The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the woman pictured, a person of interest, in a theft investigation. On Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 2:35 am, a catalytic converter was stolen from a parked vehicle at the SouthPoint Church on St. Andrew’s Church Road in Leonardtown. The pictured female was...
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Governor Wes Moore today announced that Maryland is awarding nearly $92 million to expand high-speed internet access to an estimated 14,500 households and businesses across the state through Connect Maryland, an initiative to close the digital divide through the Office of Statewide Broadband. The Connect Maryland Network Infrastructure Grant Program made 35 awards to Internet...
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UPDATE 4/5/2023: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of the two pictured suspects in an attempted auto theft investigation. On Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 1:42 am, the two suspects entered a 2022 Dodge Charger that was on the lot of Fitzgerald Auto Mall in Lexington Park in an apparent...
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On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at approximately 8:43 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Point Lookout Road and Willows Road in Park Hall, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find one vehicle off the roadway with the occupants out of the vehicle...
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UPDATE 4/5/2023: On Monday, April 3, 2023, Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement responded to the area of the 10700 block of Kingston Pike and Lovell Road, after receiving sighting reports of fugitive Roy C. McGrath. During the incident, McGrath was shot and taken to an area hospital where...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) held their regular business meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, beginning with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners presented proclamations for Fair Housing Month, Week of the Young Child, National Animal Care & Control Week, and National Public Health Week....
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The St. Mary’s County Museum Division is pleased to announce the 2023 Dinner and a Cruise Series. These themed cruises offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy a fun evening of cruising on the St. Clement’s Island Water Taxi, a delicious seafood dinner at waterside Morris Point Restaurant, and a dessert reception at St. Clement’s...
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Willows Recreation Center is permanently closing on April 30, 2023. ”Willows Recreation Center sent out an email to members stating the following “Our hours for the month of April 2023 will be based on events. We will not be open from 8am to 3pm. We will be open from 3pm to 9pm Monday to...
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On Sunday, April 2, 2023, at approximately 8:23 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Three Notch Road and First Colony Boulevard in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved with the operator of the Chrysler sedan reporting injuries. Emergency medical...
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“The Naval District Washington Fire and Emergency Services leadership was officially notified that the replacement/renovation project for the Webster Field Fire Station was approved, funded, and awarded! This long-awaited project will provide for a safe and effective workplace for our personnel, as well as increase our service delivery to the installation. Our leadership wish...
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The St. Mary’s County Museum Division, in partnership with the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC), will be offering free Open Houses for visitors and the community at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden, one Saturday a month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open House dates include: May 6, June 3, June...
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Historic St. Mary’s City held its annual Maryland Day celebration on the museum grounds on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Over 200 guests were in attendance for the ceremony hosted by the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission. Rear Admiral Tim Heely, USN (retired), Chairman of the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission gave opening remarks. A...
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Sharon Denade Thomas, age 60 of Spring Lake, North CarolinaOn Saturday, April 1, 2023, at approximately 4:16 p.m., police responded to the 45000 block of Church Drive and Military Lane in California, for the reported disturbance. The 911 caller reported a male and female were outside with the female subject in a grey Ford Escape...
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All St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 7, 2023, in observance of the Good Friday holiday. Offices will resume normal operating schedules on Monday, April 10, 2023. The April 7 closure includes: All three Senior Activity Centers (Garvey, Loffler, and Northern) and there will be no home-delivered...
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With April being National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Maryland State Police are reminding motorists just how dangerous it can be on the road if you are not paying attention to your surroundings. According to the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s (MDOT MVA) Highway Safety Office, more than 24,000 people are injured and 200 others...
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Sgt. David Alexander #87 received his Final Salute on Friday, March 31, 2023, upon his retirement from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Alexander served the community for more than 26 years in the agency, spending 19 of those years as a detective. He also served as a Patrol Division squad leader, the...
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On Saturday, April 1, 2023, an employee of Southern Maryland News Net heard a loud crash that came from Hermanville Road at approximately 2:03 a.m. Upon turning onto Hermanville Road from Green Leaf Road, a car horn was heard periodically and at 2:11 a.m., a Dodge Challenger was found off the roadway that had...
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To: All Marylanders I am here to inform you that the State of Maryland has seen the worst increase in fire deaths in the first three months of 2023 than in any other time in recent decades. Close to 40 Marylanders have lost their lives to fire from the eastern shore to the mountains...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) held their regular business meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, beginning with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners met as the Board of Health to hear an update from Dr. Brewster, County Health Officer, and Sheriff Hall on drug use...
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On Saturday, April 1, 2023, the St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks department will host its 40th Annual Easter Egg Festival at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. This rain or shine event will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and is open to the entire community. The Easter Egg Festival has become...
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The St. Mary’s County Department of Public Work’s (DPW&T) contractor continues construction for the FDR Boulevard Extension. Beginning on April 3, 2023, travel lanes in each direction of Buck Hewitt Rd, at the FDR Blvd intersection, will be diverted to allow for the construction of a new roundabout intersection. Motorists are required to reduce...
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Concert season is here! Calvert Marine Museum’s Motto Mortgage Preferred and Re/Max One Waterside Pavilion will host top-notch performers for its fans this summer! For the most up-to-date information, visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. To kick off concert season, Tennessee native Dustin Lynch will perform on Friday, May 26, 2023. Dustin Lynch has “built one of the...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a man this week on numerous charges following a rash of thefts from motor vehicles in the Lexington Park area. Deputy Donald Shubrooks responded to a reported theft on March 24, 2023 to the 21000 block of Jettison Court in Lexington Park. The victim and the deputy...
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Maryland Public Television (MPT) will premiere its original documentary Discovering the Dove on Tuesday, April 18 at 8 p.m. during its 19th annual Chesapeake Bay Week®. The half-hour film will debut on MPT-HD and will be available to view live and on-demand using MPT’s livestream, online video player, and the PBS App. In Discovering...
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The Nonprofit Institute (NPI) at CSM invites local nonprofits representatives to register for its 13th annual conference to be held April 20. NPI returns to an in-person conference for the first time in three years to offer the region’s nonprofits leaders and staff an opportunity to learn, network and access resources. The theme for...
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