ST. MARY’S COUNTY – 2 Hour Delayed Opening – February 20, 2025 – Code 5 for Staff All SMCPS Schools will have a delayed opening of two hours on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Code 5 for staff. Ten and eleven-month employees report to work two hours late. Twelve-month employees and food service workers are...
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UPDATE 5:35 P.M.: Willows Road still closed due to multiple motor vehicle collisions. On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 4:25 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Maddox Road and Abells Cattle Trail in Chaptico, for the reported motor vehicle collision with rollover. Crews arrived on the scene to...
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From free, come-as-you-are drop-in grief support groups to online groups that explore grief through imagery, Chesapeake Life Center offers a variety of grief support groups for adults this spring. Drop-In Grief Support Groups are open to anyone grieving. Groups offer participants an opportunity to share their feelings and obtain support from others who are...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) is thrilled to present TARZAN®: The Stage Musical for the 43rd production of Summerstock. Performances will be held at Great Mills High School on July 18–20 and July 25–27, 2025, with a total of 8 shows. TARZAN®: The Stage Musical is based on Disney’s...
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As the days grow longer and the flowers begin to bloom, we’re welcoming the vibrant energy of spring with a lineup of exciting events you won’t want to miss! Get ready for OtterMania!, our super fun celebration of these playful creatures, plus a lively night of music with Lady Di and the Daly News....
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WEDNESDAY 2/19/2025 Update at 5:00 a.m.: The National Weather Service has placed St. Mary’s County, Calvert County and Charles County under a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from February 19, 01:00 at 1:00 p.m., until February 20, 1:00 a.m. Today – Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 26. North wind 8 to 11 mph....
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) hosted 35 teams of local and regional middle- and high-school students last weekend at the Southern Maryland VEX V5 Robotics Tournament held at the La Plata Campus. At the Feb. 15 tournament, student-team-built robots were inspected, put to the test, judged, and awarded for their high-tech efforts. “I...
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U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Maddox sentenced Xavier Jones, 26, of Washington, D.C., to 22 years in federal prison and three years of supervised release for his role in robbing four cell phone stores in Baltimore County, Howard County, and Prince George’s County, Maryland. Jones was also ordered to pay $74,141.26 in restitution. Phil...
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Maryland deer hunters harvested 84,201 deer during the combined archery, firearms, and muzzleloader seasons, from Sept. 6, 2024 through Feb. 4, 2025. The statewide harvest reported to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources included 32,148 antlered and 47,271 antlerless white-tailed deer, and 2,143 antlered and 2,639 antlerless sika deer. The harvest was 15.9% higher...
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Maryland State Police arrested a man and seized two loaded handguns following an alleged armed road rage incident that occurred Saturday afternoon in Prince George’s County. The accused is identified as Kenyatta Von Williams Jr., 34, of Suitland, Maryland. Following consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney in Prince George’s County, Williams was...
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UPDATE: On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at approximately 4:10 a.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were called to a residence in the 28000 block of Livingston Road in Mechanicsville for the report of two subjects not breathing. Upon arrival, patrol deputies entered the home and located the bodies of two unresponsive...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting in District Heights earlier this month. The suspects are 24-year-old Keyondre Joyner of Washington, DC and 18-year-old Jamiel Collins of Oxon Hill. They are charged with the murder of 20-year-old Tyler Fludd of Hyattsville. On...
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A La Plata man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following an armed confrontation at a residence in Lexington Park on February 16, 2025. According to court documents, Adam Chaney, 41, of La Plata, arrived at a home on Carefree Way around 1:35 a.m., armed with a black handgun. Upon arrival, he allegedly...
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A Lexington Park man remains in custody after allegedly brandishing a firearm and threatening another man outside a residence. Akeem J. Grinnell-Cropper, 35, of Lexington Park, was arrested on February 13, 2025, following a confrontation in which he reportedly displayed a revolver while speaking about “Pablo Escobar” and warned the victim, “Believe me, you...
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On Sunday, February 16, 2025, at approximately 9:20 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 2225 Dares Beach Road and Simmons Ridge Road in Prince Frederick, for the serious motor vehicle collision with ejection. 911 callers reported a single pickup truck was off the roadway and into the woods with...
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Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating two late night attempted burglaries in Southern St. Mary’s County. If anyone has information, video footage, they are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office. On Sunday, February 16, 2025, at approximately 10:49 p.m. police responded to the 47000 block of Schwartzkopf Drive in Lexington...
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UPDATE 2/17/2025: The family along with two pets are displaced by the incident and are seeking assistance in any way. Fortunately, the adult female suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and all of the pets escaped injury. The family has set up a GoFundMe to assist as the house has been condemned. “We are humbly asking for...
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On Sunday, February 16, 2025, at approximately 6:11 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to the 3800 block of Old Washington Road in Waldorf, for the reported structure on fire. Dispatchers advised they were receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a structure was on fire. Crews arrived on...
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Terry Antonio Wheeler, 55, of Lexington Park, was arrested on February 13, 2025, following allegations of theft and property destruction at the Kohl’s store located at 46240 Lexington Village Way, in Lexington Park. Senior Trooper Allison Oyler of the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack stated that at approximately 1:42 p.m., she was on patrol...
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Governor Wes Moore today launched the Maryland Public Servants Resource Website, which serves as a centralized hub for programs and resources to support Maryland’s federal employees and contractors impacted by federal workforce layoffs, firings, and changes to federal funding. The resource website reinforces the Moore-Miller Administration’s commitment to coordinating with state and local partners to...
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Commissioners heard from William Smith, Coordinator of the Charles County Volunteer Firemen’s Association, who requested that they support a request for an amendment to House Bill 947, which concerns the Tax Credit for Volunteer Emergency Responders. Volunteers requested that the income cap be increased to $250,000 per year and the benefit be increased by...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has posted the proposed 2025-2026 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 February 24, 2025. The DNR website also includes a presentation reviewing the current status of relevant waterfowl populations, including Atlantic...
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Joann, the popular fabric and crafts retailer, has announced plans to close 500 of its stores nationwide as part of its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The move comes amid financial struggles and shifting consumer trends that have put pressure on the company’s retail operations. The company, which has been a staple for crafters, quilters, and...
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Taylor Michelle Haile, 19, of Lexington Park, is facing multiple charges in St. Mary’s County following three separate criminal cases filed against her in February 2025. Malicious Destruction of Property – Arrested on February 10, 2025 According to court documents, Haile was arrested on February 10, 2025, after Maryland State Police responded to a...
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Triggering Disaster: Drought and Excessive Heat that occurred 6/22/2024 through 10/22/2024 Application Deadline: 9/15/2025 Primary Counties Eligible: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Charles, Dorchester, Harford, Prince George’s, St. Mary’s. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated St. Mary’s County, along with several other Maryland jurisdictions, as a primary natural disaster area due to drought...
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