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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – March 15, 2022

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – March 15, 2022

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting in the Chesapeake Building Tuesday, March 15, 2022, with the invocation and pledge followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners recognized National Social Work Month and Equal Pay Day by presenting Proclamations. The Department of Finance received approval for a request...
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Huntingtown Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad Announces 321 Bingo is Back with Big Prizes!

Huntingtown Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad Announces 321 Bingo is Back with Big Prizes!

321 BINGO is BACK! Over $8000 in Pay Outs!!! Click here to purchase your reservation, details below! On Saturday, March 19, 2022, doors open at 4:oo p.m., reservation required – Limited to 100 Players – $150.00 Entry fee includes: Catered Dinner by Dream Weavers Catering & Events Two Large Bingo Packets – 24 Games! Packet...
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Police Searching for Drivers/Vehicles Involved in Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run in Forestville

Police Searching for Drivers/Vehicles Involved in Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run in Forestville

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run in Forestville. The deceased pedestrian is 64-year-old Jeannette Diggs of Forestville. On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at approximately 8:35 p.m., patrol officers were called to the 3300 block of Walters Lane for a report of a pedestrian...
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Charles County Narcotics Detectives Charge Suspect in Drug Distribution Case

Charles County Narcotics Detectives Charge Suspect in Drug Distribution Case

On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, members of the Narcotics Enforcement Section served a search warrant in the 2200 block of Old Washington Road in Waldorf related to a narcotics investigation. During the search, detectives located approximately 14 grams of cocaine, 10 grams of crack cocaine, marijuana, and manufacturing and distribution paraphernalia. Sean Maurice Hawkins,...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identities of Three Suspects Pictured in Assault Investigation

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identities of Three Suspects Pictured in Assault Investigation

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of the persons pictured in an assault investigation. On Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 7:30 p.m., at the corner of Coral Place and Tulagi Place in Lexington Park, the suspects ambushed and assaulted the victim who had to be transported to an area hospital...
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St. Mary’s County Government Job Fair on Saturday, April 23, 2022

St. Mary’s County Government Job Fair on Saturday, April 23, 2022

Are you looking for a rewarding career? Do you want to make the St. Mary’s County community a fantastic place to live and work? Consider working for St. Mary’s County Government! St. Mary’s County Government is hosting a job fair on Saturday, April 23, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Garvey Senior Activity Center...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office, La Plata Police Department Conducting Sobriety Checkpoint on Thursday, March 17, 2022

Charles County Sheriff’s Office, La Plata Police Department Conducting Sobriety Checkpoint on Thursday, March 17, 2022

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Traffic Operations Unit is partnering with the La Plata Police Department to conduct an impaired driver checkpoint on Thursday, March 17, 2022 in La Plata. Special patrols and enforcement focused on impaired and aggressive driving are conducted year round with the goal of educating the community and deterring...
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Court of Appeals of Maryland Issues Order Moving Primary Election to July 19

Court of Appeals of Maryland Issues Order Moving Primary Election to July 19

The Court of Appeals of Maryland issued an Order, In the Matter of 2022 Legislative Districting of the State, moving the 2022 Primary Election from June 28 to July 19. The Order also amends certain deadlines for the Primary Election Calendar. The following deadlines have been amended: The deadline for filing certificates of candidacy,...
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Police in Charles County Recover Loaded Handgun and Drugs After Traffic Stop in Faulkner

Police in Charles County Recover Loaded Handgun and Drugs After Traffic Stop in Faulkner

On March 11, 2022, at approximately 11:40 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop in the 9900 block of Crain Highway in Faulkner after a computer check revealed the tags on the vehicle belonged to a different car. Upon approaching the driver, the officer detected the odor of burnt...
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Maryland State Police To Increase Patrols For St. Patrick’s Day

Maryland State Police To Increase Patrols For St. Patrick’s Day

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up on Thursday, Maryland State Police are urging those who plan to celebrate with alcohol to be safe and smart and avoid impaired, distracted and aggressive driving. With an increase in impaired drivers expected throughout the state this week, state police will be conducting saturation patrols at each of...
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Police Rescue Missing Child and Arrest Prince George’s County Man for Child Sex Abuse Charge

Police Rescue Missing Child and Arrest Prince George’s County Man for Child Sex Abuse Charge

Maryland State Police arrested a man Monday on charges he sexually abused a minor in Prince George’s County. The suspect, identified as Kelvin Emanuel Granados-Sorto, 27, of Greenbelt, Maryland, is charged with sexual abuse of a minor and a third-degree sex offense. He was transported to the Prince George’s County Detention Center, where he...
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Police Seeking Witnesses to Double Shooting in Pasadena, 21-Year-Old Woman Killed, 16-Year-Old Expected to Survive

Police Seeking Witnesses to Double Shooting in Pasadena, 21-Year-Old Woman Killed, 16-Year-Old Expected to Survive

On Monday, March 14, 2022, at approximately 4:30 p.m. members of the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to the 200 block of Whitaker Road in Pasadena, Anne Arundel County, Maryland for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult female laying on a sidewalk suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was...
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St. Mary’s County Board of Elections Office Seeking Election Judges

St. Mary’s County Board of Elections Office Seeking Election Judges

The St. Mary’s County Board of Elections Office is seeking eligible individuals willing to serve as Election Judges for upcoming elections. Training is provided, and participants are compensated. You are eligible to be an Election Judge if you: Are registered to vote in Maryland Are 16 years old or older Are not a candidate...
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New Emergency Medical Services Chief Named for St. Mary’s County

New Emergency Medical Services Chief Named for St. Mary’s County

George W. Edelen has been named Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Chief by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County. Chief Edelen is retiring after a distinguished career with the Federal Government, most recently serving as Regional Assistant Fire and EMS Chief for Naval District Washington Fire and Emergency Services. “Chief Edelen comes to us with...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Brandywine

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Brandywine

Maryland State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash in which one person died and another was injured Tuesday evening in Prince George’s County. Shortly after 8:25 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack responded to the area of Branch Avenue at Moores Road in Brandywine, Maryland, for...
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Jaymi Sterling Formally Files for State’s Attorney for St. Mary’s County

Jaymi Sterling Formally Files for State’s Attorney for St. Mary’s County

Jaymi Sterling (Republican), a 14-year veteran prosecutor, officially filed for State’s Attorney for St. Mary’s County. Sterling, a life-long Republican, will be running in the Republican primary election for St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney. “As we see big-city crime creep into our county, we need new leadership to stand up and protect our community,”...
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University of Maryland Medical System and Johns Hopkins Medicine Partnering to Deliver More Than $4 Million Worth Of Medical Supplies To Ukraine

University of Maryland Medical System and Johns Hopkins Medicine Partnering to Deliver More Than $4 Million Worth Of Medical Supplies To Ukraine

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) and Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM) are making a coordinated donation of medical supplies worth more than $4 million to support the people of Ukraine in the aftermath of Russia’s military invasion. The donation will help ensure doctors, nurses, medics and other clinicians can continue to deliver emergency...
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St. Mary’s County Animal Adoption and Resource Center Manager Named

St. Mary’s County Animal Adoption and Resource Center Manager Named

The Commissioners have named Theresa Marlowe, Manager of the new Animal Adoption and Resource Center. Ms. Marlowe comes to the county from the City of New Carrollton’s Police Department with experience writing and implementing grant programs and has successfully managed a kennel in Prince George’s County. Ms. Marlowe will assume responsibilities Monday, March 14,...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – March 8, 2022

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – March 8, 2022

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting in the Chesapeake Building Tuesday, March 8, 2022, with the invocation and pledge followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners recognized Women’s History Month by presenting a Proclamation to the Department of Aging & Human Services and the St. Mary’s County...
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UM Charles Regional Expands and Renovates Emergency Department

UM Charles Regional Expands and Renovates Emergency Department

UM Charles Regional Medical Center announced today that it has started long-planned renovations to the Emergency Department at the La Plata hospital, a capital project that will allow for more efficient patient care and enable the hospital to continue to meet the growing medical needs of Charles County. Last year, UM Charles Regional Emergency...
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UPDATE: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge Reopened After Man Jumps Following Attempted Traffic Stop

UPDATE: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge Reopened After Man Jumps Following Attempted Traffic Stop

UPDATE @ 5:15 a.m., Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge is now open. The vehicle has been removed from the bridge at 5:15 a.m., all emergency medical personnel and MSP Helicopter Trooper 7 have been placed into service. Firefighters, U.S. Coast Guard and Police continue their search using boats and shoreline checks. Boat 5 from St....
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CalvertHealth Encourages Community Support while Celebrating National Doctors’ Day on Wednesday, March 30, 2022

CalvertHealth Encourages Community Support while Celebrating National Doctors’ Day on Wednesday, March 30, 2022

CalvertHealth is proud to participate in National Doctors’ Day, celebrated annually on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. CalvertHealth’s Doctors’ Day celebration publicly honors and acknowledges the dedication, talent and commitment to excellence of our affiliated physicians. The day offers the opportunity to celebrate doctors and medical professionals for the care they provide and the impact...
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Students from Charles County Participate in the Maryland Thespian Festival and Earn Honors

Students from Charles County Participate in the Maryland Thespian Festival and Earn Honors

Students from La Plata, Henry E. Lackey, Maurice J. McDonough and St. Charles high schools attended the Maryland Thespian Festival Feb. 25 and 26, 2022. Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students competed against their peers from more than 40 Maryland high schools in acting, musical theater and technical theater competitions. The festival, held at...
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Caution Advised in Solomons Due to Construction Work Through March and April 2022

Caution Advised in Solomons Due to Construction Work Through March and April 2022

The Department of Public Works advises that there will be heavy construction traffic in Solomons for the next several weeks. Residents, businesses and visitors are asked to be patient, remain alert and allow for longer commute times as crews work to maintain public infrastructure. Work includes paving of multiple streets, including Alexander Lane, C...
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NAS Patuxent River Gate 1 Closed on Friday, March 18, 2022 for Maintenance

NAS Patuxent River Gate 1 Closed on Friday, March 18, 2022 for Maintenance

The NAS Patuxent River announced that Gate 1 will be closed for maintenance on Friday, March 18, 2022 from 9:00 a.m., to 12:00 p.m. During these hours NAS Patuxent River’s Gates 2 and 3 will be open for traffic.
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