Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, as part of the state’s long-term testing strategy, Maryland will begin universal COVID-19 testing at all state-run correctional and juvenile facilities. The governor also announced that: The state is delivering more than 20,000 tests per week to nursing homes. The state’s Public Health Laboratory is producing up to...
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As of Wednesday, May 20, 2020, Maryland reports 42,323 COVID-19 cases and 2,004 deaths. An increase of 777 cases and 41 deaths. Number of negative test results is currently 173,007, an increase of 5,895 Number of confirmed cases : 42,323 Number of negative test results : 173,007 Number of confirmed deaths : 2,004 Number of probable deaths...
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On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at approximately 12:55 a.m., firefighters from Hollywood, Bay District, NAS Patuxent River responded to the Hilltop Signs and Graphics located at 43915 Commerce Avenue in Hollywood, for the reported commercial structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 1-story commercial building with multiple garage doors, with smoke...
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Sean Lamont Brooks, 47, of Lexington Park, was arrested on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, and charged with a 4th degree sex offense and committing a perverted practice. Court documents say in the winter of 2019, Brooks engaged in sexual contact with an adult male victim without the victims consent and committed an unnatural and...
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As of Tuesday, May 19, 2020, Maryland reports 41,546 cases and 1,963 deaths. An increase of 1,784 cases and 60 deaths. Number of negative test results 167,112, an increase of 5,368. Number of confirmed cases : 41,546 Number of negative test results : 167,112 Number of confirmed deaths : 1,963 Number of probable deaths : 118 Currently hospitalized...
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On Saturday, May 16, 2020, at approximately 4:48 p.m., firefighters from Waldorf and surrounding departments Responded to the Marriott by Courtyard located at 3145 Crain Highway in Waldorf, for the commercial building fire Firefighters from Waldorf arrived on the scene to find The 911 caller and manager advised someone set the room on fire,...
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Maryland State Police saturated roads with patrols from the Eastern Shore to Western Maryland in an effort to reduce speeding and crashes this past weekend. Overall, troopers, who represented 10 barracks, conducted a combined 541 traffic stops, issued 401 citations, 309 warnings, 25 safety equipment repair orders and made seven arrests between May 15...
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Mary’s County Government Offices remain closed to the public. However, for the Memorial Day Holiday Monday, May 25, 2020, all county government administrative telework offices will also be closed. The St. Andrews Landfill, six Convenience Centers and St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) will likewise be closed Monday, May...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced the launch of the Caregiver Services Corps, a program to support Maryland seniors who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Caregiver Services Corps is able to quickly deploy volunteers and other resources to the homes of seniors who need urgent assistance with everyday tasks when their typical...
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The Department of Emergency Services reminds the community Atlantic hurricane season officially starts June 1, 2020 and goes through Nov. 30, 2020. Disasters won’t wait, and neither should you. As we continue our efforts with all of the country to respond to and recover from coronavirus, we are also leaning forward and preparing for...
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The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department released the following announcement on Facebook. “We would like to inform the public one of our volunteers has tested positive for COVID-19. To this point, based on our initial research, this individual has not had contact with any citizens while operating as a volunteer firefighter. Out of precaution,...
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Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place May 19 – May 22, 2020 between the hours of 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Pilots at NAS PAX will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs). FCLPs are simulated carrier landings conducted to prepare the pilot...
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On Sunday, May 17, 2020, at approximately 1:45 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Ritchie Highway and Joyce Lane in Arnold, for the motor vehicle accident with one subject heavily trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle into a tree, and confirmed one victim heavily...
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On Saturday, May 16, 2020 at approximately 10:09 p.m., the Anne Arundel County Police and Fire Departments responded to the Elvaton Towne Pool located near Adventura Court and Century Town Road in Glen Burnie, for a shooting. Upon arrival an adult male shooting victim was located with critical injuries and transported to the University...
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On Sunday, May 17, 2020, at approximately 5:30 a.m., firefighters responded to 5913 Riggs Road in Hyattsville, for the reported house on fire with one person trapped. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a 2-story single family residence with fire showing from both floors. Firefighters immediately entered the structure and started searching for...
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On Saturday, May 16, 2020, at approximately 10:00 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Mt Wolf Road and Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall, for the motor vehicle accident with injuries. Dispatchers then advised a Fire/Rescue Chief from Charles County arrived on the scene and reported two vehicles with...
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On Saturday, May 16, 2020, at approximately 2:05 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to a motor vehicle crash on Stoakley Road in the area of Barstow Road in Prince Frederick. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2015 Nissan pick-up truck operated by Heather Irene Johnson, 25...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) in partnership with St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital has launched a universal testing strategy for inmates and employees of the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. “Testing has been going very well this week,” Corrections Major Deborah L. Diedrich said....
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As of Friday, May 15, 2020, Maryland reports 36,986 cases of COVID-19 and 1,792 deaths. An increase of 1,083 cases and 44 deaths. The number of negative test results is currently 145,840, an increase of 3,289. Number of confirmed cases : 36,986 Number of negative test results : 145,840 Number of confirmed deaths : 1,792 Number of...
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On Thursday, May 14, 2020, the Board of Commissioners met to discuss implementing phase one guidelines of Maryland’s “Roadmap to Recovery.” They voted 3-2 to institute phase one of Governor Hogan’s order beginning May 29. The Stay-at-Home Order will remain in place in Charles County until that time. After that, Charles County will begin...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a commercial burglary that occurred at Matteson Supply Company located at 1800 S Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678, sometime during the overnight hours of May 13th into May 14th. Investigation revealed the suspect(s) utilized a piece of metal to force entry into the back...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) in partnership with St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital has launched a universal testing strategy for inmates and employees of the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. “Testing has been going very well this week,” Corrections Major Deborah L. Diedrich said....
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced the beginning of Stage One of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ which includes moving from a Stay at Home order to a Safer at Home public health advisory and the gradual reopenings of retail, manufacturing, houses of worship, and some personal services. Stage One will be implemented with...
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Leonardtown’s NEW virtual programming platform, Leonardtown Arts & Entertainment Online, launched dually at www.VisitLeonardtownMD.com, and the “Town of Leonardtown” Facebook page on Sunday, April 26th. Classes and workshops on a variety of subjects such as cooking, fitness, knitting and dancing and original shows were featured and also included the Leonardtown Virtual Artist Showcase and...
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The Historic Sotterley is proud to kick-off the first event in its 2020 Sotterley Speaker Series when it brings to our community Pulitzer Prize winning author Alan Shaw Taylor as he talks about his latest book: Thomas Jefferson’s Education. Dr. Taylor’s presentation on May 20th will be held virtually since guests will be unable...
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