The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are proud to announce that Ray Bivens, Director of the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P), will begin his term serving as Chair of the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) on September 15, 2025, at the National Recreation and Park Association...
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In preparation for the fall and winter indoor operating season, the Great Mills Swimming Pool will be temporarily closed from Thursday, September 18, 2025, through Friday, September 26, 2025, for reassembly of the bubble enclosure and completion of bi-annual maintenance. The pool will re-open as an indoor pool on Saturday, September 27, 2025. As...
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On Monday, September 8, 2025, at approximately 9:10 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Rod N Reel located at 18161 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a dog and pedestrian. Crews arrived on the scene to find one male and dog in the...
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On Monday, September 8, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 46000 block of Shelton Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. 911 callers reported a vehicle was overturned in the middle of the street with unknown occupants or injuries. Crews...
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Michael Bronson Andrade, 48, of Chesapeake Beach, was taken into custody and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center after an arrest warrant was issued in connection with an incident on Longfields Village Drive in Lexington Park on September 7, 2025. He is charged with home invasion; two counts of first-degree assault; two...
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The Blue Angels, the United States Navy’s premier flight demonstration team, known worldwide for drawing crowds of tens-of-thousands to see first-hand their precision and thrilling aerial maneuvers, are scheduled to perform at the NAS Patuxent River Air Show June 20-21, 2026. The event will be held at NAS Patuxent River and is free and...
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As many of you know, my daughter Lilly was in an auto accident on May 30th. Since then, she has been overwhelmed with love and support from our wonderful community. A couple months ago, Lilly was able to host a Lemonade stand, which brought hundreds throughout our community to come and support Lilly and...
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Paul Hamilton, of Hughesville, switches games and wins a $50,000 third-tier Powerball prize. Paul confesses he’s had a bit of luck with Racetrax winning a little here and there. “Everyone says I’m lucky,” he said. So, on Aug. 14, while in a Wawa store in Mechanicsville with his son, he wanted to test his...
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On Friday, September 5, 2025, at approximately 4:45 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Second District, Ridge, Hollywood, Leonardtown and Seventh District were dispatched to 18410 Point Lookout Road in Park Hall, for the reported trailer on fire. Dispatchers advised they received multiple 911 calls reporting the trailer was on fire with no...
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The Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) will open its doors Friday evening, Sept. 12, for Night at the Museum for Friends with Disabilities. From 5 to 7 p.m., the museum and grounds will be reserved exclusively for guests with disabilities and their families, friends or caregivers. Guests are invited to enjoy a relaxed, supportive environment...
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Oysters in the Chesapeake Bay are in the midst of a comeback. During the past 20 years, the oyster population in the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay has tripled, according to this year’s stock assessment conducted by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. Maryland’s success...
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Former County Commissioner John O’Connor released the following on September 4th, 2025. O’Connor served as Commissioner representing District 3 from December 1, 2014, until December 5, 2022, serving as Vice-President of the Board from December 2020-2022. “Today I officially filed for County Commissioner in District 3, St Mary’s. This isn’t just about an election;...
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September marks National Suicide Awareness Month, with World Suicide Prevention Day observed each year on September 10th. Across Southern Maryland, the month is a call to action for families, schools, and communities to come together, break the silence surrounding mental health, and support those in crisis. A Global Effort, A Local Responsibility – World...
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On Thursday, September 4, 2025, at approximately 7:50 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Three Notch Road and Hollywood Road in Hollywood, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. A short time after dispatch, the incident was upgraded to a serious motor vehicle collision with police on...
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On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at approximately 3:20 a.m., police responded to the 46000 block of Wineberry Lane in Lexington Park, for a reported assault. The victim told deputies a verbal argument escalated into a physical assault and that the suspect left the residence on foot. Deputies canvassed the area and located a subject...
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Lusby man was arrested three times in as many days at the same Lexington Park gas station, facing repeated charges of theft and trespassing. According to court records filed in the District Court for St. Mary’s County, 26-year-old Steven Thorton Etter was taken into custody on August 30, 2025, and again on September 1,...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources honored members of the 2024-25 Maryland Conservation Corps during their graduation program at Sandy Point State Park on Aug. 26. The ceremony capped 10 months of job training, conservation work, and stewardship with the Maryland Park Service. This year’s class overcame a significant challenge, as they were demobilized...
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As the Powerball jackpot approached the stratospheric level of $1.3 billion for the drawing on Sept. 3, more Maryland Lottery players bought tickets, leading to eight of the 24 big wins across the state this past week coming on the multi-state jackpot game, including a $500,000 winner in Middle River and a $150,000 winning...
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On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at approximately 5:55 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, and Second District were dispatched to the 45000 block of Chancellors Mill Lane in Great Mills, for the reported structure fire with injuries. Dispatchers advised 911 callers reported oil on the stove top caught fire with the homeowner...
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Hundreds gathered in Hangar 306 last week to celebrate Rear Adm. John Lemmon’s retirement Aug. 22, marking the culmination of a remarkable 37-year career that advanced naval aviation and left an enduring impact on the Navy and the nation. From modernizing iconic aircraft to leading critical overseas operations, Lemmon’s career has been defined by...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) and leaders from across St. Mary’s County Government will be attending the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) summer conference in Ocean City, MD, from August 13-16, 2025. The 2025 theme “Funding the Future: The Evolving Role of Local Government,” embodies MACo’s commitment to addressing the pressing issues...
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Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office determined that a report of suspicious activity near Leonardtown Elementary School on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, involved a juvenile wearing a Nerf mask and carrying a Nerf toy gun while walking on the sidewalk adjacent to the campus. No injuries were reported. Deputies were dispatched to...
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On Monday, September 1, 2025, at approximately 2:59 p.m., emergency medical services responded to the 48000 block of Helen Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported Hemorrhage/Lacerations. 911 callers reported a 40-year-old male suffered traumatic injuries to the hand after an accident involving a circular saw with serious bleeding. While emergency medical services responded...
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On Monday, September 1, 2025, at approximately 2:05 p.m., firefighters from the Second District Volunteer Fire Department witnessed a serious motor vehicle collision and requested a rescue assignment at Piney Point Road and Take It Easy Ranch Road in Callaway. Police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded responded to the scene to find a...
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On Monday, September 1, 2025, at approximately 6:35 p.m., emergency medical services responded to the 25000 block of Allston Lane in Hollywood, for the reported traumatic injuries. 911 callers reported a 83-year-old male was struck by a buffalo with severe bleeding to the leg, with the 911 Dispatchers providing bleeding control instructions. Crews arrived...
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