St. Mary’s News

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Alcohol Theft Suspect in Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Alcohol Theft Suspect in Lexington Park

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the man pictured in a theft investigation. On Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at 3:10 pm, the suspect entered the Pegg Road Shell store in Lexington Park with several others. While his associates tried to block anyone from witnessing, the suspect placed a bottle...
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Maryland Flag Status – November 15, 2022

Maryland Flag Status – November 15, 2022

UPDATE: The United States Flag, Maryland Flag, and St. Mary’s County Flag shall be raised to full-staff at sunset Wednesday, November 16, 2022, the day of interment for Firefighter Juan Wilson of the Baltimore City Fire Department, who died on Sunday, October 30, 2022, after suffering a medical emergency while in the line of...
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Hollywood Rescue Squad Auxiliary Picture Fundraiser (2 Representatives Going Door to Door)

Hollywood Rescue Squad Auxiliary Picture Fundraiser (2 Representatives Going Door to Door)

By Auxiliary President Katie Knott – The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary, with the assistance of Volunteer Fundraising Dimensions, is offering Family portraits to the community. We will have 2 representatives in the community going door to door in the next several weeks offering one FREE family portrait. The representatives will be collecting donations...
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Maryland Reports Strong 2022 Early Deer Season Results

Maryland Reports Strong 2022 Early Deer Season Results

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reports that hunters harvested 20,220 deer during the early portion of the 2022 archery and muzzleloader seasons. The harvest was a 24% increase from last year’s official harvest of 16,314 deer for the same period. The early season rebound was largely attributed to improved weather for hunting and...
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A Hunger-Free Campus: St. Mary’s College Receives Maryland Higher Education Commission Award to Address Food Insecurity

A Hunger-Free Campus: St. Mary’s College Receives Maryland Higher Education Commission Award to Address Food Insecurity

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is proud to announce that Dereck Rovaris, Vice President for Equity and Strategic Initiatives, was recently awarded a one-year grant through the Maryland Higher Education Commission’s Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program. This program was established to help support Maryland higher education entities with their efforts to address student...
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Loveville Motor Vehicle Collision Sends One to Trauma Center

Loveville Motor Vehicle Collision Sends One to Trauma Center

On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at approximately 12:25 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Sunnyside Road in Loveville, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a rear-end style collision. Leonardtown VFD Squad 1...
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Bravo Zulu! Southern Maryland’s Military Leaders Welcome LSM Class of ’23 for Behind the Scenes NAS Pax River Base Tour

Bravo Zulu! Southern Maryland’s Military Leaders Welcome LSM Class of ’23 for Behind the Scenes NAS Pax River Base Tour

The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Executive Program Class of 2023 strengthened their leadership wings Nov. 3 when they went behind the scenes at Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NAS Pax River). The class was allowed on base for a rare in-person tour to learn about the vital roles that Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and the...
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Calvert Marine Museum Celebrates Museum Store Sunday on November 27th and 28th

Calvert Marine Museum Celebrates Museum Store Sunday on November 27th and 28th

For the sixth consecutive year, more than 1,700 museum stores representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, 24 countries, and 5 continents will offer inspired shopping at museums and cultural institutions during Museum Store Sunday (Nov. 27). The Museum Store at Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) is thrilled to participate in this signature annual...
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Department of Recreation and Parks Announces Upcoming New York City Holiday Trip

Department of Recreation and Parks Announces Upcoming New York City Holiday Trip

The Department of Recreation and Parks announces their New York City Holiday Trip is open for registration. The trip will take place Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. With so many unique attractions, world-famous museums, theaters, and skyscrapers there is always plenty to do in New York City. Even with the cold wind blowing (& sometimes...
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VIDEO: Governor Hogan Meets With Governor-Elect Wes Moore at State House in Annapolis

VIDEO: Governor Hogan Meets With Governor-Elect Wes Moore at State House in Annapolis

Following Tuesday’s gubernatorial election, Governor Larry Hogan today met with Governor-Elect Wes Moore to discuss the smooth and orderly transition to the incoming administration. Following a private meeting in the governor’s office at the State House in Annapolis, the governor and governor-elect took questions from the media. “I was very pleased to have the...
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Request for Proposals: Local Public Health Corps Workforce and Learning Management Program

Request for Proposals: Local Public Health Corps Workforce and Learning Management Program

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is seeking a contractor to develop a Local Public Health Corps personnel management and training software system. The software should enable recruitment and administrative management of volunteer staff, as well as provide a training management component. The training management portion will allow for establishing individualized training goals,...
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Discover None-of-a-Kind Gifts and Delights This Holiday Season in Leonardtown!

Discover None-of-a-Kind Gifts and Delights This Holiday Season in Leonardtown!

Town of Leonardtown invites you to discover the wonders of shopping small, shopping local this holiday season. If you’re looking for that one-of-a-kind, specialty gift to bring joy for the holidays, you’re sure to find it here. Spend the day discovering our local specialty stores. Our unique collection of galleries and shops are ready...
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No Injuries Reported After Commercial Structure Fire at Triton Metals in Hollywood

No Injuries Reported After Commercial Structure Fire at Triton Metals in Hollywood

On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at approximately 9:05 p.m., firefighters from Hollywood, Bay District, NAS Patuxent River and Leonardtown responded to the 43000 block of Airport View Drive in Hollywood, for the reported commercial structure fire. Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department responded with Engine 72, Engine 73, Truck 7, Rescue Squad 7, and Chief 7B...
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Mechanicsville Man Arrested for Impaired Driving After Nearly Striking Multiple Vehicles in Prince Frederick

Mechanicsville Man Arrested for Impaired Driving After Nearly Striking Multiple Vehicles in Prince Frederick

On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, Deputy Strong conducted a traffic stop along NB Rt. 4 in the area of Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick, for a vehicle swerving all over the roadway nearly striking other vehicles and guardrails. Upon making contact with the driver and sole occupant, Brian Keith Aicher, 57 of Mechanicsville,...
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Lusby Man Arrested After Stabbing Victim in Callaway, Victim Flown to Area Trauma Center, Suspect Released 24 Hours Later

Lusby Man Arrested After Stabbing Victim in Callaway, Victim Flown to Area Trauma Center, Suspect Released 24 Hours Later

UPDATE 11/11/2022: Deputies arrested suspect Nathan Daniel Field, age 24 of Lusby at a nearby business in Callaway a short time after the assault occurred. Field has been charged with the following. Assault First Degree Assault Second Degree Possession of Contraband in Place on Confinement CDS Possession – Not cannabis Fields bail was set...
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Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown Cancelled Due to Weather on Friday, November 11, 2022

Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown Cancelled Due to Weather on Friday, November 11, 2022

UPDATE 11/9/2022: Town of Leonardtown has gone ahead and cancelled the parade due to a 80-100% chance of rain on Friday. An abbreviated version of the Memorial Ceremony will be held upstairs at Town Hall, located at 22670 Washington Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650) at 11 a.m. The VIP Breakfast has also been cancelled, but...
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UPDATE: GoFundMe Added to Assist Family Displaced After Losing Everything to Early Morning Structure Fire in California

UPDATE: GoFundMe Added to Assist Family Displaced After Losing Everything to Early Morning Structure Fire in California

UPDATE 11/9/2022: GoFundMe link provided to assist the family. They have lost everything in their home. Please share! 11/8/2022: On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at approximately 12:48 a.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Valley Lee, and Seventh District responded to 22873 Dement Lane in California, for the reported house on...
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St. Mary’s County Health Department Request for Proposals: Mobile Response and Stabilization Services

St. Mary’s County Health Department Request for Proposals: Mobile Response and Stabilization Services

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is seeking an operator and/or operators to implement, manage and administer Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) for adults and children who are experiencing severe situational, emotional or behavioral crisis in Charles and St. Mary’s County. MRSS is intended to provide immediate and early intervention when and...
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Woman Flown to Burn Center with Serious Injuries After House Fire in Bushwood

Woman Flown to Burn Center with Serious Injuries After House Fire in Bushwood

On Thursday, November 3, 2022, at approximately 5:40 p.m., firefighters from Seventh District, Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Bay District, and Second District Volunteer Fire Departments responded to 22934 Connies Way in in Bushwood, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find nothing evident from a two-story residence with a burn victim...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Make Multiple Arrests After Responding to Leonardtown High School Due to Large Fight

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Make Multiple Arrests After Responding to Leonardtown High School Due to Large Fight

On Monday, November 7, 2022, an altercation between students occurred at Leonardtown High School. The incident was quickly handled by the School Resource Officer (SRO) and additional deputies. The school continued to operate under normal schedule and procedures. The following was released by Leonardtown High School. “Dear LHS Community, This message is to inform...
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NAVAIR Employee Named 2022 Department of the Navy Acquisition Excellence Awards Supply Chain Acquisition Professional of the Year

NAVAIR Employee Named 2022 Department of the Navy Acquisition Excellence Awards Supply Chain Acquisition Professional of the Year

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) International Transportation Team Lead Mark Vernetti was named the 2022 Department of the Navy Acquisition Excellence Awards Supply Chain Acquisition Professional of the Year Nov. 3 for his efforts that quickly and effectively met U.S. international partners’ mission requirements. Under Vernetti’s leadership,...
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St. Clement’s Island Museum, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and the Old Jail Museum Standardize Year-Round Operating Hours

St. Clement’s Island Museum, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and the Old Jail Museum Standardize Year-Round Operating Hours

As of November 1, 2022, the museums operated by the St. Mary’s County Museum Division – which include St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point, the Old Jail Museum & Leonardtown Visitor Center in Leonardtown and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point – will continue operating daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,...
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Maryland’s Junior Deer Hunt Opens November 12, 2022

Maryland’s Junior Deer Hunt Opens November 12, 2022

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources encourages experienced deer hunters to take advantage of the upcoming Junior Deer Hunting Days to introduce youth to this time-honored cultural and sporting tradition. The Junior Deer Hunt is open on private and designated public land in all counties on November 12. The season is also open on Sunday, November 13 on...
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Navy Achieves Full Operational Capability on Critical Underwater Training Range

Navy Achieves Full Operational Capability on Critical Underwater Training Range

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. The Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges program office’s (PMA-205) Ocean Systems Fixed Ranges team recently achieved full operational capability on the Undersea Warfare Training Ranges Increment I (USWTR INC I) program 13 months ahead of schedule. The USWTR INC I training range supports fleet readiness through...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Rumor Circulating on Social Media of Woman Robbed and Stabbed

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Rumor Circulating on Social Media of Woman Robbed and Stabbed

Multiple posts including the photo below stated there was woman “mugged, stabbed and left for dead” in St. Mary’s County. The post included a photograph of the female asking for the public’s assistance in making positive identification of the victim, along with police officers in uniform. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office released the...
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