The University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM Charles Regional), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, announces the addition of Ayana Judith Williford, MSW, to its Behavioral Health practice. Williford’s extensive experience as a mental health counselor, including both clinical and community-based care, makes her an excellent addition to...
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The Town Council of the Town of Chesapeake Beach released three (3) conceptual designs for improvements of the Chesapeake Beach Water Park based on citizen feedback and third-party geotechnical analysis during the September 10, 2024, Town Council Work Session. Each conceptual plan incorporates a rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimate of cost. These costs...
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The Maryland Office of the Comptroller today released the Close Report for the 2024 Fiscal Year (FY 2024) that shows a General Fund recorded balance of $1.060 billion as of June 30, 2024. $581 million of the General Fund balance was assigned by the 2024 General Assembly to cover fiscal year 2025 operations leaving $479...
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Patrol deputies and detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on a residence in the 45000 block of Woodstown Way in California, Maryland, on September 12, leading to the arrest of a 17-year-old juvenile on multiple weapons charges. Following a joint investigation by the Patrol and Criminal Investigations Divisions,...
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Calvert County has been recognized as the No. 1 Digital County in the United States for populations up to 150,000 by the Center for Digital Government (CDG) and the National Association of Counties (NACo). This prestigious award marks the second consecutive year that Calvert County has earned this top ranking, reflecting its ongoing commitment...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) has officially opened registration for Mother-Son and Father-Daughter Kickball! The original mother-son kickball game is back! Moms – enjoy a friendly game of kickball with your son. But the fun doesn’t end there! Dads and daughters can join in this year, as we will...
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Woofie’s of Annapolis is rolling out top-tier pet care services for owners of dogs, cats, and other animals in the Chesapeake Bay communities of Annapolis, Arnold, Crofton, Crownsville, Davidsonville, Edgewater, Gambrills, Gibson Island, Harwood, Mayo, Millersville, Pasadena, and Riva. Long-time local residents and Woofie’s of Annapolis Owners Amy and Conrad Manlapaz and General Manager...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) will host a joint public meeting with the St. Mary’s County Legislative Delegation on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 6 p.m., in the CSMC meeting room, located on the first floor of the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown, MD. The purpose of this meeting...
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Frederick Douglass Moorefield, Jr., age 63, of Arnold, Maryland, pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy to engage in animal fighting, specifically the fighting of dogs, and interstate travel in aid of racketeering. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge...
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On Saturday, September 14, 2024, at approximately 11:07 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Lily Lane in Callaway, for a motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into multiple trees and a...
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On Friday, September 13, 2024, at approximately 11:23 p.m., police and firefighters responded to the area of Lexington Drive and Lombard Drive in Waldorf, for the reported vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2013 Hyundai Elantra fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters extinguished the fire in under 10 minutes. Police,...
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On Friday, September 13, 2024, at approximately 10:40 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 2600 block of Husk Place in Waldorf, for the reported shooting 911 callers reported a shooting in the area of the address provided. Deputies arrived on the scene to find a 21-year-old female with a gunshot...
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The St. Mary’s County Board of Appeals convened to review and deliberate on conditional use and variance requests submitted by Royal Farms for signage at two new store locations in Charlotte Hall and Lexington Park. Both applications sought approval to exceed the county’s 20-foot height limit for freestanding signs—requesting a 30-foot sign in Charlotte...
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On Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 9:30 p.m., firefighters from Anne Arundel County and Calvert County were dispatched to 1172 Oak Avenue in Shady Side, Anne Arundel County, for the reported house on fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene to report fire showing from the first and second floor and advised this incident would...
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On Thursday, September 12 will 2024, at approximately 2:20 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, Hollywood, Leonardtown, and Seventh District responded to the 44000 block of Louisdale Road in California, for the reported deck on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single story residence with smoke showing. Firefighters made entry into the...
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The Maryland Departments of Natural Resources, Transportation, and Agriculture, along with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, are partnering to accept applications for this year’s Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants program. About $327,000 is available for this year’s grant round. These grants are offered annually to volunteer groups, nonprofit organizations, communities, and land trusts in Maryland to support...
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Today, the Justice Department announced the awards of over $690 million in grant funding administered by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). This funding will support services and justice responses for victims and survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking across all U.S. states and territories and in many Tribal...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) appointed members to a newly established Student Safety and Well-being Advisory Committee. The following individuals will serve on the committee: Dana Jones – Chair Guy Stephens and Leslie Irvin – District 1 Representatives Brandon Temple and Debora Harris – District 2 Representatives Marcus Newsome and Sinetra Bowdry – District 3 Representatives Jason Oates – Calvert...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is hosting “Women on the Water,” a free introductory workshop on boating and fishing for women and girls aged 12 and older, at Seneca Creek State Park on Sept. 26th, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. New or returning boaters and anglers can receive information about boating education...
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On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at approximately 6:46 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to the 29000 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported outside tank fire threatening a structure. Multiple 911 callers reported a large oil tank on fire and threatening a structure. Firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hughesville, St. Mary’s County Emergency Services...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle on Tuesday afternoon in the town of Cheverly. The deceased rider is 40-year-old Donnell Floyd of Clinton. On September 10, 2024, at approximately 1:00 pm, officers with the town of Cheverly Police Department responded to...
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UPDATE 9/11/2024: Following an investigation into allegations of tampering with Emergency Medical Services narcotic boxes and vials of fentanyl, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, along with detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) finally arrested Thomas Patrick Raley, 39, of Leonardtown, on a warrant, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. In July,...
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Stacy Lynn Moreland, 48, of Drayden, was arrested on September 9, 2024, after Maryland State Police responded to a welfare check in California, Maryland. According to court documents, Trooper Blake Stricker was dispatched to 45310 Alton Lane at approximately 9:59 a.m. after a report of a woman found unconscious in her vehicle. When Trooper...
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Michael A. King, 51, has been charged following an assault on a fellow inmate at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. The incident occurred on the evening of September 8, 2024, within the detention facility. According to court documents, King, who was already incarcerated at the time, assaulted another inmate, identified as...
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During the September 10, 2024, Commissioners of St. Mary’s County meeting, they discussed the proposed childcare facility next to Leonard Hall was complex, and addressed both logistical and financial concerns. The facility, initially estimated to cost $1.8 million, has now escalated to a projected cost of $2.33 million. The building, designed as a modular...
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