The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Oberg as director of the Department of Economic Development, effective Jan. 17, 2022. Oberg most recently served as deputy secretary for the Maryland Department of Agriculture. “Julie’s extensive background serving and promoting the state’s agriculture industry makes her...
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To provide additional access to COVID-19 testing for Calvert County residents, the Calvert County Health Department will offer testing starting Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Testing will be performed Monday through Friday at the Fox Run Shopping Center, located at 713 Solomons Island Road N. in Prince Frederick. Appointments are required; walk-ins cannot be accommodated....
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The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested and charged a juvenile suspect in connection with a domestic-related double homicide in Clinton Thursday evening. The victims are identified as 44-year-old Taledia Oxley and her eight-year-old son Asa Oxley. The suspect is a 15-year-old family member. He is charged as an adult. On January 6, 2022,...
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As of 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 7, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has nearly all of its crews and contractors working in the Nanjemoy, Grayton, and Indian Head areas of Charles County. According to SMECO spokesperson Tom Dennison, “We had restored electric service to everyone in Calvert, Prince George’s, and St. Mary’s counties, but...
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Prince George’s County First Responders responded to the 14000 block of South Springfield Road in Brandywine, for an investigation. Crews arrived on the scene and found two deceased victims and one victim unconscious. Firefighters found a generator inside the home that was on and running. The unconscious victim was transported with life-threatening injuries. The...
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During weather events or other emergency events, this web page will be updated to reflect the operating status of Charles County Government Facilities. Click below for the service you are obtaining a status for. Updated: Friday, Jan. 7, at 4:45 a.m. County snow operations or to report a concern: click here. Charles County Government Building:...
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Calvert County Government offices will open at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, due to inclement weather, with liberal leave in effect. Employees must contact their supervisors to request liberal leave. Calvert County Circuit Court will also open to employees at 10:30 a.m. with liberal leave in effect; court proceedings will begin at 11...
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Winter weather across the area has brought snow and may cause hazardous travel conditions. Drivers are reminded to slow down and use caution while traveling. As such, St. Mary’s County Government administrative offices will open at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. Liberal leave remains in effect for employees. The Department of Recreation and...
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NAS Patuxent River has announced it will be open on a 2-hour delayed arrival schedule Friday, January 7, 2022. Critical personnel must report to work as previously scheduled; Critical Personnel are designated as those performing duties that are critical to the operations of security, emergency management, medical facilities, public safety, and other crucial operations....
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The Maryland State Police has activated the Snow Emergency Plan for Calvert County effective at 0300 hours on 1/7/2022. The Snow Emergency Plan for St. Mary’s County has been placed into effect on January 7, 2022 at 0330 hours. The quick accumulation of snow was the main factor in implementing the plan. Road conditions...
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The Board of Calvert County Commissioners advises citizens that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched the Affordable Connectivity Program. The new long-term benefit will help lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households struggling to afford internet service. The $14 billion Affordable Connectivity Program provides a discount of up to a $30...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the January firearm deer hunting season opens Jan. 7, 2022, in Deer Management Region B, which includes all of the state except the westernmost counties. Hunters with a valid hunting license may use firearms to harvest sika and white-tailed deer during this season. The season is open Jan. 7-8 in...
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Due to inclement weather conditions the following closures and delays have been announced for Friday, January 7, 2022. Check back for updates. St. Mary’s County St. Mary’s County Public Schools: All SMCPS Schools have a delayed opening of two hours on Friday, January 7, 2022.AM Pre-Kindergarten and AM Head Start students will not have school....
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Gazella Beveridge, 89, of Hollywood, MD, formerly of Rayland, Ohio, passed away on December 6, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Gazella was born on August 21, 1932 in Powhatan Point, Ohio to the late Julius Horvath and Mary Kuhn Horvath. On January 23, 1951 in Glen Robins, Ohio, Gazella wed her...
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Thomas Christopher Spalding, Sr. passed away on Friday, December 31st, 2021. He was born March 13th, 1926 in Baltimore, Md to Leonard Calvert Spalding and Susie Belle Cameron Spalding. When he was 3 years old his mother died. His Aunt Josephine Spalding Goddard and Uncle Clarence Goddard brought him into their home and raised...
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Pastor Stephen “Steve” William Updegrave, 73 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on January 3, 2022 at home with his family by his side. He was born on July 15, 1948 in Philadelphia, PA to the late William James Updegrave, D.D.S. and Sarah Jane Wills Updegrave. Stephen married Karen Marie Howe on June 12, 1971...
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Bruce Edward Chase, 71, of Waldorf, MD, passed away on December 25, 2021 at Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, MD surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on December 10, 1950 in Washington D.C. to the late John Winship Chase and Mary Katherine Shingleton. He was the oldest of six...
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Mary Ellen R. Moore of Charlotte Hall, MD died on December 30, 2021, daughter of the late Loren Clement Moore and the late Hattie Amelia (Ridgeway) Moore. Born June 3, 1923 in Washington, D.C. Preceded in death by seven brothers and four sisters. Survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. Special...
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Victor Anthony Szuba, 80, passed away on December 13, 2021 at his home in Hughesville, Maryland. He was born on July 22, 1941 in Missouri to Anthony Szuba and Angelica Nabar. Victor is survived by his wife Cora Szuba of Hughesville, Maryland and his niece Denna Rucker of Greenfield, Indiana. He is preceded in...
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Allen Neilson Dyson, Jr. of Mechanicsville, Maryland passed away on December 15, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 20, 1943 to Allen Dyson Sr. and Marie Dyson “Huntington” in Washington D.C. He was the youngest of two (2) children. After he graduated from La Plata High School, he decided to serve...
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Jean Lenora Martin was born November 25, 1950, in Charlotte Hall, MD to the late Harry Joseph Martin, Sr., and the late Mary Virginia Martin,” Gross”. Jean was the youngest of seven (7) children. Jean departed this life early Christmas morning at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center. After Jean graduated from High...
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Jean Elizabeth Terry (93) of Hollywood, MD, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at her home on December 27, 2021. Jean was born on October 13, 1928 in Washington DC, to the late George Tabor and Rosalee Tippett. She was the beloved wife of Spurgeon D. Terry, Jr. for 72 years until he preceded...
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Catherine (Dinkey) Herbert was born in Leonardtown, Maryland on July 23, 1949, and departed this life December 23, 2021. The Lord has set her free, he said it is time my child for rest, come home with me. Catherine is survived by her husband of 49 years Joseph Herbert; with this union they raised...
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Mary Ruth Woodburn Bowles, 84, of Great Mills, MD passed away on December 23, 2021 at her home with family by her side. Born on April 17, 1937 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Mary Ruth Norris Woodburn and Richard Dellie Woodburn. Mary Ruth was married for 42 years to...
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Terry Lee Reece, “Marvin”, 70, of Callaway, MD, passed away on December 31, 2021 at his home. Born on September 21, 1951 in Norton, VA, he was the son of Ruby Lovetta (Willis) Reece and the late Joe Donald Reece, Sr. Terry was the loving husband of Julie Marie Reece, whom he married on...
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