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St. Clement’s Island Museum and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum to Offer Free Admission to Members of the Military on Armed Forces Day

St. Clement’s Island Museum and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum to Offer Free Admission to Members of the Military on Armed Forces Day

On Armed Forces Day, May 18, 2019, St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point, and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point, will offer active duty and retired members of the military free regular admission to each of the museums during normal operating hours, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Others in party must pay...
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Excavator Fire Reported in Loveville

Excavator Fire Reported in Loveville

On Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at approximately 11:05 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to 28535 Point Lookout Road and Loveville Road in Loveville, for the reported commercial vehicle fire. Crews arrived on scene to find an excavator in a gravel pit fully engulfed in fire. Firefighters extinguished the fire in approximately 25...
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Maryland’s Regular Striped Bass Season Opens

Maryland’s Regular Striped Bass Season Opens

Maryland’s regular striped bass season gets underway on May 16, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that conservation regulations put in place last year are in effect through the end of 2019. When fishing in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries, anglers must use non-offset circle hooks when live-lining or chumming, and must use circle hooks...
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8th Annual Cruisin’ Southern Maryland for Veterans Car Show is Open for Registration

8th Annual Cruisin’ Southern Maryland for Veterans Car Show is Open for Registration

Cruisin’ Southern Maryland for Veterans is a group of local car clubs dedicated to serving our veterans. Their highly-anticipated annual car show is set and open for registration! Cars and motorcycles are welcome to ride and the poker run makes for good competition. Here is a message from our dear friends at Cruisin’ Southern...
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Maryland’s Wild Turtles Are On the Move

Maryland’s Wild Turtles Are On the Move

Wild turtles are currently heading to their breeding and nesting sites. During this time of year, wild turtles can often be seen crossing roads and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources urges drivers to be cautious and give turtles a “brake.” Common turtles found on the road include eastern box turtles, snapping turtles, painted turtles and...
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Designated Driver Program to be Held During the Grand Re-Opening of Tiki Bar

Designated Driver Program to be Held During the Grand Re-Opening of Tiki Bar

Bob Hall, LLC and Anheuser Busch, working together with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse and The Chesapeake Region Safety Council are sponsoring a Designated Driver program to be held during the grand re-opening of the Tiki Bar. The program will run Friday, May 17 and...
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PFC Ron Walls is Spotlighted this Week on The Charles County Sheriff’s Office Recruiting Facebook Page

PFC Ron Walls is Spotlighted this Week on The Charles County Sheriff’s Office Recruiting Facebook Page

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office Recruiting Facebook Page is spotlighting PFC Ron Walls, Jr. this week. PFC Walls joined the Charles County Sheriff’s Office in March 2011 after transferring from another department where he completed 2 years of service. Prior to his career in Law Enforcement, PFC Walls was a History Education Major at...
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UM Charles Regional Medical Center Recognized 15th Consecutive Year for Workplace Excellence Award

UM Charles Regional Medical Center Recognized 15th Consecutive Year for Workplace Excellence Award

University of Maryland (UM) Charles Regional Medical Center received the Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval, Health & Wellness Seal of Approval and Eco Leadership awards from the Alliance for Workplace Excellence. This year marks the 15th successive year UM Charles Regional Medical Center has earned the Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval award, the 13th...
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Great Mills Woman Wanted by Police in St. Mary’s County for Escape

Great Mills Woman Wanted by Police in St. Mary’s County for Escape

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Serenity Faith Byrd, 27 of Great Mills, who is wanted on warrants for first- and second-degree escape. Byrd left an inpatient treatment center in Hagerstown without approval. Anyone with information about Byrd’s location is asked to contact Detective First Class James Bare at...
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15-Year-Old Boy Struck by a Vehicle on Pegg Road After Running into Traffic

15-Year-Old Boy Struck by a Vehicle on Pegg Road After Running into Traffic

On Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at approximately 5:25 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Pegg Road and West Westbury Boulevard in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle in the roadway and a 15-year-old male patient off...
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Summer Cruises Aboard The Historic Wm. B. Tennison Offered at Calvert Marine Museum

Summer Cruises Aboard The Historic Wm. B. Tennison Offered at Calvert Marine Museum

Enjoy specialty cruises all summer long aboard the historic Wm. B. Tennison departing from the Calvert Marine Museum. Built in 1899, the Tennison is the only Coast Guard licensed log-hulled, passenger-carrying vessel in the United States. The vessel served as an oyster buyboat until 1978 and has been designated a National Historic Landmark. All cruises are open...
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Rollover Crash in Great Mills Sends Three People to Area Hospital with Minor Injuries

Rollover Crash in Great Mills Sends Three People to Area Hospital with Minor Injuries

On Sunday, May 12, 2019, at approximately 10:30 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Flat Iron Road and Shady Drive in Great Mills, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on scene to find a single Ford pick-up truck off the roadway and on its side,...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Theft Suspect

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Theft Suspect

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On Sunday, May 12, 2019, at 12:30 p.m. at the California Walmart store, the suspect fraudulently used the self-checkout system to take dozens of items that were not paid for. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or...
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Award-Winning Adults Only Tour At Historic St. Mary’s City

Award-Winning Adults Only Tour At Historic St. Mary’s City

On May 14, 2019, Historic St. Mary’s City registration opened for the July 6 Adults Only tour of the Plantation. There are two scheduled times: 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The tour is an hour in length and will give visitors a glimpse into the sordid side of Maryland’s past, based on real-life events...
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Fire Fighters Respond to Vehicle Fire in Prince Frederick

Fire Fighters Respond to Vehicle Fire in Prince Frederick

On Saturday, May 11, 2019, firefighters from Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department responded to the area of Jibsail Dr and Route. 231., in Prince Frederick, for the reported vehicle fire. Firefighters from Prince Frederick were in the area after returning from a medical call, Brush 2 ran the call in addition to the Engine...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office K9 Brock Honored at Memorial Ceremony

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office K9 Brock Honored at Memorial Ceremony

K9 Brock was remembered and honored at the Second Annual Police K9 Memorial Service, held in Washington D.C. on Saturday, May 11, 2019. K9 Brock, a four-year-old German Shepherd, died on Jan. 18, 2018 after suffering from injuries during a training accident. His handler, Cpl. William Rishel, and members of the St. Mary’s County...
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Charles County May 7 Commissioners Meeting Update

Charles County May 7 Commissioners Meeting Update

On Tuesday, May 7, Commissioners received a briefing from County Government staff regarding federal requirements that govern the process for housing choice vouchers. Staff responded to questions from the Board of Commissioners about the differences between housing choice vouchers and project-based vouchers, and the potential implications of a policy proposal to convert a portion of housing choice...
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Maryland Stresses Practical Striped Bass Conservation Efforts

Maryland Stresses Practical Striped Bass Conservation Efforts

Following deliberations by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) on the status of the striped bass population along the Atlantic Coast, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources continued its ongoing leadership in striped bass conservation efforts. At the ASMFC meeting, Maryland again addressed the most pressing problem facing the Chesapeake Bay’s striper population — the significant volume...
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American Red Cross Names Experienced Facilitator, Team Builder New Southern Maryland Executive Director

American Red Cross Names Experienced Facilitator, Team Builder New Southern Maryland Executive Director

The American Red Cross Greater Chesapeake Region announces Misty L. Bruce as Executive Director of the Red Cross’ Southern Maryland Chapter. The highly visible role leads and directs volunteers and employees in the Southern Maryland Chapter to ensure the American Red Cross’ goals and mission are achieved. The population served by the chapter ranges...
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One Injured After Single Vehicle Strikes Tree in Ridge

One Injured After Single Vehicle Strikes Tree in Ridge

On Saturday, May 11, 2019, at approximately 4:00 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of 13483 Point Lookout Road in Ridge, for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into a tree, with two occupants out of the vehicle....
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Theft Suspect

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Theft Suspect

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at 9:38 p.m., the suspect walked out of the California Walmart store with two “hoverboards” without paying for them. The suspect was last seen getting into a gold-colored SUV operated by a white female with...
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Rollover Crash in Mechanicsville Keeps Volunteers Busy on Mother’s Day

Rollover Crash in Mechanicsville Keeps Volunteers Busy on Mother’s Day

On Sunday, May 12, 2019, at approximately 12:50 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of 39205 Golden Beach Road and Huntt Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one vehicle overturned and subjects trapped. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway...
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Arc Southern Maryland Will Hold Pat Collins Annual Golf Classic June 14

Arc Southern Maryland Will Hold Pat Collins Annual Golf Classic June 14

Arc Southern Maryland will host its 17th Annual Pat Collins Golf Classic, named in honor of Pat Collins, a former board president. Collins dedicated his life to making a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The tournament will be held on June 14th at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in...
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Leadership Southern Maryland Welcomes Incoming Board President Samuel C. P. Baldwin, Jr.

Leadership Southern Maryland Welcomes Incoming Board President Samuel C. P. Baldwin, Jr.

Samuel C.P. Baldwin, Jr.  hails from Baltimore but has called Hollywood, Maryland home for 35 years.  He is a managing partner at The Law Offices of Baldwin, Briscoe & Steinmetz where he has a full-time practice concentrated in family law.  Baldwin also oversees the development of the firm’s practice areas which include family matters,...
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Shed Fire in Mechanicsville Complete Loss After Accidental Fire

Shed Fire in Mechanicsville Complete Loss After Accidental Fire

On Monday, May 6, 2019, at approximately 2:15 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Seventh District, Leonardtown, Hollywood, and Charles County responded to Budds Creek Road and Davis Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a 20×25 shed fully engulfed in fire. Seventeen firefighters responded and had the fire...
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