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Planning & Zoning Invites Public Feedback on Outdoor Lighting, Parking, Landscaping

Planning & Zoning Invites Public Feedback on Outdoor Lighting, Parking, Landscaping

The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning invites county residents to participate in the Calvert County Zoning Ordinance update process. Citizens are invited to participate through public comment, a public forum and observing work sessions and meetings, to have a voice in shaping local development and land use policies and actively contribute to...
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Calvert County Public Schools Introduces Innovative Career Advising Program Aligned with Maryland’s Blueprint for the Future

Calvert County Public Schools Introduces Innovative Career Advising Program Aligned with Maryland’s Blueprint for the Future

Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to announce the launch of an innovative career advising program designed to align with the State’s Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. In partnership with the Southern Maryland Workforce Development Board, CCPS’ transformative initiative empowers middle and high school students by providing dedicated career advisors who teach career and...
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Charles County Public Schools and CSM Expand Early College Program to Include Industry Certifications

Charles County Public Schools and CSM Expand Early College Program to Include Industry Certifications

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is expanding career and technical education (CTE) opportunities for high school students. CCPS recently finalized with the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) three new technical certification pathways that begin next school year. High school students who participate in the new two-year programs will earn certifications in medical coding, pharmacy...
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La Plata Police Department Acquires Lifesaving Technology Through Project Lifesaver for Adults and Children

La Plata Police Department Acquires Lifesaving Technology Through Project Lifesaver for Adults and Children

Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program operated internationally by public safety agencies and is strategically designed for “at risk” individuals who are prone to the life-threatening behavior of wandering. The primary mission of Project Lifesaver is to provide a timely response to save lives and reduce potential injury for adults and...
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Educational Systems Federal Credit Union Presents CSM Foundation with $100,000

Educational Systems Federal Credit Union Presents CSM Foundation with $100,000

Educational Systems Federal Credit Union (ESFCU) recently presented the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation with a $100,000 gift as part of a renewed partnership agreement that has the long-standing partner of CSM investing even further in the college’s students, faculty, staff, and college-wide initiatives. As part of the renewed agreement, ESFCU has committed...
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Charles County Cold Case: Police Seeking Information in 2008 Waldorf Murder of 24-Year-Old Daniel Cordova

Charles County Cold Case: Police Seeking Information in 2008 Waldorf Murder of 24-Year-Old Daniel Cordova

The homicide of Daniel Cordova, a 24-year old resident of Waldorf. His case remains unsolved. Help us bring justice to the victim and his family. On November 11, 2008 at 8:24 p.m., officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Lowe’s Home Improvement at 2525 Crain Highway in Waldorf. Upon arrival, they...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Any Information in 40-Year-Old Unsolved Murder of 17-Year-Old in Waldorf

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Any Information in 40-Year-Old Unsolved Murder of 17-Year-Old in Waldorf

Friday, November 13th, 1980, Deborah Brooks, a 17-year old Washington D.C resident who was located in Waldorf. Despite continued efforts, her case remains unsolved. Your assistance can help us bring justice to Deborah and her family. On the evening of November 13, 1980, Deborah Brooks left her residence in Northeast Washington, D.C heading to...
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Prince George’s County Police Investigating Multiple Seperate Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision

Prince George’s County Police Investigating Multiple Seperate Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is actively investigating a fatal pedestrian collision in Temple Hills. The deceased pedestrian is identified as 46-year-old Mitchel Feaster 2nd of Temple Hills On November 9, 2023, at approximately 3:00 am, officers responded to the 4900 block of Saint Barnabas Road. The preliminary...
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Over 9.1 Millions Acres of Chesapeake Bay Watershed Now Protected

Over 9.1 Millions Acres of Chesapeake Bay Watershed Now Protected

Annapolis, MD— As of 2022, data collected by the Chesapeake Bay Program show that 9.1 million acres of land in the Chesapeake Bay watershed—roughly 22% of the total land in the region—are permanently protected from development. The Chesapeake Bay Program works to extend the acres of protected lands through its Protected Lands Workgroup, which is...
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Care Net Clergy Cycle a Huge Success with Over $40,000 Raised!

Care Net Clergy Cycle a Huge Success with Over $40,000 Raised!

Care Net Pregnancy Center of Southern Maryland (Care Net SoMD) held its third annual Clergy Cycle on October 21st, 2023. On the chilly October morning, clergy members from St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties cycled 22 miles on Three Notch Trail to support the ministry of Care Net SoMD. Clergy Cycle is not a race,...
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MDOT Invites Families of Crash Victims to Maryland Remembers Event on November 21st, 2023

MDOT Invites Families of Crash Victims to Maryland Remembers Event on November 21st, 2023

Ahead of the holiday season, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office is inviting friends and families of all crash victims to the 20th Annual Maryland Remembers event Tuesday, November 21, in Annapolis. Maryland experienced 564 fatalities on Maryland roads last year and would like to honor all of those...
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Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member William Pinkney

Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member William Pinkney

“The Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department and Westlake Station 12 Fire & EMS deeply regret to announce the passing of Lifetime Member William Pinkney. William dedicated over 30 years to our department. William dedicated over 30 years to the department and will be greatly missed. Please keep his family, friends, and members in your thoughts...
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Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy Raffle Contest to Help Pay for New HVAC System

Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy Raffle Contest to Help Pay for New HVAC System

To Whom It May Concern: Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy, LHJNA, is soliciting for monetary donations to help pay for a new HVAC system for the school. We have procured quotes and the goal is to raise $50,000. We would appreciate any monetary donation that you or your company is willing to donate and...
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Annual Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown!

Annual Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown!

The Commissioners of Leonardtown and the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County invite the public to salute America’s Veterans at the Annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Leonardtown! The parade steps off from St. Mary’s Ryken High School at 10 a.m., proceeds through Town and is immediately followed by a Memorial Ceremony...
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What is Veterans Day?

What is Veterans Day?

Many Americans mistakenly believe that Veterans Day is the day America sets aside to honor American military personnel who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained from combat. That’s not quite true. Memorial Day is the day set aside to honor America’s war dead. Veterans Day, on the other hand, honors...
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UM Charles Regional Medical Group Relocates Women’s Health Practices to New Locations in La Plata & White Plains

UM Charles Regional Medical Group Relocates Women’s Health Practices to New Locations in La Plata & White Plains

The University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Group has relocated its two Women’s Health practice locations to better serve residents of Southern Maryland. The new, convenient locations will allow us to provide quality care in larger, more spacious facilities in Charles County. UM Charles Regional Medical Group – Women’s Health is now accepting patients...
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Maryland Welcomes More Than 43.5 Million Visitors in 2022

Maryland Welcomes More Than 43.5 Million Visitors in 2022

Visitor volume, spending top pre-pandemic levels with more than 43.5 million people visiting Maryland in 2022 and spent $19.4 billion, topping pre-pandemic levels, according to an economic impact report released by the Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism. In total, the economic impact of tourism was $30.3 billion and generated $2.3 billion in...
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The MIL Corporation Gives Back to the Community with $10,000 Sponsorship of Leadership Southern Maryland

The MIL Corporation Gives Back to the Community with $10,000 Sponsorship of Leadership Southern Maryland

The MIL Corporation presented Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) with a $10,000 sponsorship last month, renewing its partnership with the nonprofit community leadership development organization. Based in Lexington Park, Md., MIL provides innovative cyber, engineering, financial, and information technology services to the federal government. MIL Executive Vice President Tom Clark remarked, “MIL has been providing...
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10 Maryland Fire Departments Win Life-Saving Grain Rescue Tube Equipment

10 Maryland Fire Departments Win Life-Saving Grain Rescue Tube Equipment

Grain bins play a pivotal role in agriculture, offering secure storage and protection for large amounts of grain before sale or processing. However, these structures can present serious hazards – including entrapment, suffocation, and even death. Thanks to the nominations of local Marylanders, 10 Maryland Fire Departments have won grain bin rescue equipment through...
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St. Mary’s County First Responders Complete Training on Hazardous Materials Response

St. Mary’s County First Responders Complete Training on Hazardous Materials Response

By Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Water Supply Officer Bruce Theden: “The St. Mary’s County Hazardous Materials Response Team (Hazmat 18) visited Bay District VFD to show our members the latest equipment and capabilities they have to mitigate a hazardous materials incident. TJ Faunce and Brendan Abell, Chief 18 and Assistant Chief respectively, provided...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating One Shot in Brandywine, Victim Flown to Area Trauma Center

UPDATE: Police Investigating One Shot in Brandywine, Victim Flown to Area Trauma Center

UPDATE: On November 9, 2023, at 3:49 p.m., officers responded to the 3500 block of Malcolm Road in Brandywine for the report of a person with a gunshot wound. When officers arrived, they located an adult male with a gunshot wound. He was flown to a hospital where he was treated for injuries that...
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Police Investigating Stabbing in Lexington Park, Victim Flown to Trauma Center

Police Investigating Stabbing in Lexington Park, Victim Flown to Trauma Center

On Thursday, November 9, 2023, at approximately 8:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Cherry Cove located at 21027 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported stabbing. Crews arrived on the scene to find a male victim suffering from multiple stab wounds to the upper body. Emergency...
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Hand Gun Recovered at Henry Lackey High School in Charles County

Hand Gun Recovered at Henry Lackey High School in Charles County

On November 7, 2023, at 8:53 a.m., school administrators at Henry Lackey High School were made aware of a student who was reportedly in possession of a handgun. The student was contacted and the investigation revealed a handgun in their vehicle, which was in the parking lot of the school. The handgun, determined to...
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Don’t Veer for Deer! Police Advise Citizens of White-Tailed Deer Season

Don’t Veer for Deer! Police Advise Citizens of White-Tailed Deer Season

White-tailed deer activity is increasing because of the breeding season and drivers need to be especially vigilant during the fall months. White-tailed deer are more active from late October through December during the fall breeding season. The breeding season, known as the rut, may cause deer to unexpectedly dart into roadways with little caution....
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Waldorf Native Trains to be a U.S. Marine Corps Warfighter

Waldorf Native Trains to be a U.S. Marine Corps Warfighter

Marines are some of the most highly-trained people on the planet, according to military officials, and this training requires highly-dedicated instructors. At Marine Aviation Training Support Squadron 1 (MATSS-1), located at Naval Air Station Meridian, Mississippi, instructors teach Marines to be combat-ready warfighters, while providing the tools and opportunities for continuous learning and development....
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