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Navy Achieves Full Operational Capability on Critical Underwater Training Range

Navy Achieves Full Operational Capability on Critical Underwater Training Range

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. The Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges program office’s (PMA-205) Ocean Systems Fixed Ranges team recently achieved full operational capability on the Undersea Warfare Training Ranges Increment I (USWTR INC I) program 13 months ahead of schedule. The USWTR INC I training range supports fleet readiness through...
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Charles County Commissioners Meeting Roundup – Nov. 1 and 2, 2022

Charles County Commissioners Meeting Roundup – Nov. 1 and 2, 2022

On Tuesday, Nov. 1, the Board of County Commissioners held the Bond Sale, which provides the opportunity for investment banking firms to submit bids for bonds and the lowest interest cost to the county. County Commissioners approved Resolution 2022-20 for the Consolidated Public Improvement Bonds and awarded the Bond Award to Bank of American Securities. Economic...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Summonses Served – October 2022

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Summonses Served – October 2022

10/01/22- Sergio Rashaad Rice, age 41 of no fixed address- Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Marsch# 397. 10/02/22- Thomas Ernest Maddox, age 54 of Avenue- Loaded Handgun in Vehicle and Loaded Handgun on Person by Dep. McLean# 400 10/04/22- Davion Lamarr Warren, age 20 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree and Violate Protective...
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Calvert County Board of Commissioners Donate $10,000 to Safe Harbor

Calvert County Board of Commissioners Donate $10,000 to Safe Harbor

During the Tuesday, Nov. 1, Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, the Safe Harbor Board of Directors presented a $25,000 check to the BOCC for use towards Safe Harbor operations. To further support Safe Harbor, the BOCC made a surprise $10,000 donation to further support Safe Harbor Inc.’s, efforts of providing furnishings, prescription medications,...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Crash on I-95 in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Crash on I-95 in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police are actively investigating an early morning fatal crash on I-95 in Prince George’s County. The identification of the deceased is pending next of kin notification. The individual was pronounced deceased on the scene. The body of the deceased will be transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore...
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Man Flown to Burn Center, Two Dogs Killed After Structure Fire in St. Leonard

Man Flown to Burn Center, Two Dogs Killed After Structure Fire in St. Leonard

On Thursday, November 3, 2022, at approximately 8:15 p.m., firefighters responded to the 800 block of Chippingwood Drive in St. Leonard, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene and found fire showing from the residence. Firefighters extinguished the fire in under 20 minutes and performed overhaul at the scene for...
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With 6 Months Remaining Until Federal Deadline, 88% of Marylanders REAL ID Ready

With 6 Months Remaining Until Federal Deadline, 88% of Marylanders REAL ID Ready

With six months to go until the federally mandated deadline for REAL ID compliance, 88% of Marylanders are fully prepared. But that means more than 500,000 other Marylanders will be unable to board an airplane or gain access to federal facilities after the federal deadline of May 3, 2023 – unless they act soon...
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Maryland Tourism Continues Strong Recovery, Reports Show Increase in Visitors and Visitor Spending

Maryland Tourism Continues Strong Recovery, Reports Show Increase in Visitors and Visitor Spending

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, according to an economic impact report released by the Maryland Department of Commerce, the state’s tourism industry is continuing a strong recovery, recapturing nearly 90% of pre-pandemic visitor spending. In addition, the state reported increases over pre-pandemic levels in the key sectors of lodging and restaurants. The state continues to...
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Maryland Senator Urges Department of Justice and ATF to Clarify and Enforce Ghost Gun Rules

Maryland Senator Urges Department of Justice and ATF to Clarify and Enforce Ghost Gun Rules

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) along with a group of senators in urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to issue enforcement guidance and clarify the recently finalized Ghost Gun Rule. The rule regulates unfinished frames and receivers that are...
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Charles County Crime Solvers Offering Reward for Information in Thefts from Autos in Indian Head

Charles County Crime Solvers Offering Reward for Information in Thefts from Autos in Indian Head

On Saturday, October 30, 2022, during the early morning hours, officers were notified of at least three suspects who were trying to open several car doors in the area of Riverwatch Lane. In one case, the suspects were able to get inside a car on Meadowside Court and steal several items. Officers canvassed the...
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Calvert County Public Schools Holiday Card Art Contest Now Accepting Submissions

Calvert County Public Schools Holiday Card Art Contest Now Accepting Submissions

Sights and Sounds of the Season” is the theme for the 2022 CCPS Holiday Card Student Artwork Design Contest. Artwork entries must be original artwork and received by Monday, November 21, 2022, by 5 p.m. Entries may be emailed or dropped off. Drop-off to: Child’s art teacher or to the district office OR Mail to: CCPS, 1305 Dares...
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Calvert County Board of Elections Provides Voting Information for 2022 General Election

Calvert County Board of Elections Provides Voting Information for 2022 General Election

Ahead of the 2022 Maryland general election, the Calvert County Board of Elections offers important reminders for citizens voting in person or by mail and announces multiple ways for citizens to view election results after the polls close. The Maryland general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, from 7 a.m. to 8...
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Governor Hogan Announces Operation Green Light To Honor Veterans Statewide

Governor Hogan Announces Operation Green Light To Honor Veterans Statewide

As the nation prepares to mark Veterans Day, Governor Larry Hogan today announced the State of Maryland’s participation in Operation Green Light, a new initiative to support military veterans, as well as raise awareness about the resources available to assist veterans and their families. The state’s outreach efforts are being led by the Maryland...
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October is National Bullying Awareness Month! Charles County Families Find Solutions to Bullying from a Surprising Source

October is National Bullying Awareness Month! Charles County Families Find Solutions to Bullying from a Surprising Source

According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, one out of every five students reports being bullied, and 41 percent fear repeat incidents. The students of Southern Maryland are not immune to this fear; especially since social media posts of an embarrassing bullying event can cause the negative effects to metastasize. Our precious little...
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Police Arrest Man for Burglary in Solomons

Police Arrest Man for Burglary in Solomons

On October 25, 2022, at 2:18 a.m., Deputy Ashley of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 14100 block of Solomons Island Road in Solomons, for the report of a burglary in progress. Investigation revealed Dwayne Lamont Roberts, 31 of no fixed address, was discovered inside the residence by the homeowner. Deputies arrived...
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Juvenile in Waldorf Armed with Knife Charged with Robbery, Theft and Assault

Juvenile in Waldorf Armed with Knife Charged with Robbery, Theft and Assault

On October 31, 2022, at 2:42 p.m., two males went into a business in the 1100 block of Smallwood Drive West, stole merchandise and fled on foot. An employee followed and confronted the males and asked for the items. One of the males produced a knife and threatened the employee. Both males then fled...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – November 1, 2022

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – November 1, 2022

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting in the Chesapeake Building Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners presented Proclamations in recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Family Court Awareness Month, Operation Green Light and National Family Caregiver Month....
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Detectives Investigating Fatal Stabbing in Upper Marlboro

Detectives Investigating Fatal Stabbing in Upper Marlboro

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred Sunday morning in the unincorporated section of Upper Marlboro. The victim is 34-year-old Ian Persaud of Upper Marlboro. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On...
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Art Shows, Theater Performances, Poetry Readings, Concerts And Giving Tuesday are Just a Few of the Events Filling November’s Calendar at CSM

Art Shows, Theater Performances, Poetry Readings, Concerts And Giving Tuesday are Just a Few of the Events Filling November’s Calendar at CSM

“Margaret Dowell: Selected Works.” Oct. 28 – Dec. 2. La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center (FA Building), Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery. The paintings on display as part of this show are inspired by artist Margaret Dowell’s ancestral home in Calvert County, Dowell Farm. Many of her farm-related works contain snippets of the universe because...
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Winter Sports Registration Now Open to Calvert County Residents

Winter Sports Registration Now Open to Calvert County Residents

Registration for basketball and wrestling is now open to Calvert County residents through programs offered through the Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation. Adult basketball is open to players ages 18 and older, excluding high school students. The team registration fee is $600; registrants are responsible for forming their own teams of 10-15 players....
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Employee Retires After More Than 22 Years of Service

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Employee Retires After More Than 22 Years of Service

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office said farewell to another valued member of our family, Ms. Maria Musgrove, who is retiring after 22 years of dedicated service! Maria Musgrove began her career with the Sheriff’s Office on January 18, 2000 in the Records Section. She remained in Records for more than 14 years and achieved...
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Calvert County Announces Election Day and Veterans Day 2022 Schedules

Calvert County Announces Election Day and Veterans Day 2022 Schedules

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, for Election Day and Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, for Veterans Day. In addition: County bus service will run regular schedules and routes and will offer free fare on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8. There will be no...
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Benjamin Stoddert Middle School Student Charged for Marijuana Possession

Benjamin Stoddert Middle School Student Charged for Marijuana Possession

On Monday, October 31, 2022, just after 1:30 p.m., an administrator at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School was notified that a student smelled like marijuana. The administrator made contact with the student, and upon further investigation the student was found to be in possession of marijuana, a lighter, and a 40-caliber bullet. The student was...
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Charles County Officers Recover Loaded Handgun and Drugs During Suspicious Vehicle Investigation

Charles County Officers Recover Loaded Handgun and Drugs During Suspicious Vehicle Investigation

On Thursday, October 27, 2022, at approximately 7:02 a.m., officers were investigating a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of a convenience store in the 2400 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf when they observed a handgun on the driver’s side floorboard. The three occupants were removed from the vehicle. Further investigation revealed the...
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Governor Hogan Announces Statewide Preparedness Efforts to Address lncrease in RSV and Potential COVID-19 and Flu Surges

Governor Hogan Announces Statewide Preparedness Efforts to Address lncrease in RSV and Potential COVID-19 and Flu Surges

As hospitals in the region and across the country experience an increase in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) admissions, Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series of new mitigation actions, along with preparedness efforts for potential fall and winter COVID-19 and flu surges in Maryland. “After meeting with our multi-agency public health task force yesterday...
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