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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Maryland’s youth hunters, veterans, and military personnel can experience the thrills of hunting the state’s fields and wetlands during the winter special waterfowl hunting day on Feb. 5. “This special hunt gives youth and veterans a final opportunity this season to get afield and participate in Maryland’s waterfowl hunting traditions,” Wildlife and Heritage Service...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office press release – Sheriff Tim Cameron and the men and women of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office solemnly mark the five-year anniversary of the passing of Sgt. “Rollin'” Nolan Ray Scully, who died on Feb. 4, 2017 at the age of 4. Born in Leonardtown to parents Ruth...
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In addition to the plentiful positive changes for the upcoming 2022 season, MIR and Royce Miller are proud to announce that Jennifer Hunt will assume a new role as both the Chief Financial Officer and General Manager of the historic track. “I am excited to begin my new role here at MIR. This is...
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On February 2, 2022, detectives from the Vice/Narcotics Division, with assistance from the Emergency Services Team (EST) and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, executed a search and seizure warrant at the residence of Nicholas Walter Bond, age 33 of California. The warrant was executed in the 45200 block of Abell Drive...
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Whether you’re warming up your vehicle in the driveway on a cold morning or leaving your vehicle running outside of a store for a quick trip inside, it is illegal in Maryland to leave an unattended motor vehicle with its engine running. An unattended running vehicle is an open invitation to car thieves. Don’t...
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01/02/22- Janeice Nicole Underwood, age 34 of California- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Gardiner# 369. 01/02/22- Tiarra Lashelle Brooks, age 37 of Lexington Park- Neglect of Minor by Cpl. White# 200. 01/04/22- Herbert Norris Shannon, age 46 of California- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Tasciotti# 398. 01/04/22- Alita Nicole Myles, age 57 of Lexington...
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The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) announced that for the first time in its 225 year history, the entire Baltimore City Fire Department went out of service. In an incredible feat, units from all corners of Maryland & D.C., covered calls so every Baltimore City Fire Department Member could attend the Memorial Service...
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“As we begin Black History Month, the Maryland State Police wants to recognize the legacy and accomplishments of the late Captain Milton Taylor. Captain Taylor became the first Black Maryland state trooper when he accepted an appointment to the police academy on July 8, 1957. The then 24-year-old Taylor served his community as a...
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Governor Larry Hogan announced that Maryland’s COVID-19 positivity rate has dropped below 10%, as the state continues to report substantial declines in key health metrics. “For the second straight day, our positivity rate is in single digits, another sign of the encouraging progress we are making,” said Governor Hogan. “While we are emerging from...
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Historic St. Mary’s City archaeologists unearthed a Caravaca cross at the St. Mary’s Fort site. (Archaeological remains of the 1634 fort were found in 2019.) The Caravaca cross, or cross of Caravaca, was found in southern Maryland in late October of 2021. Caravaca crosses are a rare find, especially on an English site such...
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Gretchen Schermerhorn Exhibit: “Perception.” Through March 8. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center (FA Building), Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata. The gallery is open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday. Schermerhorn’s work is an investigation into the nature of “facts” and our relationship with the natural...
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The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs released their 2022 Atlantic League Championship Season schedule on Monday morning. The 24th season of Atlantic League baseball consists of 132 games, ranging from April 21st through September 18th of 2022. Despite the addition of two new teams to the Atlantic League,...
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The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs announced their revamped 2022 Job Fair on Thursday afternoon. The Job Fair will take place on Saturday, March 19, 2022, from 10:00 a.m., until 12:00 p.m., and applicants can show up to interview on the spot. In addition to job openings such as ticket takers, ticket sellers, parking attendants,...
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On Monday, January 31, 2022, at approximately 3:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Laurel Grove Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one trapped and unconscious. Due to the severity of the crash, Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 was...
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On Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 11:59 p.m., firefighters from Hollywood, Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, Bay District, Hughesville and Seventh District responded to 50546 Medleys Lane in Mechanicsville, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 1-story residence with fire showing from the roof. Firefighters found fire throughout the attic...
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Maryland International Raceway is reviving the MIR acronym after Royce Miller’s recent purchase of the famed facility from IRG Sports & Entertainment (IRGSE). This change brings a new logo, email domain, website URL, and social media handles. Below, is a list of the new email addresses for the staff at MIR along with the...
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On Saturday, January 29, 2022, at approximately 9:10 p.m., police responded to the Dollar General located at 21411 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported armed robbery. Police arrived on the scene and made contact with the employee/911 caller who reported a white male armed with a knife had threatened employees before...
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On Sunday, January 30, 2022, at approximately 5:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department located at 28165 Hills Club Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a horse and buggy. Crews arrived on the scene to find a damaged Jeep in...
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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for Calvert County, with snow and severe cold expected through the weekend. Animal owners or custodians are required to provide the following effective immediately, through Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022: Dogs and cats should be brought inside. If a dog or cat is left...
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For many people, the pandemic has brought a change in priorities and a desire to improve overall personal wellness – a trend supported by the World Health Organization which is emphasizing the importance of caring for your mental health now, more than ever. The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has risen to support its...
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Governor Larry Hogan today declared a state of emergency and mobilized members of the Maryland National Guard ahead of a winter storm that is expected to bring several inches of snowfall to most of the state and up to 12 inches to the lower Eastern Shore. The emergency declaration includes Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent,...
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Due to impending winter weather conditions for Friday, Jan. 28, and Saturday, Jan. 29, St. Mary’ County Government announces the following changes to operations: All Department of Recreation and Parks facilities, services and programs will close Friday, Jan. 28, effective 4 p.m., and remain closed Saturday, Jan. 29. The St. Andrews Landfill and all...
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