Perdue Foods, LLC, a Perry, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 68,244 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken nugget products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically wood, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat chicken nugget items were produced on Oct. 25, 2018. The following product is...
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Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry is proud to announce the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy (SMCJA) celebrated the graduation of 11 correctional officers – four from Charles County – from the Corrections Entrance Level Training Program (CELTP), Session 60, at a ceremony held January 4 at La Plata High School in La Plata,...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) encourages motorists to keep a sharp eye on the weather conditions and plan accordingly for the afternoon commute. Crews will be treating roads alongside hundreds of thousands of motorists during the afternoon commute, which makes treating roads during the storm challenging. The wet pattern...
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The Maryland Department of Health today released preliminary data today for unintentional drug and alcohol-related intoxication deaths through the third quarter of 2018. During this nine-month period, which encompasses January through September 2018, there were 1,848 total unintentional intoxication deaths, an eight percent increase over the same period in 2017. Of the total, 1,648...
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The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, and the St. Mary’s County Department of Finance, its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the FY2019 Budget. This is the third time the county has received the award. The award reflects the county’s commitment...
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The Maryland Lottery wants to help five lucky players claim their $50,000 Powerball prizes before the winning tickets from 2018 expire.To win $50,000, players must match four numbers and the Powerball. Winners of Maryland Lottery draw games must claim prizes within 182 days of the drawing date. The first two of the five $50,000 tickets must be...
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As the partial federal government shutdown continues, the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) is working to assist vulnerable Marylanders through this uncertain time. The Department announced it will be able to provide February Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to recipients in Maryland. Referred to as the Food Supplement Program (FSP) in Maryland,...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will recognize 541 candidates for 547 degrees and 250 certificates during its 20th Winter Commencement January 17 at the La Plata Campus. The graduates range in age from 18 to 64, with 37 percent from Charles County, 33 percent from St. Mary’s County, 23 percent from Calvert County...
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St. Mary’s County: St. Mary’s County Public Schools: All St. Mary’s County Public Schools, including FULL day Head Start, will have a delayed opening of two hours on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. AM Pre-Kindergarten and AM Head Start students will not have school. However, there will be classes for PM Pre-Kindergarten and PM Head Start...
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St. Mary’s County: St. Mary’s County Public Schools: All St Mary’s County Public Schools are closed for Monday, January 14, 2019, with Code 2 for employees. We will continue to watch the weather this evening and and may reevaluate the employee status code by 8 a.m. tomorrow morning. Thank you and be safe. St. Mary’s...
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Calvert County Public Schools will be closed on Monday January 14, 2019. All emergency personnel report as usual. All other personnel do not report to work. Child care is closed. Afternoon and Evening activities are canceled.
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Due to inclement weather, all Charles County public schools are closed Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. There is a Code 2 for employees who follow the code system. Employees should check later tonight or tomorrow morning for a possible change in the Code status.
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All St Mary’s County Public Schools are closed for Monday, January 14, 2019, with Code 2 for employees. We will continue to watch the weather this evening and and may reevaluate the employee status code by 8 a.m. tomorrow morning. Thank you and be safe.
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The winter storm warning for St. Mary’s County has been extended to 6 p.m. Sunday. Accumulations of 3 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch are expected. Travel could be very difficult due to snow covered and slippery roads. Drivers are urged to postpone all unnecessary travel until...
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UPDATE: NAS Patuxent River Operating under Restricted Access/Telework Status due to Weather January 13, 2019 NAS Patuxent River has Restricted Access for all but Critical Personnel due to weather conditions January 13, 2019. Only critical personnel must report to work as previously scheduled. Non-critical personnel should not report to work. Admin leave is granted...
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UPDATE 1/14/2019: The Maryland State Police has lifted the Snow Emergency Plan for Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties effective at immediately. Motorists are encouraged to continue to use caution while driving as they may quickly encounter different road conditions throughout Southern Maryland. 1/12/2019: The Snow Emergency Plan for St. Mary’s County has been placed into...
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Frankie MacDonald is a young man from Sydney, Nova Scotia, in Canada who loves to make his own videos of weather reports for the USA and Canada. Frankie Joined YouTube on Jun 13, 2011. Frankie also loves to get positive comments on his videos. See his “Be Prepared – the Weatherman Song” video HERE so you can leave him...
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A winter storm warning is in effect for St. Mary’s County. The National Weather Service is forecasting a total snowfall accumulation of between 5 and 6 inches for St. Mary’s County between 7 pm Saturday evening and 1 pm Sunday. Drivers are urged to stay off the roads. However, if travel is necessary, caution...
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On behalf of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office I would like to wish each citizen of Calvert County a very happy and prosperous 2019! I can begin the new- year with good news. While violent crime rose in many parts of the United States, it is down over 2% for Calvert County in 2018,...
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As of January 11, 2019 there have been six fire fatalities across the state. The MAJORITY of those fatalities DID NOT HAVE WORKING SMOKE ALARMS in their homes. If you cannot afford a smoke alarm PLEASE contact your local fire department to inquire as to what assistance is available in your area. State Fire...
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A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by National Weather Service WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING… * WHAT…Significant snow possible. Snowfall accumulations of 5 or more inches possible. * WHERE…Portions of central Virginia, the Virginia Piedmont and extreme southern Maryland. * WHEN…From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. The...
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Calvert County families that have lost income due to the government shutdown may immediately apply for their children to receive free or reduced-price meals (FARMs). Families that would not ordinarily qualify for the FARMs program could be eligible for the remainder of the school year because of the current loss of income. Dr. Daniel...
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The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism would like to notify residents that the Indian Head Rail Trail will have partial closures starting Monday, Jan. 14 from Route 225 to the Mattingly Avenue trailhead. These closures are for the safety of trail visitors while Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative performs maintenance on lines adjacent to...
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The Calvert County Department of General Services is coordinating the annual “On Watch” memorial brick campaign taking place now through April 30, 2019. For a limited time, the public may purchase memorial bricks to be placed at the Veterans Patio, located at the World War II “On Watch” Memorial Statue in Dowell. The bricks...
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Lt. Krystle Rossignol and the troopers at the Leonardtown Barrack were proud to host St. Mary’s Co. Special Olympics Maryland athlete Kegan Zimmerman today as part of the Champions On Patrol program. Kegan is a true champion in sports and in life and TFC Oyler was honored to have Kegan as her patrol partner...
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