The Naval Air Station Patuxent River will begin holiday gate hours starting close of business Friday, December 18, 2020. Normal gate operations will resume Monday, January 4, 2021. NAS Patuxent River: Gate 1 – Pax River Gate 1 will remain open 24 hours. During the holiday period of Dec. 19 to Jan. 4, Gate...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their final regular business meeting of 2020 on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, in the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown. The first order of business for the Commissioners was the approval of a request to amend the St. Mary’s County Code Length of Service Awards (LOSAP) process to award...
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UPDATE: On Monday, December 7, 2020, at approximately 1:18 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a multiple motor vehicle collision with injuries in the area of Three Notch Road and Wildewood Boulevard in California. Deputies arrived on scene where five vehicles were involved in the collision....
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland has activated a government-wide response to prepare for heavy snowfall and other severe conditions anticipated on Wednesday and Thursday. A winter storm warning is in effect in Allegany, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, and Washington counties. A winter storm watch is in effect in Baltimore, Cecil, Harford, Howard,...
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As of Tuesday, December 15, 2020, Maryland reports 239,362 COVID-19 cases and 5,039 deaths, an increase of 2,401 cases and 61 deaths over 24 hours. 1,799 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19 and 411 ICU beds are in use. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 239,362 Number of persons tested negative : 2,354,515 Total...
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On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, Deputy D. Smith of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area Upland Drive in Bushwood for the report of animal cruelty. Upon arrival he spoke with a female complainant that lives next door to Conrad Benjamin Morris, 46, of Bushwood, and advised she watched Morris shoot...
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Governor Larry Hogan thanked the first five University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) frontline healthcare workers to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The first recipients include a shock trauma physician, an emergency medicine physician, a nurse, a respiratory therapist, and an environmental services worker. “The historic undertaking to vaccinate Marylanders against COVID-19 is now...
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All St. Mary’s County Government administrative offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24 and 25 and again Friday, Jan. 1, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Appointments for many departmental services will resume the following Mondays. Landfill and Convenience Centers – The St. Andrews Landfill and the six (6)...
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A memorial scholarship honoring beloved CSM employee Kevin Phillips has been established by his wife Regina Phillips to financially assist College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students with disabilities. Phillips was a Maintenance Mechanic at CSM at the time of his death, August 10. “Kevin worked hard to make sure that facilities at the college...
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Governor Larry Hogan has issued the following statement: “The peaceful transition of power has been a hallmark of our democracy for more than 220 years. It has been tested and even questioned before, but Americans have always honored and kept faith in the will of the people. “President Trump and his legal team have...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Douglas Bernard Mason Jr., age 37 of Lexington Park. Mason is currently wanted for the charge of escape after violating the conditions of his pretrial release on the original charge of theft. Mason is a black male, 6’1” and weighs 200 pounds with...
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Beginning Tuesday, December 15, 2020 the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department located at 46900 S Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park, Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. However, due to anticipated inclement weather, both SMCHD testing sites will be...
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As of Monday, December 14, 2020, Maryland reports 236,961 COVID-19 cases and 4,978 deaths, an increase of 2,314 cases and 24 deaths over 24 hours. 1,679 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19 and 404 ICU beds are in use. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 236,961 Number of persons tested negative : 2,344,023 Total...
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With both children and adults spending more time online due to virtual learning and social distancing measures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maryland State Police is reminding those of all ages to be vigilant as it relates to internet safety. According to the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit, cyber tips concerning the...
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Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general has filed a lawsuit against Facebook Inc., alleging the company illegally stifles competition to protect its monopoly power. The lawsuit alleges that over the last decade, the social networking giant illegally acquired potential competitors in a predatory manner and cut...
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As of Sunday, December 13, 2020, Maryland reports 234,647 COVID-19 cases and 4,954 deaths, an increase of 6,176 cases and 53 deaths over 48 hours. 1,679 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19 and 424 ICU beds are in use. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 234,647 Number of persons tested negative :...
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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) recognized significant technical achievements during its 20th annual Commander’s and Innovation Awards at Naval Air Station Patuxent River December 8. “I am continually impressed by the innovation, dedication, and professional excellence that comes from our warfare center,” said NAWCAD Commander, Rear Adm. John Lemmon, who presided...
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It is with deep sadness that the Officers and Members of the Second District VFD&RS announce the passing of Life Member John P. “Chuck” Charles on December 9, 2020. Chuck joined the Department in 1992 focusing on the emergency medical services. He became an EMT, and soon established himself as one of the more...
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By Ethan Carter, Navy Office of Community Outreach – Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Hobbs, a native of Saint Leonard, Maryland, is currently serving on an exchange with the French Marine Nationale as a part of the Personnel Exchange Program. Hobbs is a U.S. Navy pilot who’s been responsible for flying the MH-60S operationally and the...
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With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, the Calvert County Department of Public Safety reminds pet owners to be extra cautious. New sights, sounds and people can cause pets to become over-stressed and may prompt them to act out. To reduce stress on pets and ensure the safety of others, it is...
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“It brings me great sadness to announce that Maryland International Raceway Hall of Fame member, Dick Estevez, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 77 years old. Dick was a true legend in our sport, not only from his successful racing career but because of the caliber and...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series of additional COVID-19 health and economic relief initiatives to help struggling Maryland families and small businesses. He was joined by Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz and Housing Secretary Kenneth Holt. “We continue to take constant actions on a daily basis to fight this virus from all directions, while...
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As of Thursday, December 10, 2020, Maryland reports 225,855 COVID-19 cases and 4,850 deaths, an increase of 3,202 cases and 49 deaths over 24 hours. 1,720 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19 and 416 ICU beds are in use. Governor Larry Hogan said “Sadly, as we anticipated, COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maryland are now at an...
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The following arrests and investigations are provided by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Burglary- On December 2, 2020, Dep. Haas responded to the 21800 block of Shangri La Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported burglary. Investigation determined Antoine Keith Mackall, age 26 of Lusby, forced entry into an unoccupied section of the building,...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County have renewed the Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) between Naval Air Station Patuxent River and the county. This cooperative agreement extends mutual benefits to the county and the Navy through cost-saving initiatives and shared funding opportunities and creates a unified approach to resist any negative BRAC impacts for two...
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