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Southern Maryland Volunteer Fireman’s Association Antique Fire Apparatus Muster on Sunday, October 15th, 2023

Southern Maryland Volunteer Fireman’s Association Antique Fire Apparatus Muster on Sunday, October 15th, 2023

The Southern Maryland Volunteer Fireman’s Association will host an Antique Fire Apparatus Muster on Sunday the 15th of October at the Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute, 10375 Audie Lane in LaPlata Maryland. The event will run from 10:00 a.m., to 3:00 p.m., and will feature everything from 1800’s vintage hand drawn units to more...
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Charles County Police Investigating Indecent Exposure Report, Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward

Charles County Police Investigating Indecent Exposure Report, Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward

On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., a woman was walking in the area of Hampshire Lake in Waldorf when an unknown male exposed himself to her. The victim ran away and the suspect fled on a bicycle. Officers canvassed the area, but the suspect was not located. The victim described the suspect...
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Six Teens Arrested After Assault and Robbery in Waldorf

Six Teens Arrested After Assault and Robbery in Waldorf

On Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 2:50 p.m., officers responded to Mall Circle for the report of an assault in progress inside a business. As officers were responding, the suspects fled on foot. Witnesses reported seeing some of the suspects armed with what appeared to be a gun. Officers located the suspects nearby and...
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MDOT SHA Urges Drivers to Be Cautious This Autumn and Drive Safe!

MDOT SHA Urges Drivers to Be Cautious This Autumn and Drive Safe!

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is reminding motorists to use extra caution during the autumn months. With milder temperatures, motorists should expect to see more pedestrians and bicyclists along the roadways. White-tailed deer mating season, falling leaves and less visibility with later sunrises and early sunsets are among some of the...
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Hospice of the Chesapeake Golf Tournament Brings in a Quarter Million Dollars!

Hospice of the Chesapeake Golf Tournament Brings in a Quarter Million Dollars!

Facing a historic anniversary year, the 20th annual Hospice of the Chesapeake Golf Tournament scored the fundraising equivalent of an eagle. With a long list of sponsors and more than 250 golfers, the event broke another record, raising $250,000 for the not-for-profit that serves Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, and Prince George’s counties. No doubt...
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MDOT SHA to Perform Routine Maintenance on the Gov. Thomas John Bridge Sunday, October 15th, 2023

MDOT SHA to Perform Routine Maintenance on the Gov. Thomas John Bridge Sunday, October 15th, 2023

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will perform routine maintenance on the MD 4 (Governor Thomas Johnson) Bridge at the Calvert County/St. Mary’s County line starting at 6 a.m., Sunday October 15, weather permitting. Lanes will open to traffic no later than 2 p.m. that afternoon. Maintenance crews will clean the drainage...
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Hospice Moves Calvert County Offices to Newly Repurposed Burnett Center

Hospice Moves Calvert County Offices to Newly Repurposed Burnett Center

Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Calvert County offices at 238 Merrimac Court in Prince Frederick have relocated to the organization’s Burnett Center at 4559 Sixes Road. Along with the relocation of the operational teams also comes a new name and vision for the former Burnett Calvert Hospice House. The organization is happy to unveil a...
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Four Cats Killed in Indian Head House Fire, State Fire Marshal Investigating Cause

Four Cats Killed in Indian Head House Fire, State Fire Marshal Investigating Cause

On Wednesday, October, 11, 2023, at approximately 12:55 p.m., vehicle 9 of the Indian Head VFD requested a structure fire assignment after observing smoke coming from a residence in the 400 block of Bland Drive in Indian Head. The firefighter advised smoke was coming from the 1-story residence. 20 firefighters from the Naval District...
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Motorcyclist Struck, Flown to Trauma Center After Being Trapped Under Vehicle

Motorcyclist Struck, Flown to Trauma Center After Being Trapped Under Vehicle

On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at approximately 17:49 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Goldie Farm Place and Leonardtown Road in Waldorf, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one patient trapped under a vehicle. Crews arrived on the scene within 3 minutes of dispatch and confirmed one trapped...
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PG County Police Investigating 16-Year-Old and 18-Year-Old Shot and Killed in Two Seperate Shootings

PG County Police Investigating 16-Year-Old and 18-Year-Old Shot and Killed in Two Seperate Shootings

The Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Oxon Hill on Friday. The victim is 18-year-old Kenyon Valentine of Alexandria, VA. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On October 6, 2023, at approximately 5:45 pm, officers responded...
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Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department to Conduct Water Supply Drill at Kings Landing Park

Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department to Conduct Water Supply Drill at Kings Landing Park

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation, Natural Resources Division, advises citizens the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department will be conducting a water supply drill Thursday, Oct. 12, from 6-9 p.m. The drill will take place at Kings Landing Park, located at 3255 Kings Landing Road in Huntingtown. This is only a drill and...
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Two Injured After Three Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville

Two Injured After Three Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville

On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at approximately 8:52 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 27501 Three Notch Road and Persimmon Lane in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find three vehicles involved in a rear-end style collision. Two patients were...
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Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Thomas Walter “Tommy” Brady

Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Thomas Walter “Tommy” Brady

Obituary: Thomas Walter “Tommy” Brady, 77, of Prince Frederick passed away October 9, 2023. He was born July 30, 1946, in Prince Frederick to William Roland and Ruth Virginia (Gibson) Brady. Tommy worked with his father building houses before going to work as a Forest Ranger with Department of Natural Resources, retiring after 35...
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Warming Temperatures Bring Different Animals to Maryland

Warming Temperatures Bring Different Animals to Maryland

A Salisbury man fishing for spotted sea trout Sept. 17 in the Chesapeake Bay pulled in a tall, silvery fish with a striking yellow underside. It turned out to be the largest Florida pompano recorded in the state. It was also a living indication of a warming climate. The Florida pompano is just one of multiple...
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UPDATE: Detectives Make Second Arrest in Double Murder at Jimmie’s Paddock in Charles County

UPDATE: Detectives Make Second Arrest in Double Murder at Jimmie’s Paddock in Charles County

UPDATE 10/11/2023: Detectives continuing to investigate the double homicide that occurred at Jimmie’s Paddock on September 29 have identified a second suspect involved in the case. Dominic Alonzo Stewart, 54, of District Heights, was with the suspect, James Coffen, when shots were fired in the parking lot. Stewart also fired rounds from a handgun...
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Free Document Shredding Event at at the St. Andrews Landfill Announced

Free Document Shredding Event at at the St. Andrews Landfill Announced

It’s time to clean out your filing cabinets and desks to get rid of confidential, private, or important personal documents that you no longer need to keep! The Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) will host their 16th biannual Community Shredding Event on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 8 a.m. – noon at...
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SMECO awards $10,000 contribution to local organizations

SMECO awards $10,000 contribution to local organizations

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) recently received a $10,000 contribution from CoBank to award to local organizations that SMECO has supported with matching funds. Each of the following received $2,500: Calvert County Meals on Wheels, Charles County Meals on Wheels, the St. Mary’s County Home Delivered Meals Program, and Clements Cuties Foundation. “Calvert County...
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Maryland’s Early Muzzleloader Deer Season Begins Oct. 19, 2023

Maryland’s Early Muzzleloader Deer Season Begins Oct. 19, 2023

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that the first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season runs from Oct. 19-21 statewide. Hunters in Region B — the state’s central, southern, and eastern regions — can also use muzzleloaders from Oct. 23-28 for antlerless deer only. The popular season typically coincides with pleasant fall weather and is...
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Charles County Camper’s $100,000 Prize Fuels Plans for Future Trips

Charles County Camper’s $100,000 Prize Fuels Plans for Future Trips

Claims second top prize on $30 $100,000 Ca$h scratch-off game An avid camper from Southern Maryland can afford to take many more trips to the great outdoors after becoming a top-prize winner on a $100,000 Ca$h scratch-off. The lucky player was visiting Grinder’s Liquors when he found his fortune. “I had some extra cash...
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Benjamin Stoddert Middle School Student falls ill after ingesting an unknown substance from a vaping device

Benjamin Stoddert Middle School Student falls ill after ingesting an unknown substance from a vaping device

On October 5, 2023, a student at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School became ill after they used a vape pen containing what they believed to be cannabis. The student sought help from a school nurse and was subsequently transported to a hospital for treatment. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation. Anyone with information...
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fall Foliage Report – October 5, 2023

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fall Foliage Report – October 5, 2023

Fall days are here – blue skies, clouds like giant marshmallows, and gobs of sunshine. The only thing missing is the cooler daytime temperatures characteristic of fall weather. Crisp autumn air causes leaves to stop making food or stop the process of photosynthesis, which turns the leaves green during warmer months. When the temperature...
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2-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center After Being Run Over by Golf Cart in St. Mary’s County

2-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center After Being Run Over by Golf Cart in St. Mary’s County

On Friday, October 6, 2023, at approximately 1:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 39000 block of Burch Road in Avenue, for reported traumatic injuries after a golf cart accident. 911 callers reported a 2-year old male was run over by a golf-cart. Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 was placed...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Four-Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville

One Flown to Trauma Center After Four-Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville

On Sunday, October 8, 2023 at approximately 10:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Point Lookout Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find 4 vehicles involved in a rear-end style collision. Emergency medical personnel...
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Historic St. Mary’s City “Lost City” to Host an Evening of Free Trick or Treating

Historic St. Mary’s City “Lost City” to Host an Evening of Free Trick or Treating

Historic St. Mary’s City will host its popular free trick-or-treating event, Lost City on October 21, 2023. Spreading out over the museum grounds, the event will be spooktacular! Families are invited to meet “lost” sailors, go trick-or-treating, play games, or enjoy stories. Maryland Dove will be open and dressed for the occasion as a...
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Registered Sex Offender Charged with Distribution of Child Pornography – Defendant is a Repeat Offender

Registered Sex Offender Charged with Distribution of Child Pornography – Defendant is a Repeat Offender

Aaron Christopher Davis, 32, of Suitland, a registered sex offender, was indicted in U.S. District Court, on October 3, 2023, on charges of distribution of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, FBI Special Agent in Charge Wayne A. Jacobs, of the Washington Field Office’s Criminal and Cyber Division, and Acting Chief Pamela...
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