When power outages occur after severe weather (such as winter storms, hurricanes or tornadoes), using alternative sources of power can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to build up in a home and poison the people and animals inside. Never use a generator inside an enclosed space, as carbon monoxide fumes can build up. The generator...
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The Department of Emergency Services wants you to “Know the Difference” Tropical Storm Watch: Tropical storm conditions are possible within the specified coastal area within 48 hours. Tropical Storm Warning: Tropical storm conditions are expected within 36 hours. Hurricane Watch: Hurricane conditions are a threat within 48 hours. Review your hurricane plans, keep informed...
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Officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Operations Unit, along with officers from St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties, recently conducted a series of joint enforcement efforts as part of the “Buckle Up, Phone Down” program. Funded by the Maryland Highway Safety Office, “Buckle Up, Phone Down” is a seatbelt and distracted driving initiative...
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The Southern Maryland College Fair will take place on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department with two sessions. The first session begins at 10:00 a.m. and runs through 1:00 p.m. The second session begins at 5:00 p.m. and is open until 7:00 p.m. Approximately 120 colleges and universities throughout Maryland...
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The Hogan administration today announced Board of Public Works approval of four capital grants agreements, totaling over $49 million, dedicated to fostering essential projects at four of Maryland’s higher educational institutions. “Each dollar we provide to Maryland’s higher education institutions is an investment in our economy and our future,” said Governor Hogan. “These grants...
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The St. Mary’s County Board of Elections 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...
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A new exhibit in Reflections, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s history room, takes a closer look at the hospital’s 1953 Spring Festival Concert. The fund-raising event drew a crowd of celebrity guests including Vice President Richard Nixon and his wife. Held in the Drill Hall at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, the show was attended...
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The annual Charles County College Fair is set for Wednesday, Sept. 18 at North Point High School in Waldorf. Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) juniors and seniors attend the fair Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of a school field trip. During their visit, students can meet with representatives from...
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This fall, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, has scheduled three open house dates: Saturday, September 21; Saturday, October 19; and Saturday, November 9, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. each day. Open House events at St. Mary’s College include information on academic programs and the College’s integrated career development...
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On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at approximately 3:55 p.m., firefighters from Seventh District, Leonardtown, Hollywood, and Charles County responded to 22044 Colton Point Road in Bushwood, for the reported vehicle fire threatening a structure. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a pick-up truck fully engulfed in fire with extensions to a 1-story garage....
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The Department of Emergency Services reminds citizens that St. Mary’s County can feel the impact of a storm or a named hurricane even when it is hundreds of miles away. Hurricanes can produce 150-plus miles per hour winds, tornadoes, and tremendous flooding from both tidal surges and torrential rain. While Hurricane Dorian’s effect on...
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Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed September as International Underground Railroad Month, which recognizes Maryland as the most powerful destination for authentic Underground Railroad history. It also commemorates all those involved in the Underground Railroad, including Maryland’s courageous Harriet Tubman, the brilliant orator Frederick Douglass, and thousands of freedom seekers. “Maryland has the most documented successful...
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Anna Groner, 98, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on September 1, 2019 at Discovery Commons at Wildewood in California, MD. She was born on February 2, 1921 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late Michael Elinski and Pauline Chichersky Elinski. On April 26, 1952 Anna married her beloved husband, James A. Groner at St. Therese...
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On Monday, August 26, 2019, Daisy McDougal entered eternal rest. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 6th 10:00 am until time of Service at New Southern Rock Baptist Church 750 Buchanan St, NW, Washington, D.C. Interment Private.
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Kennard Nicholas (Pinky) Nagel, 86, of Piney Point, MD passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2019. Mr. Nagel had suffered with Parkinson’s disease for over 15 years. He was born on June 16, 1933 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Willard S. Nagel and Mary (Sartin) Nagel. He is survived by his...
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On Monday, August 26, 2019, “Heaven Gained a New Angel!” Florence Elizabeth Ellis, Age 93, passed gently into God’s Hands after her perseverance to live life to the fullest, while struggling with many health issues. Florence was a long-time resident of Waldorf, Maryland. She was residing at Restore Health Rehabilitation Center in White Plains,...
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Douglas Montgomery Kopp, October 20, 1938 – August 25, 2019 Our dearly beloved Douglas Montgomery Kopp – endeared as “Dougie”, Dad and Daddy, Beach Comber, Kopp, Kopper, electronics genius, master mechanic, gardener, poet, WB3HLC, et al. Doug is preceded in death by his parents Charles Larry and Ruth Jones Kopp, and his brothers Richard...
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Julie Rene Shirley, 42, of Midway, TN passed away on August 23, 2019 at Greeneville Community Hospital in TN. She was born on November 6, 1976 in Prince Frederick, MD to late Walter Howard Martin and Rebecca Estelle (Richards) Martin of Waldorf, MD. Julie was a caring and giving person especially when it came...
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Ronald Lee Blankenship, 71, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on August 27, 2019 at Charles Regional Medical Center. Ronald was born on May 25, 1948 in Wyoming County, WV to the late Tom Pete Blankenship and Eileen (Lester) Blankenship. Ronald graduated from Oceana High School in Oceana, WV in 1966 where he then moved...
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On Monday, September 2, 2019, at approximately 1:55 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Mechanicsville Road and Church Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle accident with seven to nine patients with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find three vehicles in the roadway in a rear-end style collision. A...
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On Monday, September 2, 2019, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Colton Point Road and Hurry Road in Clements, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway. The single occupant was transported to an area trauma...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is accepting applications from high school seniors interested in participating in the Maryland General Assembly Student Page Program. Each year, CCPS selects three high school seniors and one alternate to represent the school system in the program. Student Pages spend two nonconsecutive weeks working in either the state Senate...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) opened the newly improved MD 224 (Riverside Road) Bridge over a branch of the Potomac River in Nanjemoy, Charles County. The work was completed Monday, September 2, 2019. MDOT SHA closed the bridge in June and directed drivers to use MD 6, Greenleek Hill...
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