Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) administrative offices are closed for winter break, Monday, Dec. 23-25 and Wednesday, Jan. 1. Schools are closed Monday, Dec. 23, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, for winter break. Schools, offices and buildings reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, as noted in the CCPS Parent Handbook/Calendar. During winter break, some CCPS...
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On Friday, December 6, 2024, at 8:30 p.m., officers were working security at an afterschool indoor event at Henry E. Lackey High School when they were made aware of a male in the gymnasium who was armed with a handgun. The officers observed the subject and as they approached the male fled. After a...
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Supporters of College of Southern Maryland (CSM) dug deep on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3, and donated more money than ever before. Nearly 300 donors provided $184,186 in funds to help with student success initiatives. “Thanks to incredible generosity, we were able to raise more than $184,186 – the highest amount raised in CSM Foundation’s...
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Tia’s Cantina Southern Maryland’s newest Mexican-inspired dining destination has officially opened its doors! Located in the Wildewood Shopping Center (23415 Three Notch Road, Suite 2060, California, MD), Tia’s Cantina offers a vibrant atmosphere with authentic cuisine, freshly made margaritas, handcrafted cocktails, and an extensive tequila selection. Experience the warmth of traditional Mexican hospitality starting...
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Maryland State Police arrested a man Wednesday, December 11, 2024, on charges he solicited sex from an undercover law enforcement officer who was posing as a child over a smartphone app in Prince George’s County. Santos Carranza, 47, of Fort Washington, Maryland, is charged with one count of sexual solicitation of a minor and...
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The U.S. Navy Blue Angels, one of the most iconic and revered demonstration flight teams in the world, have officially released their 2026 air show schedules. The announcement came during the International Council of Airshows (ICAS) conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, marking an exciting milestone for aviation enthusiasts everywhere. In addition to their 2026...
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On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, two students at Westlake High School were arguing when a school administrator tried to intervene. At that time, a third student walked by and struck one of the students involved in the argument. Two additional students engaged in the altercation, which turned physical. School administrators were able to separate...
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On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division arrested a 16-year-old male who was observed getting into a car that had been reported stolen. As they approached, the juvenile attempted to flee but was apprehended. Through investigation, detectives linked the juvenile to a citizen robbery that occurred in October during...
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The NAS Patuxent River Security Department is seeking information related to a traffic incident that occurred on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 at approximately 2:35 p.m. at the intersection of Tate Road and Dilalio Road next to Hangar 301. The incident involved a red two-door pickup truck and a bicyclist. The truck was last seen...
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On Tuesday, December 11, 2024, at approximately 3:29 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of La Plata Road and Bath Drive in La Plata, for a motor vehicle collision reported serious with entrapment and ejection. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle collision and advised no patients...
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Royal Farms, the nationally acclaimed convenience store and gas station chain known for its World-Famous chicken, freshly brewed coffee, and top-tier fuel services, is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. The store, located at 30315 Three Notch Rd, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622, will officially open its...
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On Monday, December 9, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers responded to a commercial burglary at Kings Cleaners at 8101 Jumpers Hole Road, Pasadena. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the neighboring business had also been burglarized. Kings Cleaners 8101 Jumpers Hole Rd. 24-744353 Beauty Nails 8103 Jumpers Hole Rd. 24-744355 Pizza Hut 8149C Ritchie...
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Maryland hunters reported harvesting 10,889 deer on the opening weekend of the 2024 firearm season from Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, according to data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The overall deer harvest was nearly identical to last year’s official opening weekend harvest of 10,905 deer. The harvest total included 4,947 antlered and...
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For the second year in a row, the “It’s Academic” team of La Plata High School team clenched first place in the county’s annual competition. Held Dec. 3 at St. Charles High School, the “It’s Academic” event challenges high school students to correctly answer questions on various subjects in a quiz show format. The Warriors...
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The FDA is actively reviewing a petition filed for FD&C Red No. 3, which is authorized for use as a color additive in food and ingested drugs. The petition states that the Delaney Clause obligates the FDA to repeal the color additive regulations that permit the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in foods...
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Retiree wins top prize playing $50,000 Cash game It was like every other day, just his typical morning, an Anne Arundel County man told Lottery officials earlier this week. He went to the store, bought his daily game tickets and one scratch-off and returned home, just as he always does. The $50,000 top prize...
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A Voice that We Have Ignored: Works by Miyuki Akai Cook. Through Dec. 13. Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, La Plata Campus at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata. Textile artist Miyuki Akai Cook uses weaving, knitting, and crochet to explore themes of generational well-being and environmental awareness. A unique, illustrative pedagogy pairs earlier work...
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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that took place on Friday. The deceased passenger in one of the involved vehicles is 22-year-old David Romero of Upper Marlboro. On December 6, 2024, at approximately 3:45 pm, officers responded to the area of Ritchie Marlboro Road and Sansbury Road in the...
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The second part of Maryland’s split muzzleloader deer hunting season will open Dec. 21 and run through Jan. 4. The first half of the split season was held in October. Hunters may use muzzleloading firearms to harvest sika and white-tailed deer during this time. “The late muzzleloader season provides hunters with another opportunity to...
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The Alcohol Beverage Board of St. Mary’s County will hold its next meeting on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 1:00 PM in the County Commissioners Conference Room, Chesapeake Building, 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown. The meeting is open to the public, and citizens are welcome to attend in person or watch the live broadcast on...
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Joseph Robert Willet III, 31, of Hughesville, was arrested on December 8, 2024, following an alleged domestic assault at a residence in California, Maryland. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident, which resulted in multiple charges against Willett, including assault and firearm-related offenses. According to court documents, Deputy Ocasio-Rivera responded to...
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On Monday, December 9, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the PNC Bank located at 37650 Oak Station Drive in Charlotte Hall, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries involving a structure. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle in the support pillar...
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UPDATE: Michael Darnell Lassiter, 59, of La Plata, was arrested on December 7, 2024, following an incident at a residence on Hemlock Court, in La Plata. According to court documents, Lassiter faces multiple charges, including resisting arrest, second-degree assault, property damage, failure to obey a lawful order, endangerment due to intoxication, and making arson...
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Michael Anthony Deep, 31, of Lexington Park, has been charged in connection with a burglary at the Seabreeze Restaurant on South Sandgates Road in Mechanicsville. The incident, which occurred over 2 years ago, on October 13, 2022, involved theft, property damage, and unauthorized entry, according to court documents filed by the St. Mary’s County...
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Shuree Sinese Weems, 43, of Lusby, was arrested on November 14, 2024, at Mimi’s Station, a liquor store located at on Rousby Hall Road, in Lusby. Weems faces multiple charges, including trespassing, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and court records. Deputy...
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