St. Mary’s News

Fun Spring Events to Support Care and Community at Hospice of the Chesapeake

Fun Spring Events to Support Care and Community at Hospice of the Chesapeake

Hospice of the Chesapeake invites the community to celebrate spring with three unforgettable signature events designed to fuel its mission of providing compassionate hospice, supportive and grief care across the region. Mark your calendars for these April, May and June experiences that each offer their own blend of excitement, elegance and community impact: Bubbles...
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Sports Wagering Contributes $19 Million to the State During November 2025

Sports Wagering Contributes $19 Million to the State During November 2025

Maryland’s sports wagering market continued a strong performance in Fiscal Year 2026 by generating $19,012,033 in contributions to the state during November. Sports bettors in Maryland wagered $720,180,853 during the month and won back $622,895,669 in prizes. Sportsbook operators held 13.5% of the handle, leading to the largest single-month return to the state since...
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Maryland DNR Announces Opening Weekend Results from the 2025 Deer Firearm Season

Maryland DNR Announces Opening Weekend Results from the 2025 Deer Firearm Season

Maryland hunters reported harvesting 9,633 deer on the opening weekend of the 2025 firearm season from Nov. 29 – Nov. 30, according to data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The opening weekend harvest decreased 11.5% from last year’s official opening weekend harvest of 10,889 deer. This was 7.2% lower than the 5-year average of 10,384...
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Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack Collecting Food and Toy Donations for Local Families

Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack Collecting Food and Toy Donations for Local Families

The Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack is collecting food, hygiene items, and toys this month to help support local families in need during the holiday season. The effort is being done in partnership with several community programs, including the Mary Lou Gough of Our Lady of the Wayside and Saint Cecilia Catholic Church Food...
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UPDATE: Lexington Park Woman Shot by Police After Stealing Handgun, Firing at Deputy

UPDATE: Lexington Park Woman Shot by Police After Stealing Handgun, Firing at Deputy

UPDATE 12/12/2025: Court documents added; On October 23, 2025, police responded to the 46000 block of Anita Court in Lexington Park, for the reported check the welfare. The 911 caller reported that his roommate Paige Hartness, had stolen his .45 ACP 1911 handgun from  his room and left the residence after a verbal argument...
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UPDATE: No Injuries Reported, Police Investigating Crash Involving NAS Patuxent River Truck 13

UPDATE: No Injuries Reported, Police Investigating Crash Involving NAS Patuxent River Truck 13

UPDATE 12/10/2025: Witnesses reported the red sedan had previously entered into the left hand turn lane prior to the intersection of Hollywood Road and Three Notch Road, before re-entering the Southbound lanes of Three Notch Road. The vehicle then continued to travel South on Three Notch Road until entering the left-hand turn lane to...
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U.S. Navy UAS Surpass One Million Flight Hours in ISR Operations

U.S. Navy UAS Surpass One Million Flight Hours in ISR Operations

Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD.: The Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program office (PMA-263) recently announced that the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Services UAS surpassed one million flight hours in support of operations on land and at sea. Sailors aboard achieved the one million flight hours...
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Air Force Research Laboratory Invention Deployed by Maryland State Police Aviation Command

Air Force Research Laboratory Invention Deployed by Maryland State Police Aviation Command

Published Dec. 5, 2025 by Whitney Wetsig, 711th Human Performance Wing Commander’s Action Group – WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio; A mobile medical documentation tool developed by Air Force Research Laboratory researchers is now deployed and being tested on Maryland State Police medevac helicopters. This marks the first time medical providers are using Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed...
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UPDATE: Driver’s Failure to Yield Sends One to Trauma Center with Life-Threatening Injuries After Early Morning Crash in Charlotte Hall

UPDATE: Driver’s Failure to Yield Sends One to Trauma Center with Life-Threatening Injuries After Early Morning Crash in Charlotte Hall

UPDATE 12/10/2025: On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at around 6:42 a.m., patrol units from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a serious motor vehicle collision in the area of Three Notch Road and Charlotte Hall School Road in Charlotte Hall. Deputies arrived at the site to find one person trapped. The...
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Man Flown to Trauma Center After Tree Falls on Him in Bushwood

Man Flown to Trauma Center After Tree Falls on Him in Bushwood

On Monday, December 8, 2025, at approximately 5:28 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 22000 block of Upland Drive in Bushwood, for the reported traumatic injuries. The 911 caller reported a tree fell on him, with the caller reporting he had trouble breathing and passed out several times. Maryland State Police Aviation...
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65-Year-Old Transported After Accidental Self-Inflicted Shooting in Valley Lee

65-Year-Old Transported After Accidental Self-Inflicted Shooting in Valley Lee

On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 8:20 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 45000 block of Joeys Way in Valley Lee, for the reported shooting. 911 callers reported a 65-year-old male student had accidentally shot himself in the foot. EMS arrived on the scene to find a tourniquet had been...
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Fire Marshal Investigating Overnight Building Fire in Mechanicsville

Fire Marshal Investigating Overnight Building Fire in Mechanicsville

On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 3:43 a.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Hughesville, Bay District, and Seventh District responded to the 38000 block of Copsey Farm Lane in Mechanicsville, for the reported building on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 20 x 40 structure fully engulfed in flames and advised...
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UPDATE: Santa is Flying Into Town Today – Updated Times and Additional Locations!

UPDATE: Santa is Flying Into Town Today – Updated Times and Additional Locations!

Southern Maryland residents young and old should look skyward today, Tuesday, Dec. 9, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET as Adm. Saint Nicholas takes to the air on his annual holiday readiness flight — now with an expanded route that includes additional regional schools. Locals can catch a glimpse of Nicholas — flying...
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P-8A Program Leverages Partnerships to Achieve Winning Operational Outcomes

P-8A Program Leverages Partnerships to Achieve Winning Operational Outcomes

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD.: The Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Program (PMA-290) and the P-8A program team planned and executed several Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events in recent months.  The successful AOG events were completed outside of the continental U.S. (OCONUS) with cooperative partnerships between the U.S. Navy and the Royal...
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Mechanicsville Woman Faces Drug, Theft, and Burglary Charges Across Three Open Cases

Mechanicsville Woman Faces Drug, Theft, and Burglary Charges Across Three Open Cases

Whitney Anne Arnold, 39, of Mechanicsville, is currently facing three separate criminal cases in St. Mary’s County involving drug possession, a reported retail theft scheme, and an alleged unlawful entry into a vacant residence, according to court documents filed by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. In the most recent case, deputies responded on...
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UPDATE: Man Cited After Lexington Park Collision Involving St. Mary’s County School Bus in Lexington Park

UPDATE: Man Cited After Lexington Park Collision Involving St. Mary’s County School Bus in Lexington Park

On Friday, December 5, 2025, at approximately 4:11 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Kessler Court in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving an occupied school bus. Crews arrived on the scene to find a three vehicle collision involving a Nissan...
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Governor Moore Commits $10 Million to Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations to Help Protect Against Hate Crimes

Governor Moore Commits $10 Million to Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations to Help Protect Against Hate Crimes

Governor Wes Moore announced that his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 will maintain $10 million in funding for the Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant Program. The program, which saw its funding doubled in the governor’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget, provides vital support to nonprofit organizations and faith-based institutions for security enhancements to protect their...
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Governor Moore and Chesapeake Bay Program Executive Council Approve Revised Agreement to Protect Jobs, the Environment, and Coastal Communities

Governor Moore and Chesapeake Bay Program Executive Council Approve Revised Agreement to Protect Jobs, the Environment, and Coastal Communities

Governor Wes Moore on Dec. 2 led the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Executive Council in approving the revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, which includes goals that will improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay, increase access to nature, and support livelihoods that depend on this nationally treasured resource. The revised agreement supports the environmental and...
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Historic Donation Creates New Fund for CSM Scholarships and Student Support

Historic Donation Creates New Fund for CSM Scholarships and Student Support

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation will expand scholarships and break down student financial barriers through the Lorraine Diana ’79 and Robert Guite Pathways to Possibility Fund, established with the largest donation in the college’s history. The fund will provide students with traditional scholarships, as well as financial support for other needs which...
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St. Mary’s Bus Driver Wins $50,000 on Pick 5 Ticket!

St. Mary’s Bus Driver Wins $50,000 on Pick 5 Ticket!

When a St. Mary’s County man played his favorite numbers and those five digits -10238 – were picked at midday on Dec. 2, his $1 straight bet gave him a $50,000 top prize. The school bus driver said Dec. 4 when he claimed his winnings at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore he doesn’t play every...
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Fire Marshal Investigating Trailer Fire in Leonardtown That Sends Woman to Hospital with Smoke Inhalation

Fire Marshal Investigating Trailer Fire in Leonardtown That Sends Woman to Hospital with Smoke Inhalation

On Sunday, December 7, 2025, at approximately 12:36 p.m., firefighters from Leonardtown, Second District, Seventh District, Hollywood, Bay District and Solomons were dispatched to the Wilderness Run RV Resort (formerly called La Grande RV Park) located at 23285 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, for the reported trailer on fire. The owner reported a fire...
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Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Season Resumes December 20

Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Season Resumes December 20

The second half of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer hunting season will be open Dec. 20 through Jan. 3, 2026. The first half of the split season was held in October. Hunters may use muzzleloading firearms to harvest sika and white-tailed deer during this time. “The late muzzleloader season coincides with the holidays, offering hunters a...
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Secretary’s Message: Investment in Outdoor Recreation Pays Back Dividends Now and for the Future

Secretary’s Message: Investment in Outdoor Recreation Pays Back Dividends Now and for the Future

In the last week of October, Maryland’s outdoor recreation community gathered in Baltimore for our second annual Maryland Outdoor Recreation Summit. Bringing together the partners that comprise and support Maryland’s outdoor recreation community – local and state government, environmental organizations, educators, outfitters, and other businesses – is essential. The science is clear: time in...
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UPDATE: Third Arrest Made After 16-Year-Old Poses As 19-Year-Old with Fake Account in Setup Robbery and Stabbing of Volunteer Firefighter in Lexington Park

UPDATE: Third Arrest Made After 16-Year-Old Poses As 19-Year-Old with Fake Account in Setup Robbery and Stabbing of Volunteer Firefighter in Lexington Park

UPDATE 12/5/2025: An arrest warrant for Dmontre Montez Bush, 25, of Lexington Park, was conducted on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, in connection with the November stabbing and robbery in Lexington Park. Bush was taken into custody and transported to the Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, where he is being held on a no...
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ALDI Scheduled to Open New Lexington Park Store on December 11th – Giveaways, and Prizes

ALDI Scheduled to Open New Lexington Park Store on December 11th – Giveaways, and Prizes

ALDI is officially opening its newest Southern Maryland location next week, bringing its well-known low-price grocery model to 21853 Three Notch Road, Unit 101, in Lexington Park. The grand opening celebration is set for Thursday, December 11, 2025, and the company is inviting the community to join in a morning of giveaways, prizes, and...
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