UPDATE 4/17/2026: On Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 5:23 p.m., firefighters from Hollywood and surrounding departments were dispatched to 40506 Medleys Lane in Mechanicsville, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire through the roof of the single story single family residence, and confirmed the single occupant was out....
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David Arnold Raley Jr., 58, of Ridge, is charged with first-degree assault and second-degree assault after allegedly threatening a man with a knife following a motorcycle crash in Scotland, according to court documents. The incident occurred on April 13, 2026, at approximately 3:00 a.m. at the intersection of Courtney Way and Third Way in...
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Jordan Charles Danford, 26, of California, is facing multiple felony and firearm-related charges following an early morning incident in Saint Inigoes, according to court documents. Danford is charged with first-degree assault, use of a firearm in a felony or violent crime, possession of a firearm without a serial number, illegal possession of a regulated...
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In November of 2022, the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department signed their contract for the order of a new Pierce Tractor Drawn Aerial. Pierce began production in November of 2025. This new Pierce 107’ aerial will be assigned as Truck 3 out of the Lexington Park Station 3. Bay District Volunteer Fire Department received...
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) will implement a 2-hour early dismissal for all students tomorrow, Thursday, April 16, in response to continued excessive heat. Our school buildings are equipped with commercial heating and cooling systems that operate differently from residential (home) systems. Most homes can switch between heating and cooling with the touch...
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Thomas V. Ferrall, 18, of Hollywood, is facing a felony theft charge after being accused of stealing property valued between $25,000 and $100,000, according to court documents filed in St. Mary’s County District Court. According to the charging documents, the alleged theft occurred on or about March 2, 2026, on St. Johns Road in...
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This April and May, our grateful communities will come together to honor its fallen fire service heroes during the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, the official national tribute to firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty last year. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation launched Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters...
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On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at approximately 12:57 p.m., firefighters from Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s and Anne Arundel County were dispatched to the 1100 block of Clay Hammond Road, for the reported working house fire with unknown entrapment. Multiple 911 callers reported a house was on fire with reports of one occupant unaccounted for....
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On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at approximately 12:35 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Murphy Court in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a commercial vehicle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a loaded flatbed commercial vehicle that had left the...
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UPDATE 4/15/2026: At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office received a tip indicating a student had reported seeing another student in Great Mills High School with a firearm. Authorities immediately notified the Great Mills High School Resource officer, who then requested additional law enforcement support. Within...
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The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will evaluate a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (PBAPS). The exercise will occur during the week of April 27, 2026, to assess the ability of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of Maryland to respond to...
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Devin E. Webb, 39, of Leonardtown, is charged with second-degree assault on a correctional employee after an incident reported April 9, 2026, at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center on Baldridge Street in Leonardtown, according to court documents. Webb is charged with one misdemeanor count of second-degree assault of a correctional employee. The charging...
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MarylandFest is taking over Historic St. Mary’s City on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a day filled with fun, food, and drinks! MarylandFest is a family-friendly event sponsored by Historic St. Mary’s City Foundation and Patuxent Dental. With live music, local food, beer, wine, and beverage vendors, and...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) is seeking local youth actors and actresses to showcase their talents for the chance to be cast in this year’s Summerstock production of Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical! Auditions will take place at Carver Recreation Center in Lexington Park on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, 2026. Registration is...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) and the St. Mary’s County Board of Education (BOE) will hold a joint meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the CSMC Meeting Room, on the 1st floor of the Chesapeake Building, located at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. “These joint meetings are an...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is holding open houses at each of the college’s four campuses, welcoming prospective students at all stages of their academic journey to explore opportunities to begin a college career or return to the classroom. The open house events connect attendees with current students, faculty, and staff to get...
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On Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, 400 students from 11 schools in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties participated in the 4th annual SPARK! Student Career Awareness Fair. Patuxent Partnership (TPP) worked closely with NAWCAD, especially Stephanie Gleason, Director, Strategic Education Office (SEO), NAWCAD, who brought volunteers and exhibitors to the event. Some late changes to...
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On Monday, April 13, 2026, at approximately 5:06 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services were dispatched to the area of 25341 Budds Creek Road in Clements, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Multiple 911 callers reported a motorcyclist was run over by a vehicle, with the operator having breathing difficulties...
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UPDATE 4/13/2026: Darrin Michael Atlas, 48, of Leonardtown, is facing charges of first-degree assault, second-degree assault, use of a firearm in a violent crime, illegal possession of a regulated firearm, having a loaded handgun in a vehicle, and illegal possession of ammunition following an alleged incident on April 10, 2026, according to court documents....
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Lace up your running shoes and get ready for otterly awesome fun at the Third Annual Otter Trot 5K on Saturday, April 18, at 8 a.m.! This family-friendly, timed race offers a fun and active way to support the museum while enjoying the scenic Solomons waterfront. Participants can run, walk, or “trot” their way...
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Governor Wes Moore signed the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget into law, delivering on key commitments to make Maryland more affordable and competitive while securing historic investments in education and public safety. The budget, which passed with bipartisan support from the Maryland General Assembly, includes no new taxes or fees, maintains the state’s Rainy Day...
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On Sunday, April 12, at approximately 7:15 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of the CVS Pharmacy on Great Mills Road and Susan Lane in Lexington Park, for the reported shots fired with possible gunshot victims. Multiple 911 callers reported over 15 people in an active disturbance with shots...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of suspicious activity that occurred Saturday morning at Chancellors Run Regional Park in Great Mills. According to officials, the incident was reported at approximately 9 a.m. as deputies were already on-site providing security for the St. Mary’s Little League Opening Day ceremonies. Deputies responded...
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After 23 years of aquatics fun at the Great Mills Swimming Pool, the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) will conclude operations at the facility on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The facility is expected to reopen this summer as an outdoor pool under the new management of the St. Mary’s County...
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UPDATE 4/10/2026 @ 4:35 p.m.: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are investigating a crash that killed a man in California, Maryland. At 2:26 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, Deputies responded to the southbound lane of the 22700 block of Three Notch Road for a report of a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian....
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