Monthly Archives: June 2023

Corinne Therese Geraty, 90

Corinne Therese Geraty, 90

With great sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Corinne Therese Geraty, 90, of Lexington Park, Maryland on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. She valiantly endured 3 long years of cancer treatments and its complications. Throughout, Mom remained fiercely independent and active in her church community –  keeping things lively with her frank opinions...
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UPDATE: Firefighter Succumbs to Injuries After Falling Through Floor at House Fire in Leonardtown

UPDATE: Firefighter Succumbs to Injuries After Falling Through Floor at House Fire in Leonardtown

UPDATE 7/6/2023: Prayer services and viewing be watched here. Funeral services can be watched here. UPDATE 7/4/2023: Brice Clayton Trossbach obituary can be read here. Brice has been a part of the Leonardtown Fire Department family since he was in diapers, crawling around the firehouse when his father, Warren Trossbach, would bring him to...
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Charles County Board of Education Approves Tuition Rate Increase for 2023-2024 School Year

Charles County Board of Education Approves Tuition Rate Increase for 2023-2024 School Year

The Board of Education of Charles County on June 13, 2023, approved tuition rates for the 2023-2024 school year that include an increase for students enrolling from outside of Charles County, and for non-Maryland residents. For students residing in Maryland but who live outside of Charles County, the cost for the coming school year...
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Sign Up for Free Child Safety Seat Installation on July 13, 2023 in Lexington Park

Sign Up for Free Child Safety Seat Installation on July 13, 2023 in Lexington Park

Is your child safety seat installed correctly? Not Sure? Are you about to become a parent? Let a National Certified Child Safety Seat Tech, including Sheriff’s Office deputies, teach you how to install your seat correctly and safely. The event will be held at the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad at 21685 FDR Boulevard...
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Hallowing Point Park Traffic Safety Improvements Underway in Prince Frederick

Hallowing Point Park Traffic Safety Improvements Underway in Prince Frederick

The Calvert County Department of Public Works advises citizens that work will commence on traffic safety improvements to Hallowing Point Park in Prince Frederick located at the main entrance on MD 231 (Hallowing Point Road) on Tuesday, June 27. Construction is expected to last seven days from the start of the closure. All work...
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CSM Robotics Team – the Talons – Rank 13th Worldwide; Earn Top Community College Status at Vex Competition

CSM Robotics Team – the Talons – Rank 13th Worldwide; Earn Top Community College Status at Vex Competition

The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) competitive robotics team – the Talons – wrapped up its 2022-23 season adding more world championship titles to its already-full CSM trophy case. The CSM Talons Robotics World Competition team moved through the VexU Robotics World Championship last month to rank 13th in the world in the Skills...
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Charles County Board of Education Approves New Dress Code for 2023-24 School Year

Charles County Board of Education Approves New Dress Code for 2023-24 School Year

The Board of Education of Charles County at its June 13 meeting approved a new student dress code for the 2023-2024 school year. The dress code, developed among Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Code of Student Conduct Committee members, modernizes some of the restrictions in place, emphasizes the responsibility of the parent/guardian in monitoring...
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Prince George’s County Police Illegal Street Racing Initiative

Prince George’s County Police Illegal Street Racing Initiative

On Friday, June 23, 2023, the Prince George’s County Police Department kicked off a new initiative to address illegal pop-up car events that have been occurring in the county. These events have attracted participants from all over the region as well as surrounding states. Participants block roadways, take over parking lots and drive recklessly...
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Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to the Seizure of Largest Cocaine Recovery from an Investigation in Anne Arundel County Police History

Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to the Seizure of Largest Cocaine Recovery from an Investigation in Anne Arundel County Police History

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that 10 defendants have been charged following a long-term investigation into multiple individual drug traffickers who were operating in and around Severn and Glen Burnie in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The defendants are charged with as many as 22 counts, to include: multiple conspiracies; possession with intent...
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One Transported with Minor Injures After Single Vehicle Flips After Striking Pole in Great Mills

One Transported with Minor Injures After Single Vehicle Flips After Striking Pole in Great Mills

On Thursday, June 22, 2023 at approximately 10:40 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Flat Iron Road and Ryan Lane in Great Mills, for the reported motor vehicle collision with one overturned but no entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and...
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Announces Revised Hunting License Price Structure

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Announces Revised Hunting License Price Structure

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that legislation passed during the 2023 General Assembly will increase the price of hunting licenses and some associated stamps beginning with the 2023-24 hunting season. The existing structure and fees had been in place since 2002, and the price of a regular resident hunting license had remained unchanged for 35 years....
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PGPD Homicide Unit Investigating Three Seperate Fatal Shootings on June 22, 2023

PGPD Homicide Unit Investigating Three Seperate Fatal Shootings on June 22, 2023

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting early Thursday morning in unincorporated Hyattsville. The victim is 28-year-old Rodney Wells of Hyattsville. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime. On June 22, 2023, at approximately 12:30 am, officers responded to the 4000 block of Warner Avenue...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Hollywood

One Flown to Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Hollywood

On Sunday, June 25, 2023, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Clover Hill Road in Hollywood, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a T-bone style collision. Medical personnel requested...
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Police Make Arrest and Recover Gun Used After Man is Shot in Saint Leonard, Victim Transported Trauma Center

Police Make Arrest and Recover Gun Used After Man is Shot in Saint Leonard, Victim Transported Trauma Center

On Sunday, June 25, 2023, at approximately 12:55 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 5700 block of Oakcrest Drive in Saint Leonard, for the reported shooting. The 911 caller reported a domestic related shooting where the girlfriend shot the boyfriend. Police arrived on the scene to find the victim, a 28-year-old male...
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No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Roll Over in Great Mills

No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Roll Over in Great Mills

On Sunday, June 25, 2023, at approximately 12:45 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Chancellors Run Road and Pegg Road in Great Mills, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one overturned with possible entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single pickup truck off the...
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There’s a New Dog in Calvert County, Atlas

There’s a New Dog in Calvert County, Atlas

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office are are proud to introduce the newest member of their Sheriff’s Office family and their K9 unit, K9 Atlas! K9 Atlas is a 14-month-old German Shephard mix and he will be partnered with their newest handler, DFC Hendrickson. K9 Atlas will be trained in Tracking, Patrol, Narcotics Detection, Evidence...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Make Arrest After Stabbing in Mechanicsville

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Make Arrest After Stabbing in Mechanicsville

On Thursday, June 22, at approximately 19:50 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 41000 block of Gibson Drive in Mechanicsville, for the reported stabbing. EMS were dispatched for an unknown aged male with a stab wound to the abdomen and a possible second victim with lacerations. Crews arrived on the scene...
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July 2023 Events at The Calvert Marine Museum

July 2023 Events at The Calvert Marine Museum

July holds a FINTASTIC month of fun for the whole family at the Calvert Marine Museum. One of the museum’s most popular events, Sharkfest, will commence on July 8, along with, camps, concerts, and more! Remember, museum members enjoy FREE admission all year long! For more information please visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com  Saturday & Sunday, July...
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Hospice of the Chesapeake Announces Dr. Marny Fetzer as New Chief Medical Officer

Hospice of the Chesapeake Announces Dr. Marny Fetzer as New Chief Medical Officer

Hospice of the Chesapeake announced today that Dr. Marny Fetzer has been appointed as Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Chief Medical Officer and will join the executive leadership team in July 2023. Fetzer is currently the System Medical Director for Palliative Care and Hospice Services at Ascension Health in Mount Prospect, Illinois, and has been...
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UPDATE: 16-Year-Old Charged with Attempted Murder After Shooting in Lexington Park, 17-Year-Old Victim Transported to Trauma Center

UPDATE: 16-Year-Old Charged with Attempted Murder After Shooting in Lexington Park, 17-Year-Old Victim Transported to Trauma Center

UPDATE 6/24/2023: On June 23, 2023, at around 11:38 a.m., Deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Gloucester Court for the report of shots fired. Deputies arrived on scene and located a 17-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported by ambulance to regional Trauma Center...
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Four Teens Arrested for Attempted Carjacking; Two Loaded Guns and Stolen Kia Recovered

Four Teens Arrested for Attempted Carjacking; Two Loaded Guns and Stolen Kia Recovered

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Carjacking Interdiction Unit charged four juveniles in connection with an attempted carjacking on Wednesday night. The suspects include a 16-year-old male, two 15-year-old males and a 14-year-old male. The four suspects are from Washington, DC. The 16-year-old suspect is charged as an adult in this case. On June...
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Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Frances Ann Cullison

Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Frances Ann Cullison

The Officers & Members of the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad regretfully announce the passing of Past Chief, Past President, & Life Member Frances Ann Cullison. Please keep her loving husband & best friend Jack as well as their family in your thoughts in the weeks ahead. We will post more information as we are...
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Announces Summer 2023 Schedule for ‘Es Mi Parque’

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Announces Summer 2023 Schedule for ‘Es Mi Parque’

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the summer schedule for ‘Es Mi Parque’ Spanish-language activity events at state parks throughout Maryland. The Es Mi Parque program was launched by the Department of Natural Resources in 2016 as a pilot project to improve customer service and reduce access barriers for the Hispanic community. It...
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7 Members of Multi-State Violent Robbery Crew Indicted on Conspiracy and Hobbs Act Robbery Charges

7 Members of Multi-State Violent Robbery Crew Indicted on Conspiracy and Hobbs Act Robbery Charges

An indictment was unsealed charging seven members of an armed robbery crew with conspiracy, Hobbs Act robbery, and other charges related to a multi-state robbery spree that targeted pharmacy and cell phone retail stores. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge Sarah Linden, of...
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Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of President Ronald J. “Ronnie” Tyrrell

Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of President Ronald J. “Ronnie” Tyrrell

The Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad regrets to announce the passing of our President Ronald J. “Ronnie” Tyrrell on June 12th, 2023. President Tyrrell had been in office going on his second year with our department. He had also served as our Safety Officer in his course of service with PFVRS. Ronnie was a...
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