Maryland reports 19,487 COVID-19 Cases and 858 deaths, an increase of 906 cases, and 31 deaths overnight. An additional 7,405 test results came back negative, with 86 patient released from isolation. An additional 50 patients were hospitalized, bringing the total to 1,513. Number of confirmed cases: 19,487 Number of negative test results: 85,489 Number of confirmed...
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On April 26, 2020 at approximately 9:10 p.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack responded to northbound US Route 301 near the intersection of Cedarville Road for a report of a fatal accident involving a struck pedestrian. The investigation is ongoing at this time but Alcohol/drug impairment is not believed to be...
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Thank you to our First Responders! Though late in sending, this letter is a most sincere thank you to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad (MVRS), the Public Safety Officers at St. Mary’s College and the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad. On December 13, 2019, one of our guests at Historic St. Mary’s City had a...
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On Saturday, April 25, 2020, at approximately 6:10 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of 36625 Wainwright Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported traumatic injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single ATV into a tree, the victim was conscious and alert with injuries to the lower body....
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A noteworthy chapter of Naval test flight came to an end last month at Naval Air Station Patuxent River when C-2A Greyhound BuNo 162142 made its final flight, taking to the air with a crew of veterans who had flown the aircraft countless times over its nearly 30-year career with Air Test and Evaluation...
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As of Sunday, April 26, 2020, at 10:30 a.m., Maryland reports 18,581 confirmed CODID-19 cases and 827 deaths, an increase of 815 cases and 30 deaths overnight. An additional 6,727 negative cases, 12 patients released from isolation, and 202 patients were hospitalized overnight, with a total of 1,463 total patients hospitalized. Number of confirmed...
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As of Saturday, April 25, 2020, at 10:30 a.m., Maryland reports 17,766 confirmed cases and 797 deaths, an increase of 1,150 cases and 74 deaths overnight. An additional 3,257 negative cases, 57 patients released from isolation, and 142 patients were hospitalized overnight, with a total of 1,408 total patients hospitalized. Number of confirmed cases: 17,766...
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After weeks of consulting with leading scientists, business leaders, and public health experts, Governor Larry Hogan today introduced the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ which provides a safe, effective, and gradual approach to reopening the state as it continues to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. “As we begin to reopen, it will continue to be...
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Today, the Maryland Dept of Health reports 16,616 confirmed cases of COVID19 in Maryland. This marks an increase of 879 cases since yesterday. Maryland has 723 deaths, 68,100 negative tests and 1,108 patients have been released from isolation. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases: 16,616 Number of negative test results: 68,100 Number of confirmed...
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A 2020 Presidential Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. The Maryland State Board of Elections is committed to educating voters on the changes made to election procedures due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. These changes are made to ensure voters can exercise their fundamental right to vote while also safeguarding...
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The St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development, in partnership Visit St. Mary’s MD, have launched a program to support local restaurants in St. Mary’s County facing economic hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Restaurant BOOST Gift Card Program, a gift card investment and value-added program, will support locally owned, locally operated restaurants throughout...
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools will provide a drive-up lunch service Monday-Friday, from April 27 – May 15, 2020, at the locations listed below from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily. Meals will be offered to all children 18 years and younger free of charge. Parents and children can drive up to these locations...
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UPDATE: On Thursday, April 23, 2020, at approximately 9:24 p.m., more than 40 firefighters responded to 22390 Douglas Court in Great Mills, for the reported house on fire with subjects possibly trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2-story single family residence with fire showing. Multiple neighbors who called 911 reported it...
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Today, the Maryland Dept of Health reports 15,737 confirmed cases of COVID19 in Maryland. This marks an increase of 962 cases since yesterday. Maryland has 680 deaths, 64,363 negative tests and 1,040 patients have been released from isolation. http://coronavirus.maryland.gov COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases: 15,737 Number of negative test results: 64,363 Number of...
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Federal authorities announced today that an ongoing cooperative effort between law enforcement and a number of private-sector companies, including multiple internet domain providers and registrars, has disrupted hundreds of internet domains used to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic to commit fraud and other crimes. As of April 21, 2020, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from the community in an assault and vandalism investigation. On Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 12:50 p.m., the victim was assaulted by three black males at the air pump at the Wawa convenience store in Lexington Park. The victim’s vehicle was also damaged during the...
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On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at approximately 5:30 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Seventh District, and Charles County responded to the Wicomico Shores Golf Course on Aviation Yacht Club Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported brush fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a large woods fire behind the golf course greens/maintenance buildings, and...
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On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at approximately 9:05 p.m., firefighters from Bay District responded to 22628 Rue Woods Drive and Rue Purchase Road in Lexington Park, for the reported vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a vehicle in the roadway with fire showing. Firefighters extinguished the fire in under 10...
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The special meals will be available at no cost for those in uniform, or those with valid ID, during breakfast, lunch or dinner at participating locations, the hamburger chain confirmed in a press release. “In appreciation for the healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to our health and safety, McDonald’s...
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Today, the Maryland Dept of Health reports 14,775 confirmed cases of COVID19 in Maryland. This marks an increase of 582 cases since yesterday. Maryland has 631 deaths, 61,754 negative tests and 981 patients have been released from isolation. http://coronavirus.maryland.gov COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases: 14,775 Number of negative test results: 61,754 Number of...
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Governor Larry Hogan, chairman of the National Governors Association, wrote to President Trump Tuesday afternoon to accept his offer to allow the State of Maryland to utilize federal labs for COVID-19 testing and to request guidance on how to move forward with this important federal-state collaboration. “Maryland is fortunate to have a plethora of...
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Communities surrounding the Webster Outlying Field are advised that low-altitude helicopter testing events are scheduled to take place April 23, 2020 from 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. As with all operations, NAS Patuxent River takes precautions to lessen the impact of testing activities on the community. For more information call the Pax River toll-free Noise...
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Maryland U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur and Special Agent in Charge Kelly R. Jackson of the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), Washington Field Office are again warning taxpayers to be alert to phishing scams relating to COVID-19 economic impact payments that are already being seen. The community must remain on guard against scammers who...
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On Monday, April 20, 2020, at approximately 4:20 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Toms Way in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious, with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and resting...
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On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at approximately 9:00 a.m., firefighters and police responded to the Hickory Hills Shopping Center in California, for the reported vehicle into a structure with no injuries. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle into the front of the Beanery Cafe and Bakery store. The occupant of...
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