St. Mary’s News

Celebrate Sunfest in Ocean City with St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks!

Celebrate Sunfest in Ocean City with St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks!

St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) is excited to announce a bus trip to Ocean City, Maryland for Sunfest! We’ll provide the transportation, you plan your day at the beach for Saturday, October 21, 2023. Ocean City’s Sunfest is one of the largest outdoor festivals in the region, attracting tens...
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Entries for 2023 Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown Now Being Accepted

Entries for 2023 Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown Now Being Accepted

Registration is now open for those wishing to participate in the 48th Annual Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown. Floats, bands, schools, scouts, clubs, cheerleaders, bikes, vintage cars, horses are some of the entries which will be accepted. The parade will step off at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2023 from Ryken High School....
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Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Receives Donated Drinking Water from Anheuser-Busch to Support Response Efforts

Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Receives Donated Drinking Water from Anheuser-Busch to Support Response Efforts

By Ridge Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best: The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department recently received a donation of canned emergency drinking water from leading brewer Anheuser-Busch, through a partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), to help keep their responders hydrated as they battle fires this season. The water was provided through the...
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Police Investigating Another Juvenile Shot in Lexington Park, Third Shooting in Three Days

Police Investigating Another Juvenile Shot in Lexington Park, Third Shooting in Three Days

8/20/2021: On Sunday, August 20, 2023, at approximately 5:40 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 21600 block of Enterprise Road in Lexington Park, for the reported shooting. Crews arrived on the scene to find a reported 15-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the upperbody. EMS requested a helicopter for the...
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Motorcyclist Flown to Trauma Center After Early Morning Collision in California

Motorcyclist Flown to Trauma Center After Early Morning Collision in California

On Friday, August 18, 2023, at approximately 7:12 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and MacArthur Boulevard in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a sedan and a motorcycle in the roadway with the operator...
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September 2023 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

September 2023 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

Dive into an exciting lineup of events, including cruises on the Patuxent, Night at the Museum for Friends with Disabilities, Pirate Day, Homeschool Day, and more! For more information, please visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Wednesday through Sunday, the month of Sept. – Wm. B. Tennison Public Cruise 2 p.m. Relax and enjoy a leisurely one-hour cruise...
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UPDATE: No Arrest Made as Police Investigate Another Juvenile Shot in Lexington Park

UPDATE: No Arrest Made as Police Investigate Another Juvenile Shot in Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Press Release: On August 18, 2023, at around 2:00 AM, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for shots fired in the area of Patuxent Drive in Lexington Park. Deputies arrived on scene and located a 17-year-old male inside a residence suffering from a...
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Wrong Way Driver on Three Notch Road Sends Seven Patients to Area Hospitals, Police Investigating

Wrong Way Driver on Three Notch Road Sends Seven Patients to Area Hospitals, Police Investigating

On Thursday, August 17, 2023, at approximately 3:34 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and New Market Road in Mechanicsville, for the head-on motor vehicle collision reported serious. Firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hughesville and Hollywood VFD’s responded and first arrived units located 4 vehicles with 7 patients...
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Slow Down St. Mary’s: Local Law Enforcement Leaders Crackdown on Speeding, Distracted Driving, and Aggressive Driving

Slow Down St. Mary’s: Local Law Enforcement Leaders Crackdown on Speeding, Distracted Driving, and Aggressive Driving

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, the Maryland State Police, and the St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney’s Office are implementing a multi-agency initiative: Slow Down St. Mary’s, a comprehensive response to combat the rise in traffic-related fatalities. Eight deaths have stemmed from fatal motor vehicle collisions in St. Mary’s County this year, compared to...
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Traffic Alert: Maintenance to be Conducted on the Gov. TJ Bridge

Traffic Alert: Maintenance to be Conducted on the Gov. TJ Bridge

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will perform maintenance work on the MD 4 (Governor Thomas Johnson) Bridge in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties on Thursday morning, August 17, weather permitting. Work will begin at 9 a.m. and the two travel lanes will be restored by 10 a.m. SHA crews...
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Bicyclist Flown to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Lexington Park

Bicyclist Flown to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at approximately 3:50 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Rennell Avenue East in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle collision involving a bicycle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle and bicycle in the roadway with the...
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No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Overturns in Mechanicsville

No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Overturns in Mechanicsville

On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at approximately 6:07 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Budds Creek Road and Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single pickup truck off the roadway and on its roof with...
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Calvert Marine Museum’s Funfest: A Classic Fun-Filled Fundraising Event for the Whole Family

Calvert Marine Museum’s Funfest: A Classic Fun-Filled Fundraising Event for the Whole Family

Museum FunFest welcomes families and friends to join in a day of laughter, games, and community spirit, all while raising support for the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM). After some friendly competition on the mini-golf course head over to see who is in the Dunk Tank. Prepare to be entertained as community figures, museum curators,...
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Pro Motocross Championship Annual Summer Spectacle Returns to Southern Maryland’s Legendary Budds Creek Motocross Park on August 19, 2023

Pro Motocross Championship Annual Summer Spectacle Returns to Southern Maryland’s Legendary Budds Creek Motocross Park on August 19, 2023

MECHANICSVILLE, Md. (August 2023) – One year removed from celebrating a half-century of racing, the prestigious Pro Motocross Championship will usher in a new era for the 2023 season as the centerpiece of the newly formed SuperMotocross World Championship. The 11-round summer Pro Motocross campaign will visit 10 different states over the course of...
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UPDATE: Cause of House Fire in Lusby Remains Under Investigation

UPDATE: Cause of House Fire in Lusby Remains Under Investigation

UPDATE: On Sunday, August 13, 2023, at 2:23 a.m., firefighters responded to 432 Lake Drive in Lusby, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from the one story single family dwelling. The occupants were identified as Katsunori and Diann Mita. The homeowners safely escaped without injury...
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State Comptroller Visits St. Mary’s County Health Hub

State Comptroller Visits St. Mary’s County Health Hub

The St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce coordinated a visit from Maryland State Comptroller Brooke Lierman to the St. Mary’s County Health Hub on Monday, August 14, 2023 as part of her “Take a Look with Brooke Tour”, which focuses on revitalization efforts in several communities across the state. Comptroller Lierman was in St....
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Man Armed with Metal Pipe and Sword Arrested and Charged with Assault and Resisting Arrest

Man Armed with Metal Pipe and Sword Arrested and Charged with Assault and Resisting Arrest

On Sunday, August 6, 2023, at 8:27 a.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of October Place in Waldorf for the report of an injured person. A preliminary investigation revealed the suspect, Jasper Bernard Ford, age 36, of Waldorf, went to the location where he became involved in an argument with another male who...
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State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci Awarded The Olin Greene Outstanding Fire Prevention Service Award

State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci Awarded The Olin Greene Outstanding Fire Prevention Service Award

State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci has been awarded The Olin Greene Outstanding Fire Prevention Service Award by the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) at their annual meeting in Wilmington, North Carolina. Along with the award, Geraci was re-elected as the Vice-President of NASFM, comprised of the most senior fire officials in...
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St. Mary’s Goes Purple Walk for Recovery Event Scheduled – Saturday, September 9th, 2023

St. Mary’s Goes Purple Walk for Recovery Event Scheduled – Saturday, September 9th, 2023

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will host the second annual St. Mary’s Goes Purple Walk for Recovery on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m in Leonardtown Square. This family-friendly, free event will celebrate those recovering from substance use, help end stigma surrounding mental health and addiction, and bring...
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Noise Advisory – UAS Flights Scheduled at Webster Outlying Field August 19-20, 2023

Noise Advisory – UAS Flights Scheduled at Webster Outlying Field August 19-20, 2023

Communities surrounding Webster Outlying Field are advised that there will be weekend Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) test events scheduled to take place Aug. 19-20, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. As with all operations, NAS Patuxent River takes precautions to lessen the impact of testing activities on the community. For more information, call...
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22-Year-Old Flown to Burn Center After Receiving Serious Injuries from Bonfire

22-Year-Old Flown to Burn Center After Receiving Serious Injuries from Bonfire

On Sunday, August 13, 2023 at approximately 12:21 a.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to the 29000 block of Jefferson Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported burns. Responding personnel were advised the 911 caller reported a 22-year-old male suffered significant facial burns from a bonfire being lit. Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 was...
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Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Announces Passing of Active Member James H. “Jay” Bowles Jr.

Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Announces Passing of Active Member James H. “Jay” Bowles Jr.

It is with deepest regret that the membership of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department and its Auxiliary announce the passing of Active Member James H. “Jay” Bowles Jr. Jay joined the department in 1975 and served until 1985 and rejoined in 2015. Jay was an active member at the time of death. As a...
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75-Year-Old Flown to Trauma Center After Becoming Trapped Under Tractor in Callaway

75-Year-Old Flown to Trauma Center After Becoming Trapped Under Tractor in Callaway

On Saturday, August 12, 2023, at approximately 11:47 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 21000 block of Point Lookout Road in Callaway, for a subject trapped under a tractor. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 75-year-old male with his lower body trapped underneath of the tractor, he was conscious,...
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Woman Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Rollover in Clements

Woman Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Rollover in Clements

On Friday, August 11, 2023, at approximately 5:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 23480 Budds Creek Road and Nellies Way in Clements, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one overturned and trapped. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway, over...
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Residents Quick Thinking Prevents House from Further Damage After Stove Catches Fire in Lexington Park

Residents Quick Thinking Prevents House from Further Damage After Stove Catches Fire in Lexington Park

On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at approximately 1:55 a.m., firefighters from Bay District, Ridge, NAS Patuxent River, Second District and Seventh District responded to the 19000 block of Oak Court in Lexington Park, for the reported appliance fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find the occupant getting all pets out of the residence...
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