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Charles County Commissioners Orders Lowering of Flag for Firefighter Brian “Hammy” Hamilton

Charles County Commissioners Orders Lowering of Flag for Firefighter Brian “Hammy” Hamilton

This is to advise that Commissioner President Reuben B. Collins, II, Esq. ordered the Charles County flag to be lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff on the day of interment which is yet to be determined. Firefighter Bryan “Hammy” Hamilton unexpectedly passed on January 1, 2021. Hammy has been a dedicated...
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Three Teenagers Charged for Vandalism After Multiple Residences and Vehicles Struck by Firearms in La Plata

Three Teenagers Charged for Vandalism After Multiple Residences and Vehicles Struck by Firearms in La Plata

On Sunday, December 13, 2020, the La Plata Police Department (LPPD) responded to multiple reports of vandalism via firearms to vehicles in the Quailwood and Quailwood Townhouse communities, as well as a residence that had been damaged on Arlington Drive in Historic La Plata. During the investigation, investigators were able to secure video footage...
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VIDEO: A New Year’s Day Message from Governor Larry Hogan

VIDEO: A New Year’s Day Message from Governor Larry Hogan

We are all grateful to have 2020 behind us, and we are all ready to turn the page and welcome the promise of better days ahead in 2021. Thankfully, there are many reasons to be hopeful. More vaccines are on the way, and in 2021, we will prioritize getting vaccines to all Marylanders who...
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Maryland Minimum Wage Increase in Effect

Maryland Minimum Wage Increase in Effect

Most employees must be paid the Maryland State Minimum Wage Rate. Tipped Employees (earning more than $30 per month in tips) must earn the State Minimum Wage Rate per hour. Employers must pay at least $3.63 per hour. This amount plus tips must equal at least the State Minimum Wage Rate. Subject to the...
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Charles County Public Hearing for Sand and Gravel Mining of More Than 10 Acres

Charles County Public Hearing for Sand and Gravel Mining of More Than 10 Acres

The Board of Appeals for Charles County has been petitioned by R.F. Properties, LLC requesting Special Exception use approval from the Board of Appeals for Sand and Gravel Mining of more than 10 acres, Use 7.05.120, as provided in Article XIII, §297-212, Article XXV, §297-415 of the Charles County Zoning Ordinance. The subject property...
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Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s County Government Current Vacant Career Openings

Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s County Government Current Vacant Career Openings

St. Mary’s County The St. Mary’s County Government recently opened applicants for Emergency Medical Technicians (Paid Hourly, $18.79 per hour) (LIMITED FRINGE BENEFITS) To apply for St. Mary’s County Jon Openings, click here. To see all vacancies and job opportunities in St. Mary’s County, click here. St. Mary’s County Government Human Resources Department is...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Apartment Struck by Gunfire in Great Mills, No Injuries Reported

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Apartment Struck by Gunfire in Great Mills, No Injuries Reported

On Thursday, December 31, 2020, at approximately 1:00 a.m., police responded to the 45900 block of Foxchase Drive in Great Mills, for the report of the shots fired. Police arrived on the scene to find multiple shell casings in the parking lot, and at least one apartment struck by gunfire. It is currently unknown...
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January 2021 Events at The Calvert Marine Museum

January 2021 Events at The Calvert Marine Museum

Come in from the cold for special activities during the month of January. Following the guidance of the CDC and State of Maryland, all guests ages five and older must wear a mask during their visit. The museum continues to operate at a limited capacity with a timed entry system. Before visiting CMM, please...
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Two Transported to Hospital After Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Hollywood Apartment Building

Two Transported to Hospital After Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Hollywood Apartment Building

On Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at approximately 10:50 a.m., firefighters from Hollywood, Leonardtown, and Bay District responded to 24550 Mt. Pleasant Road in Hollywood, for the odor of gas in an apartment building. 10 Volunteers Firefighters from Hollywood arrived on the scene in under 5 minutes to find contractors working in one of the...
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North Beach Volunteer Fire Department Receives 1947 Apparatus Back After Barn Find in North Carolina

North Beach Volunteer Fire Department Receives 1947 Apparatus Back After Barn Find in North Carolina

The NBVFD is pleased to announce the arrival of an iconic piece of the department’s history. In 1947, the department took delivery of an FMC John Bean high pressure pumper built on a KB International chassis. The truck served the Twin Beaches communities for a number of years before being sold and lost track...
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Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville That Killed 43-Year-Old Hughesville Man

Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville That Killed 43-Year-Old Hughesville Man

UPDATE 12/30/2020: On Friday, December 18, 2020, at approximately 9:15 p.m.,  Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to a single vehicle motor vehicle accident on Morganza Turner Road, just south of Rt 235. Witnesses advised that the vehicle crossed the center yellow lines and left the roadway and struck a tree....
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FBI and United States Attorney for District of Maryland Seeking Victims of “1st Million Dollars” Ponzi Scheme

FBI and United States Attorney for District of Maryland Seeking Victims of “1st Million Dollars” Ponzi Scheme

The FBI and the United States Attorney for the District of Maryland are seeking to identify potential victims who may have been defrauded through an investment company called The Smart Partners LLC. Starting in 2017 until May 2019, Smart Partners was doing business as “1st Million Dollars,” or “1st Million,” headquartered in Largo, Maryland, but solicited investments...
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COVID-19 Vaccinations at Maryland Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Local Health Departments Continue This Week

COVID-19 Vaccinations at Maryland Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Local Health Departments Continue This Week

Early COVID-19 vaccinations at Maryland hospitals, nursing homes, and local health departments will continue this week as the state allocates an additional 82,800 doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Phase 1A of the state’s vaccination plan is focused on front line healthcare workers, long-term care residents and staff, and first responders. Through this week’s...
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Cobb Island Volunteer Fire and EMS Department Regretfully Announce Passing of EMS Chief Bernadine “Bernie” M. Saunders

Cobb Island Volunteer Fire and EMS Department Regretfully Announce Passing of EMS Chief Bernadine “Bernie” M. Saunders

It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that the Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department and EMS, Inc. announce the untimely passing of Bernadine “Bernie” M. Saunders, Life Member and past Deputy EMS Chief. Past Deputy EMS Chief Saunders passed away on December 23, 2020 at her home in Greenwood, South Carolina. Bernie...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Burglary Suspect in California

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Burglary Suspect in California

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a residential burglary investigation. On Saturday, December 19, 2020 between 6:30 p.m., and 9:51 p.m., a man unlawfully entered a home at the 23600 block of Mallard Glen Way in California by removing the front door lock. The following...
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Prince George’s County Police Investigating Murder in Temple Hills

Prince George’s County Police Investigating Murder in Temple Hills

Detectives with the Homicide Unit are working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) who shot and killed a man Saturday night in the Chillum area. The victim is 34-year-old Anthoneil Hunter of Temple Hills. On Saturday, December 26, 2020, at approximately 11:00 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 6800 block of Red Top Road...
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St. Mary’s County Notice of Public Hearings on Tuesday, January 5, 2021

St. Mary’s County Notice of Public Hearings on Tuesday, January 5, 2021

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will conduct Public Hearings Tuesday, January 5, 2021, to obtain citizens’ views and input. These hearings will take place in the Chesapeake Building located at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown, MD. Hearing 1. Disposition of Surplus County-Owned Real Property. To consider the disposition of county-owned surplus real property,...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Death in California

Maryland State Police Investigating Death in California

On Saturday, December 26, 2020, at approximately 9:32 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 22500 block of Armsworthy Court in California, for the reported subject not breathing. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 40-year-old female not breathing and started life saving measures. Emergency medical personnel administered at least four...
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Charles County Health Department Warns of Recent Wildlife Testing Positive for Rabies Near in the La Plata and Newburg Area

Charles County Health Department Warns of Recent Wildlife Testing Positive for Rabies Near in the La Plata and Newburg Area

Recently, the Charles County Health Department reported three raccoons had tested positive for rabies in the Newburg and La Plata areas of Charles County. They would like to remind our residents to stay vigilant and avoid contact with wildlife and unknown domestic animals. If you or your pet is bitten, please contact the Health...
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No Injuries Reported After Garage Fire in Leonardtown 1

No Injuries Reported After Garage Fire in Leonardtown 1

On Wednesday, December 23, at approximately 1:30 p.m., firefighters from Leonardtown, Hollywood, Bay District, Second District, and Seventh District responded to the 23550 block of Brown Road and Copley Road in Leonardtown, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a large detached garage fully engulfed in flames with...
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House Fire in California Caused by Homeowners Attempt in Heating Pipes, No Injuries Reported

House Fire in California Caused by Homeowners Attempt in Heating Pipes, No Injuries Reported

On Saturday, December 26, 2020, at approximately 9:05 a.m., firefighters from Solomons, Bay District, Hollywood, NAS Patuxent River, Second District and Seventh District responded to 46655 Millstone Landing Road in California, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-story residence with nothing evident. Upon further investigation, firefighters reported...
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Maryland State Police Investigate Armed Carjacking And Abduction In Prince George’s County on Christmas Eve

Maryland State Police Investigate Armed Carjacking And Abduction In Prince George’s County on Christmas Eve

Investigators from the College Park Barrack and the Criminal Enforcement Division Central South Region are investigating an armed carjacking and abduction of two delivery men that occurred at approximately 5:00 a.m. this morning in Prince George’s County. The two victims are not being identified at this time. One of the victims is from Washington,...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision in Great Mills

Maryland State Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision in Great Mills

On Thursday, December 24, 2020, at approximately 12:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Flat Iron Road and Ryan Lane in Great Mills, for the motor vehicle collision with one subject unconscious. Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death of Lexington Park Woman

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death of Lexington Park Woman

On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at approximately 11:55 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 48000 block of Compass Circle in Lexington Park, for the report of a female possibly not breathing. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 39-year-old female in a residence not breathing and performed CPR, and a...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Missing 16-Year-Old Male from Prince Frederick

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Missing 16-Year-Old Male from Prince Frederick

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of missing juvenile, Donovan English. Donovan is a 16-year-old male, approx. 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 160-170 lbs. He was last seen on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 on foot in the Prince Frederick, MD area. Donovan was wearing gray “jogger”-style pants and a black...
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