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Calvert County Department of Economic Development to Host 15th Annual Business Appreciation Week

Calvert County Department of Economic Development to Host 15th Annual Business Appreciation Week

Each year the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) dedicates a week to celebrating the contributions of local businesses. Calvert County’s 15th annual Business Appreciation Week, May 1-7, 2022, salutes the economic resiliency of the Calvert County business community. During Business Appreciation Week, the Calvert County Department of Economic Development presents events focusing...
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Calvert County Farmers Markets are Back with Local Food and Products

Calvert County Farmers Markets are Back with Local Food and Products

Buying local is made easy with an abundance of fresh food from Calvert County’s farmers, agri-businesses and watermen. Patrons can find local produce, meat, bedding plants (vegetables and herbs) and a bounty of other spring offerings with more to come as the weather continues to heat up. Markets will be held on the following...
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Charles County Officers and Narcotics Enforcement Recover Suspected Fentanyl and Drug Manufacturing Paraphernalia

Charles County Officers and Narcotics Enforcement Recover Suspected Fentanyl and Drug Manufacturing Paraphernalia

On Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 4:42 p.m., officers responded to a motel in the 11700 block of Business Park Drive in Waldorf, for the report of a fraud case connected to a room that was being rented. After obtaining a search warrant for the room, officers found Jeffrey Jeziorowski, 40, of Waldorf, inside....
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Maryland Veterans Museum at Patriot Park Receives Generous Donation from Charles County Sheriff Troy Berry

Maryland Veterans Museum at Patriot Park Receives Generous Donation from Charles County Sheriff Troy Berry

Charles County Sheriff Troy Berry was honored to give back to the Maryland Veterans Museum at Patriot Park! Representing this wonderful organization were Lawrence Abell, President of the Board, and Dr. Karla Kornegay, a retired Air Force veteran and Charles County community advocate who collaborates with Board Members to provide assistance to veterans. Sheriff...
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Detectives Locate and Arrest Landover Man for Murder That Occurred in February 2022

Detectives Locate and Arrest Landover Man for Murder That Occurred in February 2022

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a man with a murder that occurred in Landover in February. The suspect is 27-year-old David Hunter Jr. of Landover. He’s charged with the murder of 26- year-old Ernesto Gomez of Landover. On February 18, 2022, at approximately 8:00 pm, patrol officers were...
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Charles County Detectives Identify and Arrest Suspect Who Fired Handgun in Waldorf

Charles County Detectives Identify and Arrest Suspect Who Fired Handgun in Waldorf

On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 12:55 p.m., officers responded to an apartment complex on Ell Lane in Waldorf for the report of the sound of gunshots. A preliminary investigation revealed two males were in the parking lot of the complex when one male pulled out a gun and fired several shots into the...
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Charles County Detectives Arrest 17-Year-Old for Attempted Murder After Shooting in Waldorf

Charles County Detectives Arrest 17-Year-Old for Attempted Murder After Shooting in Waldorf

Charles County Sheriff’s detectives have identified a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on Monday, April 4, 2022, in the area of Lambeth Hill Drive and Wakefield Circle. The suspect, a 17-year-old male, was arrested on April 20. In the shooting case, an off-duty officer was in the area of Wakefield...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Armed Robbery in Waldorf

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Armed Robbery in Waldorf

On Sunday, April 17 at 12:06 a.m., officers responded to a pizza carryout in the 2200 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of an armed robbery. A preliminary investigation revealed the suspect entered the carryout, displayed a handgun in his waistband, and demanded money. The clerk fled and called 9-1-1. The...
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Governor Hogan Signs More Than 100 Bipartisan Bills Into Law, Including More Jobs for Marylanders Act and Judicial Transparency Act

Governor Hogan Signs More Than 100 Bipartisan Bills Into Law, Including More Jobs for Marylanders Act and Judicial Transparency Act

Governor Larry Hogan today signed an additional 103 bipartisan bills into law, including measures to advance key administration initiatives, such as the More Jobs for Marylanders Act and the Judicial Transparency Act. “Today, we signed another 103 bipartisan bills into law, including measures to promote job creation, address violent crime, advance our Chesapeake Bay...
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Tiki Bar Opening – Public Safety Announcement – Traffic Alert

Tiki Bar Opening – Public Safety Announcement – Traffic Alert

This weekend, the iconic Tiki Bar located in Solomons, MD will be hosting its 42nd annual opening that will take place on Friday, April 22 – Sunday, April 24. The Tiki Bar draws in hundreds of patrons from around the region to Solomons Island for a weekend of celebration. The Sheriff’s Office is requesting...
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Two Leonardtown Square Businesses Donating Portions of Proceeds for Town Administrators Fight Against Parkinson’s

Two Leonardtown Square Businesses Donating Portions of Proceeds for Town Administrators Fight Against Parkinson’s

Social Coffeehouse shared the following – “As some of you may know, our town administrator, Laschelle Mckay, has been a huge fighter for the businesses of the town, especially Social. But, Laschelle is currently in a fight of her own against Parkinson’s. To help join her battle, Social and our friends at the Rex...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Strikes Fence in Hughesville

One Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Strikes Fence in Hughesville

On Thursday, April 21, 2022, at approximately 8:05 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 14298 Oaks Road in Hughesville, for the reported motor vehicle collision with entrapment. Dispatchers advised the 911 caller reported a single vehicle struck a fence with the female operator being impaled by the fence. Crews...
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Public Hearing Scheduled for Prince Frederick Wastewater Treatment System Proposal – Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Public Hearing Scheduled for Prince Frederick Wastewater Treatment System Proposal – Tuesday, April 26, 2022

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a public hearing Tuesday, April 26, 2022, to receive and consider public input regarding the disposal of wastewater from the Prince Frederick Wastewater Treatment system. The hearing will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Commissioners’ Hearing Room in the Calvert County Circuit Courthouse, located...
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Patrol Officer Recovers Loaded Stolen Firearm During Traffic Safety Assignment in Waldorf

Patrol Officer Recovers Loaded Stolen Firearm During Traffic Safety Assignment in Waldorf

On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 5:56 p.m., a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of Poston Drive at Piney Church Road in Waldorf, after observing a traffic violation – the officer was working a traffic assignment funded by the Maryland Highway Safety Office grant focused on speed, moving violations, and...
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Four Injured and One Killed After Large Tree Falls on Residence in Annapolis

Four Injured and One Killed After Large Tree Falls on Residence in Annapolis

On Monday, April 18, 2022, at 9:35 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel from Anne Arundel, Annapolis, and Fort Meade responded to 891 Holly Drive W, in Annapolis for the reported structure collapse with multiple subjects trapped. Firefighters responded to a report of a tree that had fallen into a home with occupants trapped....
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Daughter Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder of Her Mother

Daughter Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder of Her Mother

Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced today that Kimberly Windsor, 47, of Linthicum Heights entered a guilty plea to second degree murder in the death of her mother, Carol Windsor. The defendant will be sentenced on July 12, 2022. “This is truly heartbreaking,” said State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess. “The defendant...
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Calvert County Police, Firefighters Rescue Man in Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail Marshlands

Calvert County Police, Firefighters Rescue Man in Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail Marshlands

On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at approximately 1:25 p.m., police responded to the Chesapeake Rail Trail, for the check the welfare. The 911 caller reported an unknown aged male was walking in the marsh and then sat down, causing the 911 caller to lose sight of the subject. Deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s...
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Commissioners of St. Mary’s County Holding Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, for Proposed FY2023 Recommended Budget

Commissioners of St. Mary’s County Holding Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, for Proposed FY2023 Recommended Budget

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will hold a Public Hearing Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the Chopticon High School, 25390 Colton Point Road, Morganza, MD 20660, to consider adoption of: #1 Constant Yield Tax Rate (“Real Property Tax Increase”) #2 St. Mary’s County Fees & Charges for the following Departments:...
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UM Charles Regional Launches Regional Baby Closet Program Provides Families with Vital Infant Supplies

UM Charles Regional Launches Regional Baby Closet Program Provides Families with Vital Infant Supplies

To help mothers and their babies get off to a good start, the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center recently launched a regional Baby Closet to assist families with diapers, wipes and more. Located in the Irene Davis Building at 6 Garrett Avenue in La Plata, the closet is a partnership with Maryland...
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Prince George’s County Drug Dealer Sentenced to 8-Years in Federal Prison for Heroin and Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

Prince George’s County Drug Dealer Sentenced to 8-Years in Federal Prison for Heroin and Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Charles Benjamin Stewart, Jr., age 49, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, on April 18, 2022, to eight years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute heroin and cocaine; for illegally transporting a firearm obtained out of state; and for possession with intent...
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25-Year-Old Laurel Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison for Enticement of a Minor to Engage in Illegal Sexual Activity

25-Year-Old Laurel Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison for Enticement of a Minor to Engage in Illegal Sexual Activity

U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher sentenced Kyle Elio Ripper, age 25, of Laurel, Maryland, to 188 months in federal prison, followed by 25 years of supervised release, for enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity, specifically, production of child pornography. Judge Gallagher also ordered Ripper to pay $36,000 in restitution...
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MedStar Health Welcomes New Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Samer Jabbour, to MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

MedStar Health Welcomes New Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Samer Jabbour, to MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is pleased to welcome fellowship-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon Samer Jabbour, MD. He specializes in breast reconstruction, microsurgery, body contouring and cosmetic surgery. Dr. Jabbour is dedicated to transforming the lives of breast cancer patients and performs an array of cutting-edge procedures including autologous transplantation, oncoplastic reconstruction and implant-based...
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Maryland Wildfires – Safety, Tips, and Tools for Our Citizens as Calls for Brush Fires Increase

Maryland Wildfires – Safety, Tips, and Tools for Our Citizens as Calls for Brush Fires Increase

By Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Lieutenant Scot Best, April 20, 2022. “Every year, wildfires burn across the United States, and a growing number of people are living where wildfires are a real risk. In 2018, more than 58,000 fires burned nearly nine million acres across the U.S. More than 25,000 structures were destroyed, including...
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools 2022–2023 Pre-Kindergarten and Head Start Applications Now Open

St. Mary’s County Public Schools 2022–2023 Pre-Kindergarten and Head Start Applications Now Open

St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) will open the 2022–2023 online Common Application for Pre-Kindergarten and Head Start on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. The Pre-Kindergarten programs provide high-quality early learning experiences to help children develop the basic skills and concepts necessary for success in kindergarten.  Families of age-appropriate children in St. Mary’s County may submit...
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Calvert Parks & Recreation Announces Modified Services and Operating Hours Due to Seasonal Staffing Shortage

Calvert Parks & Recreation Announces Modified Services and Operating Hours Due to Seasonal Staffing Shortage

Calvert County Government has been experiencing a labor shortage within the Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation; labor shortages are being felt throughout the United States. To provide the best possible experience for facility patrons, the Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces that it will adjust hours and services of various...
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