On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at approximately 10:20 p.m., firefighters from the Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding departments responded to the 6700 block of McCormick Drive in Bryans Road, for the reported garage on fire. Multiple 911 callers reported fire showing from the attached garage with all occupants accounted for and out...
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After a snowstorm, residents and business owners in St. Mary’s County have clear legal responsibilities when it comes to snow and ice removal. County law spells out who is responsible, what must be cleared, and how quickly it must be done — and there are penalties for ignoring it. What Must Be Cleared Property...
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St. Mary’s County – Schools Closed – Code 4 for Staff – January 29, 2026 Prince George’s County – Thursday, January 29 and Friday, January 30, 2026 | CODE YELLOW | Schools are closed. All Offices are closed. Emergency personnel only must report to work. Meal distribution will open… Anne Arundel County – Due to continuing...
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On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at approximately 9:45 a.m., firefighters responded to Dakota Street in Bryans Road, for the reported animal rescue. 911 callers reported their dog was stuck on the ice and needed assistance. Firefighters from the Bryans Road VFD responded and found the small dog at the bottom of a icy hill....
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During the 2026 Super Bowl national anthem performance, members of four U.S. Navy tactical squadrons will conduct a unified flyover with members of the Air Force. Lt. Cmdr. Dewayne Hooper, a native of Huntingtown, Maryland, is among those supporting the Feb. 8 flyover above Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The eight-aircraft flyover formation...
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Governor Wes Moore today announced the Lower Bills and Local Power Act as part of the Moore-Miller Administration’s 2026 legislative agenda. Focused on securing an affordable and reliable energy future for Maryland, the legislation introduces measures to secure financing for local clean energy projects, modernize the electric grid, and provide additional direct energy bill...
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On August 18, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Baltimore Police Officers responded to the 2700 block of Manokin Street in Baltimore for an unattended death. Upon their arrival, officers located 29-year-old Wilson Estuardo Marroquin Caceros suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. The victim was pronounced deceased by medics on scene. An...
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The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors is pleased to introduce the 30 talented Southern Maryland professionals selected for the LSM Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) Class of 2026. From Calvert County – Renee Arnold, Sponsored Programs Coordinator, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Zanna Clayton, Settlement Officer, Eagle Title Emma Donaldson, Assistant...
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The Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Inc. regrets to announce the death of Past Chief and Life Member John “Teddy” Lundstrom. At the age of 81, Teddy passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026 after a brief battle with lung cancer with his wife and daughter by his side. Teddy served...
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St. Mary’s County – All Schools and Offices are closed on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – Code 3 for staff. No employees should report to work. Administrative leave will be provided for twelve-month employees. Operations Prince George’s County – Closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – Thursday, January 29, 2026 | CODE YELLOW | Schools are...
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On Monday, January 26, 2026, at approximately 8:40 p.m., firefighters from Leonardtown, Hollywood, Bay District, Mechanicsville, and Seventh District responded to the 23900 block of McIntosh Road in Hollywood, for the reported house fire. 911 callers reported a furnace fire which was spreading to the walls, with the homeowner attempting to extinguish the fire....
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On Monday, January 26, 2026, at approximately 6:32 p.m., firefighters from La Plata VFD and surrounding departments responded to the 7000 block of Hawthorne Road in La Plata, for the reported garage on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 1-story 10×20 garage with fire throughout. During fire suppression operations, one member...
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St. Mary’s County – All Schools and Offices are CLOSED on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – Code 3 for staff. No employees should report to work. Administrative leave will be provided for twelve-month employees. Operations Prince George’s County – Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – Thursday, January 29, 2026 | CODE YELLOW | Schools are closed. All...
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On Monday, January 26, 2026, at approximately 10:25 a.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to Christina Place in Waldorf, for the reported traumatic injuries. 911 callers reported a 7-year-old male was sledding, when he struck a heat pump and was now having difficulty moving. Crews arrived on the scene and found the child...
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On Monday, January 26, 2026, at approximately 10:15 a.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to Beverly Drive in Mechanicsville, for the reported injuries after a fall with altered mental status. 911 callers reported a 60-year-old male slipped and fell in the driveway and struck his head. The caller advised the victim was responsive...
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Due to weather conditions, NAS Patuxent River will maintain its operational status of Restricted Access for All but Mission Essential Personnel Monday, January 26, 2026. This applies to NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, and Navy Recreation Center Solomons. The NAS Patuxent River Child and Youth Programs, Commissary and Navy Exchange will be closed...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gun Crimes Unit is investigating a non-fatal shooting Wednesday night involving a tow truck company employee. On January 21, 2026, at approximately 9:40 pm, officers responded to a shooting in the 4800 block of Addison Road in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights. Officers located a man in...
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There is a Winter Storm Warning currently in effect for St. Mary’s County, Maryland through 4 a.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026. Sleet and freezing rain are expected to continue through Sunday night, creating slippery and hazardous road conditions, with the potential for significant icing and dangerously cold wind chills continuing into the week....
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ST. MARY’S COUNTY – All St. Mary’s County Public Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, with a Code 3 for employees. No employees should report to work. Administrative leave will be provided for twelve-month employees. Operations and Maintenance Emergency personnel will follow the established protocol. Thank you and stay safe. CALVERT COUNTY...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is formalizing permanent restrictions for helicopters and powered-lift from operating in certain areas near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), unless these aircraft are conducting essential operations. These restrictions were put in place immediately following the American Airlines...
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On Sunday, January 25, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m., firefighters from Charles County responded to the 2000 block of Liverpool Point Road in Nanjemoy, for the reported house on fire. 911 callers reported all occupants are out, with multiple dogs accounted for but one cat possibly still inside. Crews arrived on the scene to...
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NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MD.: Due to forecasted weather conditions, NAS Patuxent River has updated its operational status to Restricted Access for All but Mission Essential Personnel beginning 12:01 a.m. Sunday, January 25, 2026. This applies to NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, and Navy Recreation Center Solomons. The NAS Patuxent River Commissary...
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St. Mary’s County is preparing for significant winter weather as a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect from January 23 to January 24, followed by a Winter Storm Warning from January 24 through January 26. Forecasts call for heavy mixed precipitation, including 5 to 10 inches of snow and sleet, with up to a...
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Aurelio Luis Perez-Lugones, 61, is charged with five counts of unlawfully transmitting and one count of unlawfully retaining classified national defense information. Perez-Lugones was previously charged by criminal complaint with retention of national defense information. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the indictment with Attorney General Pamela Bondi; FBI...
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John Edward Clopper, 43, of Lexington Park, has been charged with first-degree assault and second-degree assault following a reported incident on January 16, 2026, according to court documents filed in the District Court for St. Mary’s County. The charges stem from allegations that Clopper confronted a woman outside the Lexington Park Library and strangled...
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