UPDATE 8/12/2021: On Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 12:50 a.m., police responded to the Wawa located at 23141 Three Notch Road in California, for the reported active disturbance with fights inside of the store. Upon the arrival of deputies, they observed a large crowd gathered inside the store watching a fight. The suspects were...
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UPDATE 8/12/2021: On Monday, July 26, 2021, at approximately 10:15 a.m., police responded to the area of Pegg Road and Chancellors Run Court in Great Mills, for the report of gunshots in the area. A short time later, one victim arrived at the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, with two gunshot wounds to...
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On Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at approximately 11:20 a.m., firefighters from Waldorf and surrounding departments responded to 923 Copley Avenue in Waldorf, for the reported smoke in a residence. The 911 caller reported smoke in the residence, a structure fire assignment was dispatched, with dispatchers informing all occupants to exit the residence and wait...
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Due to the recent emergence of the coronavirus delta variant, and consistent with recent guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), all individuals entering the Calvert County Circuit Courthouse, including courthouse personnel, staff and the general public are required to wear a mask. On August 6, 2021, Chief Judge Mary...
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The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center in Prince Frederick will close beginning Sunday, August 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m., to complete annual maintenance and cleaning. The center will reopen Tuesday, September 7 at 6:00 a.m. Cove Point and Kings Landing pools will operate with adjusted...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft and fraud investigation. On Sunday, July 25, 2021, the suspect used the victim’s debit card to make a purchase at the Wawa store in Charlotte Hall. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this...
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Governor Larry Hogan, in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), announced an additional $3.4 million in economic relief funds for the state’s commercial seafood industry through the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.The funding will support activities previously authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, for those...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces it has millions of dollars in scholarships and COVID-19 relief funds available this Fall Semester to assist anyone who wants to attend CSM full-time or part-time in a degree pathway or for a workforce development certificate. The scholarships and financial assistance can be used for tuition, college...
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On Saturday, August 7, 2021, at approximately 6:40 a.m., firefighters responded to 70 Church Street in Prince Frederick, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a large shed fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters controlled the fire in under 15 minutes. The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshals...
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On Sunday, August 8, 2021, at approximately 7:40 p.m., firefighters responded to 16290 Prince Frederick Road in Hughesville, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from a two-story single family residence. Firefighters found a fire on the first floor which extended to the surrounding area. The fire was...
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Enjoy a free day of family fun in the sun celebrating the end of summer on the beautiful waterside lawn at the annual Children’s Day at St. Clement’s Island Museum Saturday, August 21, 2021, from 11:00 a.m., to 2:00 p.m. Families can enjoy lots of activities including games, crafts, a bike raffle, free snow...
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Registration is now open for those wishing to participate in the 46th Annual Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown. Floats, bands, schools, scouts, clubs, cheerleaders, bikes, vintage cars, horses are some of the entries which will be accepted. The parade will step off at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 11, 2021, from Ryken High School. The...
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On August, 2021, 5 at approximately 7:50 p.m., a patrol officer from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office was flagged down regarding ATVs and mini bikes on the roadway in the 3800 block of Chicamuxen Road in Marbury. As the officer investigated, he observed a yellow ATV on the shoulder of the road with the...
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On August 6, 2021, at approximately 1:50 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Billingsley Road near Sunridge Lane in Waldorf for the report of a motor vehicle crash. A preliminary investigation showed the victim, age 17, was operating a motorized scooter, which did not have operating lights,...
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The CalvertHealth Foundation is returning, in-person for this year’s 12th Annual Breast Cancer 5K on Saturday, October 2, in beautiful Solomons Island. In addition to the excitement of being back in person, this year’s event will introduce new opportunities for team fundraising, day-of superlatives, prizes and community engagement. Since its inception in 2010, the...
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On Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at approximately 5:05 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Hughesville, Leonardtown, and Seventh District responded to 37500 Anderson Lane in Mechanicsville, for the reported kitchen fire. Initial reports were smoke and flames were visible. Engine 24, Tanker 2, Chief 2 and Chief 2A responded and crews arrived on the scene...
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The Charles County Department of Health will hold immunization clinics to administer the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) and tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) vaccine. All Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) seventh-grade students must be vaccinated against meningococcal meningitis and tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis before the start of the 2021-2022 school year on August 30, 2021. Parents are encouraged...
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The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that the State of Maryland was awarded a four-year grant by the federal Children’s Bureau to create a Center of Excellence for Foster Family Development – the only grant of its kind awarded in the country. The program being created by the Department of Human Services...
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On Saturday, August 7, 2021, at approximately 6:06 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Budds Creek Road and Bayside Road in Clements, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Prior to the arrival of First Responders, multiple citizens assisted the single occupant out of the vehicle. One 911...
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On Saturday, August 7, 2021, at approximately 3:35 a.m., police responded to the 22000 block of Valley Estates Drive in Lexington Park, for multiple reports of shots fired. Officers arrived in the area and found one residence struck multiple times with numerous shell casings in the parking lot/roadway. The residence was occupied at the...
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UPDATE 8/6/2021: After an extensive search, Tyler Andrew Rose, was located deceased. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank the Maryland State Police, the Prince George’s County Police Department, and the Calvert K-9 Search Team for their assistance in the search. 8/5/2021: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts...
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UPDATE 8/6/2021 @ 8:00 p.m : On Friday, August 6, 2021, at approximately 10:30 a.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol deputies were dispatched to a single motor vehicle crash in the area of Loveville Road and Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit was contacted and...
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Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning in Anne Arundel County. Shortly before 1:55 a.m., on Thursday, August 5, 2021, troopers from the Maryland State Police Glen Burnie Barrack responded to a crash at northbound I-97 just south of I-695 in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Preliminary investigation revealed...
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Comptroller Peter Franchot reminds taxpayers that Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week returns August 8-14 with significant savings for consumers, scholarship opportunities for college and trade school students, and a much-needed sales boost for retailers. “Tax-free week is a rite of Maryland’s late summer, signaling the approach of a new school year, cooler weather and a...
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On Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at approximately 9:00 p.m., firefighters from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded to the Restore – Habitat for Humanity located at 21600 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported outside fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from a dumpster. Firefighters extinguished the...
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