The Maryland Lottery’s $2,000,000 Fortune scratch-off delivered a life-changing top prize to a Hyattsville woman, answering her prayers for an improvement in the family’s finances. “We’ve had some financial issues and I prayed and prayed for some help,” she said, smiling. “But, this win is so much more.” The scratch-off fan started playing the Lottery’s first...
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SMECO shares Southern Maryland with ospreys, eagles, and other majestic birds of prey. But it is unsafe for birds to nest on power lines. SMECO take seriously their commitment to the environment and their mission to provide reliable power to their customer-members. Their crews have installed more than 70 nesting platforms to provide birds...
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Americans nationwide did their part to drop off a record number of unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications during the DEA’s 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, at close to 6,000 sites across the country. Together with a record-setting amount of local, state and federal partners, DEA collected and destroyed close to one million...
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Two NAWCAD personnel and one team were honored with Department of the Navy (DON) Test and Evaluation Awards during a ceremony. Rick Quade, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, presented the awards to the recipients for their outstanding efforts and significant achievements in the field. Now retired, Christopher...
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Maryland Lottery and Gaming today announced that April 2018 gaming revenues for the state’s six casinos totaled $143,491,191, an increase of 5.7% from the April 2017 total of $135,714,016. Maryland has six privately owned casinos: MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County; Live! Casino in Anne Arundel County; Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore City;...
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Maryland Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 6-12 this year. Prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season that begins June 1 and lasts until Nov. 30. Hurricane hazards come in many forms: storm surge, high winds, tornadoes, and flooding. Preparation is the best protection against the dangers of a hurricane. Take the time today to ensure...
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On Saturday May 5, 2018, Troopers from the La Plata & Prince Frederick Barracks, Charles County Sheriff’s Office, La Plata Police Department, and the Maryland Transportation Authority Police participated in a DUI Checkpoint on RT 6 at East Patuxent Drive, in La Plata. The checkpoint was in remembrance of Taylor Anne Halbleib who was...
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As temperatures continue to rise, so will the number of mosquitoes throughout the state. The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s mosquito control program urges residents to take measures on their own property to help reduce mosquito populations. Aside from being a nuisance, mosquitoes can carry harmful diseases like West Nile virus and Zika virus. “The...
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During the week of May 7, to May 11, 2018, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Berry Rd at Jenifer Elementary School Northbound Leonardtown Rd at Grace Christian Academy Northbound Piney Church Rd at St. Charles High School Northbound Oliver’s Shop Rd at T.C. Martin Elementary Cameras are...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces that nominations are now being accepted for the annual Calvert You Are Beautiful Volunteer Awards. This program recognizes residents for their significant volunteer contributions to Calvert County and its citizens and their work to change the community for the better. Nominated volunteers might be a...
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The Maryland State Prince Frederick Barrack is conducting a missing person investigation to locate Kevin Matthew Dillard, 33. Kevin Matthew Dillard is described as Height: 5’6” Weight: 205 lbs. bald head black goatee green eyes He was last seen on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, in the area of 3015 Nutwood Lane, in Bowie. Kevin...
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The Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack in partnership with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, La Plata Town Police and the Maryland Transportation Authority Police will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint on Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Charles County, Maryland. Motorists are encouraged to appoint a designated driver or use public or other alternative...
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UPDATE 5/3/2018 @ 8:30 p.m.: Ernarde Delovestein Banks, 37, of Lexington Park, was arrested by Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and charged with causing a disturbance during a school operation, trespassing on school grounds, and causing a disturbance while intoxicated. 5/3/2018: On Thursday, May 3, 2018, at approximately 12:20 p.m., Deputies from...
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Joel Andrew Brinson, 20, of Lexington Park, has been reported missing. Brinson was last seen on April 29, 2018, in the Lexington Park area, and has family in Charles County. At this time, there are no critical factors known regarding Brinson being reported as a missing person. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of...
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Two candlelight vigils are planned for Antonio Lamount Harper, Jr., 20, of Waldorf, also known as “A1 Lil Tony” or “Plug Son”. Harper was shot to death on May 1, 2018, on Stream Vista Place in Waldorf. A candlelight vigil will be held for Harper on Thursday in Waldorf, at 2265 Stream Vista Place and...
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On Saturday, May 5th 2018, from 11am-2pm Papa John’s Pizza and Foundation 4 Heroes will host their inaugural “Take A Stance Against Bullying” event for the community at the Charlotte Hall Square Shopping Center at 30320 Triangle Dr. in Charlotte Hall. Moon bounces, music, vendors, face painting, premium frozen yogurt, pizza, food and drinks...
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With springtime comes warmer weather and more motorcycle riders out on the road, along with a reminder from Maryland State Police to be safe during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. According to the National Safety Council, 4,976 motorcycle riders and passengers died and 88,000 other were injured in 2015. Although motorcycles make up just three...
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The Maryland Fraternal Order endorsed Jack Bailey, for Maryland Senator of District 29. Below is a copy of the letter. To Mr. Jack Bailey, As President and on behalf of the over 21,000 men and women of the Maryland Fraternal Order of Police, it is our pleasure and honor to stand with you and...
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So you want to be NAVAIR’s next leader? Where do you start? Potential applicants to NAVAIR’s Leadership Development Program learned the answers to these questions and more at a national application seminar held here April 24. The command’s flagship leadership program gives mid- to senior-grade employees the opportunity to broaden their leadership and management...
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A Dorchester County man caught illegally harvesting oysters inside a state sanctuary November by Natural 1, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources helicopter, was found guilty and fined $1,000. Jody Daniel Jackson, 18, of East New Market pleaded guilty in Dorchester County District Court to a single count of harvesting oysters about 2.5 miles...
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We’ve got a $50,000 winner! Congratulations to the lucky Bonus Match 5 player who bought a top-prize winning ticket in the Saturday, April 28 drawing. Largo Liquors located at 836 Largo Center Drive in Upper Marlboro sold the winning ticket, which matches the numbers of 3, 8, 13, 20 and 28; the Bonus Ball...
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The following persons are wanted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit is responsible for the service of criminal and child support warrants as well as criminal summonses issued by the courts. They are also responsible for coordinating extraditions of suspects out of state. If you have information...
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This year, the Maryland Natural Resources Police is celebrating its 150th anniversary, a milestone that makes it the fourth-oldest state conservation law enforcement agency in the nation. Then as now, the mission is to protect the state’s most precious resources, its citizens and visitors. Back in 1868, the General Assembly created the “State Oyster Police Force”...
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Deputy State Fire Marshals have arrested Ronald Lamont Jenkins, 29 of Waldorf, for setting fire to his home. The Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department was alerted to the blaze just after 9:45 a.m., on April 27, 2018, after neighbors reported seeing smoke coming from the house at 1820 Oak Drive in Waldorf. Ronald and his...
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During the week of April 30, to May 4, 2018, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Berry Rd at Jenifer Elementary School Northbound Leonardtown Rd at Grace Christian Academy Northbound Piney Church Rd at St. Charles High School Northbound Oliver’s Shop Rd at T.C. Martin Elementary Cameras are...
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