Monthly Archives: November 2023

Mildred Ruth “Millie” Cullison

Mildred Ruth “Millie” Cullison

The officers and members of the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary regret to announce the passing of Auxiliary Life Member Millie Cullison on November 27, 2023. Millie passed away at the Hospice House with family by her side. Please keep Life Member Leon “Dictator” Cullison and the family in your thoughts as they...
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Brian Alan Hicks, 42,

Brian Alan Hicks, 42,

Brian Alan Hicks, 42 of Lexington Park, MD passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2023. He was born on September 15, 1981, in Biloxi, Mississippi to Bradley Alan Hicks and Sherrianne Bice Pierson. Brian was a resident of St. Mary’s County, Maryland for 32 years. Before moving to Maryland he resided in Salem, Virginia....
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Fatal Crash in Accokeek Under Investigation

Fatal Crash in Accokeek Under Investigation

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in Accokeek. The deceased passenger is 32-year-old Kayla Williams-Rawlinson of Upper Marlboro. On November 25, 2023, shortly after midnight, officers responded to Berry Road and Farmington Road E for a crash. Williams-Rawlinson was pronounced deceased while being transported to a hospital. A...
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Testing of Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Sirens on December 4th, 2023

Testing of Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Sirens on December 4th, 2023

There will be a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Dorchester counties on December 4, 2023, at noon. This includes a three-minute activation of all sirens within the 10-mile area around Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. All citizens should be aware of this scheduled testing and relay...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – November 28, 2023

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – November 28, 2023

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. For their main agenda item, the CSMC discussed the proposed Ordinance to establish the St. Mary’s County School Zone Speed Camera Safety Program. During County Administrator time, the Commissioners took...
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Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office Sees Slight Decrease in Seat Belt Usage in Maryland

Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office Sees Slight Decrease in Seat Belt Usage in Maryland

The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office found that Maryland’s preliminary statewide seat belt usage, based on an annual survey, saw a rate of 92.1% – a slight decrease from 92.7% in 2022. The annual Roadside Observational Survey was completed in June 2023 and observed 33,882 drivers of passenger vehicles and trucks in...
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SMECO Employees Raise $58,000 for Cornerstone Southern Maryland

SMECO Employees Raise $58,000 for Cornerstone Southern Maryland

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) employees recently held a fund-raising event and donated $58,000 to Cornerstone Southern Maryland. “We chose Cornerstone as this year’s fund-raising recipient because they help people with behavioral health disorders enhance their quality of life and realize their potential as citizens of the community,” said Natalie Cotton, SMECO’s government affairs...
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Patricia Smith Retires After 50 Years of Service at St. Mary’s County Health Department

Patricia Smith Retires After 50 Years of Service at St. Mary’s County Health Department

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) congratulates Patricia A. Smith upon her retirement after a remarkable 50+ years of public service at the agency. Ms. Smith received a Commendation from the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, as well as an Official Citation from the St. Mary’s County House Delegation. After graduating from Great...
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Police Investigating Murder/Suicide Involving Mother and Son in Prince George’s County

Police Investigating Murder/Suicide Involving Mother and Son in Prince George’s County

The Homicide Unit is investigating a domestic-related murder/suicide in Lanham this weekend. The deceased victim is 16-year-old Dorian Jaeger whose last known address was in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The deceased suspect is 50-year-old Natalie Jaeger also of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is the victim’s mother. On November 25, 2023, at approximately 2:05 pm, officers responded to...
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MDOT SHA Announce Lane Closure Along Southbound Route 2/4 in Calvert County

MDOT SHA Announce Lane Closure Along Southbound Route 2/4 in Calvert County

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will temporarily close the left lane and shoulder along southbound MD 2/4 (Solomons Island Road) just north of Flags Pond Parkway in Calvert County to replace an underground pipe starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, November 28. The drainage pipe replacement project should be complete by...
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Maryland Awarded Grant to Give $20,000 in Rideshare Credits During Holiday Season

Maryland Awarded Grant to Give $20,000 in Rideshare Credits During Holiday Season

For the third holiday season, the Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office is pleased to receive a $20,000 grant from the Governors Highway Safety Association. In partnership with the association as well as Lyft and Responsibility.org, the grant will offer $20 rideshare credits and encourage Marylanders to Be the Make A Plan Driver by choosing an...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Toys for Tots Drive-Thru on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Toys for Tots Drive-Thru on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023

Just a reminder, The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office cordially invites you to our Toys for Tots Drive-Thru this Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at our office located at 30 Church Street in Prince Frederick. Drop off a new unwrapped toy in exchange for breakfast and a raffle ticket. Thanks in...
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COSMIC Symphony Winter Daydreams Concerts on December 9th and 10th, 2023

COSMIC Symphony Winter Daydreams Concerts on December 9th and 10th, 2023

On Saturday December 9, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. – Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 47855 College Dr, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686  On Sunday December 10, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. – Patuxent High School, 12485 Southern Connector Blvd, Lusby, MD   COSMIC Symphony, directed by William...
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Olde Tyme Holiday Gathering at La Plata Town Hall on Sunday, December 3rd!

Olde Tyme Holiday Gathering at La Plata Town Hall on Sunday, December 3rd!

Olde Tyme Holiday Gathering is on Sunday, December 3rd, 3:00 p.m., to 6:00 p.m., at Town Hall! Celebrate the season with music, children’s activities, refreshments, horse-drawn carriage rides by Suttler Post Farm and a visit from Santa. The Christmas tree will be displayed in the circle at Town Hall and will be officially lit...
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Calvert Marine Museum Events – December 2023

Calvert Marine Museum Events – December 2023

‘Tis the season for holiday traditions, time with loved ones, and, of course, educational fun too! We hope you will join us for the annual Solomons Christmas Walk. It’s a magical evening and a festive time to visit the museum after hours. Continue winter break fun by participating in some NEW programming at the...
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland Receives Largest Gift Commitment in College History

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Receives Largest Gift Commitment in College History

Students at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) for generations to come will be the beneficiaries of the largest gift commitment in the College’s history, announced during a meeting of the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Foundation’s Board of Directors. To support the College’s $20 million Taking the LEAD Campaign click here, which was publicly...
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Police Investigating Hunting Accident Involving Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound in Great Mills

Police Investigating Hunting Accident Involving Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound in Great Mills

On Sunday, November 26, 2023, at approximately 9:00 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 19000 block of Greens Crossing Court in Great Mills, for the reported shooting. The 911 caller reported he was approximately 20 yards into the wooded area behind the address provided and advised he had accidentally shot himself...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Waldorf

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Waldorf

On Friday, November 24, 2023, at approximately 7:48 p.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded for a report of a motor vehicle collision on Route 301 (Crain Hwy) south of Acton Lane in Waldorf. Due to the seriousness of the collision, the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack requested a...
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UPDATE: Three Indicted for Murder of 26-Year-Old Man at Sheetz in Great Mills

UPDATE: Three Indicted for Murder of 26-Year-Old Man at Sheetz in Great Mills

UPDATE 11/25/2023: On Monday, November 20, 2023, James Jerome Adams Jr., 19, of Great Mills, and an adult, who at the time of the incident was a juvenile from Bushwood, were indicted for their involvement in the murder of 26-year-old Marcus Anthony Day on April 4, 2023. Both the juvenile from Great Mills, and...
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Town of La Plata to Test Early Warning/Tornado Sirens on Saturday, December 2, 2023

Town of La Plata to Test Early Warning/Tornado Sirens on Saturday, December 2, 2023

The Town of La Plata test will be testing its early warning devices/sirens on Saturday, December 2, 2023 beginning at 10 am. The Town of La Plata test its early warning devices/sirens in December and May. The next test will be Saturday, December 2, 2023 beginning at 10 am. The testing lasts about a...
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Governor Moore and Lt. Governor Miller Honor Victims Of Fatal Crashes In Maryland

Governor Moore and Lt. Governor Miller Honor Victims Of Fatal Crashes In Maryland

Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller last night joined safety advocates from across the state and families who have lost loved ones in car crashes for the 20th annual Maryland Remembers ceremony in Annapolis. The ceremony traditionally honors Marylanders who were killed in impaired driving crashes. This year, the event was expanded...
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Brandywine Murder Suspect Found Deceased in New Jersey

Brandywine Murder Suspect Found Deceased in New Jersey

The victim in the fatal shooting that occurred Monday night inside of a Brandywine home is 62-year-old Lewis Parker, Sr. of Brandywine. Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Parker’s nephew, 29-year-old Elijah Drew of Somers Point, New Jersey. The PGPD was informed Tuesday afternoon that Drew died from...
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Four Charles County Public School PE Teachers Earn Awards for Their Outstanding Leadership

Four Charles County Public School PE Teachers Earn Awards for Their Outstanding Leadership

A game of catching and throwing, learning about stress management and archery have something in common. They are all taught by outstanding Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) health and PE teachers. Four CCPS health and PE teachers recently were recognized by the Society of Health and Physical Educators of Maryland (SHAPE MD) for their...
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Announce 2024-2025 Migratory Game Bird Stamp Design Contest Winner

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Announce 2024-2025 Migratory Game Bird Stamp Design Contest Winner

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce that Jim Taylor of Towson won the 50th Annual Migratory Game Bird Stamp Design Contest. Taylor is now one of two six-time winners. “Congratulations to Mr. Taylor and all participants who took part in this years contest,” Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Karina Stonesifer said. “Artists from all over...
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Calvert County Government Unveils “Speak Up Calvert” Community Engagement Platform

Calvert County Government Unveils “Speak Up Calvert” Community Engagement Platform

Calvert County Government announces the launch of Speak Up Calvert, a dynamic new community engagement platform designed to foster collaborative dialogue, information sharing and constructive feedback between residents and local government. The platform represents a firm step forward in the county’s commitment to fostering an open, transparent and inclusive government. Speak Up Calvert will...
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