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Welcome Man Charged After Possessing Two Handguns While Under the Influence of Alcohol

Welcome Man Charged After Possessing Two Handguns While Under the Influence of Alcohol

Olen David Clybourn II, 44, of Welcome, is facing two misdemeanor charges for possessing firearms while under the influence of alcohol. According to court documents filed in the District Court for Charles County, the charges stem from an incident on November 26, 2025, when Clybourn was found unresponsive behind the wheel of a vehicle...
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Hughesville Man Accused in Beauty Store Break-In and Tractor Supply Theft

Hughesville Man Accused in Beauty Store Break-In and Tractor Supply Theft

Michael Hemi Fischer, 28, of Hughesville, is facing multiple charges after being linked to two separate theft-related incidents in Southern Maryland, according to court documents filed in Charles and St. Mary’s counties. In the most recent case, Fischer has been charged with second-degree burglary and theft in connection with a break-in at a beauty...
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Four Charles County Senior Students To Represent CCPS in 2026 Maryland Student Page Program

Four Charles County Senior Students To Represent CCPS in 2026 Maryland Student Page Program

Four Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) seniors are representing the school system this year in the Maryland General Assembly’s Student Page Program. Students in the program, including the alternate, participate in the Maryland General Assembly’s legislative session. The following students were selected to participate in this year’s program. Paola Cercos Teverino, senior, North Point...
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Leonardtown Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop

Leonardtown Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop

Ryan Michael Page, 40, of Leonardtown, was arrested on December 12, 2025, and charged with two drug-related misdemeanors following a traffic stop conducted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. According to court documents, Deputy Devin Absher observed a silver 2003 Chevrolet Silverado fail to stop completely at the intersection of Old Great Mills...
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Lexington Park Woman Charged Again After Violent Encounter with Deputies, Weeks After Prior Assault Allegations

Lexington Park Woman Charged Again After Violent Encounter with Deputies, Weeks After Prior Assault Allegations

Jasmen Eliana Reyes, 19, of Lexington Park, has been charged in a new case involving multiple misdemeanors after a confrontation with law enforcement on December 10, 2025, at her residence on Chapman Drive. The charges follow an earlier incident from April 2025 in which Reyes was also charged with second-degree assault in a separate...
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Calvert Library Prince Frederick Presents “Art in the Stacks” Featuring Artist Sarita Pandey

Calvert Library Prince Frederick Presents “Art in the Stacks” Featuring Artist Sarita Pandey

Calvert Library Prince Frederick is pleased to announce the newest exhibition in its Art in the Stacks program, featuring the bold, rich paintings of North Beach–based artist Sarita Pandey. About two dozen works of Pandey’s are on view at the library from October 2025 through January 2026. Art in the Stacks transforms each Calvert...
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NAVAIR Releases V-22 Comprehensive Review Findings

NAVAIR Releases V-22 Comprehensive Review Findings

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PAXUTENT RIVER, MD.: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) released the findings of a comprehensive review Dec. 12, 2025, on the V-22 Osprey aircraft flown by the Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy. The review reaffirmed the airworthiness of the V-22 platform under established controls allowing the continued safe operations of...
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Local Youth Baseball Leaders Represent Southern Maryland at Prestigious Ripken Futures Games

Local Youth Baseball Leaders Represent Southern Maryland at Prestigious Ripken Futures Games

For three Southern Maryland baseball leaders, a recent trip to the Ripken Futures Games in Florida offered a unique opportunity to serve the sport from a different perspective. James Jones (President, St. Mary’s Little League), Mikey Farrell (President, Chesapeake Ghost), and RJ Bean (President, Southern Maryland Bob Richardson League) traveled to Panama City Beach...
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D.C. Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Following Theft at Dunkirk CVS and Drugs Found at Jail

D.C. Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Following Theft at Dunkirk CVS and Drugs Found at Jail

Curtis Sequan Cannon, 33, of Washington, D.C., has been charged with four misdemeanors following an arrest on December 6, 2025, in connection with an alleged shoplifting incident and subsequent drug-related offenses, according to court records filed in the District Court for Calvert County. Cannon is facing the following charges: Theft: $100 to under $1,500...
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33 Students in Class 167 Graduate from U.S. Naval Test Pilot School

33 Students in Class 167 Graduate from U.S. Naval Test Pilot School

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION, PATUXENT RIVER, MD.: The U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) graduated its Class 167 during a ceremony near Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland on December 12th, 2025. “As graduates of USNTPS, you are now part of an elite group of professionals who play a vital role in...
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Maryland Transportation Authority Board to Vote on Recommended Preferred Alternative for Future Chesapeake Bay Crossing

Maryland Transportation Authority Board to Vote on Recommended Preferred Alternative for Future Chesapeake Bay Crossing

The Maryland Transportation Authority Board will vote on Thursday, December 18, at 9 a.m. on a recommended preferred alternative for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study: Tier 2 National Environmental Policy Act. Noted as “Alternative C,” the staff recommendation includes the construction of two new, four-lane bridge spans; and removal of the existing Bay Bridge...
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24-Year-Old PG County Man Apprehended in Pennsylvania After Shooting and Killing His Mother

24-Year-Old PG County Man Apprehended in Pennsylvania After Shooting and Killing His Mother

A suspect is in custody in Pennsylvania and charged with fatally shooting his mother inside of their Temple Hills home on Thursday. The suspect is 24-year-old Damari Lipscomb. He’s charged with murdering 45-year-old Adia Lipscomb Mingo. On December 11, 2025, at approximately 8:50 am, officers responded to the 6900 block of Westchester Court for...
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Dancing in a Winter Wonderland: 2026 Mother-Son Dance & Daddy-Daughter Dance Coming to Loffler Center

Dancing in a Winter Wonderland: 2026 Mother-Son Dance & Daddy-Daughter Dance Coming to Loffler Center

St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) is pleased to announce the opening of registration for the 2026 Mother–Son Dance and Daddy–Daughter Dance on CivicPlus, the new online registration platform for county recreation programs. Registration starts Thursday, December 18, 2025. The Mother–Son Dance will be held Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 6–8 p.m. and the Daddy–Daughter Dance will be on Saturday, February 7, 2026,...
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Hollywood VFD Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President and Life Member, George R. Thompson

Hollywood VFD Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President and Life Member, George R. Thompson

It is with deep regret and profound sadness that the members of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department announce the passing of Past President and life member George R. Thompson. George began his fire service career as a Probationary Active Member of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department on April 9, 1964, after serving seven years...
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Maryland State Police Investigating State Prison Inmate Death

Maryland State Police Investigating State Prison Inmate Death

Maryland State Police are investigating the death of an inmate at the Jessup Correctional Institute. The inmate is identified as Deon Smith, 23. Smith was declared deceased by emergency medical services personnel at the facility. He was a state prison inmate serving time at the Jessup Correctional Institute in Jessup, Maryland. A suspect, also...
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Recreation & Parks Celebrates the Launch of New Registration Platform with Free Facilities Open House Day

Recreation & Parks Celebrates the Launch of New Registration Platform with Free Facilities Open House Day

St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) is excited to announce the opening of winter program registration on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Registration will be available through the department’s new online registration platform, CivicPlus. In preparation for the official transition to the new system, R&P recreation facilities will be closed to the public on Monday, December 15,...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Honors Retirees, Award Recipients, and Staff Commendations – Officers, Employees, and Community Member Honored for Service, Bravery, and Heroism

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Honors Retirees, Award Recipients, and Staff Commendations – Officers, Employees, and Community Member Honored for Service, Bravery, and Heroism

Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry and members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office honored 23 retirees and 27 award recipients at its Annual Retirement and Awards Banquet held recently at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees. Honorees were recognized for their dedicated service, excellent fieldwork, and acts of bravery and heroism. NBC News 4 Anchor...
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Prince George’s County Woman Wins $1 Million on Single Powerball Ticket Purchase

Prince George’s County Woman Wins $1 Million on Single Powerball Ticket Purchase

A Lanham woman said she didn’t want to miss out on her shot at a jackpot of more than $900 million in the Dec. 10 Powerball drawing, so she made a special trip to buy a single $2 ticket. The next morning, she ended up shaking after she checked her ticket and realized she...
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Student Member of the Board Application Process Opening Soon for 2026-2027 School Year

Student Member of the Board Application Process Opening Soon for 2026-2027 School Year

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking the next Student Member of the Board of Education of Charles County, also known as the SMOB. Current high school sophomores and juniors can apply for a term to serve during the 2026-2027 school year. Interested students must meet CCPS academic eligibility requirements. The position of Student...
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State Police Arrest Anne Arundel County Man for Sexual Solicitation of a Minor

State Police Arrest Anne Arundel County Man for Sexual Solicitation of a Minor

Maryland State Police arrested an Anne Arundel County man on Thursday after an investigation developed evidence of the solicitation of a child pornography. The suspect is identified as Shawn Livingston, 38, of Annapolis, Maryland. He is charged with sexual solicitation of a minor and knowingly permitting sexual solicitation of a minor. He was transported...
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Southern Maryland Schools on Two Hour Delays for Monday, December 15th, 2025

Southern Maryland Schools on Two Hour Delays for Monday, December 15th, 2025

ST. MARY’S COUNTY: 2-Hour Delayed Opening – Code 5 for Staff – December 15, 2025 All SMCPS Schools will have a delayed opening of two hours Monday, December 15, 2025. Ten and eleven-month employees report to work two hours late. Twelve-month employees and food service workers are to report to work on time. Liberal leave...
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Noise Advisory – NAS Patuxent River Sets Noise Advisory for Dec. 16, 2025

Noise Advisory – NAS Patuxent River Sets Noise Advisory for Dec. 16, 2025

Communities surrounding the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Outlying Field Webster, and the Northern Neck of Virgina are advised that a noise-generating night-time test event is scheduled to take place December 16, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. through 7:30 p.m. Night testing and training is essential for the precision and safety of our military aviators...
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States Attorney Announces Conviction in $204k Vehicle Theft Scheme from College Park Nissan Dealership

States Attorney Announces Conviction in $204k Vehicle Theft Scheme from College Park Nissan Dealership

Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Tara H. Jackson announced that John D. Massaquoi, a former employee of Darcars Nissan in College Park, has been convicted on 17 charges, including theft scheme over $100,000, four counts of theft $25,000 to $100,000, four counts of unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, four counts of unauthorized removal...
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NAS Pax River SAR Dogs, Navy Corpsman Complete Rigorous Qualification Flight, Enhancing Combat Readiness

NAS Pax River SAR Dogs, Navy Corpsman Complete Rigorous Qualification Flight, Enhancing Combat Readiness

Story by Maria Scott, PATUXENT RIVER, MD.: Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Arsides Garay, assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Patuxent River, has completed the rigorous L00A Joint Qualification Requirement (JQR), culminating in a successful final qualification flight. The achievement provides Navy Medicine with another highly skilled corpsman ready to deliver advanced life...
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Fun Spring Events to Support Care and Community at Hospice of the Chesapeake

Fun Spring Events to Support Care and Community at Hospice of the Chesapeake

Hospice of the Chesapeake invites the community to celebrate spring with three unforgettable signature events designed to fuel its mission of providing compassionate hospice, supportive and grief care across the region. Mark your calendars for these April, May and June experiences that each offer their own blend of excitement, elegance and community impact: Bubbles...
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