The Calvert County Department of Public Works began construction June 16, on Dalrymple Road in Chesapeake Beach. During construction, one lane of Dalrymple Road will be closed at the intersections of Brookeside Drive and Dory Brooks Road for stormwater improvements, curb and gutter work. To ensure the safety of motorists and work crews, one...
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On Saturday, June 7, 2025, DFC Hudson responded to a report of a disorderly subject at Calvert Health Medical Center, located at 100 Hospital Road in Prince Frederick. The complainant advised that an individual, identified as James Nathaniel Napoleon, 45 of no fixed address, was refusing to leave the property. Napoleon made obscene gestures,...
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(June 16, 2025) – Attorney General Anthony Brown announced that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, have preliminarily agreed to sign on to a settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. The Sackler family has informed the attorneys general of its plan to proceed with the...
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The Calvert County Board of Education proudly recognized the outstanding accomplishments of Calvert County Public Schools student musicians during its June 12th, 2025 meeting. Students were honored for earning positions in prestigious state and national music ensembles, reflecting the high level of talent and dedication in CCPS performing arts programs. Seventeen students were selected...
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In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced that the Justice Department is reinvigorating efforts to protect older Americans from transnational schemes that cost billions of dollars, often stealing their life savings. In the past few weeks alone, investigators and prosecutors have arrested and filed cases against foreign fraudsters...
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On June 2, 2025, Master Deputy Locke responded to a report of a vehicle driving without headlights that had just been involved in a crash on southbound Rt. 4 near the Rt. 260 overpass in Dunkirk. Upon contacting the driver of the striking vehicle, identified as Carrington Girard Britt, 40, of Upper Marlboro, deputies...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces with deep sadness the passing of former County Administrator James Joseph “Joe” Allman on June 11, 2025. He was 79. Mr. Allman served Calvert County with dedication and distinction for more than 30 years, first as the county’s inaugural director of Finance in 1974 and...
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NAS Patuxent River began conducting 100% ID checks at all gates at 4:00 p.m., on Friday, June 13, 2025 until further notice. Personnel that are authorized to escort individuals will require that their guests/vehicle passengers have a valid ID to enter the installation (driver’s license, Real ID, etc.). More information about NAS Patuxent River’s...
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Michelle Shropshire, 54, of Waldorf, Maryland, and Harlisha Jones, 49, of Clinton, Maryland, and Washington, DC, were arrested this weekend on health care fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiracy charges filed in U.S. District Court. The arrests were announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro, Assistant Director in Charge Steven...
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NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION, Patuxent River, MD.: Col. Jay Zarra turned over command of the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 “Salty Dogs” to Cmdr. Eric Zilberman in an airborne ceremony over Naval Air Station Patuxent River, June 12, where Zarra piloted an F-35B Lightning and Zilberman flew an F/A-18F Super...
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Calvert County Public Schools is excited to offer free Grab ‘N Go meals this summer! Although our school sites do not qualify for traditional summer meal programs, we’re pleased to share that some of our locations are eligible to participate in the USDA’s Rural, Non-Congregate Summer Meal Program — a special opportunity designed to support...
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The Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad released the following statement following a fire that fortunately left no injuries, and limited damage to their fire station. Potomac Heights, MD — June 16, 2025 — On the evening of Sunday, June 15, members of the Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue...
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The Maryland Natural Resources Police held its annual award ceremony June 13th, 2025, to recognize the achievements made by conservation law enforcement officers and professional staff in 2024. The officers were presented honors by Maryland Department of Natural Resources Sec. Josh Kurtz and Natural Resources Police Col. Orlando Lilly at Annapolis High School in...
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On Saturday, June 14, 2025, at approximately 2:02 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 22000 block of Towey Court in Great Mills, for the report of two subjects not breathing. Crews arrived on the scene to confirm two patients not breathing and began performing CPR and life-saving measures. Medical personnel...
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The Marine Corps Aviation Association, John Glenn Squadron (MCAA JGS) in Patuxent River recently recognized high school graduates in the Southern Maryland tri-county area who plan to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)-based degrees with merit-based scholarships. For 2024-2025 school year, MCAA JGS scholarship Committee selected 12 exceptional high school seniors to receive...
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By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mitch Meppelink, Navy Office of Community Outreach – KINGS BAY, GA. – Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Morton, a native of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to USS Tennessee, homeported at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. As a submariner, Morton is part of a small...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will introduce its new online licensing system, MD Outdoors, on June 24, 2025. This centralized system replaces the current system, COMPASS. MD Outdoors will continue to offer products for all outdoor activities, including all Maryland hunting and fishing licenses and associated stamps and permits, boat and off-road vehicle...
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On Thursday, June 12, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Chicamuxen Road and Sweetmans Road in Marbury, for the reported pedestrian struck by a vehicle. 911 callers reported a 53-year-old male on a scooter was struck by a pick-truck, and was suffering from a...
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UPDATE 6/13/2025: On June 2, 2025, Judge Amy Lorenzini found Pease guilty of Assault First Degree and sentenced him to 25 years, with all but 18 months suspended. Pease received credit for 226 days of time served. Upon his release, Pease will be placed on supervised probation for 5 years. Special conditions noted in...
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UPDATE 6/12/2025: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Makeba Gibbs sentenced James Mark Kimble, 39, of Mechanicsville, to 15 years in prison for First-Degree Assault and the Wear and Carry of a Dangerous Weapon with the Intent to Injure. Upon release,...
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On June 12th, 2025, US District Judge Charles Breyer ruled that President Donald Trump unlawfully federalized thousands of members of California’s National Guard and ordered the president to return control of the troops to the state and Governor Gavin Newsom. The Federal Judge stated “His actions were illegal – both exceeding the scope of...
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July 2025 is packed with summer fun at the Calvert Marine Museum! Don’t miss GRAMMY Award-winning artist Darius Rucker live in concert on Thursday, July 10, and dive into a day of jaw-some activities at Sharkfest on Saturday, July 12. Explore maritime history at the Lore Oyster House, cruise the Patuxent aboard the Wm....
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular meeting on Tuesday morning, presided over by Commissioner President Randy Guy. The meeting opened with formal introductions, followed by the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, led by Commissioner Ostroff. Consent Agenda and Key Motions Four motions were approved under the consent agenda: Approval of Meeting...
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Jose Wilbert Herrera-Chavez, 36, of Silver Spring, is facing multiple charges after allegedly stabbing a coworker at a construction site in Charlotte Hall. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to MedStar Health Urgent Care on Market Drive around 4:55 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, after receiving a report of a stabbing victim....
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“What is a place of innovation?” Now through June 29, Visitors to the Smithsonian’s Spark! Places of Innovation exhibition are invited to consider this question as they explore interactive displays highlighting how rural communities across the United States have used their social, artistic, technological, and cultural strengths to spark meaningful change. The College of...
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