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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Former District 1 Commissioner Tom Jarboe has declared his candidacy for St. Mary’s Commissioner President, publicly announcing his intent to file in a post on his campaign’s Facebook page. Jarboe aims to succeed current Commissioner President Randy Guy, who becomes term limited in 2026. Jarboe, a Republican who found repeated success in founding and...
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Leadership Maryland officially announces the Executive Program’s Class of 2025, consisting of 53 business and community leaders from across the state chosen to participate in the professional development program dedicated to building a better Maryland. The Class of 2025, the Executive Program’s 32nd class, reflects a cross-section of the state, including diversity of geographic...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, in partnership with local First Landing Wine Trail wineries, are seeking arts and craft vendors who are located or sell in St. Mary’s County, to participate in the First Landing Wine & Arts Festival at St. Clement’s Island Museum on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is launching two pilot programs in coordination with its Invasive Catfish Advisory Committee aimed at curbing the spread of blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Applications are now open for the Blue Catfish For-Hire/Commercial and Mid- and Lower-Bay Finfish Trotline Pilot Programs. Commercial watermen and charter...
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Southern Maryland’s annual MATHCOUNTS competition marked its 31st anniversary on Saturday, February 5, 2025. More than 150 students from 18 schools gathered at Calvert High School in Prince Frederick to test their math skills. A competitive technological world requires a proficiency in mathematics as a foundation for success in science, technology, and engineering. MATHCOUNTS...
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Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $8,244,612 in contributions to the state during January 2025, the fourth-best single-month total since the launch of sports wagering in December 2021. Through the first seven months of FY2025 (July 2024 through January 2025), sports wagering has contributed $54,821,117 to the state compared to $32,840,755 for the same period...
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Erek L. Barron, the United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced his resignation on February 12, 2025, effective immediately. Barron had served in the position since October 7, 2021, leading Maryland’s federal prosecutorial office for over three years. In a statement, Barron reflected on his tenure, emphasizing the dedication and professionalism of...
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On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at approximately 5:05 p.m., firefighters from Hollywood, Bay District, Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, and Seventh District responded to the 25000 block of Vista Road in Hollywood, for the reported structure fire. Dispatchers advised the 911 caller had disconnected twice, once after advising there was a chimney fire, then again after reporting...
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Imagine a place where young minds don’t just learn about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM)—they create it. Pure Play Every Day Inc., a Southern Maryland non-profit, is making that vision a reality with the STEAM Room—an innovative children’s museum concept designed by students for students. This one-of-a-kind initiative gives middle and high school...
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