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Charles County Sheriff’s Office to Host Annual Crime Watch Kickoff Celebration

Charles County Sheriff’s Office to Host Annual Crime Watch Kickoff Celebration

Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry and members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Community Services Section are hosting the annual Crime Watch Kickoff event on Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion in La Plata. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about crime prevention and discuss strategies...
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St. Mary’s County Health Department and Public Schools Release Statement on Coronavirus

St. Mary’s County Health Department and Public Schools Release Statement on Coronavirus

St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) and St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) understand the concerns many people have over the potential spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to our area. Despite COVID-19 being detected in the United States, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that risk to...
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MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Welcomes Leap Day Babies

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Welcomes Leap Day Babies

For Peter and Melissa Donnelly of Hollywood, Maryland, Leap Day—that extra day that comes every four years—just became even more special. Their sixth child, Rhett, was born at 1:41 a.m. on Leap Day, Feb. 29, the first of three babies born at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital that day. Melissa, who was past due with...
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FBI Warns of Phone Scammers Posing as Federal Agents

FBI Warns of Phone Scammers Posing as Federal Agents

The FBI is warning the public to be aware of a scam where a caller pretends to be an FBI special agent and threatens to arrest you if money isn’t sent. These claims are false and the calls are not real. The FBI defines this type of scam as government impersonation fraud, in which...
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Commission on People with Disabilities Accepting Nominations for 12th Annual Awards Program

Commission on People with Disabilities Accepting Nominations for 12th Annual Awards Program

The Commission on People with Disabilities is accepting nominations starting now through, Monday, June 1, 2020, for the 12th Annual Awards Program. The function of the awards program is to promote awareness of the outstanding efforts of individuals and organizations that improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities in St. Mary’s County....
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St. Mary’s County School System Reaches Agreement with Associations

St. Mary’s County School System Reaches Agreement with Associations

On February 20, 2020, tentative four-year agreements were reached between the Board of Education’s negotiating team and the Education Association of St. Mary’s County (EASMC) for certificated employees and education support staff. The agreement provides for the following: Annual salary improvement for all bargaining unit employees. Annual step progression on the salary scales for...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Launching New Program Virtual Crime Watch

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Launching New Program Virtual Crime Watch

In an effort to enhance investigative efforts of criminal matters, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office is launching a new program called Virtual Crime Watch. If you have a home or business surveillance camera, you can register it with the CCSO, which will then become part of a database the Agency can use to ascertain if anyone...
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Maryland House Delegate Arrested for Drunk Driving in Waldorf

Maryland House Delegate Arrested for Drunk Driving in Waldorf

On Sunday, March 1, 2020, at 12:50 a.m., a Charles County Sheriff’s officer was operating a marked police car northbound in the 2700 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf when a vehicle exited the parking lot of a business and failed to yield the right of way causing the officer to take evasive action...
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Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Large Shed Fire with Extension in Hollywood, No Injuries Reported

Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Large Shed Fire with Extension in Hollywood, No Injuries Reported

On Monday, March 2, 2020, at approximately 7:45 a.m., firefighters from Hollywood, Leonardtown and Bay District responded to 24701 Sotterley Road in Hollywood, for the reported structure fire threatening other structures. Crews arrived on the scene to reported fire showing from a 24×30 shed with extensions to another shed and threatening a nearby trailer....
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Maryland State Police Investigating Second Fatal Hit and Run in Prince George’s County, Victim Identified as 73-Year-Old Largo Man

Maryland State Police Investigating Second Fatal Hit and Run in Prince George’s County, Victim Identified as 73-Year-Old Largo Man

UPDATE 3/02/2020: After family notification, Maryland State Police are identifying the man killed in yesterday’s hit and run collision in Prince George’s County. The victim is identified as Earl L. Rogers Sr., 74, of Largo, Md. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Shortly after 8:30 p.m. yesterday, a 911 caller to the Forestville...
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Lexington Park Man Wins $50,000 Scratch-Off at Pegg Road Shell

Lexington Park Man Wins $50,000 Scratch-Off at Pegg Road Shell

Lexington Park man finds three winners among five instant tickets Rooting around in his car console yielded the perfect path to a $50,000 scratch-off win for a loyal player from Lexington Park. “I was digging in the console for something,” said John Randolph, who had stopped for gas at Pegg Road Shell near his...
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Pink and Blue Memorial Golf Tournament Raises Funds for the Latest Cancer Treatment Equipment

Pink and Blue Memorial Golf Tournament Raises Funds for the Latest Cancer Treatment Equipment

The CalvertHealth Foundation was recently presented a check from members of the Pink and Blue Committee whose members are from the Cannon Club to go toward cancer care. Funds were generated from the recent Memorial Golf Tournament which celebrated the life of Stanley Rosenbauer and raised $20,000 for the CalvertHealth Foundation to invest in...
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Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival Announces Nationally Recognized Jazz Artist Lineup for 2020 Event Weekend

Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival Announces Nationally Recognized Jazz Artist Lineup for 2020 Event Weekend

The Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival, one of the mid-Atlantic’s signature jazz events held along the shores of the beautiful Potomac River in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, and in the charming Town of Leonardtown, will feature a fantastic lineup of jazz artists during the three day jazz weekend in 2020. This popular, annual festival,...
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Maryland State Police Firearms Enforcement Unit Arrests Wanted Lexington Park Man

Maryland State Police Firearms Enforcement Unit Arrests Wanted Lexington Park Man

The Maryland State Police Firearms Enforcement Unit arrested a fugitive last night wanted in two jurisdictions. The accused is identified as William Alan Adams, 44, of Lexington Park. Adams had three open warrants in two jurisdictions. He was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. State troopers from the Firearms Enforcement...
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Charles County Public Schools Announces Registration for 2020 Summer Enrichment Camps Now Open

Charles County Public Schools Announces Registration for 2020 Summer Enrichment Camps Now Open

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is sponsoring summer enrichment camps for students in kindergarten through Grade 8. Camps begin the week of June 22 and run through the week ending on July 24. More than 40 sessions are available; camps run Monday through Friday. Parents can choose from morning or afternoon sessions. A lunchtime...
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Charles County Public School Hosting HITS Expo on March 7, 2020 at St. Charles High School in Waldorf

Charles County Public School Hosting HITS Expo on March 7, 2020 at St. Charles High School in Waldorf

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is hosting its History, Industry, Technology and Science (HITS) Expo Saturday, March 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. at St. Charles High School in Waldorf. The Expo is a showcase of student work in history and science, as well as hands-on learning opportunities for students, parents and community members....
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Noise Advisory – NAS PAX RIVER Sets Noise Advisory for Nighttime Helicopter Testing at Webster Outlying Field from March 2 to March 6, 2020

Noise Advisory – NAS PAX RIVER Sets Noise Advisory for Nighttime Helicopter Testing at Webster Outlying Field from March 2 to March 6, 2020

Communities surrounding the Webster Outlying Field are advised that a low-altitude helicopter nighttime test event is scheduled to take place between March 2 and March 6, 2020 from 5– 7 p.m. As with all operations, NAS Patuxent River takes precautions to lessen the impact of testing activities on the community. For more information call...
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Calvert Marine Museum Events in March!

Calvert Marine Museum Events in March!

As the weather gets warmer, special events and activities for all ages can be found at the museum. For a complete listing, visit us on Facebook or at calvertmarinemuseum.com. Thursday, March 5 & March 12 – Sea Squirts – 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. FREE drop-in program for children 18 months to 3 years...
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UPDATE: Waldorf Man Convicted After One-Week Trial on Federal Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy Charges, Including Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in Death

UPDATE: Waldorf Man Convicted After One-Week Trial on Federal Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy Charges, Including Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in Death

UPDATE 2/28/2020: A federal jury today convicted Rodney Mondell Coby, a/k/a “Cuz,” age 31, of Waldorf, Maryland, on the federal charges of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death, Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Winter Chess Tournament Results!

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Winter Chess Tournament Results!

More than 140 students participated in the this past Saturday, Feb. 22 at Henry E. Lackey High School. The tournament is open to interested students in kindergarten through Grade 12. The tournament follows a Swiss-style format in which each student plays four games. Students compete in eight grade-level divisions and trophies are given to...
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Oceaneering International Planning Expansion, Introducing Over 130 New Jobs to Anne Arundel County Area

Oceaneering International Planning Expansion, Introducing Over 130 New Jobs to Anne Arundel County Area

Oceaneering International, Inc., a leading global provider of engineered products and services, is expanding its operations in the state and creating more than 135 new full-time jobs in Anne Arundel County. Located in Hanover, the company is planning to create a mezzanine in one of its three leased facilities along Dorsey Road, which will...
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The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks Seeking Adult Indoor Soccer Referees

The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks Seeking Adult Indoor Soccer Referees

TheSt. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks is seeking part-time Adult Indoor Soccer Referees for upcoming programs. A qualified candidate should have a strong soccer playing background, knowledge of the game and rules, a willingness and openness to be trained and be a good communicator. Games last 40 minutes and referees need to...
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Humane Rescue Alliance and St. Mary’s County Animal Services Hosting Free Training on Caring for Neonatal Kittens at Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad on March 3, 2020

Humane Rescue Alliance and St. Mary’s County Animal Services Hosting Free Training on Caring for Neonatal Kittens at Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad on March 3, 2020

Spring is approaching, and with spring comes “kitten season” – the time of year when communities and animal shelters across the country are inundated with neonatal kittens, one of the most vulnerable and resource-intensive populations in a shelter environment. In 2019, the Humane Rescue Alliance welcomed more than 1,350 neonatal kittens (kittens less than...
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Local Authors Ellynne Davis and Joyce Judd to Hold Book Signing on March 25, 2020, at St. Clement’s Island Museum

Local Authors Ellynne Davis and Joyce Judd to Hold Book Signing on March 25, 2020, at St. Clement’s Island Museum

On March 25, 2020, from 12:00 p.m., to 4:00 p.m., the authors of Whispers From the Colonial Past will be on hand to sign their newest illustrated book during the Maryland Day Celebration at St. Clement’s Island Museum. The duo has created a memorable family-friendly volume which reflects their love of Maryland’s first settlement...
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Wanted Wednesday: Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Shannon Patricia Monaghan

Wanted Wednesday: Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Shannon Patricia Monaghan

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Shannon Patricia Monaghan. Monaghan is wanted for Child Support. Anyone with information in regards to this subject is asked to please contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-2800 and or Dfc. Chip Ward at (443) 532-0603, Sgt Phillip Foote at (443) 624-7137.
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