Accidents & Traffic

Fatal Pedestrian Collision in Landover Under Investigation

The deceased pedestrian is identified as 36-year-old Tangela Lewis of Landover..

Accidents & Traffic

One Transported After Three Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park

Use caution in the area..

Fire & Rescue

A Final Farewell: Last Alarm for Secretary / Past President Timothy A. “Timmy” Ridgell

Timmy devoted over 20 years of his life to the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department..

Community

St. Mary's Community Partners Awarded Grant to Address Childhood Trauma

(SMCHD) will assist with community efforts to prevent and mitigate the harms of ACEs and related risks for substance misuse..

Accidents & Traffic

Watch for Buses as Students Return to Schools

St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office advises motorists to be mindful of school buses on roadways and students at bus stops..

Crime, Fire & Rescue

State Police Investigating String Of Commercial Burglaries In Downtown Leonardtown

The Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack is investigating a string of commercial burglaries that occurred in downtown Leonardtown on Saturday, February 27, 2021 between the hours of 1:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m..

Fire & Rescue, Accidents & Traffic

Two-Vehicle Accident On First Colony Way Leaves Oil In The Road; Road Temporarily Closed

We are receiving reports of an multi-vehicle accident at one of the intersections off of First Colony Way, which has leaked oil onto the road..

Government & Politics, Economy & Business

Senators Chris Van Hollen And Bob Menendez Reintroduce Bill Promoting Corporate Diversity

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) in reintroducing legislation that would require public companies to disclose information related to the racial, gender, ethnic makeup, and veteran status of corporate boards a.

Fire & Rescue, Accidents & Traffic

Evening Golf Cart Crash In Seventh District Sends One Patient To The Hospital

Last night in Seventh District, units were dispatched to an accident which resulted in one person being sent to the hospital..

Fire & Rescue, Accidents & Traffic

Serious Accident In Mechanicsville Leaves Vehicle Overturned And Occupant In Road

We have received reports of a serious motor vehicle in the area of Flora Corner Road and 28181 Three Notch Road which left one subject laying in the roadway..

Fire & Rescue, Accidents & Traffic

Overnight Accident Off Of Chaptico Road Left Vehicle Pinned By Power Line

The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and rescue squad responded to an overnight call on Feb. 26 in the area of Chaptico Road and Point Lookout Road..

Fire & Rescue, Accidents & Traffic

Southern Maryland Medevac Helicopter Considered The Busiest In The State

After going out on 408 missions in 2020, the Southern Maryland Section of the Maryland State Police's helicopter sections is considered to be the busiest in the state..

Government & Politics, Community

House GOP Offers Alternatives For Immigrants, Vulnerable Populations, and Retirees

Members House Republican Caucus today offered several amendments to assist low-income Marylanders, retirees, and vulnerable populations..

Government & Politics, Community

Maryland Politics Weekly Round-Up: February 21st-27th

The second month of the 2021 General Assembly session approaches a close with more and more bills moving through both chambers..

Health & Wellness

Get Out the Vax Virtual Community Forum Feb. 27

SMCHD, St. Mary’s County NAACP #7025, and the MOC will host a Get Out the Vax virtual community forum on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m..

Crime

Maryland State Police, Allied Agencies Combat Crime With Initiative In St. Mary’s County

Maryland State Police, along with multiple allied law enforcement agencies, conducted a joint crime suppression initiative on Thursday in the Lexington Park and Great Mills area of St. Mary’s County..

Schools

CSM Earns 2021-2022 Military Friendly​® ​School Designation; Stands Out in Maryland with Bronze Distinction

A bronze distinction school must score within 30 percent of the 10th best school in its category..

Sports, Community

St. Mary’s Little League Opening Day Is Approaching

After a long offseason full of pandemic-filled difficulties, St. Mary’s Little League (SMLL) is set to begin their baseball and softball season in the coming weeks..