Lace up your running shoes and get ready for otterly awesome fun at the Third Annual Otter Trot 5K on Saturday, April 18, at 8 a.m.! This family-friendly, timed race offers a fun and active way to support the museum while enjoying the scenic Solomons waterfront. Participants can run, walk, or “trot” their way...
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Calvert County will participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave. in Chesapeake Beach, and the Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane in Lusby. The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA), Calvert County Health Department, Calvert...
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A Philadelphia man is charged in connection with assaults on two Maryland State Troopers during illegal car rally events in Prince George’s County. The accused is identified as Isaiah Vega, 19, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Following consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney in Prince George’s County, Vega is charged with first- and second-degree...
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Governor Wes Moore signed the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget into law, delivering on key commitments to make Maryland more affordable and competitive while securing historic investments in education and public safety. The budget, which passed with bipartisan support from the Maryland General Assembly, includes no new taxes or fees, maintains the state’s Rainy Day...
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Weston Clay Danielson, 54, of La Plata, is charged in Charles County with intoxicated endangerment, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired by alcohol, reckless driving, negligent driving, driving without the required license and authorization, and driving on a revoked license after an alleged April 3, 2026 crash in the parking lot...
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Jamie Alexander Gevawer-Galeas, 23, of Lusby, is facing a charge of second-degree assault following an alleged incident at a hospital in Prince Frederick, according to court documents. The charge stems from an incident reported on April 5, 2026, at Hospital Road in Prince Frederick. According to charging documents filed by a deputy with the...
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On Saturday, April 11, 2026, at approximately 1:44 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 2280 Davis Road in Waldorf, for the serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment and one unconscious. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle collision and confirmed one victim was unconscious. A...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of suspicious activity that occurred Saturday morning at Chancellors Run Regional Park in Great Mills. According to officials, the incident was reported at approximately 9 a.m. as deputies were already on-site providing security for the St. Mary’s Little League Opening Day ceremonies. Deputies responded...
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Andrew Bowie McCoy, 27, of Indian Head, is facing charges of loaded handgun in a vehicle and second-degree assault following an alleged road rage incident in La Plata, according to court documents. The charges stem from an April 4, 2026 incident at the intersection of Crain Highway and Hawthorne Road in Charles County. According...
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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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