Prince George’s County resident wins top prize in July 17 drawing A Fort Washington man turned up at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore this week with a big smile on his face and his wife on his arm to claim a $50,000 Bonus Match 5 top prize. The longtime Lottery player said he and his...
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Three southern Maryland high school graduates have been awarded The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) Pathways Scholarship to attend the College of Southern Maryland this fall thanks to the students’ exceptional achievements, and a unique partnership between CSM and TPP aimed at building the region’s workforce pipeline. Chopticon High School graduates Skye Blado of Mechanicsville, and...
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Hospice of the Chesapeake invites all area golfers to reserve their foursome now for the nonprofit’s 20th annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 28, at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course in Queenstown, Maryland. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. shotgun start. The day includes a full breakfast by Main &...
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Wag N’ Wash, the boutique-style, full-line dog grooming and self-wash specialty retail franchise, will host a “Bark Bash” community event in celebration of its neighbors. Located at 22598 MacArthur Blvd in California, MD, the “Bark Bash” event will take place on Saturday, July 22 – Sunday, July 23. Wag N’ Wash of California offers...
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Brethren Mutual’s 24th Charity Golf Tournament held at Black Rock Golf Course (Hagerstown, MD) raised a total of $26,000 for community non-profit organizations in June 2023. Proceeds were split between the Brad Browning Memorial Scholarship Fund benefitting graduating seniors of Grace Academy (Hagerstown, MD) and Brethren Mutual’s Relay for Life Employee Team benefitting the...
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Calvert Nature Society, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental education and conservation, is thrilled to announce a significant donation from the Board of Directors of the Maryland Osprey & Nature Festival to help restore the beloved Battle Creek Nature Center. The November 2022 fire at the nature center destroyed the majority of the...
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In response to the need for cheaper and more widespread water quality monitoring in the Chesapeake Bay, teachers and students at the Dr. James A Forrest Career and Technology Center in Leonardtown, Maryland, are partnering with community volunteers to create inexpensive remote monitoring kits funded by a grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust. “This...
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Hyper Kidz, an indoor playground concept, has selected Waugh Chapel Business Park as the site for its third location in the greater Baltimore metropolitan region and first in Anne Arundel County. Franchise owner Krishna Hazarika has signed a lease with St. John Properties, Inc. for 14,991 square feet of space within 987 Waugh Chapel...
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St. Mary’s County banker counts up big win on the $30 Cash is King ticket A St. Mary’s County woman is counting up her own coins after winning a $50,000 prize playing the $30 Cash is King scratch-off game. Kimberly Shaw won the big prize while having a fun night with her husband, Colby,...
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Charles County grocery store manager wins top prize on FAST PLAY Winfall Doubler Martika Savoy of Charles County was excited when she realized she had won $100,000 on FAST PLAY Winfall Doubler. Maybe too excited. “I thought I was going to have my baby on the floor,” said the mom who is expecting her...
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Governor Wes Moore announced that nine Maryland nursing programs will receive $5.8 million to help address the state’s nursing shortage. The FY24 Competitive Institutional Grant funding includes one-year resource grants, multi-year implementation grants, and planning grants to get more students out of the classroom and into the workforce. “This funding will create positive and...
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A high-spirited crowd took over an automotive service center to break a record – the most money raised in one night in the 13-year history of Fashion for a Cause. On June 8, 2023, at Porsche Annapolis, businesses, organizations and individuals broke that record, raising nearly $200,000 for Chesapeake Kids, the Hospice of the...
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When a community has experienced a traumatic event or crisis, children and adults may feel significant fear, anxiety or stress. This impact may be felt by those who were directly involved in the event (such as victims, witnesses, and responders) as well as others who may not have been directly involved. There are resources...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office are are proud to introduce the newest member of their Sheriff’s Office family and their K9 unit, K9 Atlas! K9 Atlas is a 14-month-old German Shephard mix and he will be partnered with their newest handler, DFC Hendrickson. K9 Atlas will be trained in Tracking, Patrol, Narcotics Detection, Evidence...
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Deputy State Fire Marshal Helys Valles is the recipient of the 2022 “James C. Robertson, Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Year” award. “Deputy Valles exemplifies the overall desire and commitment our investigators embrace to ensure the safety of Maryland’s citizens,” stated State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci. The award was presented to her...
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The FAST PLAY Home Run Riches game continues to heat up, with a $132,989 jackpot-winning ticket sold in St. Mary’s County on Wednesday, June 7. This is the fifth winning ticket sold in the $5 game. The lucky ticket was purchased in California, Md. at Harris Teeter #487 located at 44900 St. Andrews Church...
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Things are looking up for a Maryland Lottery player from Waldorf who claimed a $100,000 scratch-off prize last week. “To me, this win is a miracle,” the combat veteran said while sitting in the Winner’s Circle at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. “It doesn’t matter how people treat you, if you’re going to win, you’re...
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The St. Mary’s County Board of Education recognized the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers and school security staff at its Wednesday meeting for their work to keep the learning environment for students safe and secure throughout the year. Deputy First Class Artina Alvey, the School Resource Officer for Margaret Brent Middle...
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St. Mary’s County woman claims top prize on $10 Winfall Doubler game A bride-to-be from Southern Maryland recently got a wedding gift from Lady Luck while stopping at a store to grab snacks for movie night with her future spouse. The dog mom and longtime Maryland Lottery player, who selected the nickname “Locke &...
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Charles County man played after portion of number was drawn days earlier A Waldorf player who believes in trends said he followed a pattern to win $50,000 in the May 26 Pick 5 midday drawing. The 50-year-old said he has a list of numbers that he likes to play. That includes birthdays, license plates...
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You just never know what the day will bring! On May 31, 2023, a citizen located an abandoned fawn and brought it to an elementary school to try to find help. Officer Ptack of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded and contacted a local rescue. Then with cautious hands and a warm heart, she...
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The Benedict Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Squad and Auxiliary, Inc. (BVFDRS) was notified by Senator Chris Van Hollen’s office that they have been awarded $177,857.14 in competitive grant funds through the Department of Homeland Security’s FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to replace expiring Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). The Assistance to Firefighters Grant...
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Prince George’s County Police Department K9’s Morris, Betty, Sultan, Leo and Leroy received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Leo and Leroy’s vests have been embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.” K9...
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The Calvert County community came together to enjoy fine cuisine, local wines and spirited dancing, helping to raise more than $143,000 for Hospice of the Chesapeake at the 10th annual Culinary Event held May 12 at The Hall at Huntingtown. In June 2022, Calvert Hospice proudly joined the Hospice of the Chesapeake brand family...
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Summer is in full swing at the Calvert Marine Museum with fun camps, cruises on the river, and the return of concert season! For more information please visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Wednesday through Sunday, the month of June – Wm. B. Tennison Public Cruise 2 p.m.: Relax and enjoy a leisurely one-hour sightseeing cruise on the...
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