Government & Politics

BOCC Appointed Sharon Strand To Director Of Finance & Budget

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharon Strand as the county government director of the Department of Finance & Budget..

Government & Politics, Fire & Rescue

Calvert County Sheriff's Office Welcomes 10 New Deputies To The Ranks

Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans is proud to announce ten new officers have joined the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office after their graduation from the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy..

Schools

Calvert County School Foundation Awards Educator Grants

Calvert County Public Schools is proud to announce the 2022 recipients of the Calvert County School Foundation grants that foster creative approaches to education..

Courts

Hawkins Sentenced To 18-Years In Prison For Sex Abuse Of Two Children 8 And 13-Years-Old

Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey announced that on November 5, 2021, Wilbur Richard Hawkins, Jr., 39, received 18 years incarceration for the sexual abuse of two minor children, ages 8 and 13..

Health & Wellness

Calvert County Senior Centers To Host Vaccine Booster Clinics

The Calvert County Department of Community Resources, Office on Aging, is hosting COVID-19 vaccine booster clinics at Calvert County senior centers, in collaboration with CalvertHealth..

Schools

Calvert Education Association Looks For Help As Staff Shortage Plagues The County

The Calvert County Board of Education faces a massive issue as the Calvert County Education Association (CEA) voiced their concerns on school staffing shortages at the board meeting on Oct. 28..

Schools

CSM Recognizes National STEM Day By Celebrating Students & Highlighting Its STEM Guided Pathways

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrates its STEM students and programs today on National STEM Day – and every day..

Economy & Business, Community

SMECO Employees Raise $45,637 For Southern Maryland Food Bank

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) employees held a fund-raising event and donated $45,637 to the Southern Maryland Food Bank..

Accidents & Traffic

UPDATE: 35-Year-Old Lusby Man Killed In Fatal Collision In Owings

This morning at 8:30 a.m., Companies 1, 5, CALS, CCSO, & MSP responded for an MVC on Route 260 near Boyds Turn Road..

Accidents & Traffic

One Person Sent To The Hospital Following Vehicle Extrication In Calvert

One person was recently taken to the hospital after being involved in a serious motor vehicle crash in Calvert County..

Government & Politics

Steny Hoyer Praises The Passage Of The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen released the following statement regarding the final passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill which includes key priorities for Maryland. It will now head to the President’s desk for signature, having already.

Crime, Health & Wellness

Domestic Violence (DV) In Maryland

In 2020, 56 Marylanders lost their lives to domestic violence, according to a report published by the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence..

Crime

Prince Frederick Man Sentenced To 6-Months In Jail For Felony Theft Scheme

Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey announced that Marco J. Decesaris, III, 72, of Prince Frederick, MD, has pleaded guilty to being involved in a felony theft scheme..

Government & Politics

Calvert County Commissioners Introduces New Veterans Affairs Commission

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) established a new Veterans Affairs Commission (VAC) to help guide BOCC initiatives, programs and policies that impact Calvert County veterans..

Pets, Community

Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter Waives Cat, Guinea Pig Adoption Fees through November

The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter is currently over capacity for cats and guinea pigs and is waiving adoption fees for both species through the end of November..

Schools

CCPS Breaks Ground For Beach Elementary School

Calvert County Public Schools will break ground for the new Beach Elementary School building on November 11, 2021, at 12:30 PM..

Schools

School Resource Officer Spotlight: Deputy First Class Ryan Spalding

DFC Ryan Spading has been a Sheriff’s Deputy with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office for six+ years. He is currently serving as a School Resource Officer at Mill Creek Middle School and Dowell Elementary..

Health & Wellness

Calvert Library Staff Member Positive For COVID

A member of Calvert Library Southern Branch staff has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus..