Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, is proud to announce a new partnership with Charles County Public Schools and Stella’s Girls Inc. to launch the Chronic Absenteeism Termination (CAT) Program. The incentive-based initiative is designed to help students at risk of chronic truancy attend school more consistently. The pilot program, which launched this...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on Wednesday evening. The victim has been identified as 79-year-old Walter Puma of Accokeek. On November 26, 2025, at approximately 5:15 PM, officers responded to the 300 block of Bryan Point Road for a collision...
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Governor Wes Moore announced that applications are open for the Community Schools Rental Assistance Program in eight local jurisdictions. Families and students who are enrolled in Community Schools in these jurisdictions while experiencing homelessness or at risk for housing instability can apply for emergency financial support through the program. “Few things are more important to a child’s...
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Isaiah Lynn Washington, 29, of Waldorf, was arrested on November 30, 2025, following a 911 call placed by his mother during a mental health crisis at a residence on Goldenrod Drive in California, Maryland. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded and arrested Washington after confirming he had multiple active criminal cases....
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On Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 4:32 p.m., officers responded to Mall Circle Drive in Waldorf, for the report of a theft that just occurred inside a business. Officers located the subject inside a different store and while attempting to arrest the suspect, he resisted but was taken into custody without further incident. Stolen...
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The St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) Department of Emergency Services (DES) is notifying residents about a recent cybersecurity incident involving the CodeRED Emergency Notification System. CodeRED is a third-party emergency notification service used by local governments across the country to send emergency alerts. What Happened CodeRED has informed SMCG that data associated with the legacy OnSolve CodeRED...
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The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning invites residents to a public meeting on Thursday, Dec.11, to learn about a possible expansion of Maryland’s Rural Legacy Areas (RLAs) in the mid-eastern area of Calvert County. The state-run program seeks to permanently preserve large, rural, contiguous tracts of land for environmental and agricultural protection....
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The Charles County Department of Health is alerting all citizens and visitors of another rabies case identified in La Plata, MD. One raccoon tested POSITIVE for rabies on November 20, 2025, in the vicinity of Oriole Lane in La Plata. Another raccoon tested POSITIVE for rabies on November 25, 2025 on Cornwall Drive in...
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On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, a school resource officer at Maurice McDonough High School responded to an incident in a classroom. An investigation revealed that a student, age 15, intentionally struck a teacher in the back of the head with a laptop as class was dismissing. The incident occurred after the teacher questioned the...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board announce an extension of the application period for the county’s Purchase and Retirement (PAR) Fund program. Applications are now being accepted through Dec. 12, 2025. Established in 1992, the PAR fund program is part of Calvert County’s longstanding effort to...
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On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Hollywood Road and Leonards Grant Parkway in Leonardtown, for the serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment. Firefighters from Second District, Leonardtown, and Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department were quickly on the scene within seconds of...
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On Thursday, November 27, 2025, at approximately 3:05 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Pegg Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. 911 callers reported a single vehicle on the median with unknown injuries. Police arrived on the...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration announces a major milestone in the advancement of the Purple Line project – the arrival of the 28th and final light rail vehicle (LRV) to the state of Maryland. Arriving ahead of schedule, the vehicle delivery marks a significant step in the overall progress of the...
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Experience the magic of the season with our Museum Division! Families are invited to don their coziest Christmas jammies or festive holiday outfits and head to the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) Interpretive Center on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., for a joyful holiday Open House you won’t want to...
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There will be a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Dorchester counties on Monday, December 1, 2025, at noon. This includes a three-minute activation of all sirens within the 10-mile area around Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. All citizens should be aware of this scheduled testing and...
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The St. Mary’s County Commission on the Environment (CoE) is seeking nominations for the 2025 Sustainability Awards, which recognize St. Mary’s County organizations and residents for outstanding efforts to improve our local environment. Community members are encouraged to submit nominations for students or schools, restaurants, businesses, non-profits, farms or agricultural organizations, and even individuals...
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The State’s Attorney’s Office for Charles County (SAO) is proud to launch its fifth annual “Drive Sober” initiative, renewing its commitment to raising awareness about the serious dangers of impaired driving and helping community members make safe, responsible choices. The campaign will run throughout the holiday season — November 24, 2025, through January 1,...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on Saturday evening. The deceased pedestrian is 20-year-old Zahria Jackson of Fort Washington. On November 22, 2025, at approximately 8:05 pm, officers responded to the 6900 block of Oxon Hill Road for a collision involving...
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St. Mary’s College of MD Musician-in-Residence Brian Ganz will perform his only full-length piano recital of the semester at the college on Thursday, December 11 at 7pm. The free program, which will take place in the main auditorium of the Dodge Performing Arts Center on the college campus, will feature works of Fryderyk Chopin....
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Land Use & Growth Management (LUGM) is pleased to announce the opening of the St. Mary’s 2050: Charting Our Tomorrow Additional Comment Form, which offers another opportunity for community members to share their input and shape the update of the St. Mary’s County Comprehensive Plan. The St. Mary’s...
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The Board of Trustees of Historic Sotterley is pleased to announce the selection and installation of Mr. Scott Gray as Executive Director. He assumes the position from Ms. Nancy Easterling, who announced her retirement in May. Mr. Gray will be responsible for the overall operation of Sotterley’s museum, historic buildings, and ninety acres...
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Published November 17th, 2025, article delayed due to Government shutdown NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER: October 27, 2015 the CH-53K King Stallion took to the skies for its first flight. Today, more than 10 years later, there are 20 CH-53Ks executing missions with four different Navy and Marine Corps squadrons. The CH-53K, which...
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Maryland’s Atlantic Population (Migratory) Canada goose hunting season opens Friday, Dec. 19. The season contains two segments, Dec. 19 through Jan. 3, 2026, and again from Jan. 14 through Jan. 31, 2026. Late southern and late western resident goose hunting split seasons run from late November into March 2026. “A Maryland Canada goose hunt...
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The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces that site preparation, including staking out work areas, bringing supplies to the site and setting up temporary facilities, begins this week at Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park. Construction is scheduled to begin in late November 2025 on a new multipurpose community building and restroom...
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Calvert County Government announces the results of the latest community survey, reflecting the opinions and insights of 861 residents. The results provide residents’ perspectives and opinions, which will assist Calvert County leaders make decisions and provide services that align with community needs. The survey, conducted from July through September, showed 71% of respondents said...
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