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Ridge Volunteer Fire Department to Host Annual Community Tree Lighting

Ridge Volunteer Fire Department to Host Annual Community Tree Lighting

Come on down to the Ridge firehouse to give Santa your Christmas list and receive an ornament and goodies! Take photos with Santa with your own camera. Santa arrives around 6:30pm. Please bring a canned good to donate to our local food bank!!! The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Community Tree...
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Maryland Reports 2025 Early Deer Season Results

Maryland Reports 2025 Early Deer Season Results

Maryland hunters harvested 18,930 deer during the early portion of the 2025 archery and muzzleloader seasons. The harvest was an 8.1% decrease from last year’s official harvest of 20,592 deer for the same period. The annual deer harvest fluctuates from year to year for a number of reasons, including hunter effort, weather conditions, availability of natural foods like acorns, disease...
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Maryland Permanently Preserves Over 1,400 Acres Across 14 Working Farms

Maryland Permanently Preserves Over 1,400 Acres Across 14 Working Farms

In an ongoing commitment to preserving Maryland’s agricultural legacy, the Maryland Board of Public Works has approved 14 new easements through the Maryland Agricultural Preservation Foundation, safeguarding approximately 1,474 acres of prime farmland across Baltimore, Caroline, Carroll, Charles, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, St. Mary’s, Talbot, and Washington counties. “Protecting our farmland is crucial for maintaining...
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Sec. Josh Kurtz and Dr. Bill Dennison: Revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement Reaffirms Partnership and Protects the Bay’s Future

Sec. Josh Kurtz and Dr. Bill Dennison: Revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement Reaffirms Partnership and Protects the Bay’s Future

Last month, Maryland representatives joined officials from around the Mid-Atlantic region to put forth a revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement that includes firm timelines, required pollution reductions, and ambitious, yet reachable goals for improving the health of the Bay. The Chesapeake Bay Program’s Principals’ Staff Committee approved the revised Agreement at its Oct. 28...
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A Gym Workout Leads to $150,000 Powerball Win in Accokeek

A Gym Workout Leads to $150,000 Powerball Win in Accokeek

A Prince George’s County player is going from counting reps to counting cash, thanks to a $150,000 third-tier win on the Oct. 18 Powerball drawing. The big winner was leaving the gym on Oct. 16 when he stopped at Keller’s Market at 15624 Livingston Road in Accokeek to play his regular Lottery games. A...
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Charles County Holds AAA Bond Rating for Ninth Straight Year

Charles County Holds AAA Bond Rating for Ninth Straight Year

Charles County announced that all three major national bond rating agencies—Fitch Ratings, S&P Global Ratings, and Moody’s Investors Service—have reaffirmed the county’s Triple-A bond rating, the highest possible designation. Representatives from each agency met with county leaders to review the county’s financial health, budget management, external audits, and economic development efforts. This reaffirmation reflects...
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Police Investigating Vehicle Fire in Clements, No Injuries Reported

Police Investigating Vehicle Fire in Clements, No Injuries Reported

On Sunday, November 9, 2025, at approximately 1:28 p.m., firefighters responded to the Jimmy’s Autobody located at 23673 Budds Creek Road in Clements, for the reported vehicle on fire threatening a structure. 911 callers reported a pickup truck on fire and possibly threatening a structure. Firefighters quickly arrived on the scene to find a...
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SMADC Applications Open Until December 31st for Matching Funds to Support New and Expanding Farms

SMADC Applications Open Until December 31st for Matching Funds to Support New and Expanding Farms

The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, is excited to announce the 13th Round of the Southern Maryland Farmer Mini-Grant Program. This program will award up to $60,000 in matching funds to help both new and experienced farmers start, diversify, or expand their agricultural projects. Applications open on Monday, November...
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The La Plata Police Department and Charles County Department of Health Develop Program to “Save Some One”

The La Plata Police Department and Charles County Department of Health Develop Program to “Save Some One”

What started as an off-duty night out at a local establishment in Charles County for La Plata Police Department Captain Robert Bagley turned into a program to help “Save Some One”. Earlier this year, Captain Bagley was off-duty at an establishment in Charles County when he observed a commotion and other patrons becoming frantic....
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Hospice of the Chesapeake and Partners In Care Join to Support Aging Community

Hospice of the Chesapeake and Partners In Care Join to Support Aging Community

Hospice of the Chesapeake is proud to announce that Partners In Care of Maryland, Inc., has officially joined its family of services under a newly formed umbrella organization, Chesapeake Health Partners. This incorporation marks a significant milestone in the organizations’ shared mission to serve Maryland’s aging population with compassion, dignity and connection. Becky Miller,...
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MDOT Urges All Road Users to Use Extra Caution on The Roads This Fall Season

MDOT Urges All Road Users to Use Extra Caution on The Roads This Fall Season

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration and the Maryland Highway Safety Office are reminding all roadway users to exercise extreme caution as days get shorter and with Halloween right around the corner.   “Whether you are behind the wheel or out on foot, I urge all Marylanders to be Serious About Safety and...
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MDOT SHA Begins Resurfacing MD 244 Chickamuxen Road in Charles County

MDOT SHA Begins Resurfacing MD 244 Chickamuxen Road in Charles County

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin resurfacing a section MD 224 (Chickamuxen Road) between Sweden Point Road and north of Butterfly Place in Charles County starting Thursday, November 6. The work is scheduled for completion in late November, weather permitting. Crews are permitted to close a lane or shoulder Mondays...
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Calvert County Health Department Issues More Rabies Alerts After Three Additional Animals Test Positive

Calvert County Health Department Issues More Rabies Alerts After Three Additional Animals Test Positive

The Calvert County Health Department is issuing a rabies alert for Solomons, Lusby, and St. Leonard due to three additional confirmed cases of rabies in wild animals. On October 24, 2025, one skunk in the area of St. Leonard Road tested positive for the rabies virus. On October 25, 2025, another skunk found on...
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St. Leonard VFD&RS Regrets to Announce Passing of Charter Member Gerald C. Peterson

St. Leonard VFD&RS Regrets to Announce Passing of Charter Member Gerald C. Peterson

St. Leonard Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company 7 is saddened to learn of the passing of Charter Member Gerald C. Peterson, one of the individuals whose early contributions helped shape the foundation of our department. Although his time with the company was limited, the impact of his efforts has carried through the decades. The...
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La Plata Police Department Officer Receives Third Award for Driving Under the Influence Enforcement for 2024

La Plata Police Department Officer Receives Third Award for Driving Under the Influence Enforcement for 2024

Patrol Officer First Class Jacob Shuar was recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for being a leader amongst law enforcement officers in Maryland conducting driving under the influence enforcement in 2024. MADD is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1980 by a mother after the tragic death of her daughter, due to a...
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Six St. Charles High School Students Charged with Assault and Disruption of School Activities

Six St. Charles High School Students Charged with Assault and Disruption of School Activities

Six students from St. Charles High School were charged in connection with an altercation that occurred on Thursday, October 30th, 2025, inside the school. During the assault, a male and female student were fighting when several other students engaged in the altercation. School administrators tried to separate the students but were not able to...
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Police Seeking Information In 2024 Road Rage Murders – $60,000 Offered In Rewards

Police Seeking Information In 2024 Road Rage Murders – $60,000 Offered In Rewards

Investigators continue to seek information in the road-rage deaths of Charles Marks and Delonte Hicks. Police urge the public to step forward with any information that may lead to an arrest in these cases to become eligible for up to $60,000 total in reward money. On Sunday, January 30, 2022, Charles Harrison Marks, IV,...
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Calvert County Board of County Commissioners to Meet in New County Administration Building Nov. 18

Calvert County Board of County Commissioners to Meet in New County Administration Building Nov. 18

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners will hold their next regular board meeting at the new County Administration Building (CAB) on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 150 Main Street in Prince Frederick in the Chesapeake Hearing Room, Room 119. The Calvert County Commissioners held their last meeting at the Calvert County Courthouse on Oct....
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Charged Again and Again: Lexington Park Man Linked to $10,500 in St. Mary’s County Store Thefts

Charged Again and Again: Lexington Park Man Linked to $10,500 in St. Mary’s County Store Thefts

Robert James Grinder, 35, of Lexington Park, is facing a growing list of charges in connection with a series of retail thefts that span several months and involve multiple national retail chains in St. Mary’s County. Court documents detail at least eight separate incidents beginning in April and continuing through early November 2025. On...
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Governor Moore Announces Redistricting Advisory Commission to Recommend New Congressional Maps

Governor Moore Announces Redistricting Advisory Commission to Recommend New Congressional Maps

Governor Wes Moore announced the creation of the Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission to consider mid-cycle redistricting. The commission will organize public hearings, solicit public feedback, and make recommendations to the governor and Maryland General Assembly to improve our current map and ensure Maryland has fair Congressional maps. “My commitment has been clear from day one—we...
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Police Investigating Fatal Single Vehicle Crash in Prince George’s County

Police Investigating Fatal Single Vehicle Crash in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police are investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred early morning on October 31, 2025, in Prince George’s County. The identity of the deceased is pending next of kin notification. She was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical services personnel. Two other occupants in the vehicle were transported to...
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Arundel Mills to Celebrate 25 Years with Special Shopper Event on November 15th, 2025

Arundel Mills to Celebrate 25 Years with Special Shopper Event on November 15th, 2025

Arundel Mills is marking its 25th anniversary with a festive event for shoppers, celebrating more than two decades as Maryland’s largest retail, entertainment and dining destination. On Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., shoppers are invited to join the celebration and enjoy: Anniversary Giveaway: The first 250 guests will receive a complimentary swag bag. Gallery Wall: A...
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Police Investigating False 911 Call That Reported Shooting in Waldorf

Police Investigating False 911 Call That Reported Shooting in Waldorf

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, at approximately 9:23 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services were dispatched to the 3000 block of Gallery Place in Waldorf, for the reported shooting. The 911 caller reported their best friend was shot and bleeding out at this location, then further advised they shot the best friend last...
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Southern Community Center and Southern Pines Senior Center to Close Temporarily for Maintenance

Southern Community Center and Southern Pines Senior Center to Close Temporarily for Maintenance

The Department of Community Resources, Office on Aging, advises citizens that the Southern Community Center and the Southern Pines Senior Center will be temporarily closed Saturday, Nov. 8, through Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, for scheduled maintenance. Both facilities will remain closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Regular hours of operation...
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Police Investigating Altercation involving 6 Students at Thomas Stone High School

Police Investigating Altercation involving 6 Students at Thomas Stone High School

On Wednesday November 5,2025, four students assaulted two other students inside the school. School administrators intervened and separated the students. One student sustained injuries to their face. The four students who initiated the assault will be charged in connection with this case; they also face school consequences in accordance with the Charles County Public...
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