The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area is pleased to announce that nearly $40,000 in seed grants have been awarded to heritage tourism projects in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties. Funding will support parks, museums, historic sites, and other projects that attract tourists to the region and enrich the lives of residents. The Southern...
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On Monday, July 15, 2024, at approximately 3:33 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Cedar Lane Court in Leonardtown, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Shortly after dispatch, additional 911 callers reported one patient having chest pains. Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department responded...
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On Monday, July 15, 2024, at approximately 2:35 p.m., emergency medical personnel responded to the area of Chancellors Run Road and Greenview Parkway in Great Mills, for the reported traumatic injuries. 911 callers reported a 25-year-old male was on his bicycle when he appeared to have a medical emergency or Heat-related health problems. EMS arrived...
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UPDATE 7/16/2024: According to a press release from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the fire began on the RV’s interior was quickly discovered and extinguished. One adult female and two children were inside. The adult female sustained burns as a result of the fire and was flown for treatment and later released....
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Due to extreme heat in the forecast for the beginning of this week, St. Mary’s County Government is announcing the availability of cooling centers for the public. Residents who need to take refuge in a cool place, can go to one of the following locations: Monday, July 15 – Wednesday, July 17 Charlotte Hall...
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On July 1, 2024, Deputy Parrott of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to Langley Lane and Solomons Island Road in Solomons, for the report of a motor vehicle accident and possible impaired driver. Upon arrival, contact was made with Wade Faron Robinson Robinite, 32 of Leonardtown. Robinite was shouting profanities and making threats...
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On June 8, 2024, a Deputy from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Summer Lane, in Lexington Park for a reported domestic disturbance. Police spoke with the female victim who advised she was assaulted by a male who was later identified as Anthony Gregory Dickens, 54, of Lexington Park, who she had...
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On Friday, May 24, 2024, police responded to the office of Spyglass Apartments in Lexington Park, for the report of an internal theft. Police met with the property manager who reported a theft by an ex-employee, who she identified as Steven Michael Ryan, 34, of Lexington Park. Ryan was previously employed as a leasing...
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On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Yowaiski Mill Road, in the Country Lakes subdivision of Mechanicsville, for a neighborhood dispute in which a firearm was discharged three times. During the investigation, it was determined that at approximately 8:00 p.m., an adult female (Female #1) was...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is announcing upcoming construction and major repairs scheduled for the Delabrooke Bridge, located on Delabrooke Road, in Mechanicsville, from the intersection of Riverview Road north-eastward for approximately 500 ft, starting on Sunday, July 21, 2024, and continuing through Thursday, July 25, 2024, between...
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State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that following a four-day trial, a St. Mary’s County jury convicted Marvin Orlando Johnson, 39, of Mechanicsville, Maryland of first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence for the premeditated shooting and killing of his stepfather. On May 24, 2023, deputies...
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UPDATE 7/12/2024 @ 12:30 p.m.: On July 10, 2024, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the report of an assault on two women in Lexington Park by an unknown male who also purportedly exposed himself during the incident. On July 11, new video evidence and information obtained by Deputies indicated...
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Clearway Pain Solutions, a pain management medical practice currently operating in seven states, has chosen Lexington Exchange in California, Maryland as the site of its second location in the St. Mary’s County market. The group signed a lease with St. John Properties, Inc. for 9,102 square feet of space and intends to open within...
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On Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 8:37 a.m., emergency medical personnel responded to a residence in the 48000 block of Spring Ridge Road in Lexington Park, for injuries after a fall. 911 callers reported a 72-year-old male was in and out of consciousness after a fall. Emergency medical personnel arrived on the scene to...
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On July 9, 2024, Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office executed a search and seizure warrant on a residence in the 21000 block of Dayflower Place in Lexington Park, as part of an ongoing investigation. During the search, detectives recovered a 9MM handgun in a bedroom belonging...
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UPDATE 7/10/2024 @ 12:30 P.M.: On Monday, July 8, 2024, at 7:26 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to 6790 Hallowing Lane in the area of the Benedict Bridge in Prince Frederick, for a 911 hang-up. Upon arrival, deputies determined the call to be for a potential missing person....
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Celebrate the ultimate apex predator of the marine world at one of the museum’s most popular events. SHARKFEST returns to the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) on Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sharks are one of the world’s most riveting creatures and SHARKFEST is a chance to learn more about them....
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Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has awarded more than $16.2 million to assist small businesses and support local revitalization projects and activities. Grants from the Business Boost Microgrant Program, the Main Street Improvement Grant, and Project Restore 2.0 will provide funds to 121 businesses, local...
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Due to the high temperatures expected this week into the weekend, St. Mary’s County Government is announcing the availability of cooling centers for the public. WHAT – For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 expected. WHERE – Portions...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has partnered with Assisted Management Solutions and Data Research Group to launch the St. Mary’s County Public Health Corps. The Corps is a new opportunity for community members to develop skills in public health emergency preparedness and response, explore their interests in a public health career, and...
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UPDATE 7/9/2024: On Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 10:20 p.m., firefighters responded to 541 Walton Road in Huntingtown, for the structure on fire. 40 firefighters from Calvert and Anne Arundel County responded with first arriving units reported a large barn fully engulfed in flames. The owner/occupants were identified as Michael Smith with the estimated...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Aging & Human Services is pleased to announce this year’s Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) distribution event, set to take place at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Eligible senior participants will receive a total of $50 on...
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On July 3, 2024, police in apprehended Davione Syheme Mason, 23, of Lexington Park, on a search and seizure warrant. Mason was arrested for his role in shooting incident on June 26, 2024, in the 46000 block of Columbus Drive in Lexington Park. According to court documents police arrived on scene and canvassed the...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) will host a Public Forum on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the CSMC meeting room, located on the 1st floor of the Chesapeake Building, at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. Public Forums allow residents to speak directly to the Commissioners on topics of their...
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Due to forecasted high temperatures for Monday, July 8, through Thursday, July 11, animal owners or custodians are required to provide appropriate protection from the weather including providing adequate shelter, water, space and access to shade. Pay special attention to animals that are most prone to heat stroke: Brachycephalic Breeds: Dogs and cats with short...
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