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Charlotte Hall Library Closed Tuesday, October 27, 2020, After Employee Next Door Tests Positive for COVID-19

Charlotte Hall Library Closed Tuesday, October 27, 2020, After Employee Next Door Tests Positive for COVID-19

The Charlotte Hall Library will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 27. An employee of an organization located next door tested positive for COVID-19.  That person has not been in the library section of the building. The St. Mary’s County Health Department has assessed the situation, and the Library will follow all safety and precautionary steps...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Releases Press Release Regarding Officer Involved in Serious Car Crash

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Releases Press Release Regarding Officer Involved in Serious Car Crash

On 10/26/2020 at approximately 7:57 a.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the area of Broomes Island Road and Chippingwood Drive, Port Republic, Maryland for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival, units located two vehicles off the paved portion of Broomes...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Wanted Lexington Park Man After Armed Robbery in Leonardtown

Maryland State Police Arrest Wanted Lexington Park Man After Armed Robbery in Leonardtown

On Sunday, October 25, 2020, at approximately 11:06 p.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to a 911 call for a robbery that just occurred at the Burchmart located at 25355 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown. Troopers made contact with the employee/victim who described the suspect as a white male wearing...
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Police Investigating One Shot in Waldorf

Police Investigating One Shot in Waldorf

On Sunday, October 25, 2020, at approximately 3:55 p.m., police, fire and emergency medical personnel responded to 10061 Lyles Place in Waldorf, for the reported shooting. Dispatchers advised the 911 caller reported someone had been shot, and then hung up on the call taker. Dispatchers then advised they received a call from the staffing...
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Charles County Speed Camera Program Week of October 25, 2020 to November 1, 2020

Charles County Speed Camera Program Week of October 25, 2020 to November 1, 2020

As a reminder, we have withdrawn our Speed Camera Program from schools that are not open and or those that are not being used for critical operations. The Speed Camera Program will operate at schools that are open and or for those dispensing meals and educational supplies for our students. Please drive responsibly, especially...
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Governor Hogan Honors Graduates of Maryland Natural Resources Police Academy

Governor Hogan Honors Graduates of Maryland Natural Resources Police Academy

Governor Larry Hogan congratulated Basic Recruit Class 62 on their graduation from the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) Academy. Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio and Superintendent Colonel G. Adrian Baker also took part in today’s ceremony at Sandy Point State Park. “In a state as rich in natural resources as...
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Head-on Collision in Waldorf Sends Three Subjects to Area Trauma Centers

Head-on Collision in Waldorf Sends Three Subjects to Area Trauma Centers

On Friday, October 23, 2020, at approximately 3:20 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Crain Highway and Acton Lane in Waldorf, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with multiple subjects trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway with three subjects trapped. Firefighters...
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Virtual Town Hall to Discuss Local Health Needs on Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Virtual Town Hall to Discuss Local Health Needs on Wednesday, October 28, 2020

The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital invite community members and partner organizations to participate in a virtual town hall as part of their Community Health Needs Assessment processes on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. The town hall will focus on discussing the health issues most affecting our community....
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One Transported to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Overturns in Avenue

One Transported to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Overturns in Avenue

On Saturday, October 24, 2020, at approximately 1:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Oakley Road and Cobrums Wharf Road in Avenue, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one vehicle overturned. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle overturned in the front yard of...
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Commissioners Move Quickly to Disseminate Broadband Assessment Survey

Commissioners Move Quickly to Disseminate Broadband Assessment Survey

Reliable internet access in St. Mary’s County has been a top priority of the Commissioners, and on September 15, the Commissioners allocated $100,000 toward formally assessing local broadband capabilities. For the first phase of assessments, the Commissioners are releasing a communitywide survey of existing internet services. The St. Mary’s County Broadband Assessment Project surveys...
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Commissioners Approve $100,000 Grant for St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Youth Gun Violence Prevention

Commissioners Approve $100,000 Grant for St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Youth Gun Violence Prevention

The Commissioners approved an award of $100,000 for the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to fund youth gun violence prevention in the community. The Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Youth Gun Violence Reduction Initiative Grant will purchase software technology and educational materials. Sheriff Tim Cameron described the PredPol software to the Commissioners at...
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Charles Regional Medical Center Foundation Receives Grant from Rural Maryland Council for Telepharmacy Program

Charles Regional Medical Center Foundation Receives Grant from Rural Maryland Council for Telepharmacy Program

The Charles Regional Medical Center Foundation announced that it has received a $40,420 grant from the Rural Maryland Council to fund the community hospital’s Telepharmacy program. The UM Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC) Telepharmacy program is a pilot project that will deliver 24/7 medication management services to an estimated 300 patients that live...
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UPDATE: Callaway Man Arrested for Impaired Driving After Running Off Roadway and Hitting Road Signs

UPDATE: Callaway Man Arrested for Impaired Driving After Running Off Roadway and Hitting Road Signs

UPDATE 10/23/20 – Name and Charges Added: Charles Edward Wise Jr,, 48, of Callaway, was charged with the following: DRIVING VEH. WHILE IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL DRIVING VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL FAILURE TO DRIVE VEHICLE ON RIGHT HALF OF ROADWAY WHEN REQUIRED DRIVING VEH WHILE SO FAR IMPAIRED BY DRUGS CANNOT DRIVE...
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Equity Task Force Announces Plans for First School-Based Health Centers in St. Mary’s County

Equity Task Force Announces Plans for First School-Based Health Centers in St. Mary’s County

The school-based health centers will initially offer school nursing, behavioral health services, preventive care and health education programming. Future plans for the school-based health centers include specific primary care services, key to improving health outcomes for students who face barriers to accessing health care. Spring Ridge Middle School is located in a federally-designated Health...
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Governor Hogan Announces $250 Million ‘Maryland Strong: Economic Recovery Initiative’

Governor Hogan Announces $250 Million ‘Maryland Strong: Economic Recovery Initiative’

Governor Larry Hogan today announced the $250 million ‘Maryland Strong: Economic Recovery Initiative,’ which will provide funding from the Rainy Day Fund to directly assist restaurants, small businesses, local entertainment venues, arts organizations, and Main Streets across the state. The initiative doubles the state’s total commitment to COVID-19 emergency economic relief for Marylanders to...
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Sabre Systems Going the Extra Mile to Prepare Our Next Generation of Technology Professionals

Sabre Systems Going the Extra Mile to Prepare Our Next Generation of Technology Professionals

As the Vice President of Human Resources for Sabre Systems, Inc., Deb Kliman is keenly aware of the skills and qualifications necessary to succeed in the technology industry. In addition, she sees firsthand the need for these qualified individuals to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing technology driven world. Recently, Ms. Kliman saw...
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Events at the Calvert Marine Museum in November, 2020

Events at the Calvert Marine Museum in November, 2020

October 22, 2020 – As colder weather approaches, the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) offers activities for all ages throughout the month. 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...
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St. Mary’s College Board Approves New Neuroscience Major/Announces Spring Semester Schedule with Commencement Date

St. Mary’s College Board Approves New Neuroscience Major/Announces Spring Semester Schedule with Commencement Date

St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Board of Trustees met virtually Friday, October 16, beginning at 4:50 p.m. The Board acted on several items including approving the curriculum for the College’s 25th major in neuroscience. The Academic Affairs Committee endorsed the new major at the suggestion of faculty and staff challenged with recommending new college...
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St. Mary’s County Government Updates Pandemic Road to Recovery Following Governor’s Update

St. Mary’s County Government Updates Pandemic Road to Recovery Following Governor’s Update

On October 16, Governor Larry Hogan and Maryland Secretary of Health Robert Neall issued orders updating safe capacity limits for outdoor sporting and entertainment venues, while maintaining face covering requirements and strict public health protocols. The governor’s order limits spectators at outdoor sporting venues to 10% of total capacity, including at M&T Bank Stadium...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Warns of “Spoofing” Scam Calls

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Warns of “Spoofing” Scam Calls

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of recent “spoofing” or scam calls involving the Federal Reserve Bank wanting to collect money and attempting to obtain personal information from citizens. There are reports the scammer has a foreign accent, identifies himself as Deputy Jacob Alfonso and states the Sheriff’s Office would arrest...
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Calvert County Detention Center Correctional Deputies Credited with Excellence Award After Saving Life

Calvert County Detention Center Correctional Deputies Credited with Excellence Award After Saving Life

Congratulations to Calvert County Detention Center Correctional Deputy First Class (Cdfc.) Kiana Brooks; Cdfc. Thomas Commodore; Correctional Sergeant Marcella Conway-Jones; Cdfc. David Aaron Cook; Senior Cdfc. Robert Scott; Cdfc. Erik Snyder for their live saving efforts. In May, an individual at the Detention Center was discovered in a perilous situation. This team responded quickly...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Suspects Operating Unregistered, Uninsured Dirtbikes and ATVs in Roadways

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Suspects Operating Unregistered, Uninsured Dirtbikes and ATVs in Roadways

Can you identify these individuals? Charles County Officers are seeking information about the pictured subjects, who have been involved with operating unregistered/uninsured off-road vehicles on the roadways in Waldorf. Anyone with information about the people in these photos is asked to contact PFC Caywood at [email protected] or 301-932-2222.
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Commissioners Approve Funding for Supplemental Staffing for County Rescue Services

Commissioners Approve Funding for Supplemental Staffing for County Rescue Services

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County approved $552.992 to be used for supplemental staff, ambulances, and related equipment partnering with the Rescue Squads to deliver Emergency Medical Services in St. Mary’s County during their regular business meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20. In his request for funding, Director of Emergency Services, Stephen Walker briefed the Commissioners...
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Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Commissioner Meeting Roundup

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Commissioner Meeting Roundup

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown and opened at 9 a.m. with a Public Hearing for the Office of the County Attorney on the disposition of public property. The Commissioners presented three proclamations for Economic Development Week, Red Ribbon Week...
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Governor Hogan Announces Maryland’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan

Governor Hogan Announces Maryland’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan

Governor Larry Hogan announced the release of the State of Maryland’s initial draft COVID-19 mass vaccination plan, which was submitted to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last week. Read the draft plan. “In anticipation of a COVID-19 vaccine, Maryland stands ready to order, distribute, and administer it effectively and rapidly as...
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