St. Mary’s News

Firefighters Respond to Shed Fire in Hollywood

Firefighters Respond to Shed Fire in Hollywood

On Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at approximately 9:00 a.m., firefighters from Hollywood, Leonardtown, Seventh District, Second District, and Bay District responded to the 23700 block of Holland Lane in Hollywood, for the reported structure on fire. Engine 72, Tanker 74, Chief 7, and Chief 7A from the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department responded with 8...
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MedStar Southern Maryland Opens New Cancer Center

MedStar Southern Maryland Opens New Cancer Center

On Thursday, February 27, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center celebrated the opening of its new cancer center, MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new cancer center combines unmatched medical expertise, leading-edge therapies, and robust clinical research to provide the best possible care to people who...
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MDOT SHA Announces Roadwork and Flagging Operations in St. Mary’s County

MDOT SHA Announces Roadwork and Flagging Operations in St. Mary’s County

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will begin emergency work today, Wednesday, March 11, along MD 249 (Piney Point Road) in St. Mary’s County. Crews will install approximately 150 linear feet of rip rap along the southbound MD 249 shoulder between Sheaffer Lane and Crowder Lane. Motorists can expect a...
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Governor Hogan Announces Ninth Positive Case of COVID-19 in Maryland, Issues New Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities

Governor Hogan Announces Ninth Positive Case of COVID-19 in Maryland, Issues New Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities

Governor Larry Hogan today convened an emergency meeting of the Maryland Governor’s Executive Council (Cabinet) to review the state’s ongoing response to novel coronavirus. At the start of the Cabinet meeting, which lasted nearly two hours, the governor announced new guidance for long-term care facilities to help protect older people and limit the spread...
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St. Mary’s County Health Department Seeking Community/Contractor Health Nurse

St. Mary’s County Health Department Seeking Community/Contractor Health Nurse

St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is seeking a contractor/community health nurse for a period of three (3) months beginning March 30, 2020 through June 30, 2020 with a possibility of extension, to provide infectious disease/outbreak case investigations, phone call screening, and emergency planning for the Public Health Preparedness & Response Division. This position...
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Senator Jack Bailey Announces Additional State Funding for St. Mary’s County Projects

Senator Jack Bailey Announces Additional State Funding for St. Mary’s County Projects

Senator Jack Bailey announced today that he has secured additional State funding for projects in District 29 in the State Budget. A Supplemental Budget released by Governor Larry Hogan includes funding for two of Senator Bailey’s funding priorities for this session. This Supplemental Budget includes $200,000 for a study determining the possibility of establishing...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is Currently Seeking Identity of Theft Suspect in Hollywood

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is Currently Seeking Identity of Theft Suspect in Hollywood

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft investigation. On Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 at 6:20 pm, while in the Early Bird Liquor store in Hollywood, the suspect concealed two bottles of alcohol in his clothing and left the store without paying for them. Anyone...
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Patuxent Habitat and Home Depot Lend a Helping Hand to Local Veteran

Patuxent Habitat and Home Depot Lend a Helping Hand to Local Veteran

Former Commander Harry Metzler an Army veteran from Vietnam war era has helped hundreds of veterans through his role at the DAV Chapter 26. Recently Mr. Metzler had fallen in his bathroom, when there was no one home to help him get back on his feet. Patuxent Habitat for Humanity had heard about this...
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Governor Hogan Announces Sixth Positive Case of Coronavirus in Maryland

Governor Hogan Announces Sixth Positive Case of Coronavirus in Maryland

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that state officials have identified an additional case of novel coronavirus in the State of Maryland. The state’s sixth confirmed case is a Prince George’s County resident who contracted the virus during out-of-state travel. According to an initial investigation by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), there appear to...
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Drug Dealer in St. Mary’s County Sentenced to Sixteen 16 Years in Prison

Drug Dealer in St. Mary’s County Sentenced to Sixteen 16 Years in Prison

Deon Lamont Jones, 29, was convicted of possession with intent to distribute heroin and sentenced to sixteen 16 years in prison. State’s Attorney Richard Fritz prosecuted the Defendant and would like to thank Maryland State Police Master Trooper J. Preston for his investigation of this case. Jones was found in possession of over forty...
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Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Fire in Lexington Park

Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Fire in Lexington Park

On Sunday, March 8, 2020, at approximately 10:00 p.m., firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded to the J&M Service Center on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported vehicle on fire threatening other vehicles. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a Dodge Ram pickup truck with fire showing from...
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Governor Releases Statement Regarding Potential Coronavirus Exposure Risk at Event in Maryland

Governor Releases Statement Regarding Potential Coronavirus Exposure Risk at Event in Maryland

Earlier today, the New Jersey Department of Health notified the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) that a person confirmed to have Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19, was in Maryland from February 27-March 1, 2020, attending the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor. Those who attended or worked at the conference may be...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Theft Suspect in Lexington Park

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Theft Suspect in Lexington Park

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft investigation. On Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 6:15 pm, the suspect brought a four-pack of wine to the checkout counter at HV Liquors in San Souci Plaza in California. When asked for identification, the suspect fled the...
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St. Mary’s County Government Working with Local Officials Provide Response and Information for COVID-19

St. Mary’s County Government Working with Local Officials Provide Response and Information for COVID-19

The St. Mary’s County Government is committed to providing timely and accurate information on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to citizens. Governor Hogan declared a State of Emergency March 5, 2020 as Maryland has three confirmed coronavirus cases as of press time. The County Emergency Services Department, Emergency Management Division, has elevated out Emergency Operations...
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Civil War Trails Blazes a New Path for History Travel in St. Mary’s County

Civil War Trails Blazes a New Path for History Travel in St. Mary’s County

Civil War Trails, Inc. has teamed up with the St. Mary’s County Museum Division, Visit St. Mary’s MD, Historic Sotterley and the Maryland Department of Conservation and Recreation and to revamp all six Civil War Trails sites in St. Mary’s County. Earlier this month, the first of six new signs was installed at Historic...
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UPDATE: ATF Offers $5,000 Reward for Information in Armed Robbery of Over 25 Guns in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE: ATF Offers $5,000 Reward for Information in Armed Robbery of Over 25 Guns in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE 12:50 P.M: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the community’s assistance with information on a robbery that occurred on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Citizens may remain anonymous and are eligible for an award from Crime Solvers of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest or indictment. The Bureau of Alcohol,...
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What does a “State of Emergency” mean?

What does a “State of Emergency” mean?

A state of emergency has been declared in order to allow Maryland to coordinate and request emergency resources and support in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). A state of emergency allows the Governor to access certain resources in order to increase the State’s response. A state of emergency is a good indicator that residents...
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Governor Larry Hogan Declares State of Emergency, Expands Statewide Response to Novel Coronavirus

Governor Larry Hogan Declares State of Emergency, Expands Statewide Response to Novel Coronavirus

Tonight, Governor Larry Hogan announced the state’s first positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and declared a state of emergency to ramp up Maryland’s coordinated response across all levels of government. “In order to further mobilize all available state resources in response to this threat to public health, I have issued a proclamation declaring...
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Garvey Senior Activity Center to Relocate to New Facility, Formal Ribbon Cutting Event to be held Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Garvey Senior Activity Center to Relocate to New Facility, Formal Ribbon Cutting Event to be held Tuesday, April 28, 2020

The current Garvey Senior Activity Center, located in the Leonardtown Governmental Center complex, will officially close its doors Friday, April 3, at 5 p.m. For two weeks, staff will be moving into the brand-new Garvey Senior Activity Center to prepare for its opening. The new Garvey Senior Activity Center, located at 23630 Hayden Farm...
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Governor Hogan Submits Emergency Legislation to Advance Coronavirus Response Maryland Emergency Management Agency Raising Activation Level to Enhanced

Governor Hogan Submits Emergency Legislation to Advance Coronavirus Response Maryland Emergency Management Agency Raising Activation Level to Enhanced

At Wednesday’s Board of Public Works meeting, Governor Larry Hogan announced that he is introducing emergency legislation granting him the authority to transfer resources from the state’s rainy day fund for Maryland’s novel coronavirus response. The governor also announced that the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is raising its activation level to Enhanced in...
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The Old Jail Museum Open for Leonardtown First Fridays, on March 6, 2020

The Old Jail Museum Open for Leonardtown First Fridays, on March 6, 2020

The Old Jail Museum, a popular landmark in the heart of Leonardtown, will be open during Leonardtown First Fridays, beginning Friday, March 6, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to come and take a tour of this unique historic site while enjoying all the Leonardtown First Friday festivities that evening....
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Maryland International Raceway Currently Accepting Part-time Job Applications for Nine Different Positions

Maryland International Raceway Currently Accepting Part-time Job Applications for Nine Different Positions

Maryland International Raceway is currently accepting part-time job applications! We’re looking for enthusiastic and responsible individuals for the positions listed below. Security Track Official – Waterbox Track Official – Tech / Staging Announcer Tower Officials Ticket Seller Concession Sales Fire/Rescue (Must be 18+ and have firefighting/emt experience) Fuel & Souvenir Attendant If you or...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is Seeking Information on Two Robberies That Occurred in Lexington Park

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is Seeking Information on Two Robberies That Occurred in Lexington Park

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on two robberies that occurred in Millison Plaza located in Lexington Park. On February 21, 2020, two individuals entered the Island Sushi establishment located in the 21800 block of N Shangri La Drive. The individuals displayed a weapon and obtained an undisclosed amount of currency...
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St. Mary’s College Invites Prospective Students to An April Open House

St. Mary’s College Invites Prospective Students to An April Open House

St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, invites prospective students and their families to learn more about the value of a St. Mary’s College education at a Spring Open House on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The open house will feature opportunities to learn about St. Mary’s...
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St. Mary’s County Wanted Wednesday: James William Blackiston III

St. Mary’s County Wanted Wednesday: James William Blackiston III

James William Blackistone III, 27 of Hollywood Wanted for Second-Degree Escape from the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown If you know where this offender can be found, call Detective Trevor Teague at 301-475-4200, ext. 78128 or email [email protected]. Citizens may also contact the St. Mary’s County Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333,...
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