On Friday, November 14, 2025, at approximately 11:15 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 11100 Kingston Place in Charlotte Hall, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. 911 callers reported a side by side rolled with the operator reportedly suffering a head injury. Crews arrived on the...
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Kalyn Louise Dziergowski, 38, of California, is scheduled to appear in St. Mary’s County District Court on December 11, 2025, for a probation violation hearing related to a prior conviction for resisting arrest. The case, which had been closed, was officially reopened on October 27, 2025, after court officials filed a violation of probation...
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Haley Dantonio, 34, of Hughesville, entered Alford pleas on October 24, 2025, in St. Mary’s County Circuit Court to charges of neglect of a minor and impaired driving while transporting a child. The case stems from a late-night traffic stop in May 2025 that led to multiple charges and raised concerns over the safety...
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The Chesapeake Ghost organization is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural Ghost Holiday Home Run Baseball & Softball Equipment Drive. The community-focused initiative aims to collect new and gently used baseball and softball gear to donate to local recreation leagues, ensuring every child has the necessary equipment to play the game they love. Inspired by...
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UPDATE 11/12/2025: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Friday, October 31, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge William R. Greer, Jr. sentenced Martino Marcus Young, 21, to 18 years in prison for Armed Carjacking, Armed Robbery, two counts of First-Degree Assault, four counts of Use of a Firearm During the...
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A St. Mary’s County woman is celebrating a flooring win after claiming a $50,000 top prize on the $5 Break the Bank scratch-off. The regular player recently visited Lottery headquarters Nov. 10 to claim her prize and share her story. A Lottery enthusiast for more than 25 years, she said her biggest win before...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) will host its second annual Thank a Safety Responder Day, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, November 15. The free, family-friendly, outdoor event will take place at State Highway’s Hanover Complex, 7491 Connelley Dr., Hanover. The public is invited to attend this celebration of Maryland’s...
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With colder weather settling in, St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Aging & Human Services (DAHS) is seeking volunteer drivers for Wrapping Arms ‘Round Many (WARM), an emergency shelter program for people experiencing homelessness in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. “Volunteer drivers are essential to ensure WARM participants have safe transportation to and from shelter...
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The Mega Millions jackpot continues to inch toward $1 billion as no one matched all five numbers drawn on Nov. 11, but two people in Maryland, one each in Elkridge and District Heights, matched five of the six numbers for $20,000 third-tier wins. Meanwhile, a Hagerstown Bonus Match 5 player won a $50,000 top prize the same evening....
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Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $14,090,240 in contributions to the state during October 2025, which featured a busy sports calendar that included the Major League Baseball postseason, full schedules in college and pro football and the start of the hockey and basketball seasons. Sports bettors in Maryland wagered $736,610,585 during the month and won...
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The Calvert Marine Museum is celebrating the holiday season with festive family fun all month long. Visitors can experience the joy of the Solomons Christmas Walk on Saturday, Dec. 13, with live music, crafts, Santa visits, and free museum admission. The celebration continues with Winter Break Programming, offering engaging, hands-on activities for children from...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, which oversees Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park, is proud to announce the return of Evening Tides: Candlelight Christmas at Piney Point this holiday season after a successful launch in 2024. On Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., visitors are invited to a...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Aging & Human Services (DAHS), in proud collaboration with St. Mary’s County Library, is excited to announce the launch of Memory Kits, a new resource designed to support cognitive health among older adults and individuals experiencing cognitive decline. These specially curated Memory Kits are now available for borrowing...
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The Neighborhood Creative Arts Center (NCAC) invites families, children, and community members to help spread the word and join in the 6th Annual Giving Fair, a joyful celebration of creativity and generosity, on Saturday, November 22 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Grace Lutheran Church’s Family Life Center (1200 Charles Street, La Plata)....
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Maryland’s tern raft hosted hundreds of terns again this year—including nesting pairs of two different state-listed-endangered species—and saw more than 350 tern chicks fledge during the island habitat’s fifth year in operation. The wooden-framed artificial island has floated in Chincoteague Bay in Worcester County since 2021 and serves as a breeding habitat for colonial...
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A year after a 19-year-old male was shot during a gathering in Hollywood, no one has been charged as the shooter, and the case remains open. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has not released any recent updates, and despite witness accounts and the recovery of a firearm, no charges have been filed against...
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On Friday, November 7, 2025, at approximately 1:45 p.m., a student, age 13, at Mattawoman Middle School reportedly used a vaping device containing THC. Afterward, the student left the school and walked into the path of an oncoming pickup truck traveling Eastbound on Berry Road. The student was struck; however, the driver was able...
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On Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 12:52 a.m., officers responded to the 4200 block of Drake Court in Waldorf for the report of an assault involving a man and a woman. Upon arrival, officers found a woman inside the residence holding a toddler. She had visible injuries and was covered in blood. Officers de-escalated...
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The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) released state, school system and school-level results for the 2025 Maryland School Report Card. The report card includes data from the 2024-2025 school year about school accountability measures including academic growth, student performance, school quality and climate, and student attendance. A breakdown of star ratings across Maryland...
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Come on down to the Ridge firehouse to give Santa your Christmas list and receive an ornament and goodies! Take photos with Santa with your own camera. Santa arrives around 6:30pm. Please bring a canned good to donate to our local food bank!!! The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Community Tree...
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Maryland hunters harvested 18,930 deer during the early portion of the 2025 archery and muzzleloader seasons. The harvest was an 8.1% decrease from last year’s official harvest of 20,592 deer for the same period. The annual deer harvest fluctuates from year to year for a number of reasons, including hunter effort, weather conditions, availability of natural foods like acorns, disease...
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In an ongoing commitment to preserving Maryland’s agricultural legacy, the Maryland Board of Public Works has approved 14 new easements through the Maryland Agricultural Preservation Foundation, safeguarding approximately 1,474 acres of prime farmland across Baltimore, Caroline, Carroll, Charles, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, St. Mary’s, Talbot, and Washington counties. “Protecting our farmland is crucial for maintaining...
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Barbara Ann Dooms (Burke), affectionately known as Mimi to her beloved grandchildren, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Born in Middleburg, Virginia, Barbara grew up in Camp Springs, Maryland, later residing in Suitland before making her home in Pasadena, Maryland. A devoted mother, Barbara’s greatest joy in life was her family. She is lovingly...
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Kelly Gene Grove, 53, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away on October 20, 2025 surrounded by her family’s love. Kelly was truly one of a kind. She had a spirit that could never be dimmed — bold, original, and unapologetically herself. She never followed the crowd; instead, she danced to her own rhythm and...
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Visitation Tuesday, November 11, 2025 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Rausch Funeral Home–Lusby 20 American Lane Lusby, MD 20657 Get Directions Visitation Tuesday, November 11, 2025 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Rausch Funeral Home–Lusby 20 American Lane Lusby, MD 20657 Get Directions Services Wednesday, November 12, 2025 11:00 AM Rausch Funeral Home–Lusby 20 American...
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