The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) has activated its Emergency Operations Center and positioned crews across Maryland to monitor and respond to winter precipitation forecasted today through tomorrow. A winter storm warning is now in effect throughout the State with higher snow accumulations than previously forecasted. Crews pretreated roads with...
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On Friday, January 11, 2019 at approximately 5:45 p.m., firefighters from Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding companies responded to 3560 Laurel Drive, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to find an active chimney fire with extensions to the roof. After further investigation, firefighters found a very small fire. No injuries...
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On behalf of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office I would like to wish each citizen of Calvert County a very happy and prosperous 2019! I can begin the new- year with good news. While violent crime rose in many parts of the United States, it is down over 2% for Calvert County in 2018,...
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As of January 11, 2019 there have been six fire fatalities across the state. The MAJORITY of those fatalities DID NOT HAVE WORKING SMOKE ALARMS in their homes. If you cannot afford a smoke alarm PLEASE contact your local fire department to inquire as to what assistance is available in your area. State Fire...
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Calvert County families that have lost income due to the government shutdown may immediately apply for their children to receive free or reduced-price meals (FARMs). Families that would not ordinarily qualify for the FARMs program could be eligible for the remainder of the school year because of the current loss of income. Dr. Daniel...
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The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism would like to notify residents that the Indian Head Rail Trail will have partial closures starting Monday, Jan. 14 from Route 225 to the Mattingly Avenue trailhead. These closures are for the safety of trail visitors while Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative performs maintenance on lines adjacent to...
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The Calvert County Department of General Services is coordinating the annual “On Watch” memorial brick campaign taking place now through April 30, 2019. For a limited time, the public may purchase memorial bricks to be placed at the Veterans Patio, located at the World War II “On Watch” Memorial Statue in Dowell. The bricks...
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Lt. Krystle Rossignol and the troopers at the Leonardtown Barrack were proud to host St. Mary’s Co. Special Olympics Maryland athlete Kegan Zimmerman today as part of the Champions On Patrol program. Kegan is a true champion in sports and in life and TFC Oyler was honored to have Kegan as her patrol partner...
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The Leonardtown Rotary Club is happy to announce that it is opening its call for grant applications for 2019 from St. Mary’s County non-profit programs and public services agencies. The deadline for this award period is Friday, 5th April 2019. Awards will be announced in May. A key element of “service above self” as practiced...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers hunters who did not bag a turkey in the fall another chance, as the winter turkey season runs statewide Jan. 17-19. The department established the winter season in 2015 to increase opportunities while minimizing conflicts with other hunting seasons. “Wild turkeys are abundant in most of the state,” Wildlife and...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies will be installing and checking child safety seats on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, at the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad at 21685 FDR Boulevard in Lexington Park from 3 to 6 p.m. Appointments are preferred, but the event is open to show ups. Each check/installation takes about 30...
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On Wednesday, December 26, 2018, Deputy Fenwick of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Jamarr Lamont Smith, 37, of District Heights, threw an item at another inmate after a verbal argument. Smith was charged with Assault...
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On January 9th, 2019, partnering organizations in support of law enforcement officers nationwide will promote National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.). In light of recent negativity directed toward law enforcement nationally, there is a need to show law enforcement officers that our citizens recognize the difficult and sometimes impossible career they have chosen, in...
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Former Maryland Circuit Court Judge, the Honorable Karen Abrams, has been selected by the St. Mary’s County Commission for Women to receive the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award. Judge Abrams’ community activities have included membership on the following boards: United Way of St. Mary’s County, St. Mary’s Nursing Center Foundation, Calvert Marine Museum and Calvert...
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When you buy a new air conditioning or heating unit to replace your old one — or if a completely new system is being installed in your new home — the installer needs to know how big or, more importantly, how small the unit should be. In order to know exactly how big (or...
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Chief Spalding and her membership recognizes Chief Dave Summers of the Ironsides Volunteer Rescue Squad for 50 years distinguished volunteer service to his community and Charles County. In addition, he served Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department as a Chief Officer. He also received a proclamation from our county commissioners for his service. Congratulations Chief Summers.
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On Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at approximately 5:30 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Chingville Road the area of Vibbert Lane in Leonardtown for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway after striking a tree and multiple mailboxes. The single occupant/operator signed...
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On Sunday, January 6, 2019 at approximately 3:50 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to 27861 Budds Creek Road in Mechanicsville, at the Maryland International Raceway for the reported impaling/traumatic injury. Dispatch advised responding units that the 911 callers reported fire and rescue personnel will need to access the victim from Maryland International...
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UPDATE 1/8/2019: William Luke Ellis Jr., was located and arrested. 1/7/2019: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of William Luke Ellis Jr., 24, of Great Mills. Ellis has outstanding warrants for Theft and Failure to Appear/Failure to Control Vehicle Speed on Highway to Avoid Collision. Ellis has brown hair, blue...
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On Monday, January 7, 2019 at approximately 9:50 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, and NAS Patuxent River responded to 45993 Great Mills Court, in Lexington Park for the reported kitchen fire with one person injured. Crews arrived on scene to find a 2-story apartment complex with nothing evident from all sides of the building....
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) put out a call today for parents and guardians of children of all ages to test their new free online opioid education course. The organization is seeking feedback on how this resource can be improved before its official launch in February 2019. There are now over 100...
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Maryland Lottery and Gaming today announced that December 2018 gaming revenues for the state’s six casinos totaled a $148,381,413 an increase of $7,347,286 (5.2%) compared to the December 2017 total of $141,034,126. Contributions to the State of Maryland from December 2018 casino gaming revenue totaled $61,032,048, including $45,792,178 for the Education Trust Fund. Casino...
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On Thursday, December 6, 2018 Detective Rector of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was assigned to investigate a theft/burglary that occurred at a residence on Broomes Island. The victim advised police that over the last twelve to eighteen months, several items of value had gone missing from his residence and out buildings on his...
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On Friday, December 14, 2018, while on routine patrol, Deputy Mohler from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, was traveling southbound on Solomons Island Road, when heobserved two black males actively fighting behind a vehicle in the area of Mountain Trail in Prince Frederick. Deputy Mohler observed both individuals striking each other while holding onto...
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Mary Ann Thompson, a longtime employee of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, has been promoted to Assistant Warden of the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. Thompson, formerly the Support Services Manager of the detention center, was promoted on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. “Congratulations,” Sheriff Tim Cameron told Thompson on Friday when...
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