The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has been named the 2024 “Member of the Year” by The Patuxent Partnership (TPP), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing science, technology, and growing the STEM workforce pipeline in Southern Maryland. The announcement came during TPP’s Annual Dinner on June 3, held in Historic St. Mary’s City....
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Driving, putting, fun, and networking are back again this year as Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) celebrates its 12th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in Lusby, MD. All golfers are welcome and encouraged to join regional leaders from throughout Southern Maryland to enjoy a day of golf...
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Cooling Centers Open June 23rd to June 26th. With heat indexes expected to reach over 105°F, cooling centers will be open starting today, June 23rd to Thursday, June 26th, 2025, to help residents stay safe and cool. Monday, June 23 – Thursday, June 26 * Times listed below are normal business hours and may...
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Get ready to celebrate freedom in true American style at St. Mary’s Freedom Fest, the county’s official Independence Day celebration, happening at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 28, 2025. This free, family-friendly event brings the entire community together for an unforgettable summer evening packed with entertainment, contests, food trucks, kids’ activities,...
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The Calvert County Board of Education proudly recognized the outstanding accomplishments of Calvert County Public Schools student musicians during its June 12th, 2025 meeting. Students were honored for earning positions in prestigious state and national music ensembles, reflecting the high level of talent and dedication in CCPS performing arts programs. Seventeen students were selected...
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Calvert County Public Schools is excited to offer free Grab ‘N Go meals this summer! Although our school sites do not qualify for traditional summer meal programs, we’re pleased to share that some of our locations are eligible to participate in the USDA’s Rural, Non-Congregate Summer Meal Program — a special opportunity designed to support...
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The Maryland Natural Resources Police held its annual award ceremony June 13th, 2025, to recognize the achievements made by conservation law enforcement officers and professional staff in 2024. The officers were presented honors by Maryland Department of Natural Resources Sec. Josh Kurtz and Natural Resources Police Col. Orlando Lilly at Annapolis High School in...
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The Marine Corps Aviation Association, John Glenn Squadron (MCAA JGS) in Patuxent River recently recognized high school graduates in the Southern Maryland tri-county area who plan to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)-based degrees with merit-based scholarships. For 2024-2025 school year, MCAA JGS scholarship Committee selected 12 exceptional high school seniors to receive...
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Style met substance on June 5, as Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Fashion for a Cause returned to the U.S. Naval Academy’s Fluegel Alumni Center. The high-energy fashion show smashed last year’s totals, raising more than $305,000 to support the nonprofit’s community health programs, including pediatric hospice care, children’s grief counseling, and family support services....
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The St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy (SMGA) is proud to announce the conclusion of a remarkable 2024–2025 gymnastics season. Throughout the year, SMGA gymnasts showcased exceptional talent and dedication, achieving notable successes at various competitions. SMGA athletes had a strong season, with many gymnasts scoring 33+ and qualifying for States. Several standout performances included 1st...
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A Lottery player from Waldorf matched all five Bonus Match 5 winning numbers from the May 30 drawing on not just one, but two, tickets. The lucky winner took home two $50,000 prizes, for a total of $100,000. The longtime player, who chose to remain anonymous, recently visited Maryland Lottery headquarters to celebrate and...
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A restaurant worker made the trip from Southern Maryland on Wednesday to claim a prize that she told Lottery officials is going to make a dream come true for her family. The $77,777 top prize she discovered when playing a Lucky 7s Multiplier scratch-off will fund a family vacation that she has wanted to...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Maryland Park Service have reactivated 17 members of the Maryland Conservation Corps (MCC), who were demobilized in late April after a sudden termination of grant funds by the federal program supporting it. Following the federal government’s termination of numerous AmeriCorps programs on April 25, late on a...
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On Friday, May 2, 2025, the Charles County Department of Emergency Services, EMS Division graduated 4 Paramedics and 9 EMTs. These 13 new personnel have joined their brothers and sisters in the field to begin their internship. From left to right : Top Row: Paramedic Ko, Paramedic Warres, Paramedic Daymude, Paramedic Lutz Second Row:...
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A Charles County truck driver told Lottery officials that he buys tickets “once in a blue moon,” and when he does, it’s always scratch-offs. This struck us as odd in that he was visiting lottery headquarters to cash a winning Pick 5 ticket. Seeing our confusion, he turned and said, “Meet my father.” It...
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In a night filled with boundless potential, innovation, and hope, students from Great Mills High School lit up the room at the Pitch for Your Pocket, STEM competition hosted by the Carolyn E. Parker Foundation. The early Spring 2025 event concluded with the awarding of 7 student innovators, ready to bring their bold ideas to life....
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Earlier this month during the annual EMS Week (May 18-24,), a coalition of local emergency responders from the Department of Emergency Services Career EMS, Maryland State Police Aviation Command, Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, and Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad received the prestigious Maryland Star of Life Award. Presented...
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The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Class of 2025 will be honored during outdoor graduation ceremonies set for May 27-29 at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf. The Class of 2025 includes 2,284 graduates who earned a collective number of scholarships totaling almost $221 million. This is the highest scholarship total for graduating CCPS seniors...
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State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling has been named to The Daily Record’s 2025 Top 100 Women list, a prestigious honor that recognizes high-achieving women who lead through exceptional professional accomplishments, community service, mentorship, and outstanding leadership. Sterling’s nomination was driven by those who have worked alongside her throughout her career, including prosecutors, law enforcement officers,...
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An avid Lottery player from Calvert County just brought home his second big Racetrax prize. On May 8, he randomly selected a different set of horses to play than normal, and as a result, he crossed the finish line with a $46,734.50 prize on a Superfecta Wheel bet. The two-time Racetrax winner bought his...
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College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students pursuing careers in health care were celebrated May 8 at the La Plata Campus during the college’s Health Career Readiness Recognition ceremony. Eighty students were recognized for completing programs this year in: Veterinary assistant; certified medical administrative assistant; health information system; certified nutrition coach; certified personal training; Certified...
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A Mega Millions player in Waldorf is holding a ticket worth $20,000. The lucky ticket for the May 13 drawing was sold at the 7-Eleven at 11575 Berry Road in Charles County. The winning numbers were 6, 29, 33, 47, 68; and the Mega Ball was 20. The ticket sold in Waldorf matched four of the...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces Calvert County has earned a Class 7 rating under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS). The CRS program offers reduced flood insurance rates for communities taking action to become more resilient to flooding. Calvert County’s new rating qualifies most policyholders for...
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On Thursday, May 1, 2025, St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services received a 9-1-1 call for a patient experiencing chest pains. The EMS crew was dispatched and upon arrival and initial assessment, it was determined that the patient was having a severe heart attack. The assigned crew worked diligently to treat the patient...
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It was a proud, reflective, and exciting day for College of Southern Maryland (CSM) as its faculty, staff, supporters, and community cheered for hundreds of its student graduates at the 66th Commencement exercises on May 9 held at the La Plata Campus. This year, 1,364 CSM students earned degrees or certificates, receiving 820 associate degrees,...
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