This holiday weekend, Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) anticipates more boaters on the water, and subsequently an increase in boating incidents and fatalities. Because of the high volume of activity during the July 4 holiday, it’s statistically one of the most dangerous times on Maryland’s waterways. Boating while under the influence of alcohol or...
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All St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. Offices will resume normal operating schedules on Friday, July 5, 2024. The July 4 closure also includes: All three St. Mary’s County Libraries (Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown, and Lexington Park) All three Senior Activity...
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NAS Patuxent River will observe holiday routine July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. Pax River’s Gate 1 will be open 24/7, while Gates 2 and 3 will be closed that day. Pax River will observe a modified holiday routine for July 5; Gate 1 remains open 24/7, Gate 2 will be open from...
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On Sunday, June 30, 2024, at approximately 6:35 P.M., police responded to the Walmart located in California, MD for a trespassing complaint. Upon arrival, they made contact with the manager who advised there was a woman in the jewelry section, attempting to break into the locked jewelry display cases. Police observed a woman attempting...
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Maryland State Police beginning Wednesday will increase enforcement efforts on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving through the July 4th holiday weekend. State troopers from all 23 barracks across Maryland will conduct saturation patrols from Wednesday to Monday. Increased enforcement efforts are funded by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office....
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On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at approximately 2:34 p.m., fire and emergency medical services responded to the 18000 block of River Road in Tall Timbers, for the traumatic injuries with one patient in the water. Firefighters from Second District and Ridge were dispatched for boats due to reports of the patient being in the...
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A Southern Maryland tradition, this family-friendly music festival, and winner of two Governor’s Awards for Arts, Tourism, and Community Economic Development will again be held on the St. Mary’s College Townhouse Green every Friday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (grounds opening at 5 p.m.) from June 21 through July 19. Fireworks (weather...
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July Programs in Historic St. Mary’s City moves to summer hours on July 3,Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. July 4. Senior Thursdays – Senior Thursdays will be a free day that is offered every first Thursday every month for seniors 65 & older July 10—12. Summer Adventure Day Workshops Summer is the...
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Join us at the Leonardtown Wharf for an afternoon of contests, activities, yard games, tasty food, and a FREE live concert featuring Midnight Sunsets! This special event is brought to you by the Town of Leonardtown, the Leonardtown Business Association, and with the support of our generous sponsors, Jimmy Hayden of RE/MAX 100, Mattingley...
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The Saint Mary’s County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Randy Guy, President of the Commissioners. The session included the introduction of the attending commissioners, approval of the consent agenda, recognition of retirees, legislative decisions, public hearing requests, the county administrator’s report,...
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On Saturday, June 29, 2024, at approximately 7:55 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Wildewood Boulevard in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with one vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle collision with one Corvette into the...
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UPDATE 6/28/2024: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced that Cherron Montril Waul, 47, of Great Mills, Maryland, was sentenced to Life in prison for the first-degree murder of Jermell Delontae Jones, age 33 of Great Mills, that occurred in the early morning hours of February 3, 2022. “Mr. Waul lured the victim out of his...
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On Friday, June 28, 2024, at approximately 9:19 a.m., firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department and the St. Mary’s County Animal Control responded to a residence located in the 19000 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported animal rescue. The 911 caller reported a dog and possible groundhog or...
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Governor Wes Moore announced that the Maryland Insurance Administration launched a new resource to help Marylanders navigate health care coverage challenges that impact access to care. The new Health Coverage Assistance Team, known as H-CAT, will “walk with the consumer” to navigate health coverage questions or challenges, in addition to coordinating closely with other...
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On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at approximately 6:15 p.m., firefighters from Bay District and NAS Patuxent River responded to the 46000 block of Chapman Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported structure collapse. Crews arrived on the scene to find a large tree had fallen into the single story single wide trailer that was...
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St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks would like to thank the community for attending the ceremony to honor Marcus Tyrone Harris, Sr. His family, friends, peers, and community members were in attendance. Tyrone’s leadership and dedication were instrumental in the development and upkeep of Chancellor’s Run Regional Park, ensuring it was a well-maintained, vibrant,...
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On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 9:40 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Three Notch Road and North Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single motorcyclist suffering minor injuries to the lower-body after a minor crash...
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On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Chancellors Run Road and FDR Boulevard in California, for the serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a head-on style collision with one adult female...
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On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at approximately 3:25 a.m., police responded to the 46000 block of Columbus Drive, for the reported large crowd with shots fired. Police arrived to find no one in the area and began checking for victims, evidence or property struck by gunfire. No known injuries have been reported. Police continue to...
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HEADQUARTERS, NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD.: “I always had the desire to serve and serve something bigger, larger than myself,” said special agent Russ Lee, executive director, Office of Special Investigations (OSI), Office of Special Projects and security director, Department of the Air Force Special Access Program, as the featured guest speaker...
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Historic St. Mary’s City is excited to offer an archery workshop designed for families looking for a creative and engaging way to spend time together. This workshop is a wonderful opportunity to learn the basics of archery, an ancient and fascinating sport. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your...
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On Friday, June 21st, 2024, at approximately 12:55 p.m., a deputy from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to Sneade’s Ace Home Center on HG Trueman Road in Lusby, for the report of a theft. Employees stated a white male in a black shirt and light blue jeans stole merchandise and left the store...
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On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 46000 block of River Run Lane in Piney Point, for the reported open water rescue with a drowning victim. 911 callers reported neighbor advised they almost drowned and a juvenile female was missing. Prior to the arrival of...
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Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place through July 9, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Residents may notice increased noise levels due to these operations. Pilots at NAS PAX will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs). FCLPs are simulated carrier landings conducted...
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On Saturday, June 15, 2024, police responded to the St. Mary’s County Animal Shelter on FDR Boulevard, in California, to assist animal control. Police arrived on scene and made contact with the Animal Control Supervisor who stated she had an Animal Control Officer on a service call that had criminal elements to it and...
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