St. Mary’s News

St. Mary’s County Police Accountability Board and Administrative Charging Committee Now Accepting Applications

St. Mary’s County Police Accountability Board and Administrative Charging Committee Now Accepting Applications

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County seek applicants interested to serve on the St. Mary’s County Police Accountability Board and St. Mary’s County Administrative Charging Committee. Pursuant to Maryland Annotated Code, Public Safety Art. § 3-102 and § 3-104, respectively, there shall be a St. Mary’s County Police Accountability Board and a St. Mary’s...
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St. Mary’s County Community Shred & Medication Take Back Day – Saturday, April 9, 2022

St. Mary’s County Community Shred & Medication Take Back Day – Saturday, April 9, 2022

Do you have paper documents with personal information that you’d like to purge? Or do you have unused, unwanted, or expired medications in your cabinets? Dispose of these items safely at the Community Shred & Medication Take Back Day. This event will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 9:00 a.m., to 1:00 p.m.,...
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Department of Recreation & Parks to Hold Summerstock Auditions on April 2, 2022

Department of Recreation & Parks to Hold Summerstock Auditions on April 2, 2022

The Department of Recreation & Parks presents the 40th production of Summerstock, July 22-24 and 29-31, at Great Mills High School. The 2022 production will be Stephen Schwartz and John Caird’s Children of Eden. Full details of the show are available here: www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/summerstock. Auditions for the show will be held at Great Mills High...
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Historic Sotterley’s Growing for Good Potato Planting on Saturday, March 26, and Saturday, April 2, 2022

Historic Sotterley’s Growing for Good Potato Planting on Saturday, March 26, and Saturday, April 2, 2022

Historic Sotterley is looking for volunteers who enjoy the great outdoors, don’t mind getting dirty, and want to aid others to help us plant potatoes as part of our Growing for Good program! There are two dates to choose from to help us out – or you can come to both! This event is...
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“Mad About Leonardtown” Two Day A&E Extravaganza on May 6, and May 7, 2022

“Mad About Leonardtown” Two Day A&E Extravaganza on May 6, and May 7, 2022

Come to Leonardtown for First Friday Event Weekend in May to join in a unique experience that will both thrill and delight! In honor of the completion of Leonardtown’s latest, most unique mural titled “Alice in Leonardtown”, the Town will throw a two-day spectacular from Friday, May 6th – Saturday, May 7th! The weekend...
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UPDATE: Mother Hid Gun Her Son Used in to Kill 55-Year-Old Lexington Park Man During Home Invasion

UPDATE: Mother Hid Gun Her Son Used in to Kill 55-Year-Old Lexington Park Man During Home Invasion

UPDATE 3/24/2022: On Thursday, March 10, 2022, at approximately 9:28 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 45700 block of Oregon Way in Lexington Park, for the reported shooting. Crews arrived on the scene and found James Brian Thompson, age 55 of Lexington Park, in the bedroom laying on a bed suffering...
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St. Mary’s County School Bus Involved in Motor Vehicle Collision with NO Injuries in Leonardtown

St. Mary’s County School Bus Involved in Motor Vehicle Collision with NO Injuries in Leonardtown

On Thursday, March 24, 2022, at approximately 7:50 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Fairground’s Road in Leonardtown, for the motor vehicle collision involving a school bus with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find one vehicle and bus #541 involved. Firefighters from Leonardtown...
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources – Spring Wildfire Season Has Begun, Danger in Maryland Increases in Spring

Maryland Department of Natural Resources – Spring Wildfire Season Has Begun, Danger in Maryland Increases in Spring

Spring wildfire season has begun in Maryland, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges residents across the state to prepare and help prevent wildfires. Wildfire occurrence is highest in the spring and fall when forest fuels are the driest and weather conditions — warm, dry, and windy — are most conducive for the spread of fire....
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – March 22, 2022

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – March 22, 2022

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting in the Chesapeake Building Tuesday, March 22, 2022, with the invocation and pledge followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners recognized National Agricultural Day with a Proclamation. The County Attorney’s request for a resolution establishing the St. Mary’s County Police Accountability...
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St. Mary’s County Transit to Add Bus Service for Cherry Blossom Festival in Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Transit to Add Bus Service for Cherry Blossom Festival in Lexington Park

St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) will add extra bus service on the Southern Route (Route #7) in the Lexington Park area Saturday, March 26, 2022, to aid in transportation to and from the Cherry Blossom Festival at Lexington Manor Passive Park. Service will be increased Saturday, March 26, 2022, between 11:45 a.m. and 4:15...
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NAS Patuxent River Sets Noise Advisory for Solomons Island on March 25, 2022

NAS Patuxent River Sets Noise Advisory for Solomons Island on March 25, 2022

Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that NAS PAX River plans to make a single low level pass of Solomon’s Island, Maryland with 10 jets flying in formation. The event is scheduled to take place Friday, March 25, 2022. The event is scheduled to occur between noon – 1 p.m. As with...
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VIDEO: State Fire Marshal Investigating Camper Trailer and House Fire in California, No Injuries Reported

VIDEO: State Fire Marshal Investigating Camper Trailer and House Fire in California, No Injuries Reported

On Monday, March 21, 2022, at approximately 12:05 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, and Hollywood responded to 45834 North Poteat Court in California, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a small travel trailers completely engulfed in flames threatening two residences. Firefighters arrived on the scene...
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Charles County Police, Office of the State Fire Marshal Investigating Fatal Brush Fire That Killed Man in Charlotte Hall

Charles County Police, Office of the State Fire Marshal Investigating Fatal Brush Fire That Killed Man in Charlotte Hall

A team of investigators with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Charles County Sheriff’s Office, and the Maryland State Forest Service are investigating the death of an elderly male victim during a brush fire at 7730 Kent Drive in Charlotte Hall on Sunday, March 20, 2022. On Sunday, March 20, 2022, at approximately...
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Governor Hogan Announces Donation of 50 Critically Needed Ventilators to Ukraine

Governor Hogan Announces Donation of 50 Critically Needed Ventilators to Ukraine

Governor Larry Hogan announced that the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has donated 50 Astral portable ventilators to treat patients at front line hospitals in Ukraine. Donated to the Paul Chester Children’s Hope Foundation (PCCHF)—a Dickerson-based grassroots medical organization that provides surgical care to people in developing countries—the ventilators will support the treatment of children...
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Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Directior Denise Foster to Step Down

Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Directior Denise Foster to Step Down

A message from LSM Executive Director Denise Foster: “When I joined the Leadership Southern Maryland team four years ago, I was excited for the opportunity to lead an organization with such an outstanding reputation for creating positive change in our communities. During my time here, I’ve been privileged to interact with five Executive Program...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to Mark Four-Year Anniversary of School Shooting

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to Mark Four-Year Anniversary of School Shooting

Sheriff Tim Cameron, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office Chaplain Corps invite the public to a memorial and remembrance ceremony on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at 2 pm to mark the four-year anniversary of the shooting at Great Mills High School and to remember other local victims of violent crime....
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Governor Hogan Signs Emergency Legislation to Immediately Suspend State’s Gas Tax for 30 Days, Maryland Becomes First State to Suspend Gas Tax

Governor Hogan Signs Emergency Legislation to Immediately Suspend State’s Gas Tax for 30 Days, Maryland Becomes First State to Suspend Gas Tax

Governor Larry Hogan signed emergency bipartisan legislation (SB1010/HB1486) to immediately suspend the state of Maryland’s gas tax for 30 days. With this action, which both the House and Senate passed with unanimous support, Maryland became the first state in the nation to enact an immediate suspension of the gas tax. “This bipartisan action will...
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Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Proudly Present Their New Fire/EMS Station

Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Proudly Present Their New Fire/EMS Station

The Officers and members of the Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad are excited and proud to announce that as of March 8, 2022, they have officially relocated into their new Fire/Emergency Medical Services station located at 19330 Piney Point Road, directly behind the old station. The Department has been in their...
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No Injuries Reported After House Fire in Hollywood, State Fire Marshal Investigating

No Injuries Reported After House Fire in Hollywood, State Fire Marshal Investigating

On Friday, March 18, 2022, at approximately 8:25 p.m., firefighters from Hollywood, Leonardtown, Bay District, Valley Lee, NAS Patuxent River, and Calvert County responded to 45389 Tippett Road in Hollywood, for the reported house on fire. St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reported the house was on fire. Firefighters arrived...
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One Person Flown to Area Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Accident in Mechanicsville

One Person Flown to Area Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Accident in Mechanicsville

On Friday, March 18, 2022, at approximately 9:50 a.m., police firefighters and rescue personnel responded to a motor vehicle accident in Mechanicsville. Emergency responders arrived on scene at the corner of Three Notch Road and Loveville Road in Mechanicville to find a motor vehicle crash involving multiple vehicles. One occupant was flown to an...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Theft Suspect

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Theft Suspect

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft investigation. On Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 3:25 pm, the suspect walked out of the California Walmart store with a 75-inch Samsung television without paying for it, placed it in the back of a white SUV and...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – March 15, 2022

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – March 15, 2022

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting in the Chesapeake Building Tuesday, March 15, 2022, with the invocation and pledge followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners recognized National Social Work Month and Equal Pay Day by presenting Proclamations. The Department of Finance received approval for a request...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identities of Three Suspects Pictured in Assault Investigation

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identities of Three Suspects Pictured in Assault Investigation

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of the persons pictured in an assault investigation. On Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 7:30 p.m., at the corner of Coral Place and Tulagi Place in Lexington Park, the suspects ambushed and assaulted the victim who had to be transported to an area hospital...
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St. Mary’s County Government Job Fair on Saturday, April 23, 2022

St. Mary’s County Government Job Fair on Saturday, April 23, 2022

Are you looking for a rewarding career? Do you want to make the St. Mary’s County community a fantastic place to live and work? Consider working for St. Mary’s County Government! St. Mary’s County Government is hosting a job fair on Saturday, April 23, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Garvey Senior Activity Center...
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Court of Appeals of Maryland Issues Order Moving Primary Election to July 19

Court of Appeals of Maryland Issues Order Moving Primary Election to July 19

The Court of Appeals of Maryland issued an Order, In the Matter of 2022 Legislative Districting of the State, moving the 2022 Primary Election from June 28 to July 19. The Order also amends certain deadlines for the Primary Election Calendar. The following deadlines have been amended: The deadline for filing certificates of candidacy,...
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