For many families, pets are not simply animals — they are companions, confidants, and cherished members of the household. They bring comfort during difficult moments, companionship in daily routines, and joy that fills countless memories. The bond between a pet and their family is deeply personal and profoundly meaningful. The experience of losing a...
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After 23 years of aquatics fun at the Great Mills Swimming Pool, the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) will conclude operations at the facility on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The facility is expected to reopen this summer as an outdoor pool under the new management of the St. Mary’s County...
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On Thursday, April 9, 2026, firefighters were dispatched to the St. Ignatius Church on Chapel Point Road in Port Tobacco, for the reported “Collapse Investigation” Upon arrival, crews discovered a total roof collapse of the church hall/office building. Fortunately, all workers and church staff were accounted for prior to our arrival. Crews quickly secured...
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Autumn Ophelia Brown, 38, of White Plains, is charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and trespass at a public agency during business hours following an incident on April 4, 2026 in Waldorf, according to court documents filed in the District Court for Charles County. Additional traffic-related charges were issued separately. According to a statement...
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Brian Prospere David Jr., 34, of Upper Marlboro, is facing multiple charges in Charles County, including felony motor vehicle unlawful taking, unauthorized removal of a motor vehicle, rogue and vagabond, and a separate fugitive from justice charge out of Virginia, according to court documents. The charges stem from an incident on March 20, 2026,...
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Nelson Kuma, 37, Richard Hounnou, 45, and Norma Munoz-Bent 68, all from Maryland, were indicted on charges of criminal negligence and appeared in court yesterday for their arraignment, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. After the arraignment, Kuma, Hounnou, and Munoz-Bent were released pending trial. They are scheduled to appear before the Honorable Carmen...
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A long-discussed plan to establish a passenger ferry system across the Chesapeake Bay is gaining traction, with state and local leaders continuing to evaluate its feasibility as a supplemental transportation option and economic driver for coastal communities—including those in Southern Maryland. Officials from multiple Maryland counties, including Calvert and St. Mary’s, have been working...
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A coordinated effort between a local resident, animal control officers, and emergency responders led to the successful rescue and reunification of a 13-year-old dog in Calvert County. According to the Calvert County Animal Shelter, Animal Control responded to a report of a dog trapped deep in marsh mud. Before responders arrived, a quick-thinking citizen...
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A Temple Hills, Maryland man has admitted to sex trafficking between Virginia and Martinsburg, West Virginia, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey. Rodney Dale Johnson, 47, pled guilty today to sex trafficking. According to court documents and statements made in court, Johnson transported the victim from Virginia to Martinsburg, West Virginia to engage in...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will perform routine maintenance on two State-maintained bridges in southern Maryland this month. The bridges are: Sunday morning April 12: MD 4 (Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge) bridge at the Calvert County/St. Mary’s County line; Sunday morning April 26: MD 231 (Hallowing Point Road) bridge at the...
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On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at approximately 4:55 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 22000 block of Chickahominy Road in Bushwood, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-story residence with fire showing from the eaves and roof. Firefighters from Seventh District quickly responded...
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UPDATE 4/8/2026: Schlagel Farms released the following statement this morning – A heartfelt thanks to all that have reached out to us once reading about our greenhouse fire. The propane heater malfunctioned and caught fire. The Waldorf Fire Department was on scene quickly and fire departments from surrounding stations also responded. We could not...
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Tiffany Erin Lewis, 48, of York, Pennsylvania, is facing multiple drug-related charges following an incident in Prince Frederick on March 24, 2026, according to court documents. Lewis has been charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance not cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges stem from an investigation conducted by the Calvert...
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Tasco C Plater, 57, of Saint Leonard, is facing a second-degree assault charge following a domestic disturbance that occurred on April 2, 2026, according to court documents. Charging documents state that Maryland State Police responded to a residence in Saint Leonard for a reported domestic disturbance. According to the statement of probable cause, On...
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Donal Ryan Reading and Discussion Thursday, April 9, 2 – 3 p.m. La Plata Campus, Community Education (CE Building), Room 101 and online via Zoom Donal Ryan has published seven number one-bestselling novels and a short story collection. He has won several awards for his fiction, including the European Union Prize for Literature, the...
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Prince George’s County Executive Aisha N. Braveboy welcomes Kevin Durant’s 35V and TPA Group as the new ownership team for the former Six Flags property, marking an exciting new chapter for one of the County’s most significant redevelopment opportunities. “We are excited about the vision, energy, and opportunity this new ownership team brings to...
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Deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to more than two dozen reports of vehicle break-ins and thefts on April 7, 2026, impacting neighborhoods surrounding Chancellors Run Road. According to authorities, home surveillance footage captured several of the incidents. The videos appear to show four individuals wearing dark clothing and masks moving...
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Kwasi N. Agyeman, 37, of Great Mills, has been charged with second-degree assault involving a correctional employee following an incident at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, according to court documents. Agyeman faces one misdemeanor charge of second-degree assault on a Department of Corrections employee, stemming from an incident reported on March...
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On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at approximately 7:05 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Nicholas Road and Pinewood Drive in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a dirt bike. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 12-year-old on the dirt bike had struck a parked...
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On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at approximately 2:55 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Leonardtown Road and Old Leonardtown Road in Hughesville, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one trapped. Multiple 911 callers reported a serious collision with one unconscious and trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to...
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On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., 49 Fire and EMS personnel from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to the 12400 block of Hidden View Place in Waldorf, for the reported house on fire with animals inside. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from the one-story in the...
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Ever wondered how the Founding Fathers might have spent a night at the tavern discussing revolutionary ideas? It likely started with a pint and a song! On Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Southern Maryland 250th Committee invites the public to step back into the 18th century for Rebels & Redcoats Tavern...
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Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $168,088,833 in revenue from slot machines and table games during March 2026. The statewide total was a decrease of $4,016,799, or 2.3%, compared to March 2025. Casino gaming contributions to the state during March 2026 totaled $72,359,944, a decrease of $2.2 million, or 2.9%, compared to March 2025....
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) and the St. Mary’s County Board of Education (BOE) will hold a joint meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the CSMC Meeting Room, on the 1st floor of the Chesapeake Building, located at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. “These joint meetings are an important opportunity for the Commissioners and the...
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Food & Water Watch Statement – Today, the Senate passed the Utility RELIEF Act with provisions that incentivize the buildout of dangerous methane gas and nuclear energy for AI data centers. The bill also calls for a study to determine 50 new sites for such energy generation across the state. The House passed a...
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