Maryland State Police are investigating a three-vehicle crash in which one person died this evening in Prince George’s County. At approximately 6:10 p.m., troopers for the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack responded to the ramp from Harry S Truman Drive to Central Avenue in Upper Marlboro, for the report of a crash involving three...
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On Friday, August 2, 2019., Precise Systems announced the award of a five-year, $29.9 million follow-on contract to continue providing program management support services to Naval Air Systems Command’s (NAVAIR) Naval Aviation Training Systems Program Office (PMA-205). PMA-205 supports the full life-cycle acquisition of training systems, across multiple programs and platforms, for the U.S....
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On Saturday, August 3, 2019, at approximately 12:45 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Three Notch Road and Chancellors Run Road in California, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on scene to find three vehicles in the roadway in a rear-end style collision. One patient was transported to...
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Governor Larry Hogan and the heads of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) announced the launch of the “Maryland Transparency Portal,” a new web-based application that will empower citizens to become better informed about the details of the state budget with a user-friendly and easy-to-navigate interface....
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On Saturday, August 3, 2019, at approximately 12:45 p.m., police, fire and emergency medical services personnel responded to the 22500 Block of Calvert Street in Leonardtown, for the reported CPR in progress. The 911 caller reported a 19-year-old male was found not breathing and cold and the caller believed he was deceased. Crews arrived...
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Pamela Kunieki, a Navy Veteran and her husband live in Great Mills, MD. Ms. Kunieki has had some health problems that brought about some breathing issues, and she requires oxygen. Her home needed a bit of help due to older carpet and air ducts that needed to be cleaned to help her breathe better....
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On Friday, August 2, 2019, at approximately 6:30 a.m., volunteer firefighters from Hughesville and surrounding departments responded to 5675 Brandywine Road in Hughesville, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a one-story single-family dwelling with fire showing from the roof. The owner was identified as Kathleen Payne. The estimated loss...
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On Thursday, August 1, 2019, at approximately 11:45 p.m., volunteer firefighters from Waldorf and surrounding departments responded to the area of 12180 Acton Lane in Waldorf, for the reported structure fire. The owner is identified as Zapata Enterprises. The estimated loss of structure and contents is valued at over $300,000. The fire was reported...
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On Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Volunteer firefighters from Seventh District, Leonardtown and Mechanicsville responded to 38172 Dukeharts Creek Road in Coltons Point, for the reported large brush fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a large brush fire in the backyard of a residence that extended to a shed...
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St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks will hold adult volleyball informational meetings for teams and individuals. The Coed League meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, at 7 p.m. at the Margaret Brent Recreation Center and is open to men and women ages 18 and up. Recreation games begin Monday’s in September...
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On Sunday, September 22, 2019, the Charles County Chamber of Commerce will present its 2nd Annual “Bounty of the County” event at Weatherly Farm in Newburg, 2nd Annual “Bounty of the County” hosted by the Charles County Chamber of Commerce from 3:00 p.m., to 7:00 p.m., at Weatherly Farm, 14145 Banks O’Dee Road, Newburg,...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office invites the public to attend the 36th Annual National Night Out which is less than a week away! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 6th! National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to...
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On Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at approximately 4:40 p.m., firefighters from Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding departments responded to 3670 Neighbors Place in Nanjemoy, for the reported structure fire. The owner was identified as Doris Thomas. The estimated loss of content and structure is valued at $2,000. The occupant/owner was able to discover...
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It consolidates equipment across two-pickup trucks, trailers, and a retrofitted bus into one response unit. It is staffed by volunteer hazardous materials technicians from all of the St. Mary’s County Fire Departments. The unit features a light tower, PTO generator, and SCBA fill station. The new unit will be receiving an LED light package...
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The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, is pleased to announce the launch of their recently updated website featuring fun and fresh new features for farmers and consumers alike. Colorful, intuitive, and easy to navigate, the website was constructed by All Ag Media of Calvert...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office invites you, your family and your community to the 36th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, from 6 to 8 pm – an opportunity to meet and socialize with law enforcement and your neighbors. A neighborhood that invests time and cares into each other is...
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A Maryland State Police helicopter crew rescued an injured boater from the waters off Flat Island in Anne Arundel County. On Sunday, July 28, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the Anne Arundel County Emergency Operations Center received a call requesting assistance for an individual who was injured in a tubing accident in the waters east...
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Jeff Wright of Cambridge has broken a 34-year-old Maryland state fishing record in the Atlantic Division for a common dolphinfish, or mahi mahi. Wright caught the 72.8-pound fish July 28 off the coast of Ocean City. Wright was aboard a boat above Poor Man’s Canyon practicing with friends for the upcoming White Marlin Open...
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On Monday, Aug. 5, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will begin a week-long routine bridge inspection of the MD 4 (Patuxent Beach Road) Bridge over the Patuxent River (Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge) at the Calvert / St. Mary’s County line. The inspection will take place Monday, Aug. 5, through...
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On Saturday, July 27, 2019, at 9:25 a.m., police responded to 1770 Old Adelina Road in Prince Frederick, for the reported vehicle fire. Officers arrived on scene to find a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu destroyed by a fire. No fire department response was needed and the scene was turned over to the Office of the...
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This year’s Southern Maryland Film Festival will be held at R/C Theatres’ Lexington Exchange Movies 12, 44800 Oak Crest Dr, California, MD 20619, on Saturday, August 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. “R/C Theatres has been an incredible venue sponsor, “ states Film Festival representative Theresa Wood. “In addition to providing an indoor,...
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Kids have one more chance this summer to join art instructor, Ms. Ellen Duke Wilson, in exploring fine arts at St. Clement’s Island Museum Art Kids classes. Throughout the summer, young artists have their understanding of art and history while learning to sketch, paint and sculpt. Students will also reflect how creating art can...
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Summer is only getting hotter, so why not cool down at the Calvert Marine Museum! Visit special exhibits like the new Megalodon jaws or Working the Water: Photography by Jay Fleming. On the weekends, cruise around the boat basin in a row or pedal boat, or go beyond the basin on the historic Wm....
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The popular annual event for all ages returns to Leonardtown Square on Saturday, August 3, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Splash into fun at the 17th Annual Leonardtown Beach Party on the Square. No need for tickets; all event-sponsored activities are FREE – Visit with real-life super heroes – Transformers Optimus Prime...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners has authorized a property tax credit for disabled law enforcement officers, rescue workers, and surviving spouses. “When first responders give themselves to serve and protect their community, they knowingly put themselves into high-risk, dangerous situations on a daily basis,” said Commissioner President Thomas E. “Tim” Hutchins. “The...
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