Facing a historic anniversary year, the 20th annual Hospice of the Chesapeake Golf Tournament scored the fundraising equivalent of an eagle. With a long list of sponsors and more than 250 golfers, the event broke another record, raising $250,000 for the not-for-profit that serves Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, and Prince George’s counties. No doubt...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will perform routine maintenance on the MD 4 (Governor Thomas Johnson) Bridge at the Calvert County/St. Mary’s County line starting at 6 a.m., Sunday October 15, weather permitting. Lanes will open to traffic no later than 2 p.m. that afternoon. Maintenance crews will clean the drainage...
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Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Calvert County offices at 238 Merrimac Court in Prince Frederick have relocated to the organization’s Burnett Center at 4559 Sixes Road. Along with the relocation of the operational teams also comes a new name and vision for the former Burnett Calvert Hospice House. The organization is happy to unveil a...
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On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at approximately 17:49 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Goldie Farm Place and Leonardtown Road in Waldorf, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one patient trapped under a vehicle. Crews arrived on the scene within 3 minutes of dispatch and confirmed one trapped...
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The Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Oxon Hill on Friday. The victim is 18-year-old Kenyon Valentine of Alexandria, VA. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On October 6, 2023, at approximately 5:45 pm, officers responded...
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The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation, Natural Resources Division, advises citizens the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department will be conducting a water supply drill Thursday, Oct. 12, from 6-9 p.m. The drill will take place at Kings Landing Park, located at 3255 Kings Landing Road in Huntingtown. This is only a drill and...
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Obituary: Thomas Walter “Tommy” Brady, 77, of Prince Frederick passed away October 9, 2023. He was born July 30, 1946, in Prince Frederick to William Roland and Ruth Virginia (Gibson) Brady. Tommy worked with his father building houses before going to work as a Forest Ranger with Department of Natural Resources, retiring after 35...
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A Salisbury man fishing for spotted sea trout Sept. 17 in the Chesapeake Bay pulled in a tall, silvery fish with a striking yellow underside. It turned out to be the largest Florida pompano recorded in the state. It was also a living indication of a warming climate. The Florida pompano is just one of multiple...
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It’s time to clean out your filing cabinets and desks to get rid of confidential, private, or important personal documents that you no longer need to keep! The Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) will host their 16th biannual Community Shredding Event on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 8 a.m. – noon at...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that the first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season runs from Oct. 19-21 statewide. Hunters in Region B — the state’s central, southern, and eastern regions — can also use muzzleloaders from Oct. 23-28 for antlerless deer only. The popular season typically coincides with pleasant fall weather and is...
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Claims second top prize on $30 $100,000 Ca$h scratch-off game An avid camper from Southern Maryland can afford to take many more trips to the great outdoors after becoming a top-prize winner on a $100,000 Ca$h scratch-off. The lucky player was visiting Grinder’s Liquors when he found his fortune. “I had some extra cash...
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On October 5, 2023, a student at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School became ill after they used a vape pen containing what they believed to be cannabis. The student sought help from a school nurse and was subsequently transported to a hospital for treatment. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation. Anyone with information...
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Fall days are here – blue skies, clouds like giant marshmallows, and gobs of sunshine. The only thing missing is the cooler daytime temperatures characteristic of fall weather. Crisp autumn air causes leaves to stop making food or stop the process of photosynthesis, which turns the leaves green during warmer months. When the temperature...
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On Sunday, October 8, 2023 at approximately 10:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Point Lookout Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find 4 vehicles involved in a rear-end style collision. Emergency medical personnel...
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Historic St. Mary’s City will host its popular free trick-or-treating event, Lost City on October 21, 2023. Spreading out over the museum grounds, the event will be spooktacular! Families are invited to meet “lost” sailors, go trick-or-treating, play games, or enjoy stories. Maryland Dove will be open and dressed for the occasion as a...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration will close all branch offices and Vehicle Emission Inspection Program (VEIP) stations on Monday, October 9, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. All Motor Vehicle Administration branch offices will reopen for normal operations by appointment only Tuesday, October 10. VEIP testing will also resume Tuesday, October...
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On September 26, 2023, Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputies were assisting Troopers with the Maryland State Police to locate a vehicle that refused to pull over for a traffic stop. When deputies attempted to stop a white Ford Mustang for traffic violations when the operator fled at a high rate southbound on Rt. 4 in...
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On October 6, 2023, a student at Thomas Stone High School was observed smoking suspected cannabis in a student bathroom. Further investigation revealed the student was in possession of suspected cannabis. A school resource officer initiated an investigation and in accordance with Maryland law, the student was charged with a civil violation of possession...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in observance of Columbus Day. In addition: The Appeal Solid Waste Facility, which includes the landfill and transfer station, and all county customer convenience centers will be open with normal hours of operation on Monday, Oct.9. The...
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All St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) administrative offices will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023, in observance of Columbus Day. Offices will resume normal operating schedules on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. The October 9 closure also includes: All three St. Mary’s County Libraries (Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown, and Lexington Park) All three Senior Activity...
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Governor Wes Moore today announced the launch of the Build Our Future grant program, a financial resource for innovation infrastructure projects to support eligible technology sectors. Funded at $10 million, the pilot program will provide matching grants of up to $2 million to projects that demonstrate a transformative impact in accelerating growth and innovation...
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On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, police responded to Snead’s Ace Home Center, 40845 Merchant’s Lane, Leonardtown, MD, for the report of a possibly fraudulent transaction. Two subjects (pictured) entered the store, purchased items using a credit card, and immediately returned the items, requesting the refund to be credited to a different credit card. The...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has been awarded funding through the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services to support violence prevention in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO). Funding from the $318,901 grant will expand the Group Violence Intervention (GVI) recently established by SMCSO and SMCHD...
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The Homicide Unit arrested a suspect for murdering a toddler in his care. The suspect is 38-year-old Kevin Robinson of District Heights. He’s accused of killing two-year-old Nychelle Pettus. Robinson is in a relationship with the victim’s mother. They all lived together in the same residence in District Heights. On May 27, 2023, at...
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On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at approximately 4:05 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Town Creek Drive in California, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one overturned and trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a pickup truck on its side with...
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