On Monday, September 2, 2024, at approximately 7:18 p.m., firefighters from Seventh District, Leonardtown, Hollywood, Hughesville, and Mechanicsville responded to the 24000 block of Long Road in Clements, for the reported residential structure fire. Dispatchers advised the first 911 call was the home owner/resident reporting smoke coming from the residence with all occupants being...
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As we move through 2024, Southern Maryland is facing a troubling increase in deadly accidents on our roads. This past Labor Day weekend, instead of being a time for family and fun, sadly added to the growing number of fatalities. Multiple people died in crashes over the holiday, showing how important it is to...
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SMECO recently helped fight hunger in the region by supporting the Southern Maryland Food Bank. Through donations of food and cash by its employees, the cooperative was able to stock the charity’s shelves with more than 3,100 pounds of food. The donations will enable the food bank to feed more than 140 families. The...
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September marks National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the complexities of suicide and promoting resources for prevention. Suicide is a significant public health issue, affecting individuals and communities across the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the 11th leading cause of...
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The much anticipated 77th Annual St. Mary’s County Fair is just around the corner, taking place from September 19th to 22nd, 2024, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown, Maryland. This event, steeped in tradition and community spirit, is a celebration of our rural heritage and the vibrant culture of Southern Maryland. Whether...
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On Sunday, September 1, 2024, at approximately 2:43 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 29000 block of Oak Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported long fall. Dispatchers advised all responding units the 911 caller reported a 9-year-old male was helping his father cut down a tree when a “branch came...
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UPDATE 9/4/2024: The driver and sole occupant of the 2021 Nissan Armada involved in Sunday evening’s fatal car crash has been identified as 64-year-old Melvin Leon Elem of Baltimore. UPDATE 9/2/2024: At approximately 7:01 p.m. on Sunday, September 1, 2024, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a reported single-car...
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Holiday: Labor Day Weekend (College closed). All campuses of the College of Southern Maryland will be closed for the Labor Day weekend from Aug. 31 – Sept. 2. The college will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Welcome back Hawks! Fall sessions for students start Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, for seven-week and 15-week classes at all College...
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Get ready for a full day of family fun along the scenic Potomac River at the Piney Point Lighthouse! The Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums invite everyone to enjoy an exciting lineup of activities, entertainment, and delicious food at this year’s FamilyFest on Saturday, September 14th, 2024. 10:00 a.m., to...
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On September 1st, 2024, Fitzies Marina Restaurant and Pub posted the following announce of the passing of Richard Tippett, also know for the “Fuelish Pleasure” race boat. Obituary and services will be provided when they become available. “It is with a heavy heart that we must let our friends know about the passing of...
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UPDATE 9/1/2024: On Sunday, September 1st, 2024, at approximately 1:37 a.m., First Responders were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in the area of Three Notch Road and Carpenter Lane, Charlotte Hall, Maryland. The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse, operated by Samuel Robert Simmons, 41, of Saint Inigoes,...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will open the archery hunting season for white-tailed and sika deer on Sept. 6. The season runs intermittently through Jan. 31, 2025. Archers may use vertical longbows and vertical recurve bows Feb. 1 and Feb. 3-4, 2025 during the third annual Primitive Deer Hunt Days. Hunters should consult the 2024-2025...
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On Saturday, August 31, 2024, at approximately 8:05 p.m., police, fire and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Charlotte Hall Road in Charlotte Hall, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a motorcycle and sedan involved in a rear-end...
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On Saturday, August 31, 2024, at approximately 11:41 p.m., police responded to 25470 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, for an active physical fight involving a armed subject. 911 callers reported two black males were actively fighting with one of the suspects being armed with a knife. Police arrived on the scene to find a large...
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On Saturday, August 30, 2024, at approximately 7:12 p.m., police, fire and emergency medical services responded to the area of Old Flora Corner Road and Old Village Road in Mechanicsville, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one vehicle overturned. The collision was just a quarter mile away from the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department...
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The meeting of the St. Mary’s County Board of Education was called to order on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The session began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a motion to approve the agenda, which passed unanimously. Superintendent and Student Member Reports The Superintendent began by discussing the start of the new school...
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The Maryland State Police urge all motorists to prioritize safety during the Labor Day weekend and avoid impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving to protect yourself and others on the road. From August 30 to September 2, state troopers from all 23 barracks will conduct saturation patrols across Maryland. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction...
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Two men from St. Mary’s County are facing multiple drug-related charges following a traffic stop earlier this year in Charles County. Delontey Montario Butler, 31, of Lexington Park, and Demetrius Devon Hall, 27, of Chaptico, were charged with misdemeanors for the possession of controlled dangerous substances and drug paraphernalia after a high-speed chase ended...
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On Thursday, August 29, 2024, at approximately 7:32 p.m., police responded to the Asian Grocery located at 46921 South Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported armed robbery in progress. 911 callers reported a male subject came into the business armed with a weapon, robbed the business and then fled on foot towards the woods...
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Braeden Skyler Trigg, 20, of no fixed address, has been charged with fourth-degree burglary after allegedly breaking into and living on the roof of MOD Pizza in California, Maryland. The incident was reported to have taken place on August 16, 2024, at the store located on Saint Andrew Church Road. According to court documents...
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On Thursday, August 29, 2024, at approximately 12:22 p.m., firefighters from Seventh District, Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, Bay District, Second District, Hollywood, and Charles County responded to the 38000 block of Bayview Road in Colton’s Point, for the reported porch on fire. The 911 caller reported her back porch was on fire. Additional 911 callers then...
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Maryland’s Rural Legacy Program is celebrating 25 years of active land preservation across the state this year. Since its inception, the program and its partners have protected more than 125,000 acres of ecologically valuable properties, productive farms, and forests, representing a public investment of more than $405 million. In recognition of this milestone, Governor Wes Moore...
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The meeting began with an invocation led by Commissioner Ostrow, emphasizing gratitude for the opportunity to serve the community, seeking guidance for making just and fair decisions, and requesting unity among the commissioners. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag. Commissioner President Randy Guy introduced the commissioners present, which...
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The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership (HSMP) will host their Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the SMART Building at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland at 44219 Airport Rd, California, MD 20619. All community members are invited to register and attend this free event....
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UPDATE 8/28/2024: A second individual, Kyya Marie Lee, of no fixed address, has been charged in connection with the incident involving two children left unattended at a hotel in California, Maryland. Lee is facing a misdemeanor charge of confining an unattended child under Maryland law, similar to the charges against Gabrielle Theresa McKay. According...
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