Crime

Two Failed And Fourteen Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks In St. Mary...

On Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted 16 covert compliance checks within St. Mary’s County.

• Patrol Officers Recover Loaded Firearm / Suspect Prohibited From Possession O... 21 hours ago
• MSP Leonardtown Barrack Arrests, DUI's & Warrants Served 8 hours ago
• Officers Locate Suspect Wanted In Shooting Case On Crain Highway 22 hours ago
• Patrol Officers Locate Stolen Car And Apprehend Driver / Loaded Firearm Recov... 23 hours ago

Weather

Water Temperatures Pose Danger To Sea Turtles, Marine Mammals

As soon as water temperatures dip in the fall, sea turtles and some marine mammals that frequent the Chesapeake Bay are susceptible to cold-stunning or hypothermia.

• ADVISORY: Gusty Winds Leading To Minor Tree Damage 1 week ago
• Tips For Preventing Frozen And Bursting Water Pipes 1 week ago
• DNR Fall Foliage Report – November 19, 2021 2 weeks ago
• Gov. Hogan Announces State Of Maryland Joins National Climate Challenge To Re... 2 weeks ago

Defense & Military

Marines Complete Maritime Tests For Next-Gen Air-To-Ground Missile

The Marines recently completed Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) operational testing on the AH-1Z Viper at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, demonstrating its maritime targeting capability.

• Ribbon Cutting Event Officially Opens Women In Aviation Exhibit 4 days ago
• Blue Angels’ Pre-Season Starts At NAWCAD Manned Flight Simulator 5 days ago
• Noise Advisory - FCLP Training Flights Scheduled Nov. 30-Dec. 10, 2021 1 week ago
• NAS Patuxent River Gate 1 Closures, Lane Shifts Dec. 2-3, 2021 6 days ago

Government & Politics

Calvert Commissioners To Fund Full Buildout Of Comcast Cable Infrastructure

Any resident who had cable internet infrastructure installed in 2021 will be reimbursed as part of this initiative.

• Public Invited To Provide Input On Bryans Road Sub-Area Plan On Jan. 12 21 hours ago
• Hoyer: Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act Will Have A Transformative Impa... 1 day ago
• President Has Ordered The United States Flag To Be Flown At Half-Staff 2 days ago
• First Lady Jill Biden Invites Charles County Students To Unveil White House D... 2 days ago

Schools

Students, Faculty And Staff Celebrate Official Opening Of CSM’s New Hawk Food...

CSM Student Life team joined students, faculty and staff to cut the ribbon and officially launch the new food pantry program at the college – aptly named ‘The CSM Hawk Pantry.’

• Una Asociación Ganadora: CSM’s Small Business Development Center Helps Family... 1 day ago
• UMMS Announces $5.1 Million Initiative For Recruitment Of Nurses, Other Clini... 21 hours ago
• CSM Health Information Management Program Meets ‘Gold Standard’, Receives Nat... 2 days ago
• After Two Years Of Waiting, AACPS Winter Season Student-Athletes Resuming Ful... 3 days ago

Accidents & Traffic

Two Transported After Head-On Collision On Three Notch Road In Lexington Park

On December 7,2021, at approximately 6:44 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the motor vehicle accident on Three Notch Road in the area of Hermanville Road.

• One Flown Out Following Vehicle Accident On Three Notch Road In Mechanicsville 17 hours ago
• Police Investigating Fatal Accident In Anne Arundel County 2 days ago
• ADVISORY: Serious 4 Vehicle Accident In Ridge; Helicopter Requested For 3 People 3 days ago
• Motorist Who Attempted to Hit Anne Arundel County Police Officer, Fatally Inj... 3 days ago

Fire & Rescue

Ridge VFD Regrets To Announce The Passing Of Life Member Joseph "JP" Ridgell

The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Life Member Joseph "JP" Ridgell.

• VIDEO: Southern Maryland Bids Farewell To Chief Michael Cahall 4 days ago
• Corporal Eric Keys Awarded Carnegie Medal For His Act Of Extraordinary Herois... 4 days ago
• Cpl. Muschette Named Deputy Of The Quarter 5 days ago
• Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Installs New Officers; Celebrates Achievements 2 days ago

Economy & Business

Two Failed And Fourteen Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks In St. Mary...

On Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted 16 covert compliance checks within St. Mary’s County.

• Persistence Creek Farm Receives First Maryland Leopold Conservation Award 0 minutes ago
• Una Asociación Ganadora: CSM’s Small Business Development Center Helps Family... 1 day ago
• Gas Stop Leads To $50,000 FAST PLAY Jack Frost Jackpot Win 8 hours ago
• St. Mary’s Racetrax Player Wins $30,018 Playing Long-Odds Horses 2 days ago

Sports

Blue Crabs Announce Suite Life Raffle

The Pinch Fund which benefits several local community and non-profit organizations.

• Clements Cuties Foundation Raises $150,000 To Help Bring Awareness To Childh... 1 week ago
• Northern High School Football Heading To State Championship After Friday Nigh... 1 week ago
• Blue Crabs Rake In Postseason Awards 2 weeks ago
• CCPS Students Participate In Middle School Archery Tournament 2 weeks ago

Courts

St. Mary's County Marriage Applicants For November 2021

24 November 2021 Marriage Applications

• Nonprofit CEO Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud In Relation To Covid-19 Loan Fraud 1 day ago
• Lusby Man Pleads Guilty To Sexually Abusing A Minor 2 days ago
• Man Sentenced For Soliciting Hitman From Anne Arundel Jail 2 days ago
• Man Facing Federal Charges For Selling Fraudulent Covid-19 Vaccination Cards ... 4 days ago

Public Works

MetCom Funding Programs Available to Assist with Public Sewer and Water Conne...

Grant funding to existing residential properties with failing septic systems, two new pilot programs are now available through the Metropolitan Commission

• Fairgrounds Road gets a face lift 2 years ago
• Huntingtown High hosts Energy Expo 2 years ago
• 2018 performance of power plant to be discussed 2 years ago
• ‘Buckle Up, Phone Down’ campaign begins in region 2 years ago

Health & Wellness

UMMS Announces $5.1 Million Initiative For Recruitment Of Nurses, Other Clini...

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) today announced a $5.1 million commitment to recruit registered nurses and other clinical bedside experts from Maryland’s community colleges.

• First Three Cases Of Omicron Variant Confirmed In Maryland 4 days ago
• Calvert Hospice Receives Generous Donation From Poker Run / Memorial Ride 5 days ago
• METCOM Issues Notice For Sanitary Sewer Overflow In Piney Point 5 days ago
• Sagepoint Senior Living Services Earns Title Of Best Nursing Home 6 days ago

Home & Garden

The Role Of Plumbing Around The World

The digital era and the time of limitless information has made us more aware about the plumbing industry.

• METCOM Sanitary Sewer Smoke Testing Program To Begin 2 months ago
• Emergency Rental Assistance Grant Funds Still Available To Help Calvert Count... 2 months ago
• Dining Room Sets You Won't Want to Miss 3 months ago
• What Do Plumbers Use to Unblock Drains? 4 months ago

Attractions

St. Clement’s Island Museum Resumes “Dinner & a Cruise” Series for 2021

Beginning April 25, 2021, visitors can enjoy a fun evening of cruising on the St. Clement’s Island Water Taxi, cocktail reception at St. Clement’s Island Museum and delicious seafood dinner at waterside Morris Point Restaurant during a series of them

• St. Clement’s Island Museum to Host First Annual First Landing Wine & Arts Fe... 8 months ago
• COVID Kills Six Flags Fright Fest, Replaced With Hallowfest 1 year ago
• Visit St. Mary’s Announces November 2020 Bridal Expo 1 year ago
• Calvert County is “Always in Season” With the New 2020-2021 Visitors Guide 1 year ago

Entertainment

Charles County Youth Orchestra To perform At Kris Kringle Marketplace

Holiday concert on December 11 at 5 pm at the Kris Kringle Market at the Charles County Fairgrounds in La Plata.

• Pianist Brian Ganz And Students Present Three Free Concerts At St. Mary's Col... 1 week ago
• St. Mary’s County Museums Hold Free Family Holiday Events And Special Exhibit... 1 week ago
• Experience Dazzling Displays And Make Magical Memories At Annmarie Garden In ... 2 weeks ago
• Port Tobacco Players Celebrates Their Grand Reopening 3 weeks ago

Travel & Tourism

The World Begins To Open Up… So, What Does Travel Look Like Now?

Travel industry begins to recover as different parts of the world are opening up towards a new normal.

• St. Mary’s County Museums Excited To Bring Back More Events 6 months ago
• The Most Popular Destinations to Travel to This Summer, According to Google 9 months ago
• The best 5 off-beat tourist attractions in Maryland 10 months ago
• 8 Reasons Why You Should Travel to Egypt 1 year ago

Automotive

“Families Serving Families”: Nissan Of Lexington Park Strives To Put Customer...

The Nissan dealership off Three Notch Road has been assisting families since they reopened under new ownership not long ago.

• Fleet Management Trends to Keep Your Eye On 10 months ago
• How to save money on no credit check auto insurance for teachers: 1 year ago
• FineFix program helps uninsured drivers save on fines 2 years ago
• Electric vehicles showcased in Annapolis 2 years ago

Community

Persistence Creek Farm Receives First Maryland Leopold Conservation Award

Persistence Creek Farm of Faulkner has been selected as the recipient of the inaugural Maryland Leopold Conservation Award®.

• Special Olympics, St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office And Community Make A “Splash” 7 hours ago
• Calvert Commissioners To Fund Full Buildout Of Comcast Cable Infrastructure 1 day ago
• Public Invited To Provide Input On Bryans Road Sub-Area Plan On Jan. 12 21 hours ago
• Remembering Victims At 20th Annual Silent Angel Memorial Service 1 day ago