Cmdr. Nicholas Green took command of the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 Blackjacks from Lt. Col. Matthew Baumann during a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Patuxent River on June 8, 2023. Naval Test Wing Atlantic Commodore Capt. Elizabeth Somerville presided over the ceremony. “The scope of responsibility is absolutely immense and the...
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The annual sign-up period for the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Cover Crop Program will take place from June 21 through July 17 at soil conservation district offices statewide. This popular grant program provides farmers with cost-share assistance to offset seed, labor, and equipment costs to plant fall cover crops to protect local water quality,...
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Deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office recently completed a two-day course of instruction in Police Canine Behavior and Decoy Techniques. The course objective was to develop a basic understanding of canine behaviors and drives. Officers learned basic decoy techniques utilizing different pieces of training equipment, such as the bite suit and exposed...
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On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at approximately 8:17 a.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River and Ridge responded to the 48000 block of Windward Circle in Lexington Park, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find an AC unit behind the middle of the row townhome on fire. A...
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St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) has launched a new public survey to better understand local priorities and concerns on a wide range of county services and the local quality of life. The survey will enable SMCG to understand local neighborhood issues and enhance their responsiveness to community priorities more holistically. The survey asks residents...
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On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at approximately 9:00 a.m., firefighters from NAS Patuxent River, Bay District, and Hollywood responded to building 3152, for the report of smoke coming from the structure. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from a 1-story trailer/modular office space and began investigating. Firefighters located a visibly discolored,...
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The Maryland Lottery generated three new millionaires last week, and one of them still hasn’t claimed their prize yet. Two of the big wins were on scratch-off tickets sold in Parkville and Severn that were claimed last week at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. But the third ticket, sold near Bel Air in Fountain Green,...
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Children ages 7 to 13 are invited to enjoy 4 days of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) programming at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum from July 18 – 21, 2023. Focused on outdoor science and exploration, the “Little Explorers” session (ages 7 to 10) and will be offered from 9 a.m. to...
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All St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Offices will resume normal operating schedules on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. The July 4 closure also includes: All three St. Mary’s County Libraries (Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown, and Lexington Park) All...
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In its June meeting, the Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors appointed Charles Roach, LSM ‘18 as a new board member. Charles Roach was named President and CEO of Cedar Point Federal Credit Union in February 2016. He has been with Cedar Point since 2006, previously serving as the Chief Financial Officer. Roach...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of the persons pictured in a burglary investigation. On Sunday, June 4, 2023, at 12:37 am, two suspects broke a window to the Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Lexington Park to gain entry to the building. One suspect entered the building as the other stood by...
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Deputy State Fire Marshal Helys Valles is the recipient of the 2022 “James C. Robertson, Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Year” award. “Deputy Valles exemplifies the overall desire and commitment our investigators embrace to ensure the safety of Maryland’s citizens,” stated State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci. The award was presented to her...
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On Saturday, June 17, 2023, at approximately 11:08 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Golden Beach Road at Laurel Ridge Drive in Mechanicsville, for the serious motor vehicle collision with rollover and entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find one vehicle in the roadway and one vehicle off the...
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Perhaps one of the most common criticisms of the movement to fill our properties with native trees and gardens is that people miss lawns! There is something pleasing about the vista of a green lawn, or the smell of mowed grass in the summertime… Still, the benefits of replacing your lawn with more beneficial plantings cannot be denied....
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On Saturday, June 17, at 3:20 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Winter Sheet Metal located at 22100 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one severely trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into a...
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On Friday, June 16, 2023, at approximately 9:50 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and St. Jerome’s Neck Road in Dameron, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one possibly ejected. Personnel from Ridge, NAS Webster Field and Bay District responded to the scene, first...
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On Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 12:00 a.m., firefighters from Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Bay District and Valley Lee responded to the address next to 28081 Point Lookout Road in Loveville, for the reported structure fire. The 911 caller reported she could see flames inside the house next to hers. Firefighters from Leonardtown VFD arrived...
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UPDATE 6/16/2023: A 19-year-old man was killed in a motor vehicle collision on Friday, June 16,2023, as the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office continues the investigation. On Friday, June 16, 2023, at 9:43 am, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol deputies were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a pickup...
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A California man was arrested on Thursday, June 15, 2023, by St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office detectives and charged with rape and a sexual offense. Michael Tran, age 19 of California, has been charged with Second-Degree Rape and a Third-Degree Sex Offense. On June 15, 2023, Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a sexual assault...
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On Friday, June 9, 2023, at approximately 2:45 p.m., Fire and rescue personnel from the Second District VFD&RS responded to a reported outside gas leak with injuries in the 19000 block of Saint Thomas Moore Lane in Leonardtown. Fire Chief 6 and Engine 61 responded and arrived on the scene to find 2 patients...
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UPDATE: Owner/Occupants identified as William & Carol McCowan, with the estimated loss of structure and contents valued at $150,000.00 Investigating determined the fire was accidental, and caused by an overloaded power strip which started on the covered rear porch. The fire was discovered by an occupant and all escaped with no injuries. Firefighters arrived...
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On Thursday, June 15, 2023, 6:24 p.m., police responded to the Walmart located at 45485 Miramar Way in California, for the reported man with a gun. The 911 caller was an employee stating a black male with unknown clothing was walking in the store with a long gun. After refusing customers entry to the...
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The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Executive Program graduated its fifteenth class on May 18 at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, Md. The 29-member cohort of Southern Maryland executives completed a nine-month community leadership development program of monthly full-day discussions of regional issues. The group studied economic and workforce development, defense, education, healthcare, housing...
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The FAST PLAY Home Run Riches game continues to heat up, with a $132,989 jackpot-winning ticket sold in St. Mary’s County on Wednesday, June 7. This is the fifth winning ticket sold in the $5 game. The lucky ticket was purchased in California, Md. at Harris Teeter #487 located at 44900 St. Andrews Church...
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On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at approximately 12:40 a.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hughesville, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Dentsville, and Benedict Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the 29000 block of Arlington Court in Mechanicsville, for the reported house on fire. Dispatchers advised they were receiving multiple 911 calls reporting the house was on fire, with the homeowner...
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