Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement after receiving a briefing on the Da Vinci Robot technology at Calvert Health, which Congressman Hoyer helped secure $950,000 for in the FY 2023 Omnibus legislation: “It was great to hear from the talented doctors and leadership at Calvert Health and learn more about the...
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A super-sized Maryland Lottery Mega 7s scratch-off produced a super-sized surprise for a Waldorf woman. The $10 scratch-off the busy mother purchased while running errands produced a $100,000 top prize! The lucky player, a retired U.S. Navy veteran, is calling herself “Set Sail” to tell her winning story. The 42-year-old said she had a...
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On Friday, January 6, 2023, the Calvert Elks #2620 presented officers from the Calvert County Volunteer Fire, Rescue & EMS Association a check for their Memorial Fund in the amount of $8,133 from their recent golf tournament. We would like to thank them for their time and efforts in preparing and hosting the fundraiser...
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Lucky lady finds fifth top prize in $3 game A Diamond Bingo scratch-off recently dazzled an Anne Arundel County woman with riches, bestowing its $30,000 top prize on the lucky lady. The 36-year-old and her husband had stopped at Sheetz #318 in Great Mills to gas up their vehicle when the glimmer of the...
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On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Gentle Hands Wildlife Services received multiple calls and messages about a downed Bald Eagle. Personnel arrived on scene to find the Eagle was removed from the roadway and was wrapped in a jacket being held by Jen Harvey. Along with her was another passer by Steve Robinson, and one...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports that 4,896 people hiked 9,780 miles during First Day Hikes in 41 state parks on New Year’s weekend. Between Dec. 31, 2022 and Jan. 2, 2023, there were 37 scheduled ranger-led programs with an additional 23 self-guided opportunities available on state public lands across Maryland. Despite...
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Winner now sets her sights on a jackpot game win Until last week, her Lottery wins were fun and interesting, but not very big. That changed when the Waldorf woman bought a Power 5s scratch-off that held a $50,000 top prize. Her next goal is to hit one of the jackpot games – Mega...
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Guy Auto Parts is asking for your help. “We are asking for two things. Firstly, if you might – share this. Also, if you would, write a birthday card to Momma Dot. Share some of the special times you’ve had with her. Momma Dot is turning 29 one more time this year on Friday,...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department announces the launch of crisis evaluation and counseling services at the St. Mary’s County Health Hub, located at 21625 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. Services are available Monday – Friday between 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Health Hub provides the following crisis services to help individuals...
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A member of Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Pax River Fuels Division assisted in the saving of a life Jan. 3 in Lexington Park when a library patron suddenly lost consciousness. Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 1st Class Charles Osei Yeboah was in the St. Mary’s County Library Lexington Park Branch...
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January 11, 2023 – Gbemisola “Victoria” Adebayo, NP, recently joined the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Group – Behavioral Health practice and is currently accepting new patients at the La Plata mental health practice. Behavioral Health offers diagnosis, professional assistance, and medication management for various mental health conditions such as ADHD, anxiety disorders,...
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A Prince George’s County retiree who spent his career extinguishing fires is enjoying a flaming hot Lottery winning streak. After claiming two $50,000 Pick 5 prizes in November, the lucky player returned to Lottery headquarters this week to claim a third $50,000 Pick 5 prize. The Accokeek resident found his latest lucky ticket at...
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Claims second-largest winning prize in Maryland FAST PLAY history A Charles County construction worker, who nicknamed himself “Trouble,” is having anything but that after winning a $1,540,418 progressive jackpot in the FAST PLAY Hit the Jackpot! game. He becomes the second-largest winner in a progressive jackpot game since FAST PLAY’s debut in February 2020....
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Buying gas, a cup of coffee and Lottery tickets at his favorite retailers is a nice routine that a Calvert County Lottery player has followed for decades. An admitted jackpot chaser, he favors the Powerball, Mega Millions and Multi-Match games, and until recently his biggest prize had been $1,500. But that all changed in...
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Lucky lost penny reveals prize on Money Rush game A St. Mary’s County resident is such a happy winner she gave herself that nickname after claiming a $50,000 scratch-off prize at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. “Happy Winner” credits her Lottery luck to her late brother and a newfound penny used to scratch-off the Money...
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Under video surveillance by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, the Safe Exchange locations are marked by posted signs for child custody exchanges, in-person transactions, meeting with a buyer or a seller for online transactions, or any other reason to meet publicly. The Sheriff’s Office provides Safe Exchange parking at each of its district...
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January 3, 2023, Players across Maryland won more than $32.2 million during week ending Jan. 1 A $1 million scratch-off winner in Severn and a Multi-Match jackpot-winning ticket worth $690,000 sold in Landover were the biggest Maryland Lottery prizes of the week. Meanwhile, another five players landed prizes of $100,000 on tickets sold in...
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A nurse in the Women’s Health & Family Birthing Center at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital has a new favorite number for 2023—one. Jamie Peabody gave birth to the first baby of the New Year, a daughter, at 1:01 a.m., on January 1, 2023. The first child of Jamie and Jordan Gimler of Welcome, Maryland,...
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Player bought ticket Monday in Charles County A lucky player just made Maryland Lottery FAST PLAY history, buying the second-largest winning ticket in a progressive jackpot game since FAST PLAY’s launch in February 2020. US Fuel located at 2050 Crain Highway in Waldorf sold a ticket worth $1,540,419 on Tuesday, Jan. 2, in the...
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Join us in congratulating nurse Meghan R., Intensive Care Center, who was recently honored with a DAISY! Organized nationally through the DAISY Foundation, the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses celebrates nurses’ compassionate, skillful care and dedication to patients and families. Dawn Yeitrakis, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s chief nursing officer and vice president, and the...
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Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust has announced the November 29, 2022, closing of its latest conservation easement: 133.5 acres of forests and wetland east of Leonardtown. Aaron Leroy and Judith Fay Mast own the property, which is located off of Leonardtown-Hollywood Road. This easement protects forever a particularly sensitive landscape in the McIntosh Run watershed....
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On Wednesday, December 21, 2022, the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department was notified that we had been selected by the Assistance to Firefighters Federal Grant program of selection of our 2021 application for award. MVFD will be receiving approximately $75,000 for 6 new hydraulic battery tools. Two cutters, two spreaders, and two rams as well...
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The Maryland Board of Public Works, Rural Legacy Board approved an expansion of 17,065 acres in the Mattapany Rural Legacy Area, almost doubling the size of this preservation boundary. Southern Maryland Resource Conservation and Development requested the expansion of the Mattapany Rural Legacy Area, which was supported by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County....
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Jaymi Sterling, State’s Attorney-elect, to be sworn in as St. Mary’s County’s 22nd State’s Attorney. This historic ceremonial swearing-in is scheduled for Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 4 p.m. at the Circuit Court Courthouse, located at 41605 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown; members of the public are welcome to attend. The ceremony may also be viewed...
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Through its fundraising events this year, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has collected $31,612.15 for Special Olympics Maryland in 2022. The Sheriff’s Office and its community partners raised money during the Law Enforcement Torch Run in September, and at the annual St. Mary’s Splash, held on Saturday, December 17, 2022. The St. Mary’s...
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