Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) issued an update on the state’s operational response to the human monkeypox outbreak, including efforts to make testing, vaccination, and public health resources widely available for high-risk populations. “Since before our first monkeypox case was identified, the state has been mounting an aggressive response...
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The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter invites citizens to adopt during a month-long Clear the Shelters event in August. As added incentive beginning Aug. 1, the shelter will waive adoption fees for the first 20 cats, dogs and small exotic animals adopted, made possible through partnership with the nonprofit Friends of the Linda L....
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held an Encroachment Mitigation and Prevention joint meeting with the Commanding Officer, NAS Patuxent River, at the Frank Knox Building in Lexington Park at 9 a.m. Following adjournment, the Commissioners held their regular business meeting at 11 a.m. in the Chesapeake Building Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, with the...
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UPDATE 8/3/2022: Calvert and Charles County Dive Teams along with firefighters from Charles and St. Mary’s County operated on the scene for over 6 hours on Monday. Divers recovered the 10-year-old victim late Monday night just before 11:00 p.m. Once recovering the child, firefighters called the search off due to nightfall and one dive...
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UPDATE 8/2/2022: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Gregory Deshawn Collins, 23, of Waldorf, to life without parole plus 20 years in prison for the First- Degree Felony Murder of Lynn Maher, Armed Robbery, and related charges....
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland has submitted its 2022 American Rescue Plan, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Annual Performance Report to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The report—which details expenditures from March 3, 2021 through June 30, 2022 and includes planned allocations for Fiscal Year 2023—describes...
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Stop by and support their annual carnival at Route 4 and Dares Beach Road in the heart of Prince Frederick, Md. There is no entry fee. Enjoy food, rides, games and plenty of F-U-N. The PFVFD food tent will be up and running. ➡️ HOURS AND DATES OF OPERATION: August 2 – 6, 2022...
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Registration is now open for those wishing to participate in the 47th Annual Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown. Floats, bands, schools, scouts, clubs, cheerleaders, bikes, vintage cars, horses are some of the entries which will be accepted. The parade will step off at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 11, 2022 from Ryken High School....
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On August 1, 2022, at 8:00 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to Mall Circle for the report of a citizen robbery. The victim, a juvenile, reported the suspects approached him in a hallway near the food court, displayed a firearm and stole his jacket and shoes. The suspects fled on...
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National Night Out is today!! Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Calvert County has participated in NNO since the early 1990s. Enjoy some photos from previous events and don’t forget to join this year’s participants. A list with all the details (location and time) can be found below, and at www.Hope4Calvert.org Bayside Forest 6 pm –...
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Dunkin’ and its DMV franchisees launched their inaugural Dunkin’ Regional Scholarship Program this past spring, which awarded $100,000 in academic scholarships to high school and college students throughout the DMV. In partnership with Scholarship America, Dunkin’ yesterday awarded 40 students throughout the DMV region with a $2,500 academic scholarship to an accredited two or...
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This Bryans Road winner is singing a happy tune after botched song lyrics led to her $50,000 Pick 5 prize. Her brush with Lottery luck began while trying to sing an old Prince song – “777-9311” – and struggling with the lyrics. The Bryans Road resident was filling out Pick 5 tickets for the...
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Come see some of the quickest mowers in the country for two nights of thrilling racing. This event will appeal to both adults and children. On-site food and beverages are available for purchase. The proceeds from the event, which will take place rain or shine, will benefit the 7th District Rescue Squad and the...
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The Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department was recently awarded grain bin rescue equipment, with equipment that was delivered all the way from Iowa! This rescue equipment was provided at no cost to our department by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety through their Grain Bin Safety Week promotion, and even included training. Our...
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The La Plata (MD) Police Department was awarded national accreditation on July 23, 2022, by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in the law enforcement program(s). The agency was first accredited in July 2018. Following a multi-year self-assessment phase and a meticulous site-based assessment of community engagement, policy, procedures, equipment...
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Congratulations to the St. Mary’s College of Maryland newly promoted faculty members, whose positions took effect on Monday, August 1, 2022. Promoted to associate professor: Tristan Cai (art) joined the faculty in 2016. His multi-disciplinary art practice reflects on the ways in which we socially construct knowledge in our image-saturated epoch. Cai has received...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary that occurred in the 600 block of Walton Road in Huntingtown, MD. Victim stated unknown suspect(s) forcibly entered a detached garage and stole three dirt bikes: A 2019 Husqvarna TE 300i (VIN: VBKUTN230KM347657) A 2005 Honda CRF 230 A 2019 Yamaha YZ 125 – actual...
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Terrence O’Reilly Keating, 88, of California MD, Passed away in Callaway MD on July 29th, 2022. Terrence was born on February 12,1934 in Washington, D.C., to the Late John Bruce Keating, and Mary Ann Barks. The Family will receive friends on Monday August 1st, 2022 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home,...
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Mary Ellen Woodburn, “Mimi”, 81, of California, MD, passed away on July 28, 2022 in California, MD. Mary was born on the February 28, 1941 to the late Beatrice Woodburn and the late Richard Woodburn. Mimi is survived by her sister Elizabeth Seligman and three honorary grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mary is...
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James Edward “Jim” Weber Capt., U.S.M.C., 91, of Bushwood, MD, formerly of Daytona Beach, FL, passed away on July 24, 2022 in La Plata, MD. Born on September 24, 1930 in Cambridge, NY, he was the son of the late Mary C. Speanburg Weber and the late Joseph P. Weber. Jim is survived by...
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Joyce Ann Cusic of Chaptico , Maryland passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on July 23,2022 . She was surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 8,1943, in Chaptico ,”Crossroads” MD to the late John Woodley and Martha Lee (Ellis) Knott. Joyce grew up enjoying the beautiful countryside surrounding her....
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Agnes C. Butler-Swales, 65, of Great Mills, MD, formerly of Chaptico, MD, passed away on July 23, 2022 in Great Mills, MD. Born on March 19, 1957 in Chaptico, MD, she was the daughter of the late Mary Catherine Shade Butler and the late Richard Paul Butler. Agnes was the loving wife of the...
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Johnny Wayne Martin, loving husband and father of three, passed away on Friday July 22, 2022 at the age of 62. He was surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 8, 1959 in Covington, VA to the late Dolly Belle Martin and the late Morris Dean Martin Sr. He was one of nine children....
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Mary “Regina” Tehsman, 93, of California, MD, formerly of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away on July 21, 2022 in Solomons, MD. Born on September 3, 1928 in Baltimore City, MD, she was the daughter of the late Mary Regina Gipe and the late Milton Albert Gipe. Regina was the loving wife of the late...
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Don Otis Norman, 88, of St. Inigoes, MD, passed away on July 16, 2022, at his home with his loving family. He was born on June 7, 1934, in Levy, AK, to the late Don O Norman and Eunice Stanley Norman. Don joined the U.S. Navy in 1952 and served his country until his...
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