On Friday, February 11, 2022, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Division were in the 46000 block of Columbus Drive in Lexington Park, and observed a drug transaction involving armed individuals. When approached by deputies, numerous individuals fled on foot, and one vehicle involved fled the area. Deputies pursued the individuals...
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With the state’s health metrics continuing to substantially decline, Governor Larry Hogan announced that the requirement for masks and face coverings to be worn in state buildings will end next week. In addition, the governor has called on the State Board of Education to rescind its school mask policy, and encourages parents who want to...
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Maryland’s First Lady Yumi Hogan joined members of the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division today to celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Mrs. Hogan toured the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division Laboratory in Pikesville before presenting Forensic Sciences Division Deputy Director Wanda Kuperus with a Governor’s proclamation to commemorate...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated 92 graduates who became certified as Clinical Medical Assistants, Certified Medical Administrative Assistants, Certified Nursing and Geriatric Nursing Assistants, Dental Assistants, Phlebotomy Technicians, Certified Nutrition Coaches, and Personal Trainers during an Allied Health Career Recognition Ceremony Feb. 3. The recognition acknowledged the students who completed their programs...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) invite local students from 6th to 12th grade to submit videos of their questions about drugs, including alcohol in anticipation of National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. A local expert will record responses to selected questions. All submissions will be...
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On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Narcotics Enforcement Section served two search warrants in Waldorf as part of an investigation into drug distribution. Investigators recovered approximately 7 pounds of suspected marijuana, 8 grams of mushrooms, 5 handguns, 6 extended loaded magazines, multiple boxes of ammunition, and manufacturing...
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On Thursday, February 10, 2022, at approximately 9:19 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 21600 block of Enterprise Road in Lexington Park, for the reported gunshot victim. Crews arrived on the scene to find a male victim with one gunshot wound to the upperbody. Police found at least two bullet holes...
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On Thursday, February 10, 2022, at approximately 8:47 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Golden Beach Road in Charlotte Hall, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway into a utility pole....
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On Thursday, February 10, 2022, at approximately 8:45 p.m., police responded to the area of Spring Valley Drive in Lexington Park, for multiple 911 callers reporting shots fired. Police arrived on the scene to find multiple shell casings in the roadway of Spring Valley Drive between Pegg Road and Rosewood Drive. Witnesses reported hearing...
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NAS Patuxent River and Mission Partner Personnel, During yesterday afternoon’s Solid Curtain 2022 antiterrorism exercise we saw a dramatic traffic backup. The delays were excessive and I own that. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused you or your families. In addition, we are reviewing our response plans to prevent such events with...
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage Service Public Comment Forum Welcome to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Services Proposed Hunting Seasons and Bag Limits online forum. We are accepting comments on both the Proposed Migratory Game Bird Seasons and Bag limits for the 2022-23 hunting season as well...
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At a State House press conference this week, Governor Larry Hogan announced that he will not be a candidate for the United States Senate in 2022: “Lastly today, I want to put to rest a question that some of you have been asking me. I want to let you know that I will not...
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Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) students competed at the recent Southern Maryland SkillsUSA Regional competition winning 9 gold, 7 silver, and 7 bronze medals. The event was hosted by Career and Technology Academy on February 5, 2022, where Career and Technical Education (CTE) students from the Calvert Career and Technology Academy in Calvert County,...
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On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at approximately 8:55 a.m., police, firefighters and rescue personnel responded to the 45000 block of Take It Easy Ranch Road in Callaway, for the reported camper fire with subjects trapped. Multiple 911 callers reported a camper was on fire, with one 911 caller reporting a female occupant was inside...
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On Monday, February 7, 2022, Maryland United States Attorney Erek L. Barron announced that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland has entered into a memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with Special Inspector General Brian D. Miller of the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery (SIGPR) and Deputy Inspector General James D. Powell...
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Have you ever wanted to contribute to an exhibit at a museum? The St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point, MD, will be hosting a Community Day Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, from noon to 4 p.m. This occasion encourages the public to get involved with the planning of new exhibits by sharing historical documents,...
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Gov. Hogan announced that $9.6 million has been awarded to the Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism to support tourism marketing, promotion, and development throughout the state. The funding is through the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) $750 million American Rescue Plan: Travel, Tourism & Outdoor Recreation program. The program...
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Two College of Southern Maryland (CSM) nursing faculty recently earned crucial support from the Maryland Nurse Support Program (NSP) that will help them, and CSM, better prepare CSM students to meet any challenge. CSM Associate Professor of Nursing Robin Madera and Acting Chair of Nursing Sara Cano each received a Nurse Educator Doctoral Grant...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife and Heritage Service recently received a $1.7 million gift from the estate of longtime employee Marilyn Mause specifically for wildlife education and upland habitat projects. Mause, who worked 34 years for the department’s wildlife unit primarily within the state’s central region, passed away in 2018. “Marilyn’s...
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The Office of Justice Programs’ National Institute of Justice (NIJ) today published an article discussing the NIJ-supported and publicly available Violence Project Database that identifies common traits of persons who engaged in mass shootings between 1966 and 2019. During that time, mass shootings in the United States notably increased, with more than half occurring after...
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On Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 8:07 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel from Calvert and St. Mary’s responded to the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge, for the reported suicidal subject. Calvert County Dispatchers advised 911 callers reported a female subject had left her vehicle and jumped off the bridge. Firefighters from Solomons, Prince Frederick,...
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Naval District Washington (NDW) Fire and Emergencies Services Indian Head Company received a special birthday visitor on February 2, 2022. One year ago to the day, Baby Zhyion came into the world with a little help from crew at Station 20. The crew that day told his mother that they wanted him to come...
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On Friday, February 4, 2022, at approximately 3:53 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 23918 Hollywood Road and Tin Top Hill Lane in Hollywood, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with entrapment. 18 firefighters from Hollywood and Leonardtown responded and found two vehicles in the roadway involved in...
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MECHANICSVILLE, MARYLAND (February 4th, 2022) – It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Greg Grifana. Greg was the head car show judge at MIR as well as many other shows and organizations. “Greg has done my car shows here at MIR for the 30-plus years that I have been here,”...
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On Thursday, February 3, 2022, at approximately 10:05 a.m., firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded to the 21000 block of Indian Bridge Road and Onion Fields Lane in Great Mills, for the reported vehicle fire next to a garage. An off-duty firefighter from Valley Lee arrived on the scene before dispatch and...
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