Gone Without Me is a grief support program for spousal loss, a 6-week program that will focus on learning to live again after the loss of a spouse. Sessions will be held at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House, located at 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, on Thursdays starting April 23 from 5:00 – 6:30...
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A call center has been opened for St. Mary’s County residents needing more information about the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Community members can call the center Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to speak with staff, obtain information about the disease, or get their questions answered at: 301-475-4911 “The COVID-19 situation...
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This weekend, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will enhance safety along US 301 in Charles County by restricting left turn movements at the median crossover between Plaza Drive and MD 228 (Berry Road). Starting Sunday, March 15, at 8 p.m., crews will close the left turn movements at the...
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On March 11, 2020, at approximately 12:15 p.m., firefighters from the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department responded to 4790 Dayton Place in Indian Head, for the reported vehicle fire Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2006 BMW 750i sedan fully engulfed in flames. Five firefighters controlled the fire in under 5 minutes....
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On Thursday, March 12, 2020, at approximately 10:10 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to 28030 Old Village Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving an occupied structure. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle struck the side of the occupied Dr. Karen L. Bauer building. No...
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On Thursday, March 13, 2020, Hollywood announced in response to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) the combined HVFD and Ducks Unlimited Sportsman Bash will be postponed to another date to be determined. We will keep everyone informed. Please visit our website and Facebook site for frequent updates. On Sunday, March 15 2020, the Hollywood Volunteer...
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As of Thursday, March 12, 2020, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in St. Mary’s County but in the interest of public health, the following cancellations and changes are announced: All St. Mary’s County Government Administrative Offices will be open for regular operations until further notice and employees should report to work as...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series of major actions to protect public health and safety and limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland. Earlier today, the state reported its first case of community transmission. “This problem continues to evolve and will escalate rapidly and dramatically,” said Governor Hogan. “For Marylanders, the...
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UPDATE: The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) announced Thursday afternoon that the boys and girls state basketball tournaments have been postponed. The organization did not announce make up dates. St. Charles High School boys’ basketball team was scheduled to play Atholton High School today at 3 p.m. at the University of Maryland,...
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Based on information from the Centers for Disease Control, older adults and people who have serious chronic medical conditions should avoid large crowds as much as possible to reduce people’s risk of being exposed to COVID-19. For these reasons, the 2020 St. Mary’s County Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Volunteer Recognition Banquet, scheduled...
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Starting today, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is canceling all out-of-state field trips. Superintendent Kimberly A. Hill made the decision to cancel out-of-state travel following advice received today from the Maryland State Department of Education, in coordination with the Maryland Department of Health. The school system is not, at this time, canceling any trips...
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The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs will hold their 2020 Fan Fest at Regency Furniture Stadium on April 18th from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Fan Fest is a free event with fun for all ages. It is our fans’ first opportunity to meet the Blue Crabs players, pick up their ticket packages, take part...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s (SMECO) Board of Directors has approved a decrease for the power supply rates that customer-members pay for their electric service. Upon Board approval, SMECO submitted a filing to the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC), to reduce its base energy charges by more than 10 percent for residential customers. If the...
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Given the public concern about the danger of public gatherings and transmission of COVID-19, with an abundance of caution, Historic St. Mary’s City is canceling this year’s Maryland Day ceremony (originally scheduled at 1 p.m. on March 21) as well the Maryland Dove symposium (scheduled for March 14). To stay up-to-date with the State’s...
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Margaret J. “Margie” Barton, 91, of Lusby, Maryland, died on March 7, 2020. Margie was born on September 5, 1928, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Paul Csinicsek and Anna (Frombach) Csinicsek. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles R. Barton. She is survived by her children Diana Newman (Glenn), Paul...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) held the 31st annual Southern Maryland High School Computer Bowl on March 7 at North Point High School in Charles County. The event helps students prepare for careers such as software development and cybersecurity. Computer skills are vital for students who plan to become proficient in technical and industrial...
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On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at approximately 1:40 p.m., firefighters from prince Frederick and surrounding departments responded to the area of Route 231 and Calvert Fair Drive in Prince Frederick, for the reported commercial vehicle fire. Upon arrival, units found a well engulfed motorhome. The fire was brought under control in approximately 15 minutes....
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UPDATE 3/11/2020: Trevis Lemar Butler, 38, of Mechanicsville, was sentenced to seventy-five years in prison suspended to forty-two years in prison for stalking, fourth degree sex offense, first degree assault and intimidating a witness. State’s Attorney Richard Fritz would like to thank Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Buffy Giddens and Detective Skyler LeFave from the...
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Tonight, Governor Larry Hogan announced three additional confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland: A Montgomery County resident in his 20s who recently traveled to Spain, and is not hospitalized. A Baltimore County resident in his 60s who worked at the recent American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference in Washington, DC, and is...
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As we enter the peak of influenza (flu) season, the rates are high and widespread throughout Maryland. CalvertHealth Medical Center (CHMC) is seeing a heavy volume of Emergency Room visits and admissions associated with the flu, particularly among children. To limit the potential spread of influenza within the medical center and among patients, CHMC...
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The following email was sent to students and staff at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and also posted on their website: Dear College Community, As you know, the College has been working closely with the St. Mary’s County Health Department to ensure we can provide our community (students, faculty, and staff) with the most...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced that a Montana resident visiting Anne Arundel County has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). While this will be classified as a Montana case, the Maryland and Anne Arundel County Health Departments will take the lead on the investigation. This individual is a woman in her 70s who...
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It is with sadness the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of Past Fire Chief George Fairfax. George Richard Fairfax, 78, of Park Hall, MD passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 5, 1941 in Washington, D.C. to the late...
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The Commissioners approved an immediate allocation of $40,000 from emergency reserves for funding to the St. Mary’s County Health Department for a contractual infectious disease nurse and additional supplies for COVID-19 preparedness and response efforts during their regular Tuesday business meeting March 10, 2020, During a brief presented to the Commissioners by Director of...
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SouthPoint Church – Lusby Campus has announced the 2020 Calvert Egg Drop. The event is held at Patuxent High School, 12485 Southern Connector Blvd, Lusby, MD 20657 on Saturday, April 4th, 2020. Calvert Egg Drop is a FREE, Family Event including: 30,000 candy and toy filled Easter eggs raining down from a helicopter! Five...
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