Calvert County Parks & Recreation is excited to announce a free training opportunity in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation for those interested in coaching, mentoring and leading Calvert County youth. The U.S. Soccer Foundation’s Coach-Mentor Training program is designed to equip volunteer coaches of any sport with the skills they need to create...
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Southern Maryland, comprising Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s counties, stands on the brink of significant transformation with the proposed Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry System. Announced at the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Conference on August 15, 2024, the findings of a feasibility study conducted by the Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry Consortium outline a visionary...
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This press release was updated to include the price that the building was purchased for, and provided clarification about the source of funding. On Wednesday, July 24, The Charles County Board of Commissioners was joined by the Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism and the Charles County Economic Development Department to celebrate...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has been awarded $1.435 million in grant funding through the Maryland Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports, which is responsible for developing a statewide framework to expand access for behavioral health services for Maryland students. Funding was made available by the Maryland General Assembly under the Blueprint for...
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Become a member for the day at an exclusive golf resort while helping a not-for-profit with a 45-year history of caring for your neighbors. Hospice of the Chesapeake is excited to introduce a new golf tournament to be held Thursday, April 18, at The Cannon Club in Lothian, Maryland. Registration will begin at 9...
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Unified bocce teams from La Plata, Maurice J. McDonough, St. Charles and Westlake high schools — the latter two combining to form a blended team — advance to the state tournament later this month after placing in the recent districtwide competition. The teams are the four highest scoring out of the 16 that competed...
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The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation (CCPR) announces registration is now open for the CCPR Youth Recreational Soccer League 2024 spring soccer season. Separate divisions are offered for boys and girls ages 6-17. Participants must be at least 6 years old by June 1, 2024. The following age levels are available: Ages...
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Pickleball enthusiasts now have an indoor option for pickleball at the new St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy located in Lexington Park. Just in time for winter, the new center, features a single pickleball court located on the second level of the facility. Court reservations are now available online. Court times are available in 2-hour blocks...
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St. Mary’s Little League, a thriving youth baseball and softball organization in St. Mary’s County, actively seeks passionate and dedicated individuals to join its esteemed team of umpires for the 2024 season. We offer a comprehensive and rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in fostering a positive and competitive environment for young athletes....
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The Washington Capitals and Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) will host a press event at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4, at Capitol Heights Elementary School in Capitol Heights, Md., announcing a partnership through which the Capitals will introduce hockey to more than 93,460 students across the county’s 167 elementary, middle and charter...
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – For the third year in a row, the St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s soccer team has received the United Soccer Coaches Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Silver Award as announced by the organization on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. In all, 42 men’s and women’s teams received either the Gold, Silver, or...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) welcomes youth to participate in the 2023-24 Recreational Basketball season. Registration opens Monday, October 2, 2023, for grades 1-10 to participate in league play throughout the county. Registration will be available through November 3, 2023, or until filled. Certain grade levels will fill quickly,...
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On Saturday, September 16, 2023, the dedicated volunteers of St. Mary’s County came together for the annual “Clements Cuties” parade, a cherished tradition where they escorted the “Cuties” to the softball field for their annual benefit game. The Clement’s Cuties yearly softball game is a remarkable event held at Cryer’s Back Road Inn in...
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UPDATE 8/3/2023: U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang today sentenced former youth and high school football coach, Moshe Michael Imel, age 53, of Owings, Maryland, to 40 years in federal prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for two counts of production of child pornography involving two minor victims. Imel also pleaded guilty to charges...
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Maryland’s SkillsUSA student delegation brought home 24 medals from the 59th Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), recently held in Atlanta, Georgia. A team of the state’s most talented Career and Technical Education (CTE) students showcased their skills in 95 CTE competitions. Demonstrating exemplary CTE training and preparation, Maryland students challenged 6,000 other...
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On Saturday, June 17, at 3:20 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Winter Sheet Metal located at 22100 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one severely trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into a...
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St. Mary’s Ryken (SMR) announces the hiring of Tony Stefko ’95 as Head Baseball Coach. Coach Stefko comes to the team with over 38 years of combined playing and coaching experience. He will assume the coaching position effective immediately. “As an alumni and former player at St. Mary’s Ryken, I have followed the program since my...
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Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) Patuxent High School’s Head Football Coach Steve Crounse was inducted into the Maryland Football Coaches Association (MFCA) Hall of Fame Class of 2023 on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The ceremony was held at the University of Maryland in the Gossett Field House and coincided with the University of Maryland...
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Five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high schools participated Feb. 15 in the Special Olympics Maryland Unified Indoor Bocce State Championship at Hagerstown Community College in Hagerstown. The competition is sectioned into divisions represented by colors. In the Green Division, La Plata High School Team 1 came in fifth place with Maurice J. McDonough...
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Senior Zach Maldonado established a new 50 Free record of 23.12 and led the 400 Free Relay with Elias Russell, Jay Pawloski and JP Parham to a new record of 3:32.81, a drop of 4 seconds. Senior Samantha Pennell broke the 2015 record of 5:25.12 in the 500 Freestyle with a new mark of...
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Maurice J. McDonough High School’s varsity cheerleaders had an extra sweet Valentine’s Day Feb. 14 coming in first place at the winter state finals. The Maryland Public Schools State Cheerleading (MPSSC) State Finals were Tuesday at Harford Community College in Bel Air with teams from around the state taking to the mat to demonstrate...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) varsity and junior varsity (JV) cheerleading squads met at St. Charles High School the evening of Thursday, Feb. 2, for the county’s winter cheer competition. The squads are judged for its abilities in tosses, jumps, tumbling, stunts, pyramids as well as other skills. The teams compete twice a year...
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The Blue Crabs are excited to announce the coaching staff for the 2023 season. Returning to their positions in Southern Maryland are Manager, Stan Cliburn, and Pitching Coach, Daryl Thompson. Some familiar faces will be joining the Blue Crabs coaching staff for the upcoming campaign. Hitting Coach, Ray Ortega has stepped into the Bench...
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The Maryland Board of Public Works today unanimously approved a new stadium lease agreement between the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) and the Baltimore Ravens that extends the team’s commitment to remain in Baltimore and support investment in M&T Bank Stadium through the end of the 2037 NFL season, with two five-year options to extend. “This...
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Registration for basketball and wrestling is now open to Calvert County residents through programs offered through the Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation. Adult basketball is open to players ages 18 and older, excluding high school students. The team registration fee is $600; registrants are responsible for forming their own teams of 10-15 players....
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