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COSMIC Symphony Winter Daydreams Concerts on December 9th and 10th, 2023

COSMIC Symphony Winter Daydreams Concerts on December 9th and 10th, 2023

On Saturday December 9, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. – Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 47855 College Dr, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686  On Sunday December 10, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. – Patuxent High School, 12485 Southern Connector Blvd, Lusby, MD   COSMIC Symphony, directed by William...
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Olde Tyme Holiday Gathering at La Plata Town Hall on Sunday, December 3rd!

Olde Tyme Holiday Gathering at La Plata Town Hall on Sunday, December 3rd!

Olde Tyme Holiday Gathering is on Sunday, December 3rd, 3:00 p.m., to 6:00 p.m., at Town Hall! Celebrate the season with music, children’s activities, refreshments, horse-drawn carriage rides by Suttler Post Farm and a visit from Santa. The Christmas tree will be displayed in the circle at Town Hall and will be officially lit...
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Calvert Marine Museum Events – December 2023

Calvert Marine Museum Events – December 2023

‘Tis the season for holiday traditions, time with loved ones, and, of course, educational fun too! We hope you will join us for the annual Solomons Christmas Walk. It’s a magical evening and a festive time to visit the museum after hours. Continue winter break fun by participating in some NEW programming at the...
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland Receives Largest Gift Commitment in College History

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Receives Largest Gift Commitment in College History

Students at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) for generations to come will be the beneficiaries of the largest gift commitment in the College’s history, announced during a meeting of the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Foundation’s Board of Directors. To support the College’s $20 million Taking the LEAD Campaign click here, which was publicly...
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Police Investigating Hunting Accident Involving Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound in Great Mills

Police Investigating Hunting Accident Involving Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound in Great Mills

On Sunday, November 26, 2023, at approximately 9:00 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 19000 block of Greens Crossing Court in Great Mills, for the reported shooting. The 911 caller reported he was approximately 20 yards into the wooded area behind the address provided and advised he had accidentally shot himself...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Waldorf

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Waldorf

On Friday, November 24, 2023, at approximately 7:48 p.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded for a report of a motor vehicle collision on Route 301 (Crain Hwy) south of Acton Lane in Waldorf. Due to the seriousness of the collision, the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack requested a...
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Town of La Plata to Test Early Warning/Tornado Sirens on Saturday, December 2, 2023

Town of La Plata to Test Early Warning/Tornado Sirens on Saturday, December 2, 2023

The Town of La Plata test will be testing its early warning devices/sirens on Saturday, December 2, 2023 beginning at 10 am. The Town of La Plata test its early warning devices/sirens in December and May. The next test will be Saturday, December 2, 2023 beginning at 10 am. The testing lasts about a...
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Governor Moore and Lt. Governor Miller Honor Victims Of Fatal Crashes In Maryland

Governor Moore and Lt. Governor Miller Honor Victims Of Fatal Crashes In Maryland

Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller last night joined safety advocates from across the state and families who have lost loved ones in car crashes for the 20th annual Maryland Remembers ceremony in Annapolis. The ceremony traditionally honors Marylanders who were killed in impaired driving crashes. This year, the event was expanded...
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Brandywine Murder Suspect Found Deceased in New Jersey

Brandywine Murder Suspect Found Deceased in New Jersey

The victim in the fatal shooting that occurred Monday night inside of a Brandywine home is 62-year-old Lewis Parker, Sr. of Brandywine. Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Parker’s nephew, 29-year-old Elijah Drew of Somers Point, New Jersey. The PGPD was informed Tuesday afternoon that Drew died from...
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Four Charles County Public School PE Teachers Earn Awards for Their Outstanding Leadership

Four Charles County Public School PE Teachers Earn Awards for Their Outstanding Leadership

A game of catching and throwing, learning about stress management and archery have something in common. They are all taught by outstanding Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) health and PE teachers. Four CCPS health and PE teachers recently were recognized by the Society of Health and Physical Educators of Maryland (SHAPE MD) for their...
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Announce 2024-2025 Migratory Game Bird Stamp Design Contest Winner

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Announce 2024-2025 Migratory Game Bird Stamp Design Contest Winner

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce that Jim Taylor of Towson won the 50th Annual Migratory Game Bird Stamp Design Contest. Taylor is now one of two six-time winners. “Congratulations to Mr. Taylor and all participants who took part in this years contest,” Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Karina Stonesifer said. “Artists from all over...
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Calvert County Government Unveils “Speak Up Calvert” Community Engagement Platform

Calvert County Government Unveils “Speak Up Calvert” Community Engagement Platform

Calvert County Government announces the launch of Speak Up Calvert, a dynamic new community engagement platform designed to foster collaborative dialogue, information sharing and constructive feedback between residents and local government. The platform represents a firm step forward in the county’s commitment to fostering an open, transparent and inclusive government. Speak Up Calvert will...
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Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision After Suspected Overdose in California

Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision After Suspected Overdose in California

On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at approximately 5:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Three Notch Road and Chancellors Run Road in California, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one occupant trapped and a second unconscious. Crews arrived on the scene to advise multiple vehicles in the roadway...
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Governor Moore and Lieutenant Governor Miller Serve Thanksgiving Meals to Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Residents

Governor Moore and Lieutenant Governor Miller Serve Thanksgiving Meals to Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Residents

Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller visited the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in St. Mary’s County to serve Thanksgiving meals to residents. Congressman Steny Hoyer, Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Anthony Woods, and Major​​ General Janeen L. Birckhead, Adjutant General of the Maryland National Guard, joined the governor and lieutenant governor...
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William R. Brady III, “Billy”, 65,

William R. Brady III, “Billy”, 65,

William R. Brady III, “Billy”, 65, of Port Republic, Maryland passed away November 17, 2023 at the Charles County Hospice House. He was born on June 12, 1958 in Prince Frederick, Maryland to the late Wm. Roland “Sonny” Brady, Jr. and Shirley Howard Brady. Besides his father, Billy was preceded in death by a...
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Robert Scott “Rob” Buff, 37,

Robert Scott “Rob” Buff, 37,

Robert Scott “Rob” Buff, 37, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Denver, CO, passed away on November 17, 2023.  Born March 10, 1986 in Denver, CO, he was the son of Terry Leon Buff and Sue Ann (Swenson) Buff. Rob graduated from Denver Academy in 2004 and Montana State University in 2008.  He was...
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Gilbert Gentry Bateman, 84,

Gilbert Gentry Bateman, 84,

Gilbert Gentry Bateman, 84, of LaPlata, MD and formerly of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away on November 17, 2023 at Calvert Health Medical Center.  Born July 23, 1939 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Roy Gilbert Bateman and Jeannette Rita Bateman. Gilbert graduated from Boca Ciego High School in 1957. ...
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Milton Gary Brady, Sr.

Milton Gary Brady, Sr.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Milton Gary Brady, Sr., a devoted father, loving brother and friend, and a man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He peacefully departed this world on November 16, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Born...
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Cynthia LaPat Brown, affectionately known as “Cindy” or “Pat”, 63,

Cynthia LaPat Brown, affectionately known as “Cindy” or “Pat”, 63,

Cynthia LaPat Brown, affectionately known as “Cindy” or “Pat”, 63 of Great Mills, MD passed away on November 15, 2023 at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. On February 21, 1960 she was born to the late Arthur Ballard and Shirley Williams in Texas. At a young age she moved to Corpus Christi, TX...
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SM1 Robert Lee Carter, Jr. USN, (Ret.), 81,

SM1 Robert Lee Carter, Jr. USN, (Ret.), 81,

SM1 Robert Lee Carter, Jr. USN, (Ret.), 81, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on November 17, 2023 at Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home with his loving family at his side. He was born on December 7, 1941 in Good Springs, AL to the late Robert Lee Carter, Sr. and Ethel Louise Graves Carter. In...
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Thomas Sydney Daras, 67,

Thomas Sydney Daras, 67,

We regretfully announce the passing of Thomas Daras, who passed unexpectedly on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the age of 67 at his home in Mechanicsville, Maryland. Tommy is survived by his loving wife, Debra Daras; his children, Thomas (Benny) Daras, Makayla (Kate) Daras, Kaitlynn Fitzgerald; his grandchildren, Jackson Daras, Brooklyn Daras and Lilly...
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William George “Bill” Gast, 93,

William George “Bill” Gast, 93,

William George “Bill” Gast, 93, of Scotland, MD passed away November 17, 2023 in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on May 15, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late William Michael Gast and Esther Bensen Gast. Bill is a 1952 graduate of Duquesne University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history....
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Parking and Road Access Information for Christmas on the Square and Annual Tree Lighting In Leonardtown

Parking and Road Access Information for Christmas on the Square and Annual Tree Lighting In Leonardtown

The Town of Leonardtown is holding their “Christmas on the Square and Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony” on November 24, 2023 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This event will cause road closures around the Town of Leonardtown. The following is a list of road closures: Downtown Leonardtown Square – including Washington Street and Fenwick...
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Lusby Couple Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges in Calvert County

Lusby Couple Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges in Calvert County

On November 8, 2023, Calvert County deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing several traffic offenses. Upon making contact with the driver, Kevil Casswell Gregory, 43 of Lusby, and passenger Alexa Kirsten Freeman, 28 of Lusby, it was learned Gregory was operating the vehicle without a valid driver’s license. Further investigation...
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Wanted Owings Man Arrested on Multiple Charges in Prince Frederick

Wanted Owings Man Arrested on Multiple Charges in Prince Frederick

On November 9, 2023, Deputy First Class Plant of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers located at 170 N. Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, in an attempt to locate a wanted person. Upon arrival, deputies entered the restaurant and observed Joseph Anthony Peifer, 23 of Owings, who...
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