The Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (PMA-263) program team put Long Range Tactical (LRT) systems through their paces during a two-week technical demonstration in Chaptico, Maryland in mid-July. Five vendors attended the event to help inform the Marine Corps of the functions and capabilities available on the commercial market for...
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Join the Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad for our Third Annual Beach Party! We’re bringing the community together for an afternoon of fun, food, games, and summer celebration — perfect for the whole family. 📅 Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025 🕒 Time: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 📍 Location: SDVFDRS Fire...
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On Sunday, August 10, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Chancellors Run Road and FDR Boulevard in Great Mills, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene in under 1 minute to find a two vehicle head-on style collision...
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UPDATE 8/9/2025 @ 10:45 P.M.: Per the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Cassandra has been located unharmed – thank you for sharing. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the community’s assistance in locating Cassandra Dorothy Foard, a 27-year-old White female, who was last seen in Lusby, Maryland, at approximately 9:30 a.m. on...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has formed a cross-functional Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force to lead the strategic integration of AI in teaching, learning, and operations. This initiative reflects the college’s commitment to staying at the forefront of innovation while advancing the goals outlined in its Built for Success strategic plan. Launched in spring...
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Doug Hovland, coordinator of laboratory support for chemistry and biochemistry, served as the local host for the National Association of Scientific Materials Managers (NAOSMM) annual conference this July in Richmond, Virginia. Hovland has been a member of NAOSMM since 2014 and began planning work for the conference in fall 2023. His primary tasks were...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) is pleased to offer three exciting bus day trips in the coming months: Washington, D.C., Ocean City, MD, and a holiday trip to New York City. Saturday, September 6: Washington D.C. Join R&P on a day trip to the nation’s capital. Participants are free...
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Underwater grass abundance in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay – a key indicator of water quality – fell from 38,188 acres in 2023 to 36,794 acres in 2024, according to data reviewed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. This acreage remains short of the state’s 2025 restoration goal of 79,800 acres. The...
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Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $165,661,894 in revenue from slot machines and table games during July 2025. The statewide total was down $4,159,416 (-2.5%) compared to July 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during July 2025 totaled $71,857,827, a decrease of $305,727 (-0.4%) compared to July 2024. The July 2025 contributions included...
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On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at approximately 12:43 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Potato Hill Farm Lane in Leonardtown, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. The 911 caller reported they rolled their vehicle and was currently in the Dominos parking lot...
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The Maryland Department of the Environment is invalidating more than 1,400 lead inspection certificates across the state, requiring any tenant-occupied rental properties to be reinspected for lead paint hazards due to an inspector’s failure to comply with work practice standards. Property owners and tenants have been notified by mail that any occupied rental units...
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The St. Mary’s County Animal Adoption & Resources Center is proud to join animal shelters across the state in the return of the Maryland 3,000 adoption challenge, hosted by the Baltimore Animal Welfare Alliance. For the entire month of August, adoption fees will be waived to help thousands of animals across Maryland find loving...
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The Maryland State Police is excited to join communities across the state for National Night Out 2025. Since 1984, National Night Out has brought neighbors and law enforcement together on the first Tuesday of August. This year’s event takes place on Tuesday, August 5. Troopers from all 23 Maryland State Police barracks will partner...
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The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run brings together participants from around the United States and more than 40 countries to support the Special Olympics athletes. This year, the local Torch Run will take place on Saturday, September 27, at 7:00 a.m. at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park, and everyone is welcome to...
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The U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft fleet has surpassed 12 million flight hours, marking an important milestone for one of the most enduring families of aircraft in modern naval aviation. This achievement underscores the capability, reliability and availability of these aircraft, which have served as the backbone of the U.S. Navy and Marine...
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Maryland Natural Resources Police officers will visit communities throughout Maryland on Tuesday, Aug. 5 in support of National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign promoting partnerships between the police and the neighborhoods they serve. The National Night Out campaign was established in 1984 and has grown to include more than a million community members...
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Vice Adm. John “Doc” Dougherty, IV assumed command of the Naval Air Systems Command Aug. 1. Dougherty relieved Vice Adm. Carl Chebi, who retired after 38 years of distinguished naval service. Under Chebi’s leadership, NAVAIR achieved and sustained the highest readiness levels in the history of naval aviation, identified over $3 billion in savings...
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On Saturday, August 2, 2025, at approximately 1:05 p.m., police, firefighters, and emergency medical services responded to Point Lookout Marina in Ridge for a report of traumatic injuries. According to 911 callers, a 65-year-old man had fallen off a boat and was struck by the propeller, causing a severe leg injury. Maryland State Police...
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The Navy, in partnership with Skydweller Aero, recently achieved continuous solar-powered unmanned flight during a nonstop three-day test from Stennis, Mississippi. Led by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), the test of Skydweller UAS marks a significant advancement in both long-endurance solar-powered UAS technology and its potential to enhance maritime intelligence, surveillance,...
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The Chesapeake Channa, or snakehead, has developed a dedicated following in the sportfishing community–even though they’ve been an unwelcome addition to Maryland waterways. These invasive predators known primarily as snakeheads were coined Chesapeake Channa by the Maryland General Assembly in 2024. Whatever you call this fish, Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries biologists...
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UPDATE 8/1/2025: Three occupants from the Toyota Camry were transported to an area hospital. The Trooper was not transported. The operators in the first crash involving the white Toyota truck and mini-van denied transport and signed care refusal forms on the scene. Police continue to handle the two collisions. UPDATE @ 6:32 P.M.: A third...
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On Thursday, July 31, 2025, at approximately 4:20 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Hermanville Road in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one possibly trapped. Crews quickly arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle collision with all...
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Commissioner Eric Colvin (Republican) has officially filed for reelection to continue serving as the St. Mary’s County Commissioner from Commissioner District 1. St. Mary’s County Commissioner District 1 stretches from the southern portion of the Town of Leonardtown to Point Lookout and includes Valley Lee, Tall Timbers, Ridge, and a portion of Lexington Park....
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 8:00 PM EDT this evening for: District of Columbia – The entire District is under the watch. Maryland – Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Carroll, Frederick, Washington, Cecil, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Harford. Along with 22 Counties in Virginia This Hazardous Weather Outlook...
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On Wednesday, July 29, 2025, at around 3 p.m., the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted a series of covert alcohol compliance checks at licensed establishments throughout the county. The operation involved the use of an 18-year-old Confidential Informant (CI) from the Sheriff’s Office. The CI, dressed in jeans and a...
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