On Friday, November 17, 2023, at approximately 4:55 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Pegg Road and Pacific Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported dirt bike accident. 911 callers reported a 24-year-old male fell off a dirt-bike and was “missing a chunk of skin on his side” Crews...
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On Friday, November 17, 2023 at approximately 2:30 a.m., firefighters from Charles County responded to 4183 Log Teal Drive in Waldorf, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2-story duplex with fire showing from the rear which had spread to a detached shed and roof of both...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies will conduct a search operation beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting throughout the day Friday, November 17, 2023, in the Scotland, MD, area between Fresh Neck Pond Road and Point Lookout State Park. A coordinated effort involving deputies, fire and rescue personnel, and search dogs...
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Firefighters in St. Mary’s County have responded to multiple smoke investigations and even a smoke in a building incident due to smoke that is believed to be coming from the wildfires burning over the mountains of northern Virginia. The wildfires have brought smoke into the valleys of western Maryland Thursday Overnight and early morning...
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November 12, 2023, Letter to the Editor, After a 5-year hiatus, Bluegrass for Hospice 2023 turned out to be an overwhelming success. Better than any one year from 2009-2018 when I originally put on the event. On Saturday October 28th at the Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills with a crowd of just under...
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Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld and other representatives of the Maryland Department of Transportation met today with Calvert County officials to discuss the department’s six-year Draft FY 2024-2029 Consolidated Transportation Program. The plan calls for a $21.2 billion, six-year investment to create a safer, cleaner, efficient and accessible transportation system connecting Marylanders to jobs,...
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During the October 19th, 2023, Town Council meeting and after holding a public hearing, the Town Council passed Ordinance 0-23-22, an ordinance of the Town Council of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, regarding the use of Cannabis on Town property and in any business establishment in Town. Per Ordinance 0-23-22 that will become effective on November...
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In recognition of National Adoption Day on Saturday, November 18, 2023, Maryland’s circuit courts will hold adoption proceedings and family celebrations at local courthouses statewide. National Adoption Day honors adoptive families and draws attention to the need for permanent, loving families for children in foster care. Anne Arundel County The Circuit Court for Anne...
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When K9 “Kachina” retired nearly two months ago on a Friday, her handler, Master Deputy Oliver Alkire, was back in class the following Monday to begin training for a second four-legged partner at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosive National Canine Training Center in Front Royal, Virginia. While most of the canines...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, which oversees Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, St. Clement’s Island Museum, and the Old Jail Museum is pleased to present special events and exhibits during the holiday season at each historic site. Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Holiday Family Open House (Sunday, November 26, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 5...
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The faculty and staff of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) joined the families and friends of 25 Adult Education Program graduates Nov. 1 to celebrate the students for returning to school and earning their Maryland high school diploma. The CSM Adult Education Program offers fundamental education courses that cover areas such as basic...
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On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at approximately 4:40 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to the 1000 block of Martin Drive in La Plata, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from a 2-story residence. Firefighters entered the residence to find fire in living room and...
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The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces only short-term camping will be offered at Breezy Point Beach & Campground for the 2024 season. After careful consideration, Breezy Point will permanently transition to a daily camping model and seasonal camping will be discontinued. This permanent change will allow more availability of campsites for...
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In a poignant commemoration of lives lost to homicide, community members are cordially invited to participate in the 22nd Annual Silent Angel Memorial hosted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 6 p.m., at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department at 46900 South Shangri La Drive, Lexington Park,...
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On November 15, 2023, at approximately 6:43 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Three Notch Road and Pegg Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find one vehicle overturned with all occupants out of the vehicles. Emergency medical...
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By FREMS Division Erin Ward, November 15, 2023 – Surrounded by friends, family, and community leaders on Saturday, November 4, 2023, Randy Smith received the prestigious Malcolm Funn Community Service Award at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP) Calvert Branch Freedom Fund Luncheon. This accolade reflects Randy’s remarkable contributions and...
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On 11/11/2023, Tpr Holder conducted a traffic stop on Pegg Road, Lexington Park, MD. Investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle, identified as Willie West Burden, 63 of Mechanicsville, MD, was driving while under the influence and was arrested. A search incident to arrest revealed suspected Cocaine. Burden was transported to the St....
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On November 14, 2023, at 8:27 a.m., three students at John Hanson Middle School assaulted another student who was entering the school during school arrival. The students were separated and the injured student was seen by a school nurse. In accordance with MD law, two of the students cannot be charged due to their...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy (SMCJA) celebrated the graduation of 16 correctional officers – nine from the Charles County Detention Center – from the Corrections Entrance Level Training Program (CELTP), Session 70, at a ceremony held November 9 at La Plata High School. The...
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On November 8, 2023, at approximately 8:35 p.m., firefighters responded to 2119 Marbella Drive in Waldorf, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a shed on fire with extension to the nearby house. Firefighters extinguished the fire in under 15 minutes. The owner/occupants were identified as Posey, with the...
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CalvertHealth Medical Center will be conducting an Active Shooter Drill/Live Exercise on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. The exercise will be held in conjunction with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police – Prince Frederick Barrack “U”. You may see a large police presence at the hospital...
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On Wednesday, November 8, three St. Mary’s Ryken student-athletes committed to play their sport at the collegiate level. The students’ accomplishments were celebrated during a ceremony surrounded by their parents, family members, coaches, staff and students. Congratulations to the following students! Dominic Dorwart Mackenzie Gorczyca Cole Kingsbury St. Mary’s Ryken would like to thank...
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On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at approximately 8:58 p.m., Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 46000 block of Midway Drive in Lexington Park, MD, for a 911 call from a resident who observed an assault on a home security camera. Deputies reviewed the video, and a preliminary investigation indicated...
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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 proclamations for World Children’s Day, the Great American Smokeout, and Giving Tuesday. Then presented a commendation to Patricia Smith in celebration of her retirement from the...
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Maryland’s sports wagering market had the best month in its history in October 2023, with the 13 retail and 12 mobile sportsbooks combining to generate $5,812,245 in contributions to the state. Each sportsbook pays 15% of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Statewide handle in...
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