The world’s population continues to grow, beyond 8 billion people, and every one of them needs to eat every day. How do farmers keep up with the demand when there is only so much fertile agricultural land to work from? Thanks to a recently awarded $490,000 grant from the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland...
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On February 1, 2025, the Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) Career and Technology Academy (CTA) proudly kicked off Career & Technical Education Month by hosting the SkillsUSA Southern Maryland Regional Competition. Competing against students from Charles and St. Mary’s counties, CCPS CTA students demonstrated their dedication and expertise across 20 contests, earning an impressive 29 medals:...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a suspect in connection with the murder of his girlfriend. The suspect is 31-year-old David Wilson Jr. of Accokeek. He’s charged with the murder of 37-year-old Edna Lyles of Accokeek. On February 5, 2025, at approximately 12:15 am, officers responded to the 15700 block of...
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Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined the Congressional Labor Caucus to deliver remarks on the House Floor regarding the deferred resignation offered to federal employees by Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. Below is a video and transcript of his remarks: “I thank my colleague for taking this special order . I thank my...
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Jeremiah Lee Logan Jr., 22, of Great Mills, has been charged with multiple counts of harassment and threats following allegations of repeated phone calls and threats directed toward members of a family. Logan faces charges of electronic communication harassment (CR 3.805(b)(1)), telephone misuse: repeated calls (CR 3.804(a)(2)) on two counts, and harassment: course of...
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CVS Pharmacy in Hollywood has announced they will close on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025. As of February 2025, all prescriptions will be sent to the CVS Pharmacy in California (located at 22565 Three Notch Road, California.) If you are in the Leonardtown area, please call the Hollywood location to have them send orders/prescriptions to...
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Young aspiring firefighters and EMTs from across Southern Maryland showcased their incredible skills and dedication this past Saturday, February 1st, 2025, at the SkillsUSA Regional Competition. Hosted by the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department, the event brought together cadets from Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties, all eager to demonstrate their mastery of emergency response...
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The St. Mary’s County Commission for Women (CFW) is pleased to announce their annual Women’s History Month Brunch & Awards Ceremony to recognize the accomplishments of women and girls in our community. This event will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the White Rose, located at 21030 Point Lookout Road in Callaway;...
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The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area is pleased to announce a $58,000 grant from the Maryland Historical Trust’s FY 2025 Historic Preservation Non-Capital Grant Program. This funding will support comprehensive research and documentation of African American historic resources throughout Southern Maryland. The grant will be matched by the National Heritage Area dollar for dollar,...
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It is with great sadness that the Town announces the passing of Mayor Mark R. Frazer earlier today. Mayor Frazer dedicated 16 years of his life to serving our town and was a well-known and beloved figure in our community. His leadership, commitment, and compassion touched countless lives, and his legacy will live on...
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On Thursday, January 30, 2025, officers assigned to Judicial Services, with assistance from the CCSO’s Neighborhood Enforcement Team and K9, were attempting to locate Michael Anthony Kirk, Jr., age 28, of Waldorf, who had active felony warrants for violating probation relating to theft over $25K. He also had an active warrant in Virginia for...
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Aerial survey teams of pilots and biologists from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have completed their annual population estimates of ducks, geese, and swans along the state’s Chesapeake Bay, tidal Potomac River and Atlantic coast shorelines. This year, the teams counted about 705,300 waterfowl, which was higher than both the 593,200...
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UPDATE 2/4/2025: After a 5-day trial, a federal jury found Stephen Kennedy, 33, of Temple Hills, Maryland, guilty of conspiracy to commit arson, arson affecting interstate commerce, commercial robbery, using or carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, carrying and explosive device during the commission of a felony, and...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) employees recently held a fund-raising event and donated $60,000 to three hospitals in Southern Maryland: CalvertHealth Medical Center, University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. “Community hospitals provide care, comfort, and hope to those who need it most. These local organizations offer more than...
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Missing Child: Leilani Andrea Moreno, 16 y/o Female, Black, 5’05” 130lbs. Last seen: Patuxent Homes, at 7:30 PM. SMCSO seeks your help in locating a missing child: Leilani Andrea Moreno, 16yo female, 5’06”, 130lbs, last seen in the Patuxent Homes neighborhood of Lexington Park at 7:30pm on Monday, February 3rd, 2025. Last seen wearing...
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On Monday, February 3, 2025, at approximately 6:13 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 23263 Colton Point Road in Avenue, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one possibly trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find three vehicles involved with no entrapment. Three patients were evaluated. EMS...
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UPDATE 2/3/2025: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced that Sidney Joseph Spry, 29, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to 75 years in prison with 52 years of active incarceration for attempted second degree murder, first degree assault, and firearm charges. In September 2022, Spry armed himself with two firearms and drove to his former...
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James Michael Cornett, 67, of Callaway, faces multiple charges following his arrest on January 14, 2025. The Maryland State Police Criminal Investigation Division launched the investigation in November 2023 after receiving CyberTips from Synchronoss Technologies, which reported that Cornett had allegedly uploaded and possessed materials identified as child pornography. The tips linked Cornett to...
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On Monday, February 3, 2025, at approximately 7:40 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 23000 Maddox Road in Bushwood, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a school bus. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle into the rear of the school bus, with one...
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On Monday, February 3, 2025, at approximately 1:22 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Piney Point Road and St. George’s Park Road in Piney Point, for the motor vehicle collision involving a bicyclist. Crews arrived on the scene to find an adult female cyclist laying in the roadway...
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January 31, 2025: Their letter came just two days after the fatal mid-air collision above the airport. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Reps. Don Beyer (VA-08), Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), Bobby Scott (VA-03), Jennifer McClellan...
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Chesapeake Channa adults were first documented in Maryland, thousands of miles from their native habitat in East Asia in 2002. Subsequent illegal introductions and natural dispersal in the decades since their arrival in Maryland expanded the species range. A new study by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources confirms the negative impact this invasive...
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As February, or FeBREWary, kicks off Maryland Beer Month in partnership with the Brewers Association of Maryland, the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Maryland’s Best program is kicking off Shuck & Stout by inviting consumers to head to local restaurants and tasting rooms for Maryland oyster and beer pairings. The Brewers Association of Maryland will return to the Silver Spring...
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The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad has been awarded a generous $5,000 grant from Homes For Heroes, thanks to a nomination by Jimmy Hayden, a Homes For Heroes affiliate with RE/MAX Realty Group of Leonardtown, MD. This vital funding will support the squad’s operations and lifesaving services for the local community and contribute to their...
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The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced the first presumptive positive case of H5 avian influenza in a commercial broiler farm in Worcester County. This is the fifth case of highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza (HPAI) on a commercial poultry farm on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and sixth in the state following the announcement of a confirmed case in a...
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