Due to ongoing concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) will delay the planned March 17 opening to March 31. As a state agency, HSMC must follow the orders from Maryland Governor Hogan who, as of yesterday, directed “the Department of Budget and Management to implement a period of mandatory...
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On Sunday, March 15, 2020, at approximately 3:00 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Mervell Dean Road in Hollywood, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one vehicle overturned. Crews arrived on the scene to confirm a single vehicle off the roadway on its...
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On Sunday, March 15, 2020, at approximately 4:20 p.m., firefighters from Charles and St. Mary’s County responded to 7716 Olivers Shop Road in La Plata, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke and fire showing. Firefighters extinguished the fire in under 30 minutes. The Office of the...
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools Department of Food and Nutrition Services is offering meals to students through the Summer Meals Program. Acceptance and participation requirements for the Program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. There will be no discrimination in the course...
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With St. Patrick’s Day coming up Tuesday, March 17, Maryland State Police remind those who are planning to celebrate with alcohol to keep safety in mind and avoid impaired, distracted and aggressive driving. Holidays can see an increase in the number of impaired drivers across the state. Maryland State Police will conduct saturation patrols...
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The Federal Trade Commission has reported that scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the coronavirus, including through the sale of counterfeit products and the solicitation of money and personal information. When charities request donations in response to the coronavirus, Marylanders may feel duty-bound to donate in an effort to help their neighbors. Maryland’s...
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Although there have been no identified cases of COVID-19 in St. Mary’s County, Commissioner President Randy Guy has declared a State of Emergency effective Saturday, March 14, 2020. The emergency declaration follows a similar measure signed by Governor Larry Hogan March 5. The declaration authorizes the Commissioner President “to take such measures as necessary...
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As of Friday, March 13, 2020, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in St. Mary’s County but in the interest of public health, the following cancellations and changes are announced: All St. Mary’s County Government Administrative Offices will be open for regular operations until further notice. Employees should continue to report for regular...
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Gone Without Me is a grief support program for spousal loss, a 6-week program that will focus on learning to live again after the loss of a spouse. Sessions will be held at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House, located at 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, on Thursdays starting April 23 from 5:00 – 6:30...
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A call center has been opened for St. Mary’s County residents needing more information about the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Community members can call the center Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to speak with staff, obtain information about the disease, or get their questions answered at: 301-475-4911 “The COVID-19 situation...
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On Thursday, March 12, 2020, at approximately 10:10 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to 28030 Old Village Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving an occupied structure. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle struck the side of the occupied Dr. Karen L. Bauer building. No...
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On Thursday, March 13, 2020, Hollywood announced in response to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) the combined HVFD and Ducks Unlimited Sportsman Bash will be postponed to another date to be determined. We will keep everyone informed. Please visit our website and Facebook site for frequent updates. On Sunday, March 15 2020, the Hollywood Volunteer...
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As of Thursday, March 12, 2020, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in St. Mary’s County but in the interest of public health, the following cancellations and changes are announced: All St. Mary’s County Government Administrative Offices will be open for regular operations until further notice and employees should report to work as...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series of major actions to protect public health and safety and limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland. Earlier today, the state reported its first case of community transmission. “This problem continues to evolve and will escalate rapidly and dramatically,” said Governor Hogan. “For Marylanders, the...
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Based on information from the Centers for Disease Control, older adults and people who have serious chronic medical conditions should avoid large crowds as much as possible to reduce people’s risk of being exposed to COVID-19. For these reasons, the 2020 St. Mary’s County Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Volunteer Recognition Banquet, scheduled...
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The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs will hold their 2020 Fan Fest at Regency Furniture Stadium on April 18th from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Fan Fest is a free event with fun for all ages. It is our fans’ first opportunity to meet the Blue Crabs players, pick up their ticket packages, take part...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s (SMECO) Board of Directors has approved a decrease for the power supply rates that customer-members pay for their electric service. Upon Board approval, SMECO submitted a filing to the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC), to reduce its base energy charges by more than 10 percent for residential customers. If the...
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Given the public concern about the danger of public gatherings and transmission of COVID-19, with an abundance of caution, Historic St. Mary’s City is canceling this year’s Maryland Day ceremony (originally scheduled at 1 p.m. on March 21) as well the Maryland Dove symposium (scheduled for March 14). To stay up-to-date with the State’s...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) held the 31st annual Southern Maryland High School Computer Bowl on March 7 at North Point High School in Charles County. The event helps students prepare for careers such as software development and cybersecurity. Computer skills are vital for students who plan to become proficient in technical and industrial...
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UPDATE 3/11/2020: Trevis Lemar Butler, 38, of Mechanicsville, was sentenced to seventy-five years in prison suspended to forty-two years in prison for stalking, fourth degree sex offense, first degree assault and intimidating a witness. State’s Attorney Richard Fritz would like to thank Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Buffy Giddens and Detective Skyler LeFave from the...
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Tonight, Governor Larry Hogan announced three additional confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland: A Montgomery County resident in his 20s who recently traveled to Spain, and is not hospitalized. A Baltimore County resident in his 60s who worked at the recent American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference in Washington, DC, and is...
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The following email was sent to students and staff at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and also posted on their website: Dear College Community, As you know, the College has been working closely with the St. Mary’s County Health Department to ensure we can provide our community (students, faculty, and staff) with the most...
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It is with sadness the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of Past Fire Chief George Fairfax. George Richard Fairfax, 78, of Park Hall, MD passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 5, 1941 in Washington, D.C. to the late...
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The Commissioners approved an immediate allocation of $40,000 from emergency reserves for funding to the St. Mary’s County Health Department for a contractual infectious disease nurse and additional supplies for COVID-19 preparedness and response efforts during their regular Tuesday business meeting March 10, 2020, During a brief presented to the Commissioners by Director of...
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SouthPoint Church – Lusby Campus has announced the 2020 Calvert Egg Drop. The event is held at Patuxent High School, 12485 Southern Connector Blvd, Lusby, MD 20657 on Saturday, April 4th, 2020. Calvert Egg Drop is a FREE, Family Event including: 30,000 candy and toy filled Easter eggs raining down from a helicopter! Five...
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