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Oceaneering International Planning Expansion, Introducing Over 130 New Jobs to Anne Arundel County Area

Oceaneering International Planning Expansion, Introducing Over 130 New Jobs to Anne Arundel County Area

Oceaneering International, Inc., a leading global provider of engineered products and services, is expanding its operations in the state and creating more than 135 new full-time jobs in Anne Arundel County. Located in Hanover, the company is planning to create a mezzanine in one of its three leased facilities along Dorsey Road, which will...
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The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks Seeking Adult Indoor Soccer Referees

The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks Seeking Adult Indoor Soccer Referees

TheSt. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks is seeking part-time Adult Indoor Soccer Referees for upcoming programs. A qualified candidate should have a strong soccer playing background, knowledge of the game and rules, a willingness and openness to be trained and be a good communicator. Games last 40 minutes and referees need to...
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Humane Rescue Alliance and St. Mary’s County Animal Services Hosting Free Training on Caring for Neonatal Kittens at Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad on March 3, 2020

Humane Rescue Alliance and St. Mary’s County Animal Services Hosting Free Training on Caring for Neonatal Kittens at Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad on March 3, 2020

Spring is approaching, and with spring comes “kitten season” – the time of year when communities and animal shelters across the country are inundated with neonatal kittens, one of the most vulnerable and resource-intensive populations in a shelter environment. In 2019, the Humane Rescue Alliance welcomed more than 1,350 neonatal kittens (kittens less than...
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Local Authors Ellynne Davis and Joyce Judd to Hold Book Signing on March 25, 2020, at St. Clement’s Island Museum

Local Authors Ellynne Davis and Joyce Judd to Hold Book Signing on March 25, 2020, at St. Clement’s Island Museum

On March 25, 2020, from 12:00 p.m., to 4:00 p.m., the authors of Whispers From the Colonial Past will be on hand to sign their newest illustrated book during the Maryland Day Celebration at St. Clement’s Island Museum. The duo has created a memorable family-friendly volume which reflects their love of Maryland’s first settlement...
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Wanted Wednesday: Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Shannon Patricia Monaghan

Wanted Wednesday: Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Shannon Patricia Monaghan

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Shannon Patricia Monaghan. Monaghan is wanted for Child Support. Anyone with information in regards to this subject is asked to please contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-2800 and or Dfc. Chip Ward at (443) 532-0603, Sgt Phillip Foote at (443) 624-7137.
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Burglary Suspects in Hollywood

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Burglary Suspects in Hollywood

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of the persons pictured in a burglary investigation. On Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 2:50 p.m., the suspects unlawfully entered a home in the 42300 block of Riva Ridge Drive in Hollywood. Stolen from the residence were a 60-inch Samsung television, a Stihl trimmer,...
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland Presents ESPN Analyst and Bestselling Author Jay Williams on March 26, 2020

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Presents ESPN Analyst and Bestselling Author Jay Williams on March 26, 2020

The Office of the President presents ESPN analyst and bestselling author Jay Williams on March 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Michael P. O’Brien Athletic and Recreation Center, 19050 Hill Commons Drive, on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus. Part of the Presidential Lecture Series, the event is free of charge and open...
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Two Injured, One Transported to Trauma Center After Head-on Collision in Mechanicsville

Two Injured, One Transported to Trauma Center After Head-on Collision in Mechanicsville

On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at approximately 7:55 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Earnshaw Way in Mechanicsville, for a motor vehicle collision reported serious, with one vehicle overturned and one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a...
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The Black Diamond Disaster Weekend, An American Civil War Event Occurring at St. Clement’s Island Museum in April, 2020

The Black Diamond Disaster Weekend, An American Civil War Event Occurring at St. Clement’s Island Museum in April, 2020

Head to St. Clement’s Island Museum for a weekend of activities commemorating a forgotten tragedy of the American Civil War, the Black Diamond Disaster. On April 23, 1865, 87 lives were lost when the Black Diamond and the steamer Massachusetts collided in the Potomac River near St. Clement’s Island during the hunt for John...
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PUBLIC NOTICE: Commissioners of St. Mary’s County to Receive Bids for Surplus Real Property in Ridge

PUBLIC NOTICE: Commissioners of St. Mary’s County to Receive Bids for Surplus Real Property in Ridge

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will receive bids for the purchase of surplus real property in the First (1st) Election District with a physical address of 49366 White House Lane, Ridge, MD 20680, Tax Account No. 01-021451, for a period of 45 days, beginning February 25, 2020 and...
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PUBLIC NOTICE: Commissioners of St. Mary’s County to Receive Bids for Surplus Real Property in Chaptico

PUBLIC NOTICE: Commissioners of St. Mary’s County to Receive Bids for Surplus Real Property in Chaptico

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will receive bids for the purchase of surplus real property located in the Fourth (4th) Election District with a physical address of 36039 Carver Road, Mill Point Shores, Chaptico, MD 20621, Tax Account No. 04-005937, for a period of 45 days, beginning February...
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United Way of Calvert County’s 40 Year Anniversary

United Way of Calvert County’s 40 Year Anniversary

United Way of Calvert County is celebrating 40 years of engaging the community in making a meaningful difference to improve people’s lives. The United Way of Calvert County (UWCC) was incorporated on April 23rd, 1980. UWCC started as a group of volunteers from Baltimore Gas & Electric, supporting six local human service agencies. Since...
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Maryland Bill Would Ban Plastic Carryout Bags From all Stores

Maryland Bill Would Ban Plastic Carryout Bags From all Stores

Plastic carryout bags would essentially be a thing of the past in Maryland if a bill in the General Assembly gathers enough lawmakers’ votes. The bill would ban plastic carryout bags at the “point of sale” next year in July, require stores to charge customers a 10 cent fee per “durable” carryout bag —...
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Maryland Bill Looks to Make Single-Occupant Restrooms Gender-Neutral

Maryland Bill Looks to Make Single-Occupant Restrooms Gender-Neutral

Many public buildings in Maryland would be required to make their single-occupant bathrooms gender neutral under legislation in the state’s General Assembly. The proposed law would require public facilities to change their pictorial or gender-exclusive signage for single-toilet bathrooms to gender neutral, according to the bill’s state legislative analysis. It would apply to places...
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House Fire in Lusby Displaces Three Adults, Firefighters Report Fire Accidental and Caused by Grill

House Fire in Lusby Displaces Three Adults, Firefighters Report Fire Accidental and Caused by Grill

On Sunday, February 23, 2020 at approximately 2:20 p.m. firefighters from St. Leonard and neighboring companies responded to 8182 Cardinal Lane in Lusby, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a one-story single family residence with fire showing. Saint Leonard Volunteer Fire Department Engine 71 first arrived on...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Prince George’s County

The Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early this morning in Prince George’s County. At approximately 2:45 a.m., this morning, troopers from the College Park Barrack responded to the I-95 South ramp to eastbound Route 212 for a report of a single-vehicle crash. According to a preliminary investigation, a 2010...
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Baltimore Man Arrested After Robbing Five Businesses in Eleven Days in Anne Arundel

Baltimore Man Arrested After Robbing Five Businesses in Eleven Days in Anne Arundel

On February 23, 2020 at approximately 6:00 a.m., officers received a call for a hold up alarm at the 7-Eleven located at 5617 Ritchie Highway in Brooklyn Park. Upon arrival, officers met with the store clerk who reported a male suspect entered the store, implied he had a gun and demanded the money from...
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Important Deadlines for the 2020 Presidential Primary Election

Important Deadlines for the 2020 Presidential Primary Election

Important deadlines for the 2020 Presidential Primary Election are approaching.  The deadline to register to vote, change party affiliation, update an address, and request a polling place reassignment is 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2020. To vote in the upcoming presidential primary election, Maryland residents who are eligible to vote but are not yet registered...
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Man Faces 85 Charges Including Production of Child Pornography, Distribution of Child Pornography, and Rape

Man Faces 85 Charges Including Production of Child Pornography, Distribution of Child Pornography, and Rape

The Criminal Investigation Division’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force identified and arrested a man who sexually assaulted a 14-year-old male and took photos during that assault. The suspect is 37-year-old Marvin Amaya Diaz of the 2200 block of University Boulevard in the Lewisdale area. The suspect and victim are not related and had...
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Chesapeake Beach U.S. Navy Pilot to Lead U.S. Navy Rhino Demonstration Team in 2020

Chesapeake Beach U.S. Navy Pilot to Lead U.S. Navy Rhino Demonstration Team in 2020

A Chesapeake Beach, Maryland U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet pilot assigned as an instructor to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA-106), selected to become Team Lead for the U.S. Navy Rhino Demonstration Team. The Rhino Demo Team is a single ship air show demonstration that displays the rich heritage of Naval Aviation to patriotic audiences across...
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Homeowners Quick Thinking Saves House from Vehicle Fire in Lexington Park

Homeowners Quick Thinking Saves House from Vehicle Fire in Lexington Park

On Thursday, February 20, 2020, at approximately 1:30 a.m., firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded to the 21300 block of Dayflower Place in Lexington Park, for the reported vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a Volkswagen sedan fully engulfed in fire in the driveway of the residence. Firefighters...
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Family Member’s Suggestion Leads to $50,000 Fast Play Prize for St. Mary’s County Man

Family Member’s Suggestion Leads to $50,000 Fast Play Prize for St. Mary’s County Man

A Mechanicsville resident who has played Maryland Lottery games for years received a tip this week from his daughter-in-law that was a $50,000 winner. Hank Buckler can thank her and the Lottery’s new FAST PLAY category of games for his biggest-ever prize. The retired heavy equipment operator is a Lottery veteran, having played and...
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Forgotten Breadsticks Lead Charles County Woman to Big Lottery Win in Waldorf

Forgotten Breadsticks Lead Charles County Woman to Big Lottery Win in Waldorf

Laron Belle-Potts claims $50,000 prize on FAST PLAY Lucky Numbers game A grandchild’s request for spaghetti kicked off Laron Belle-Potts’ journey to a $50,000 FAST PLAY Lucky Numbers win. The Charles County woman visited Food Lion #2547 in Waldorf and bought almost all of the needed ingredients for a great spaghetti meal. However, as...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Indian Head, No Injuries Reported

State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Indian Head, No Injuries Reported

On Friday, February 21, 2020, at approximately 4:44 p.m., firefighters from Bryans Road and seven surrounding departments responded to 6311 Hard Bargain Circle in Indian Head, for the reported of a house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to reported smoke showing. Chief 11 requested a “working fire” upgrade. Firefighters made an aggressive...
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St. Mary’s County Health Department Closed Until Monday, February 24, 2020, Due to Flooding Incident

St. Mary’s County Health Department Closed Until Monday, February 24, 2020, Due to Flooding Incident

Firefighters from the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department responded to the The St. Mary’s County Health Department in Leonardtown, on Friday, February 21, 2020, at approximately 12:00 p.m., for the reported flooding conditions. The St. Mary’s County Health Department main office in Leonardtown will be closed for the remainder of today, Friday, February 21, 2020...
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