Government & Politics, Notable Death

Flags Ordered Lowered For John William Quade, Jr., Former 
St. Mary’s County Delegate

This is to advise that the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County have ordered the Maryland State flag and St. Mary’s County flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately.

Sports, Schools

CSM Celebrates Outstanding Student Athletes

Standouts From Six Teams Lauded During Virtual Event.

Accidents & Traffic

Lane Shift Will Assist MDOT SHA Improvement Project At Point Lookout State Park Tuesday

The MDOT SHA has announced a lane shift project will begin in St. Mary’s County on August 3..

Defense & Military

Navy Conducts First MQ-4C Triton Test Flight With Multi-Intelligence Upgrade

The Navy conducted its first test flight of the MQ-4C Triton in its upgraded hardware and software configuration July 29 at NAS Patuxent River, beginning the next phase of the unmanned aircraft’s development..

Defense & Military, Health & Wellness

Naval Health Clinic Re-Implements Patient Screening In Response To COVID-19 Delta Variant

The Patuxent River Naval Health Clinic put out the following message regarding updated protocols surrounding the increased prevalence of the delta variant of COVID-19..

Sports

SOMD Blue Crabs Player Drives in Franchise Record 7 RBI in 16-0 Win

After notching a season high 21 hits in Friday’s series opener, the Blue Crabs matched that mark in a blowout series finale victory..

Crime

15-Year-Old Male Reportedly Stabbed In Lexington Park

We are receiving reports of a stabbing that allegedly occurred in Lexington Park earlier this evening..

Government & Politics

Lane Shift To Assist MDOT Improvement Project At Point Lookout State Park Tuesday

Traffic Shift along MD 5 is Part of Safety Project; Drivers Reminded to Remain Alert for Work Crews.

Government & Politics

Hoyer Celebrates House Passage Of Appropriations Package For Fifth District Residents

Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) praised the House passage of H.R. 4502, a funding package of seven Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations bills, including:.

Community, Outdoors

SOMD Boat Club's 7th Annual Regatta Roars Through Breton Bay

The Southern Maryland Boat Club hosted the 7th annual regatta this weekend at the Historic Leonardtown Wharf..

Accidents & Traffic

Police Investigating Accident That Killed Two After Man Speeds Through A Red Light

We are receiving reports of a serious motor vehicle accident that involves multiple vehicles catching fire..

Sports

Blue Crabs Trounce The Lancaster Barnstormers, 18-9

Southern Maryland didn’t let their foot off the pedal with the first half of the 2021 season coming to a close..

Government & Politics, Outdoors

U.S. House Passes PFAS Bill Regulating Toxic Chemicals Found In Drinking Water

The U.S. House passed the polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Action Act of 2021 on Wednesday, which will regulate toxic chemicals in drinking water and identify two types of those toxic chemicals as hazardous substances worth federal cleanup..

Economy & Business, Community

FOX 5 Zip Trip Features Businesses Around Leonardtown

Many people turned out early this morning for Fox 5’s Zip Trip which featured Leonardtown, the county seat of St. Mary’s County..

Economy & Business

"HERSTORY!" SBDC Hosts Madam Chamber Presidents

For the 1st time in history, all 4 Southern Maryland Chamber of Commerce are led by Madam Presidents!.

Accidents & Traffic

ADVISORY: Vehicle Crash Reported On Point Lookout Road Near Leonardtown High School

We are receiving reports of a motor vehicle accident in front of Leonardtown High School..

Accidents & Traffic

Child Being Flown Out Following Dirt Bike Accident In Mechanicsville

We are receiving reports of a dirt bike accident this evening involving a child who was seriously injured..

Crime

Youth Gun Violence Task Force Makes Arrests In Lexington Park

On July 24, 2021, members of the Youth Gun Violence Task Force located William Shawn Carter,.