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Prince George’s County Police Investigating Fatal Shooting on I-295

Prince George’s County Police Investigating Fatal Shooting on I-295

On Saturday, March 21, 2020, at approximately 12:20 p.m., police responded to the area of Route 50 on Interstate 295, for the reported shooting. Officers arrived on the scene and located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle. The victim was transported to a local area hospital where he was...
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Motor Vehicle Accident Involving Pedestrian in Charlotte Hall Sends Victim to Area Trauma Center

Motor Vehicle Accident Involving Pedestrian in Charlotte Hall Sends Victim to Area Trauma Center

On Saturday, March 21, 2020, at approximately 6:40 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Fred’s Liquors on Golden Beach Road in Charlotte Hall, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single victim lying in the roadway in the area...
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LIVE VIDEO: Confirmed COVID-19 Case in St. Mary’s County Resident Live Announcement

LIVE VIDEO: Confirmed COVID-19 Case in St. Mary’s County Resident Live Announcement

The St. Mary’s County Health Department has been notified that a St. Mary’s County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual is a woman in her 20s who had known exposure to a person diagnosed with COVID-19. She is in good condition, has been isolating at home, and is being...
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CRITICAL MISSING PERSON Found Safe – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Thanks Public in Locating Missing Woman

CRITICAL MISSING PERSON Found Safe – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Thanks Public in Locating Missing Woman

Advisory: Missing person has been located. Thank you. 1:20 p.m. If you see this woman walking around please call the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office immediately at (410) 535-2800. Miss Olga has dementia and walked away from her home in the Chesapeake Beach, MD area wearing grey sweatpants, a gray sweatshirt, slippers, and is most...
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Confirmed COVID-19 Case in St. Mary’s County Resident

Confirmed COVID-19 Case in St. Mary’s County Resident

The St. Mary’s County Health Department has been notified that a St. Mary’s County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual is a woman in her 20s who had known exposure to a person diagnosed with COVID-19. She is in good condition, has been isolating at home, and is being...
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St. Mary’s County Government Closes Due to COVID-19 Precautions

St. Mary’s County Government Closes Due to COVID-19 Precautions

To minimize the spread of COVID-19, effective Monday, March 23, 2020, all St. Mary’s County Government administrative buildings will be closed to the public until further notice. Additionally, to protect the safety and welfare of county government employees, administrative leave is in effect for nonessential employees; essential employees should report or adhere to teleworking...
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Washington D.C. Resident Who Works at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Tests Positive for COVID-19

Washington D.C. Resident Who Works at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Tests Positive for COVID-19

St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has been notified that a Washington, D.C. resident who works at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Mary’s County has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). While this will not be classified as a St. Mary’s County case, the St. Mary’s County Health Department will conduct a...
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Francis Leroy “Bubba” Nelson, 78

Francis Leroy “Bubba” Nelson, 78

Francis Leroy “Bubba” Nelson, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2020 in Venice, Florida, with his wife, daughter and son by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Lori; his daughter Katherine (Rahoul Ghose), son Tom (Erin) and four grandchildren, Ben (20), Lucy (17), Libby (14) and...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Answers Questions Regarding Large Social Gatherings

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Answers Questions Regarding Large Social Gatherings

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous inquiries about Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s order regarding gatherings of more than 10 people. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has listed some frequently asked questions and responses in this unprecedented situation. The Sheriff’s Office requests your compliance with the governor’s order and your patience...
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MDOT MVA Announces Statewide Closure of All Branch Offices in Response to COVID-19

MDOT MVA Announces Statewide Closure of All Branch Offices in Response to COVID-19

To help protect the health and safety of customers and employees, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) will close all branch offices statewide effective at 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 20. This operational change is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Branch offices will remain closed until further notice. All previously...
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Governor Hogan Provides Updates on Coronavirus Cases and Statewide Response

Governor Hogan Provides Updates on Coronavirus Cases and Statewide Response

Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement: “As of this morning, Maryland has 149 confirmed cases of COVID-19—up from 17 cases just one week ago. Today’s new cases in our state include the first infant and the first teenager. None of the cases of children under 18 are currently hospitalized. Two-thirds of our...
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Operational Update: St. Mary’s County MedStar Hospital Drive-Through Testing

Operational Update: St. Mary’s County MedStar Hospital Drive-Through Testing

Drive-thru testing for COVID-19 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital ended today at 4:00 p.m. as scheduled and will resume on Monday, March 23, from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in front of the Outpatient Pavilion. Individuals who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms (including cough, fever, and shortness of breath) should call their primary health care...
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces Maryland’s Official Designation for Small Business Economic Injury Loans During COVID-19 Pandemic

Governor Larry Hogan Announces Maryland’s Official Designation for Small Business Economic Injury Loans During COVID-19 Pandemic

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that Maryland has received official designation from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which provides low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the SBA, the loans will help alleviate financial strain and allow businesses to pay...
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Calvert Sheriff’s Office Makes Changes to Combat Covid-19

Calvert Sheriff’s Office Makes Changes to Combat Covid-19

Sheriff Mike Evans and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office commitment to the health and safety of our community is a top priority. In response to the CDC’s recommendation and out of caution to prevent further spread of the COVID-19 Virus, the following steps will be taken by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office until further...
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Maryland Comptroller: Sales and Use Tax Not Due Today, Business-Related Tax Filing Deadlines Extended to June 1st, 2020

Maryland Comptroller: Sales and Use Tax Not Due Today, Business-Related Tax Filing Deadlines Extended to June 1st, 2020

UPDATED: Businesses who paid their Maryland Sales & Use Taxes for March early may request a refund of their payment by emailing [email protected] or by calling 410-260-4020. To assist businesses affected by the economic impact of COVID-19, Comptroller Peter Franchot wants to remind business owners that he has extended business-related tax filing deadlines. Sales and Use...
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Charles County Public Schools Offer Support for School Staff and Families During COVID-19V

Charles County Public Schools Offer Support for School Staff and Families During COVID-19V

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has support resources available for students, parents and staff about the coronavirus (COVID-19). Resources on how to speak with children about COVID-19 are posted on the CCPS website at ccboe.com. The website includes fact sheets from the National Association of School Psychologists, resources for families of English Language Learners...
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St. Mary’s County Government Attorney Receives 2020 Leadership in Law Award

St. Mary’s County Government Attorney Receives 2020 Leadership in Law Award

The Daily Record selected St. Mary’s County Government Attorney, David A. Weiskopf, to receive the 2020 Leadership in Law Award. Leadership in Law Awards recognize Maryland’s legal professionals – lawyers and judges – whose dedication to their occupation and to their communities is outstanding. The top winner of this year’s Leadership in Law Awards...
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VIDEO: Governor Hogan Announces Further Actions To Slow The Spread of COVID-19, Relaunches ‘Maryland Unites’ Initiative

VIDEO: Governor Hogan Announces Further Actions To Slow The Spread of COVID-19, Relaunches ‘Maryland Unites’ Initiative

Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series of new actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Maryland, including limiting gatherings to 10 people, ordering the closure of shopping malls, restricting access to the BWI Marshall Airport terminal, and urging the use of transit for essential travel only. “Despite all of our repeated warnings...
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Calvert County Health Department Confirms First Case of COVID-19 in Calvert County

Calvert County Health Department Confirms First Case of COVID-19 in Calvert County

The first diagnosed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Calvert County has been confirmed. The person with the infection is under medical care and is presently doing well. This person has had minimal contact with others since becoming infected. The family members of this individual are self-isolating themselves per CDC recommendations. Those few individuals outside...
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VIDEO: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Press Conference 3/19/2020

VIDEO: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Press Conference 3/19/2020

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is leading the coronavirus response and has taken a major role nationwide as chair of the National Governor's Association.
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Maryland State Police Aviation Command Marks 50 Years of Medevac Flights, with over 180,000 Successful Missions Since 1970

Maryland State Police Aviation Command Marks 50 Years of Medevac Flights, with over 180,000 Successful Missions Since 1970

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the first patient ever transported by the Maryland State Police Aviation Command. On March 19, 1970, MSP’s “Helicopter 108,” crewed by pilot Corporal Gary Moore and Trooper First Class Paul Benson, was summoned to the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) and Falls Road for a patient involved in a motor...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Currently Seeking Identity of Spring Ridge Middle School Burglary Suspect

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a burglary investigation. On Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 1:25 am, the suspect unlawfully entered Spring Ridge Middle School in Lexington Park after trying to open several doors. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this...
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Speed and Alcohol Appear to be Contributing Factors in Motor Vehicle Accident That Killed 30-Year-Old Mechanicsville Woman

Speed and Alcohol Appear to be Contributing Factors in Motor Vehicle Accident That Killed 30-Year-Old Mechanicsville Woman

On March 19, 2020 at approximately 1:30 a.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies responded to a single motor vehicle collision with CPR in progress at the 39000 block of Golden Beach Road in Charlotte Hall. Due to the injuries sustained, the Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene. A preliminary...
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Federal Trade Commission Warns of Scam Checks from the Government

Federal Trade Commission Warns of Scam Checks from the Government

As the Coronavirus takes a growing toll on people’s pocketbooks, there are reports that the government will soon be sending money by check or direct deposit to each of us. The details are still being worked out, but there are a few really important things to know, no matter what this looks like. 1....
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Paula Jan Letcher, 65

Paula Jan Letcher, 65

Paula Jan Letcher, 65, of California, MD passed away March 15, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Born September 12, 1954 in Bethesda, MD, she was the daughter of Frank and Barbara (Brennan) Sevarino. Paula was a graduate of Bowie High School in Bowie, MD. She retired in 2010 after working for...
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