The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has released its dean’s list for the 2025 summer session. Students who have earned 12 or more credits at CSM are eligible to be considered for the dean’s list. At the end of the fall, spring, and summer sessions, full- and part-time time students who have completed at...
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A state audit released on September 12th, 2025, has found that Maryland’s Social Services Administration (SSA) repeatedly failed to protect children in its care between May 2020 and May 2024, allowing them to live in unsafe environments, miss essential medical care, and, in hundreds of cases, be placed in hotels under unlicensed supervision. The...
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The Maryland Natural Resources Police took action related to alleged violations of criminal and natural resource laws from June through August 2025. The full report regarding all counties can be found here. During those months, individuals were charged for violations including fishing without a license, hunting out of season, weapons charges, oyster and crabbing...
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UPDATE 9/16/2025: A large funeral procession is expected today, Friday, September 19th, 2025, as firefighters from across Maryland pay their respects to Dan Steven’s, his family, and his life dedication to the fire service and his communities with over 63 years of service. A prayer of farewell and procession from the Waldorf Volunteer Fire...
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On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at approximately 3:22 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Heritage Lane in St. Inigoes, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one trapped. Crews from NAS Webster Field and Ridge VFD responded with first arriving units confirming a head-on...
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Rucci’s Italian Kitchen & Grille made the exciting announcement today that they’re opening a second location in downtown Leonardtown! The family owned business is pleased to be right in the heart of historic Leonardtown and cannot wait to bring the freshest & finest quality Italian fare and our bar featuring 100+ Bourbons, great Wine...
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On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, emergency medical services responded to the Old McKay’s/New Weis location at 40845 Merchants Lane in Leonardtown, for the reported injuries from a long fall. 911 callers reported a male fell approximately 12 feet from a lift onto the concrete floor and had a head injury with serious bleeding. 911...
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Maryland Medicaid participants can now more easily access cell and gene therapies for sickle cell disease under Maryland’s participation in the federal Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model. Participation in the CGT Access Model ensures better pricing in Maryland for high-cost medications, which helps to reduce costs and strengthen support services for patients...
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St. Mary’s County Government, on behalf of the St. Mary’s County Fair Association, invites all members of the community to join in the fun happening this weekend at the 78th Annual St. Mary’s County Fair! Highlights for this year’s program include: Wednesday, September 17, 2025: Entry Day! Bring your exhibit to the fair –...
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Governor Wes Moore announced Maryland’s first state-sponsored registered apprenticeship program for teaching. The program will enable aspiring teachers to receive more hands-on training, mentorship, and paid work experience while reducing the out-of-pocket cost of earning a degree and license. “If someone is raising their hand to teach our children, they should be rewarded with...
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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division at Webster Outlying Field (NAWCAD WOLF) Special Communication Mission Solutions (SCMS) division collaborated with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels to quickly develop and deliver a new ground communication system to the squadron at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, July 24, 2025. Due to its age, the legacy...
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The U.S. Postal Service has officially kicked off the 2025 season of USPS Operation Santa, inviting children and families across the country to begin writing and sending letters to Santa Claus. The beloved program, now in its 113th year, connects letter writers with generous individuals and organizations who help fulfill their holiday wishes. Beginning...
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The Navy recently selected four members of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division at Webster Outlying Field (NAWCAD WOLF) workforce for one of its flagship leadership development plans, the Journey Leadership Development Program (JLDP). “Developing the next generation of leaders is one of the most important NAWCAD WOLF strategic imperatives,” said NAWCAD WOLF...
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Maryland’s courts and cannabis regulators have shut down what many people saw as a “hemp loophole.” The Appellate Court of Maryland ruled on September 9 that the state’s cannabis law is valid, that Delta-8 and Delta-10 THC were never legal in Maryland, and that only licensed cannabis dispensaries can sell intoxicating THC products. Days...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division of Recreation & Parks, in partnership with the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC), will be offering the final free Open Houses of 2025 for visitors and the community at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse, on Saturday, September 20, 2025; Saturday, October 4, 2025; and, Saturday, October 18,...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) announces the closure of the Leonard Hall Recreation Center sports arena from September 17 through October 20, 2025, for concrete floor repairs and the installation of a new underlayment and surface tiles. This renovation project will result in an improved space for all indoor...
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The Maryland Environmental Trust in partnership with the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Department of Agriculture, and the Chesapeake Bay Trust are proud to present this year’s Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants program. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2025. About $357,000 is available for this year’s grant round. The Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants program...
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UPDATE 9/16/2025: Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded late Monday night to a report that a man had fired a weapon at a woman following an argument at a home in Lexington Park. The call came in at approximately 10:28 p.m. on September 15 from a residence in the 45000 block...
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On Monday, September 15, 2025, at approximately 2:37 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the MedStar Health Urgent Care located at 37767 Market Drive in Charlotte Hall, for the burn victim. The callers reported they had a 65-year-old male patient in the Urgent Care suffering burns to the face and upper body...
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UPDATE @6:50 P.M., Police have one suspect in custody. No reported injuries. 9/15/2025: Police are currently on the scene of an active barricade situation on Marshal Boulevard in Lexington Park. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, SMCSO Emergency Services Team and Maryland State Police remain on the scene. The Sheriff’s Office has not released...
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On Monday, September 15, 2025, at approximately 2:37 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 42000 block of Swans Court in Leonardtown, for the reported traumatic injuries with one possibly not breathing. 911 callers reported a 37-year-old male was possibly not breathing after a tree fell on him. Firefighters and emergency...
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On Thursday, May 8, 2025, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, along with emergency medical services personnel, responded to the 22000 block of Castle Pollard Way in Great Mills for the report of an 11-year-old male juvenile not breathing. Life-saving efforts were attempted, and the juvenile was transported to a local hospital,...
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On Sunday, September 14, 2025, at approximately 2:40 a.m., police responded to a disturbance at a convenience store in California, where a 17-year-old juvenile was arrested after allegedly attempting to strike two people with a car. Police responded to the WaWa, located in the 23000 block of Three Notch Road for the report of...
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October is packed with fun at the Calvert Marine Museum, with two exciting new events debuting this month: Haunted Water Cruises aboard the Wm. B. Tennison and an Animal Mask-Making Workshop for tweens and teens. The museum will also host the annual Patuxent River Appreciation Day, Homeschool Day in Solomons, and family favorites like...
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UPDATE @ 16:58 – Located safe & unharmed. Thank you for sharing. All fire & rescue personnel being placed in service BOLO for missing person Shirley Scott (B-F-68 YOA). Last seen in Lexington Park wearing blue jean shorts, and white t/s with black lettering that says “I’m too sexy for my dreads”. Police, firefighters...
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