Crime

Hogan Issues First Full Posthumous Pardon For Victims of Racial Lynching

Sends Letter to President Biden Calling for Establishment of U.S. Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Commission

• Arrest Made In Shooting At Big Dogs Paradise Bar In Mechanicsville 2 days ago
• UPDATE: Police Investigating Two Armed Robberies And Car Crash In P.G. County 2 days ago
• St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office On View Arrests 2 days ago
• Charles County Jury Finds Man Guilty Of First-Degree Felony Murder 3 days ago

Weather

Remembering the 2002 F4 Tornado in La Plata

During the evening of April 28, 2002, a long track, devastating tornado with a peak rating of F4 on the Fujita (F) scale in La Plata tracked across Southern Maryland.

• Winds in St. Mary’s County Cause Damage, National Weather Service Says Not fr... 1 week ago
• Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Calvert and St. Mary’s until 6:00 PM. 2 weeks ago
• Governor Hogan Proclaims April 2021 as Maryland Flood Awareness Month 1 month ago
• National Weather Service Issues Red Flag Warning Across Most Of Maryland 1 month ago

Defense & Military

Navy Completes F/A-18, AARGM-ER Flight With Separation Test Vehicle

The U.S. Navy completed an Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (AARGM-ER) captive carry flight on an F/A-18 Super Hornet April 22 at Patuxent River in support of the first live fire event this spring.

• Navy receives production approval for next-generation air combat training system 6 days ago
• Patuxent River Complex Testing and Training Activities Draft Environmental Im... 6 days ago
• Naval Installations Reauthorize Certain Activities; Advise Personnel To Follo... 1 week ago
• NSWC Dahlgren's Innovation Expands Wargaming And Simulation Horizons 1 week ago

Government & Politics

Master Sergeant Daniel Bacon Has Retired After 30+ Years Of Service

On May 7, 2021, the CCSO family said farewell to a great guy who has been serving in law enforcement for more than 30 years.

• Hoyer Introduces Legislation To Remove Roger B. Taney Bust And Confederate St... 2 days ago
• CCSO And Detention Center Celebrate 2020 Annual Awards 2 days ago
• Charles County Sheriff's Office Announces The Retirement Of Peter Lambert 2 days ago
• Commissioners Recognize National Transportation Week, St. Mary’s Transit Syst... 2 days ago

Schools

Calvert County Public Schools Appoints Six Administrators

Calvert County Public Schools is proud to announce the appointment of six central office and school administrators.

• CCPS Announces Teacher of the Year and Educational Support Professional of th... 2 days ago
• SMCPS Announces Countywide Kindergarten Enrollment 4 days ago
• School-Based Health Centers In St. Mary’s Awarded $650,000 Grant To Address H... 5 days ago
• Debra Calvert named 2021 Charles County Principal of the Year 6 days ago

Accidents & Traffic

One Injured In Collision With Tree On New Market Turner Road

We are receiving reports of a vehicle crash in Mechanicsville that involves a single vehicle.

• One Flown Out After Serious Three Vehicle Collision On St. Andrews Church Roa... 2 days ago
• UPDATE: Police Investigating Two Armed Robberies And Car Crash In P.G. County 2 days ago
• NOTICE To Boaters: ‘Safety And Security Zone’ At The Cove Point Liquefied Nat... 3 days ago
• No Injuries Reported After Nearly Head-On Collision on Great Mills Road 3 days ago

Fire & Rescue

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New K-9s

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is proud to welcome K-9 Jade, K-9 Havok and K-9 Maja into our K-9 Unit.

• Forklift Fire Inside BJ's Wholesale Club in California; Evacuation in Progress 6 days ago
• Small Brush Fire At Playground In Point Lookout Quickly Extinguished; Cause S... 1 week ago
• Detectives Investigating Drowning Involving Multiple Victims In Waldorf; Fath... 1 week ago
• Fire Departments Conduct Training Burn Off Point Lookout Road; Use Caution In... 1 week ago

Economy & Business

Brandywine Retailer Sells $50,000 Winning Bonus Match 5 Ticket

Player bought lucky ticket in May 4 drawing

• Tour with Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Charles County Commissioner Preside... 4 days ago
• The Evolution Of Managed Print Services 1 week ago
• St. Mary’s County Farmers Markets Open for the 2021 Season 1 week ago
• Governor Hogan Celebrates Groundbreaking of Charles County Broadband Expansio... 1 week ago

Sports

Blue Crabs Announce 2021 Fan Fest

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs have announced their 2021 Fan Fest, scheduled for Saturday, May 22nd at Regency Furniture Stadium, running from 12-3 PM.

• Blue Crabs Round Out Roster With Two Former Cubs, Two Catchers 5 days ago
• Blue Crabs Announce 2021 Youth Baseball Camp 6 days ago
• Blue Crabs Sign Four Newcomers 1 week ago
• SMC Rec & Parks’ Gymnastics Academy USAG Level 4 & Level 6 Teams Compete in S... 1 week ago

Courts

CCSO Teen Court Program Is Offering Two Free "Alive At 25" Classes In June

The second virtual class will be offered on Monday, June 21 from 5pm-9pm. You can only attend the class once. CCSO Teen Court Program Is Offering Two Free "Alive At 25" Classes

• St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Warrants Served 2 days ago
• Charles County Jury Finds Man Guilty Of First-Degree Felony Murder 3 days ago
• Annapolis MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty To Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Mur... 3 days ago
• WANTED: SMCSO Seeking The Whereabouts Of Bryan Allen Roberts, 33 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 1 year 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

University Of Maryland Medical System Launches ‘Better State Of Care’ Campaign

Multi-media brand campaign highlights System’s value for all Marylanders and connectivity with academic medicine

• Emergency Management Office Specialist I Kim Gott Recognized As The April Emp... 3 days ago
• Clean Water Advocates Take Legal Action Over Harrisburg Sewage Overflows 3 days ago
• Governor Hogan Calls COVID-19 Vaccines “The Key To Ending This” 3 days ago
• Community Shred & Medication Take Back Day 1 day ago

Home & Garden

Open For Business – Andrea Carroll Keeps Family Legacy Alive

Carroll’s Equipment opened for business in the dark depths of the Great Depression.

• Celebrating Spring with the 23rd Annual Sotterley Garden Guild Plant Sale 1 month ago
• Fourth Generation Here To Help At Dyson Building Supply 1 month ago
• Patuxent Habitat For Humanity’s Women To Build Organization's 21st New Home 1 month ago
• Mulch Loading Starts March 13 in Charles County 2 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... 1 month ago
• COVID Kills Six Flags Fright Fest, Replaced With Hallowfest 7 months 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

Blue Crabs Announce 2021 Fan Fest

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs have announced their 2021 Fan Fest, scheduled for Saturday, May 22nd at Regency Furniture Stadium, running from 12-3 PM.

• Guided Tour Season Begins At Sotterley With Something NEW In Store! 4 days ago
• Moms Are Half-Priced On May 9th At Historic Sotterley! 3 days ago
• Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival Announces Nationally Recognized Jazz Artists ... 1 week ago
• Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center Announces 2021 Season of Special Events 1 week ago

Travel & Tourism

The Most Popular Destinations to Travel to This Summer, According to Google

There are a ton of places to visit once pandemic restrictions are lifted, from exotic beaches to tranquil nature retreats, and the only thing you need to do is choose one!

• The best 5 off-beat tourist attractions in Maryland 3 months ago
• 8 Reasons Why You Should Travel to Egypt 9 months ago
• An Unconventional Date Night in Jacksonville - Mastermind Escape Rooms 10 months ago
• Where are the best places to live in Arkansas? 10 months ago

Automotive

Fleet Management Trends to Keep Your Eye On

Whether you’re considering starting your own fleet management business of your own or you’re already working in the industry, everyone is curious to see the market trends and where the industry will be heading.

• How to save money on no credit check auto insurance for teachers: 6 months ago
• FineFix program helps uninsured drivers save on fines 1 year ago
• Electric vehicles showcased in Annapolis 1 year ago
• Cruisin' SoMD for Veterans Home raises approximately $120,000 in 8 years 1 year ago

Community

Hogan Issues First Full Posthumous Pardon For Victims of Racial Lynching

Sends Letter to President Biden Calling for Establishment of U.S. Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Commission

• Open For Business – Andrea Carroll Keeps Family Legacy Alive 1 day ago
• Calvert Democrats Denounce Route 4 Billboard; Call It “Deeply Disturbing” 4 days ago
• Greenwell Foundation Unicorns and Goats Spread Joy at May Open Barn 4 days ago
• “Farmers Feeding Charles County” Food Basket Giveaway Scheduled May 22 5 days ago