St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Emergency Services (DES) urges community members to be prepared for the next Atlantic hurricane season, which starts on June 1, 2024, and goes through November 30, 2024. While severe weather can happen outside of this timeframe, it is the most active for hurricane and tropical storm activity. In...
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The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter front parking lot is closed until further notice due to damage to pavement. The shelter will remain open with normal operating hours while the parking lot is repaired. Visitors are advised to use caution and obey signage. The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter, located at 5055 Hallowing Point...
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The Fun Run was awesome! The students had a great time with the music and running their laps! At this time, we have earned more than $23,000 and still have a bonus week for donations. We look forward to meeting our goal to help redesign the Media Center. From the Boosterthon Team Leaders: Sunderland...
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On Thursday, May 2, 2024, at approximately 9:26 p.m., firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to the 12000 block of Leman Lane in Waldorf, for the reported structure fire. 911 caller reported something in the garage was on fire with the occupants evacuating while one homeowner attempted to exinguish the fire. Crews...
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On Thursday, May 2, 2024, at approximately 2:20 p.m., firefighters from Calvert and Anne Arundel County responded to the 4000 block of 4th Street in North Beach, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from the rear one a 1-story residence. Upon investigtion, firefighters found fire on...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week May 6 through 10. The week is dedicated to honoring and recognizing educators who play a pivotal role in the lives of children. CCPS is helping parents, guardians, students, colleagues and community members send a note of thanks and gratitude to CCPS teachers who are...
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On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at approximately 9:53 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 25000 block of Friendship School Road in Mechanicsville, for a child struck by a vehicle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 6-year-old female was struck by a vehicle. The child was reported as conscious and...
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On Thursday, May 2, 2024, at approximately 10:10 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 3400 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to confirm one patient trapped and requested a helicopter for an adult male suffering serious...
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NAS Patuxent River will close Gate 1 on Friday, May 3rd, from 9:00 a.m., to 11 a.m. for scheduled maintenance. NAS Pax River’s Gate 2 will keep three lanes open for inbound traffic during that time.
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The Financial Crimes Section is issuing a community-wide warning about skimming devices. In the past month, the PGPD has recovered ten overlay credit card skimming devices at convenience stores and other businesses in the county. Skimming devices can be placed at point-of-sale terminals inside of retail stores, grocery stores, convenience stores or any location where credit...
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Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to drive responsibly ahead of Cinco de Mayo weekend. In anticipation of an increase in impaired drivers throughout the weekend, all 23 State Police barracks, across Maryland, will ramp up enforcement efforts to combat distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving. Troopers at each barrack, as well as the State...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cautions anyone who encounters a fawn to avoid disturbing it and resist the urge to feed or handle it. Removing deer from the wild and keeping them in captivity is against the law in Maryland to protect animal welfare and ensure public safety. Deer are born with specialized adaptations, which...
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On Thursday, May 2, 2024, at approximately 3:08 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Long Leaf Lane and McDaniel Road in Waldorf, for the serious motor vehicle collision with subjects trapped. Multiple 911 callers reported the vehicle rolled over 8 times with the occupants trapped. Crews arrived on the...
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Maryland Department of State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr. presented awards for outstanding service on Tuesday. Two of those recognized were Deputy State Fire Marshals Timothy McDonald and Cory Hurst for their lifesaving efforts. On December 12, 2022, Deputy State Fire Marshals Timothy McDonald, Kirby Travers, Christopher McIntyre, and Alex Chinn were...
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Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to drive responsibly ahead of Cinco de Mayo weekend. In anticipation of an increase in impaired drivers throughout the weekend, all 23 State Police barracks, across Maryland, will ramp up enforcement efforts to combat distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving. Troopers at each barrack, as well as the State...
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On April 23, 2024, at 6:37 p.m., patrol officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Lexington Drive and Lexington Place in Waldorf for the report of an armed robbery that had just occurred. A preliminary report showed the victim was walking on Lexington Drive when he was approached by...
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About one-quarter of 1% of students who take the ACT each year earn a perfect score. In 2022 — the last year for which statistics are available — that was 3,376 students out of 1.34 million who earned a composite score of 36. It’s not known how many students have taken the ACT in...
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UPDATE 5/1/2024: On April 30, 2024, at 10:40 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 4500 block of Ruston Place in Waldorf for the report of an injured man. When officers arrived, the man had been pronounced deceased by EMS who also responded. A preliminary investigation showed the victim, Kemo...
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On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at approximately 3:40 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 4000 block of Old Washington Road in Waldorf, for the reported home invasion with one victim shot. 911 callers reported three to five suspects armed with handguns wearing all black entered the residence, shot one victim in...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now seeking public comment on the proposed fiscal year 2025 annual work plans for the following state forests: Chesapeake/Pocomoke, Green Ridge, Potomac-Garrett, and Savage River. The comment period concludes Thursday, May 30, 2024. Annual work plans help the department identify priorities within the scope of the forests’ long-range management....
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The St. Mary’s County Strategic Plan for Overdose Response is now updated and available online. The 2023 update describes progress and new goals since the prior versions of the plan in 2019 and 2017. Many local partners – including the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD), law enforcement, health care providers, schools, EMS, and...
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The Old Jail Museum, a well-known landmark in the heart of Leonardtown and one of the four museums and historic sites overseen by the St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, will continue to be open to the public for extended hours on Leonardtown First Fridays in addition to regular daily visitation hours. Interested visitors...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The CSMC then presented proclamations in recognition of Hurricane Preparedness Week and Small Business Month. They then presented a commendation for Sue Veith in celebration of her retirement after 30...
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On Saturday, April 27, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., a Trooper from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to a residence on Mervell Dean Road in Hollywood, for a reported indecent exposure. Upon arrival, the Trooper made contact with a complainant, who advised 30 minutes prior to calling the police she observed a...
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UPDATE 5/1/2024: On April 30, 2024, at 10:40 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 4500 block of Ruston Place in Waldorf for the report of an injured man. When officers arrived, the man had been pronounced deceased by EMS who also responded. A preliminary investigation showed the victim, Kemo...
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