Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day announced the establishment of the Small Business Lending Program – offering four loan products to provide small business and community real estate development projects with the financial tools needed to succeed. Additionally, the Secretary announced that the first competitive application round for $14 million...
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A Maryland man learned his fate in federal court, today, in connection with charges stemming from his attempt to join and fight for ISIS. U.S. District Judge Adam B. Abelson sentenced Michael Sam Teekaye, Jr., 22, of Hanover, to 15 years in prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for attempting to provide material support...
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The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down near Battle Creek in the St. Leonard area of Calvert County during severe storms that moved through Southern Maryland on Monday, June 22, 2026. The tornado was listed by the National Weather Service as the “Mutual MD Tornado.” It touched down at approximately...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) encourages residents to take precautions against health concerns that become more common during the summer months, including tick-borne illness, Vibrio infection, and heat-related illness. Many residents and visitors spend more time outdoors during the summer for work, recreation, crabbing, hiking, sports, gardening, boating, and other activities. Simple...
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On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at approximately 12:50 p.m., firefighters from Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to 3450 Williamsburg Drive in Waldorf, for the reported automated fire alarm. While responded to the scene, the alarm company made contact with the homeowner who advised their was a fire with the occupants evacuating the home....
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Alyssa Renee Coontz, 28, of Prince Frederick, has been charged with obstructing and hindering and resisting or interfering with arrest after Calvert County Sheriff’s Office deputies said she interfered while deputies were taking Terrell Devantee Atkins, 28, of California, into custody on June 30, 2026, in Prince Frederick. According to the allegations, a deputy...
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Tyrone Marcello Hurt, 50, of Hollywood, is facing multiple firearm, ammunition, alcohol-related driving, and traffic charges after deputies said a July 4, 2026 crash in Prince Frederick led to the discovery of two loaded handguns, ammunition, and evidence of impaired driving. Hurt was ordered held without bond following an initial appearance on July 6,...
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Nekiyah Phip Fletcher, 26, of Lusby, is facing multiple charges in Calvert County after authorities say she was involved in separate incidents on July 4, 2026, and July 5, 2026, including repeated non-emergency 911 calls, a domestic assault allegation, and a disturbance at CalvertHealth Medical Center. The charges listed against Fletcher include disorderly conduct,...
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Colin Dion Cutchember, 48, of Lexington Park, has been charged with distribution of a narcotic controlled dangerous substance and possession of a controlled dangerous substance other than cannabis after St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies said they found suspected crack cocaine during a July 3, 2026, search warrant operation in Leonardtown. According to police...
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On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at approximately 4:38 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Wicomico Shores Public Landing located on Army Navy Drive in Mechanicsville, for the reported drowning. 911 callers reported a 3-year-old male was found face down in the water, with the child being awake and breathing at...
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Community members are invited to enjoy an evening of creativity, connection, and floral inspiration at the Watercolor Blooms Painting Party, taking place at Antoinette’s Garden Wine Bar in Leonardtown on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This beginner-friendly watercolor class is designed for all skill levels, including guests who have...
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The Calvert County Health Department (CCHD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew Holter as its new Deputy Health Director, effective June 2026. Dr. Holter brings more than 20 years of experience in public health, public safety, organizational leadership, and government administration. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to...
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This July, join St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks (R&P) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) as we celebrate the power of parks and recreation in bringing St. Mary’s County residents together through play, nature, well-being, and belonging. Throughout the month, Recreation & Parks will celebrate the people, places, and programs that...
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Platform Aerospace is excited to announce they are expanding its operations in St. Mary’s County to grow its engineering, design, and production space, creating hundreds of new jobs in Maryland over the next three years. “As our administration makes big bets on lighthouse industries and invests in Maryland businesses, companies can continue to build...
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The St. Mary’s County Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing Tuesday, July 7, 2026, to receive public input on several proposed land use category change requests tied to the St. Mary’s 2050 planning process. The meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. at the Chesapeake Building, located at 41770 Baldridge Street in...
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UPDATE 7/6/2026: Jurel Daquone Leo Bowman, 32, of Lusby, is facing six felony counts of sexual solicitation of a minor after Maryland State Police investigators accused him of paying a 17-year-old female victim for sexually explicit images over several months in 2025. According to charging documents, the investigation began after the 17-year-old victim reported...
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Devin Allen Miles, 22, of Lexington Park, had already been arrested in a serious St. Mary’s County weapons case involving a ghost gun, ammunition, and a device investigators said could make the firearm fully automatic. He later pleaded guilty and was sentenced in July 2025, but less than a year later, Miles was no...
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Donavan Dontrelle Johnson, 24, of Leonardtown, faces misdemeanor charges of malicious destruction of property valued under $1,000, disorderly conduct, and trespassing on private property after two separate incidents at Leonardtown businesses in June and July 2026. The most recent case stems from a July 3, 2026, incident at Domoishi on Washington Street in Leonardtown,...
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Calvin Dennis Craney, 65, of Upper Marlboro, has been charged in Calvert County with possession of a controlled dangerous substance other than cannabis and possession of CDS paraphernalia after a deputy responded to a welfare check at a Dunkirk gas station on June 19, 2026. A deputy with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was...
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On Sunday, July 5, 2026, during the Solomons Island Fireworks Show, a 60-year-old male worker on the barge suffered an injury which required immediate medical care. Solomons VFD Rescue Boat 3 was able to transfer the patient to the boat from the barge, and transported them to awaiting EMS at the Solomons Boat Ramp....
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GoFundMe for the family has been started. Click here to assist. This tragic fire not only took the life of Chris, but the family lost all of their belongings and clothing along with it. If you can assist, even just share, it is appreciated. UPDATE 7/6/2026 – Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal...
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Clay Andrew Burris, 28, of Dameron, and Cassandra Dorothy Foard, 28, of Lusby, are facing charges in Calvert County after deputies reported finding suspected drugs and paraphernalia during two separate traffic-related incidents in June and July 2026. Foard is charged in a July 1, 2026 case with possession of a controlled dangerous substance other...
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Sean Patrick Heckman, 23, of Indian Head, is facing a felony charge of possessing or receiving a weapon while confined or detained, a misdemeanor charge of possessing contraband in a place of confinement, two misdemeanor counts of possessing a controlled dangerous substance other than cannabis, and one misdemeanor count of possessing drug paraphernalia, according...
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On Sunday, July 5, 2026, after the Solomons Island Fireworks Show ended, police were dispatched to the area of the Solomons Island Boardwalk near the gazebo for reports of a fight. Upon arrival, deputies located a 17-year-old male suffering a stab wound to the stomach. Firefighters and EMS requested a helicopter due to the...
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On Saturday, July 4, 2026, at approximately 9:46 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 1660 Grays Road in Port Republic, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. 911 callers reported a vehicle struck a downed tree, with unknown injuries reported. Crews arrived on the scene to confirm...
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