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NAS Patuxent River Operating Under Four-Hour Delayed Arrival Status Due to Weather on Tuesday, January 4, 2022

NAS Patuxent River Operating Under Four-Hour Delayed Arrival Status Due to Weather on Tuesday, January 4, 2022

NAS Patuxent River has announced it will be open on a 4-hour delayed arrival schedule Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Critical personnel must report to work as previously scheduled; Critical Personnel are designated as those performing duties that are critical to the operations of security, emergency management, medical facilities, public safety, and other crucial operations....
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools Closed Tuesday, January 4, 2022

St. Mary’s County Public Schools Closed Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Schools Closed: All St. Mary’s County Public Schools are CLOSED on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Employee Code 2: All St Mary’s County Public Schools are CLOSED on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, with Code 2 for employees.  Code 2 means that 10 and 11 month employees do not report to work.  12 month employees report...
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Charles County Detectives Arrest 18-Year-Old PG County Man After Armed Robbery

Charles County Detectives Arrest 18-Year-Old PG County Man After Armed Robbery

On December 9, the victim negotiated the sale of tennis shoes, via a social media app, with someone he was familiar with. During the sale, which occurred in Waldorf, the suspect produced a handgun and robbed the victim. Detectives pursued leads and were able to positively identify the suspect as Geordie Cornelious Rauda, 18,...
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Governor Hogan Provides Update on Response to Winter Storm, Continues to Urge Marylanders to Stay Off The Roads

Governor Hogan Provides Update on Response to Winter Storm, Continues to Urge Marylanders to Stay Off The Roads

Governor Larry Hogan today provided an update on the state’s ongoing response to the winter storm that has brought heavy snowfall to the region and caused major impacts on roads and transportation systems. “Our statewide operations center is fully activated and closely monitoring these hazardous conditions,” said Governor Hogan. “Given the rapidly increasing rate...
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CSM Closes Campuses and Cancels In-Person Classes Monday, Jan. 3, 2022; Online/Remote Classes Held as Scheduled

CSM Closes Campuses and Cancels In-Person Classes Monday, Jan. 3, 2022; Online/Remote Classes Held as Scheduled

All campuses of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will close Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 due to impending inclement weather and potentially hazardous driving conditions. In addition, in-person classes have been cancelled. Online classes and online services will be held, and available, as scheduled. Any changes to online classes will be communicated through the...
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Governor Hogan Provides Update on Statewide Preparations for Winter Storm

Governor Hogan Provides Update on Statewide Preparations for Winter Storm

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland has activated a government-wide response to prepare for an incoming winter storm that could have a significant impact on roads and transportation systems. At this time, most of the state is under winter weather advisories and warnings, and the National Weather Service has expanded...
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NAS Patuxent River Announces Restricted Access/Telework Status Monday, January 3, 2022 due to Inclement Weather Forecast

NAS Patuxent River Announces Restricted Access/Telework Status Monday, January 3, 2022 due to Inclement Weather Forecast

NAS Patuxent River announced Restricted Access for all but Critical Personnel Monday, January 3, 2022 due to inclement weather forecasts. Critical personnel must report to work as previously scheduled; Critical Personnel are designated as those performing duties that are critical to the operations of security, emergency management, medical facilities, public safety, and other crucial...
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Winter Storm Warning in Effect for Southern Maryland on Monday, January 3, 2021

Winter Storm Warning in Effect for Southern Maryland on Monday, January 3, 2021

Winter Weather Warning is in effect for Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties from 1:00 a.m., Monday morning through 1:00 p.m., Monday afternoon. WHAT…Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE…Portions of southern Maryland and central and northern Virginia. * WHEN…From 1 AM to...
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Marbury Man Arrested After Cutting Catalytic Converters from Multiple Vehicles

Marbury Man Arrested After Cutting Catalytic Converters from Multiple Vehicles

On Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at 9:45 a.m., officers responded to a call for suspicious activity in the 5400 block of Mason Springs Road in Marbury after someone reported observing an unknown male underneath a vehicle, which was parked in a driveway, and cutting something from the car. A description of the suspect’s vehicle...
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No Injuries Reported After Head-on Collision in California

No Injuries Reported After Head-on Collision in California

On Friday, December 31, 2021, at approximately 9:21 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 22835 Old Rolling Road in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a head-on style collision. Emergency medical personnel obtained care refusal...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting in Waldorf, Multiple Houses Struck by Gunfire

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting in Waldorf, Multiple Houses Struck by Gunfire

On Thursday, December 23, 2021, at 1:17 p.m., officers responded to the 1700 block of Brightwell Court after the homeowner discovered a bullet hole in the corner of her house. Officers canvassed the area and located bullet casings nearby. They also discovered that a house behind the first home had a bullet hole in...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Blotter December 28, 2021

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Blotter December 28, 2021

On December 24, 2021, Deputy Krueger responded to the 11200 block of HG Trueman Road in Lusby, MD for report of a traffic complaint. Upon arrival, Deputy Krueger made contact with homeowners of nearby residences who advised an unknown vehicle struck several mailboxes and a hardcover pickup truck bed, leaving vehicle parts and glass...
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Police Investigating Another Shooting Complaint in Lexington Park on December 30, 2021

Police Investigating Another Shooting Complaint in Lexington Park on December 30, 2021

On Thursday, December 30, 2021, at approximately 5:40 p.m., police responded to the area of Midway Drive and Hancock Road in Lexington Park, for the reports of shots fired. Police arrived on the scene and found shell casings in the roadway. Witnesses reported hearing at least five gunshots. No known injuries were reported. The...
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Two Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision with Entrapment in Mechanicsville

Two Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision with Entrapment in Mechanicsville

On Thursday, December 30, 2021, at approximately 6:40 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. A short time after dispatch, the assignment was upgraded to a motor vehicle collision reported serious with one trapped....
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Three St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputies Retire with More Than 94 Years of Service

Three St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputies Retire with More Than 94 Years of Service

Sheriff Tim Cameron, the men and women of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, friends and family said farewell on Wednesday to three beloved and tenured officers whose combined service to country and county represents nearly a century of selflessness and dedication to the common good. Lt. Michael Gardiner #33, Sgt. Harold Young #67...
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State of Maryland Surpasses 2,000 COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Governor Hogan Provides Update on Ongoing Emergency Actions

State of Maryland Surpasses 2,000 COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Governor Hogan Provides Update on Ongoing Emergency Actions

With Maryland surpassing 2,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations statewide, Governor Larry Hogan today provided Marylanders with an update regarding ongoing emergency actions: “As we have been projecting, our statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations have now reached record levels and surpassed 2,000—a surge driven primarily by unvaccinated patients. It cannot be stressed enough that getting vaccinated and getting boosted are your...
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Charles County Detectives Arrest Wanted La Plata Man Selling Stolen ATV After Owner Finds it for Sale on Social Media Page

Charles County Detectives Arrest Wanted La Plata Man Selling Stolen ATV After Owner Finds it for Sale on Social Media Page

On Wednesday, December 22, 2021, detectives with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office were notified by a victim of a theft that his stolen ATV was listed for sale on a social media page–the vehicle was actually stolen in another county in November. The victim made an offer and the seller arranged to meet him...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit Seeking Whereabouts of Ryan Alexander Heaney, 30, of La Plata

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit Seeking Whereabouts of Ryan Alexander Heaney, 30, of La Plata

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit is seeking the whereabouts of Ryan Alexander Heaney, 30, of La Plata. He currently has three open warrants including a violation of a protective order, telephone misuse, and attempting to purchase a firearm in violation of the protective order. Heaney is 6’0”, 180 lbs., has brown hair...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioners to Host Public Forum on Tuesday, January 11, 2021

St. Mary’s County Commissioners to Host Public Forum on Tuesday, January 11, 2021

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will host a Public Forum Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Commissioner’s meeting room inside the Chesapeake Building, at 41770 Baldridge Street, in Leonardtown. Public Forums provide residents an opportunity to speak directly to the Commissioners on topics of their choosing. Residents may offer appreciation,...
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CalvertHealth Moves to Crisis Protocols in Response to Surge in COVID-19 Cases

CalvertHealth Moves to Crisis Protocols in Response to Surge in COVID-19 Cases

Due to a significant increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, CalvertHealth is implementing crisis protocols beginning today, December 29. Since December 1, CalvertHealth has experienced a 567% increase in treating admitted COVID patients – from 3 patients in the beginning of December, to 20 today. This rise in COVID patients in addition to the number of...
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Charles County Board of Commissioners Moves Up Public Hearing on Face Coverings

Charles County Board of Commissioners Moves Up Public Hearing on Face Coverings

On Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, the Board of Commissioners, held an emergency meeting in response to the alarming rise in COVID-19 transmissions affecting Charles County. At the meeting, they reintroduced Ordinance 2021-22 as emergency legislation and voted to reschedule the Jan. 12, 2022 Public Hearing on Required Face Coverings to Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, beginning at 4:30...
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Maryland Property Values Rise 12.0% According to SDAT’s 2022 Reassessment​

Maryland Property Values Rise 12.0% According to SDAT’s 2022 Reassessment​

The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) announced its 2022 reassessment of 704,430 “Group 1” residential and commercial properties. In Maryland, there are more than 2 million property accounts which are split into three groups, each appraised once every three years. The overall statewide increase for “Group 1” properties was 12.0% over the...
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Temporary Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site to Open December 29, 2021 in Prince Frederick

Temporary Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site to Open December 29, 2021 in Prince Frederick

The Board of County Commissioners announces that a temporary drive-thru COVID-19 testing site for Calvert County residents will be open Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 through Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, Monday through Friday, at 141 Schooner Lane in Prince Frederick. The site will operate by appointment only 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Rapid tests will...
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Charles County Commissioners Meeting Agenda for December 29, 2021

Charles County Commissioners Meeting Agenda for December 29, 2021

News Release # 2021-150 The County Commissioners will be holding these public meetings “virtually.” The public can watch this meeting on Comcast 95 (SD), Verizon FIOS 10, Roku or Apple TV streaming devices (Charles County Government), and the web at www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/our-county/ccgtv-live-stream. Residents without internet service can listen to the meeting at 301-645-0500. Wednesday, Dec. 29....
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Justice Department Awards More Than $40 Million to Improve Services for Crime Victims

Justice Department Awards More Than $40 Million to Improve Services for Crime Victims

The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) announced grant awards totaling over $40 million to enhance services for victims of crime across the United States. The grants build on more than $1.2 billion in funding announced in September to support victim assistance and victim compensation programs administered by states and territories. “The Department...
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