The Calvert County Department of Community Resources announces that Calvert County has been awarded funding through the State Revitalization Programs to support projects that promote community development and economic growth. As part of this funding, Calvert County will receive $300,000 to support planning for a new transitional housing project for survivors of domestic violence....
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Edward T. (Ted) Lewis Jr., Ph.D., fourth president of St. Mary’s College of Maryland, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 11, in Lewes, Delaware. He was 91. Lewis served as president during a remarkable period in the College’s history. From 1983 until 1996, he led the College through a transition that firmly established St. Mary’s...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking parent volunteers to provide feedback on an upcoming family climate survey. Volunteers can join an upcoming virtual focus group to learn more about the survey and provide feedback. Feedback provided will help shape Goal 4 of the CCPS Strategic Plan, which focuses on family and community engagement....
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Jaelen Jordan, 20, and Warren Montgomery, 21, both of Washington, D.C., and Bryon Gillum, 20, Isaiah Flowers, 20, Jahkai Goff, 21, Taj Giles, 20, and Irshaad Ellis-Bey, 20, all of Prince George’s County, MD, were found guilty in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia on charges pertaining to three armed carjackings on...
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Nicole Rae Sheckels, 46, of Ridge, has been charged with six criminal offenses and multiple traffic violations following a traffic stop conducted by the Maryland State Police in Lexington Park during the early morning hours of January 5, 2026. According to court documents, Trooper First Class Timothy Eckrich initiated a traffic stop on a...
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Laroi James Burch, 34, of Clinton, has been charged with one count of malicious destruction of property under $1,000 following an incident at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, according to court records and official statements. The charge stems from an incident that occurred on January 5, 2026, at approximately 8:36 a.m....
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New employment estimates for October and November 2025 released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that federal employment in Maryland fell by an estimated 10,300 in October and November 2025 (combined) according to the bureau. The employment losses are the first monthly job numbers to reflect “fork in the road” deferred resignations...
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Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman joined Governor Wes Moore and Treasurer Dereck Davis for a meeting of the Board of Public Works. Governor Moore opened the meeting by discussing the jobs report released today by the Maryland Department of Labor. The report reveals the state had lost 24,900 federal jobs between January and November 2025,...
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UPDATE 1/8/2026: On January 6th, 2026, at 4:37 p.m., over 40 firefighters responded to 319 Forest Edge Avenue in La Plata, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single story single family home with fire showing from the attached garage. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, completed searches and checked...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will open the winter firearm deer hunting season on Jan. 9, 2026 in Deer Management Region B, which includes all of the state except the westernmost counties. Hunters with a valid hunting license, or those exempt from the license requirement, may use firearms to harvest sika and white-tailed deer during this...
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The Town of Indian Head and Voice of Indian Head (VOIH) project have announced the launch of the First Annual Community Champion of the Year Award, a new civic recognition designed to honor individuals whose service, compassion, and integrity strengthen the heart of the community in and around Indian Head, MD. The award celebrates those...
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Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $159,778,289 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2025. The statewide total was a decrease of $4,326,961, or 2.6%, compared to December 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during December 2025 totaled $67,897,383, a decrease of $1,940,566, or 2.8%, compared to December 2024. The...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The CSMC then presented a proclamation recognizing National Mentoring Month. For their main agenda item, the Commissioners approved and adopted the Ordinance accepting the current configuration of the Preston Court and Morgan Road intersection and...
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On January 1, 2026, at approximately 5:35 p.m., firefighters from the Solomons Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding departments from Calvert and St. Mary’s County responded to 11500 block of Senora Lane in Lusby, for the reported vehicle fire threatening a residence. Crews arrived on the scene to find three vehicles fully engulfed in flames...
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The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission), a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland (TCCSMD), is again offering grant funds to the community to support the purchase of farm equipment for the benefit of farmers in the Southern Maryland Region. SMADC invites agricultural entities (like County Farm Bureaus and Soil Conservation Districts) who...
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UPDATE 1/6/2026: The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit and Gun Crimes Unit have charged a suspect in connection with a murder and multiple shootings on Sunday in the unincorporated section of Upper Marlboro. He is 26-year-old Damonte Marcel Williams of Upper Marlboro. He is charged with the murder of 65-year-old Joseph Holt...
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Eight years ago, an excited Lottery player made the drive to Baltimore to claim a $250,000 scratch-off prize. That same man returned to Lottery headquarters Jan. 2, just as happy about claiming a $50,000 Powerball prize from the Oct. 18 drawing. “I would have been a little happier if I had matched one more...
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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) achieved a milestone in advancing F-35 Lightning II aircraft integration with the Navy’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) during a recent tactical demonstration in its Joint Simulation Environment (JSE). The event demonstrated how advanced modeling and simulation can develop tactics and strategies for fifth-generation aircraft like the F-35 operating with uncrewed...
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January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the elevated cancer risks faced by firefighters and the long-term health consequences of the job. Fire fighter occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty death in the fire service. In 2025, nearly 80%* of IAFF member line-of-duty deaths were due to occupational...
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On Monday, January 5, 2026, at approximately 11:24 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Wawa located at 4210 Crain Highway in White Plains, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. 911 callers reported an unknown aged male was struck by a vehicle and had uncontrolled bleeding with a...
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Public libraries across Maryland will soon host dozens of events to help community members develop the skills they need to succeed in today’s workplace. The fourth annual Career Success Month runs from January 6 through February 28, 2026. Developed by the Maryland State Library Agency and supported in part by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS),...
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and two other attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education to stop unlawful cuts to congressionally approved funding for Full Service Community School (FSCS) programs. FSCS projects focus critical resources on elementary and secondary schools that need them most, offering students and their families additional...
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A Lexington Park woman who says she seldom plays scratch-offs decided to gift herself a few of the games instead of getting her usual Pick 3 or Pick 4 tickets. She bought two $10 MONOPOLY™ X50 tickets and one of them gave her an even bigger gift: a $100,000 top-tier prize. She claimed the windfall...
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The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area today announced the launch of its new regional passport program, an interactive initiative designed to encourage residents and visitors to discover the region’s storied past, abundant culture, and natural beauty across Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, and Southern Prince George’s Counties. Fifteen designated heritage sites throughout the Area are now offering...
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Delegate Brian Crosby has opened applications for his 2026–27 Academic Scholarship, a one-year award available to eligible college students who live in Maryland Legislative District 29B and will be attending a Maryland college or qualifying program during the 2026–27 school year. The scholarship is intended to support St. Mary’s County students pursuing higher education...
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