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Charles County Public Schools Summer Camp Registration Opens

Charles County Public Schools Summer Camp Registration Opens

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is offering several camp offerings for students. Enrichment camps, academic and athletic programs, and career exploration will be held this summer. To learn more about the summer camps, visit www.ccboe.com. Summer Enrichment camps – Summer enrichment camps for students in kindergarten through eighth grade will be held July 28 to 31....
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Celebrate Mom with a $1 Italian Ice This Mother’s Day at Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard!

Celebrate Mom with a $1 Italian Ice This Mother’s Day at Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard!

WHAT: In celebration of Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 11, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is offering a $1 Small Italian Ice with a $1 minimum purchase to their app users to help guests treat their mom to something as sweet as she is! New and existing Rita’s app users can claim the...
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Driver Dies After Striking Parked Vehicle in Prince George’s County

Driver Dies After Striking Parked Vehicle in Prince George’s County

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred early Monday morning. The deceased driver’s name will be released once his family is located and notified. On May 5, 2025, at approximately 12:50 am, officers responded to a collision in the 8600 block of Riggs...
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Study Reveals Emerging Cases of Babesiosis from Tick Bites in Mid-Atlantic Region

Study Reveals Emerging Cases of Babesiosis from Tick Bites in Mid-Atlantic Region

Annapolis, MD; April 29, 2025 – A newly published study in the Journal of Medical Entomology provides critical insights into the emergence of babesiosis in the Mid-Atlantic region, documenting human cases and the presence of Babesia microti in local tick populations. CDC states many people with Babesiosis do not feel sick and have no...
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PG County Homicide Unit Releases Video & Images of Homicide Suspect and Car

PG County Homicide Unit Releases Video & Images of Homicide Suspect and Car

The PGPD’s Homicide Unit released video and images from a murder that recently occurred in Riverdale. Detectives are asking the community to call with any information on the suspect who killed 58-year-old Adeyemi Martin of New Carrollton. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment...
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Enterprise Community Development Celebrates New Workforce Housing at Grand Opening of Magnolia Gardens in La Plata

Enterprise Community Development Celebrates New Workforce Housing at Grand Opening of Magnolia Gardens in La Plata

Enterprise Community Development celebrated the grand opening of Magnolia Gardens, a new 72-unit affordable housing community in La Plata, Maryland, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Local and state officials, including State Senator Arthur Ellis, State Delegate Kevin Harris, State Delegate Edith Patterson and La Plata Mayor Jeannine James, joined Enterprise and project partners to...
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Maryland State Fire Marshal Warns of Social Media Trend Leading to Fires

Maryland State Fire Marshal Warns of Social Media Trend Leading to Fires

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is alerting the public to a concerning new trend circulating on social media. Students insert electrically conductive objects into the charging ports of school-issued and personal electronic devices. This reckless behavior has been linked to several incidents resulting in fires, smoke, and property damage. As of May...
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PG County Maryland Man Sentenced to 8 Year for Traveling to the Washington D.C. for Sex with Child

PG County Maryland Man Sentenced to 8 Year for Traveling to the Washington D.C. for Sex with Child

Nathaniel Lamar Nelson Scott, 36, of Bowie, Maryland, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 96-months in federal prison in connection with traveling to sexually abuse a six-year-old girl in the District of Columbia. The sentence was announced by U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr., FBI Special Agent in Charge Sean Ryan of the...
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Department of Natural Resources Reminds Marylanders to Keep Deer Fawns Wild

Department of Natural Resources Reminds Marylanders to Keep Deer Fawns Wild

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cautions anyone who encounters a fawn that is alone to avoid disturbing it and resist the urge to feed or handle it. Removing deer from the wild and keeping them in captivity is against the law in Maryland in order to protect animal welfare and ensure public safety.  “Too often,...
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UPDATE: Proposed Crisis Stabilization Center in Charlotte Hall No Longer Planned After Pascal Crisis Services Withdraws Application

UPDATE: Proposed Crisis Stabilization Center in Charlotte Hall No Longer Planned After Pascal Crisis Services Withdraws Application

St. Mary’s County Government announces that the public hearing regarding the proposed Crisis Stabilization Center in Charlotte Hall—previously announced and scheduled as part of the St. Mary’s County Board of Appeals meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2025—has been cancelled. The applicant, Pascal Crisis Services, Inc., has officially withdrawn their application for conditional use approval...
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Deputies Recover Loaded Handgun After Domestic Call in Lexington Park

Deputies Recover Loaded Handgun After Domestic Call in Lexington Park

Howard Junior Simpson, age 51, of Indian Head, was taken into custody following a domestic disturbance in Lexington Park that escalated into a firearm-related confrontation, according to court documents filed in St. Mary’s County District Court. Simpson was arrested on May 6, 2025, and charged with seven criminal offenses, including first-degree assault and illegal...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Locating Multiple Wanted Individuals

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Locating Multiple Wanted Individuals

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating several individuals currently wanted on various criminal charges. Authorities are urging anyone with information about their whereabouts to come forward. Wanted Individuals: Jesse Holland III is wanted for Escape. Jamar Arsenio Brown is wanted for Burglary 4th Degree. John Howard Ogle...
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Lexington Park Man Released on Recognizance After Alleged Assault and Property Destruction

Lexington Park Man Released on Recognizance After Alleged Assault and Property Destruction

Ryan Tyler Curtis, 29, of Lexington Park, has been charged following a domestic-related incident involving assault and property destruction, according to court documents filed in the District Court for St. Mary’s County. Curtis was arrested on May 5, 2025, and charged with second-degree assault and malicious destruction of property valued under $1,000, both misdemeanors....
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Linda Turner, Appointed As New Calvert County Administrator

Linda Turner, Appointed As New Calvert County Administrator

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Turner as the new county administrator, effective July 1, 2025. Turner brings more than 20 years of experience in public administration, with a strong background in local government leadership, strategic management and community engagement. She has served as...
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Purple Star School Designation Awarded to 10 Calvert County Schools

Purple Star School Designation Awarded to 10 Calvert County Schools

Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to announce that 10 of its schools have been awarded the prestigious Purple Star School designation by the Maryland State Department of Education for 2025. This honor recognizes schools that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. Established by the Maryland General Assembly...
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FDR Boulevard Lanes Remain Closed at Chancellors Run Road Due to Motor Vehicle Collision

FDR Boulevard Lanes Remain Closed at Chancellors Run Road Due to Motor Vehicle Collision

On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 2:10 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of FDR Boulevard and Chancellors Run Road for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle collision with one vehicle into the State Highway Administration electrical box...
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Leonardtown Man Arrested After Grabbing Deputy’s Taser and Resisting Arrest in Calvert County

Leonardtown Man Arrested After Grabbing Deputy’s Taser and Resisting Arrest in Calvert County

Christian Taylor Chism, 34, of Leonardtown, is facing multiple criminal charges following a confrontation with deputies during a traffic stop in Solomons during the early morning hours of April 26, 2025. According to court documents and the official statement of probable cause filed in the District Court for Calvert County, Chism was arrested at...
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Calvert County Woman Charged with Felony Theft After Shoplifting Incidents at Ross and Ulta in Prince Frederick

Calvert County Woman Charged with Felony Theft After Shoplifting Incidents at Ross and Ulta in Prince Frederick

A Prince Frederick woman is facing multiple theft charges after allegedly attempting to steal over $2,100 worth of merchandise from two retail stores in a single evening. According to charging documents from the District Court for Calvert County, Jerry Lee Duvall, 42, of Prince Frederick, was arrested on April 22, 2025, following incidents at...
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Charles County Commissioner Meeting Agenda for May 6 and 7, 2025, Meetings on May 7th and 20th for Proposed Tax Hike on Property

Charles County Commissioner Meeting Agenda for May 6 and 7, 2025, Meetings on May 7th and 20th for Proposed Tax Hike on Property

The County Commissioners will hold this public meeting “virtually” and in-person. SHOW UP AND MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!! Meetings is Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 4:30, public comments held at 6:30 p.m. (Full schedule below) This follows after the Charles County Commissioners voted 3-1 on April 22, 2025, to introduce Proposed Bill 2025-04, which...
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UPDATE: PG County Man Who Fled to Jamaica After Shooting and Killing His Friend Found Guilty

UPDATE: PG County Man Who Fled to Jamaica After Shooting and Killing His Friend Found Guilty

UPDATE 5/5/2025: Ranje Reynolds, 28, of Beltsville, Maryland, was found guilty today by a jury of first-degree murder while armed and other charges related to a shooting that took place on a January evening on M Street in Georgetown, announced U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. and Chief Pamela Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department...
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Cocaine and Vape Recovered from Thomas Stone High School Student

Cocaine and Vape Recovered from Thomas Stone High School Student

On Monday, May 5, 2025, at 12:55 p.m., a Youth Engagement Advocate (YEA), while conducting an administrative search, recovered a vaping device and cocaine from an adult student. The student will face disciplinary consequences in accordance with the Charles County Public Schools Code of Student Conduct and will also be charged criminally with possession...
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Father Andrew White School First Touch a Truck & Car Show on Saturday, May 10th, 2025

Father Andrew White School First Touch a Truck & Car Show on Saturday, May 10th, 2025

This Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10:00 a.m., to 3:00 p.m., come support the FAW Destination Imagination teams who are gearing up to compete in their STEAM challenges at the Global Finals in Kansas City in May!!! Located at the Father Andrew White S.J. School, 22850 Washington Street in Leonardtown. $5 to enter, enjoy...
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Leonardtown Gears Up for the 2025 St. Mary’s Rod & Classic Car Show and 12th Annual Running of the Balls

Leonardtown Gears Up for the 2025 St. Mary’s Rod & Classic Car Show and 12th Annual Running of the Balls

Hundreds of classic, vintage, restored cars, trucks, and hot rods will take over the streets of Historic Downtown Leonardtown during the annual St. Mary’s Rod & Classic Car Show, which is now scheduled for Sunday, May 18, 2025. This family-friendly event draws vehicle enthusiasts from across the region and includes games, raffles, awards, and...
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St. Mary’s County Museums Offer Free Admission for Moms on Mother’s Day – May 11th, 2025

St. Mary’s County Museums Offer Free Admission for Moms on Mother’s Day – May 11th, 2025

On Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025, St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point, will offer free museum admission for moms during normal operating hours, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note regular admission prices apply to others with the party: St. Clement’s Island Museum: $3...
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FCTC Annual SkillsUSA Cruisin’ Into Spring Car Show in Leonardtown Rescheduled for Saturday, May 17th, 2025

FCTC Annual SkillsUSA Cruisin’ Into Spring Car Show in Leonardtown Rescheduled for Saturday, May 17th, 2025

The Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center’s Annual SkillsUSA Cruisin’ Into Spring Car Show has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 17, 2025.  The event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the school’s parking lot. Vehicles entered in the event may start arriving after 7:00 a.m.  Judging starts at 9:00 a.m....
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