, at approximately 1:50 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Billingsley Road near Sunridge Lane in Waldorf for the report of a motor vehicle crash. A preliminary investigation showed the victim, age 17, was operating a motorized scooter, which did not have operating lights,...
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