Calverton’s First “Open Box Night” a Huge Success
All Students, Preschool – Grade 5, Receive Brand New iPads In February 2013, The Calverton School announced that as part of the implementation of its technology plan, beginning this fall, all Lower...
View ArticlePolice Chase ends in Crash
On September 22, 2013 at approximately 4:26am, Corporal Moritz of the Patrol Division attempted to stop a 2012 Nissan Altima on Route 235 in the area of Friendship School Road in Mechanicsville, for...
View ArticleMaryland State Police Arrests, Warrants & DUI Report for St. Mary’s County
Maryland State Police from the Leonardtown Barrack are investigating the following incidents: CDS Arrest – On September 15, 2013 at 11:52 pm, TFC E. Mersman attempted to stop a red Chevy Tahoe for a...
View ArticleFoundation Offers Sponsorships for SMH Foundation Gala
November 22 Moonlight reflected on icy blue ponds, tree branches glistening with frost and lacy crystal snowflakes help set the scene for the 26th annual MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation Gala,...
View ArticleCharles County Libraries Offer Book Club Discussions
Every month, Charles County Public Libraries offer book discussion for adults. Anyone interested in joining may call 301-934-9001. Indian Head Senior Center Book Discussion Group Meets on the fourth...
View ArticleCSM Announces Dean’s List for Summer Semester
The College of Southern Maryland has released its Dean’s List for the summer semester. Students may be named to the Dean’s List when they have completed 15, 30, 45 and 60 credits. Students on the...
View ArticleNAS Pax River Joint Land Use Study Public Workshop
Set for September 30 The public is invited to participate in a Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) workshop for the Southern Maryland region (St. Mary’s, Charles, and Calvert Counties). The workshop, which...
View ArticleAG Gansler Joins With State, Federal Partners to Warn Consumers
About Potential Health Insurance Fraud Scammers often follow launch of government benefit programs; New tools streamline complaint process, share information across agencies, swiftly address privacy...
View ArticleNorth Point Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Lackey
Game time on Thursday, September 26 for girls varsity soccer vs. Lackey is 5 pm. There will be no junior varsity vs. Lackey.
View ArticleHoyer on House Republicans’ Continuing Resolution
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement on House Republicans’ new proposed continuing resolution, after they had to pull their previous proposal from the schedule...
View ArticleBoehner to U.S. Senate: Fund the Government, Stop ObamaCare
House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) made the following remarks after the House voted to approve a “continuing resolution” (CR) that provides funding for the federal government at current levels, and...
View ArticleOur Fight For Keystone Continues
By now you’ve probably noticed that Republicans are having a “field day” highlighting the five-year anniversary of TransCanada’s initial application for the Keystone XL pipeline. The Energy &...
View ArticlePolice Investigating Rape in Leonardtown
On September 23, 2013 at 5:14 A.M., Sheriff’s Office Patrol Units responded to the report of a sexual assault in Leonardtown. The female victim reported she had been sexually assaulted by a male...
View ArticleCalvert County Police Blotter
During the week of September 16 through September 22 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,297 calls for service throughout the community. Attempted Burglary: Sometime between...
View ArticleChanges to Maryland Traffic Laws Concerning Cell Phones and Seatbelts
Effective October 1, 2013 Driver using hands to use handheld telephone while motor vehicle is in motion – will be a PRIMARY TRAFFIC OFFENSE. 1st Offense is an $83.00 FINE, including court costs 2nd...
View ArticleMid Atlantic Motocross Association Will be Hosting the 1st Annual Kevin Crine...
Mid Atlantic Motocross Association (MAMA) will be hosting the 1st Annual KEVIN CRINE MEMORIAL RACE at Budds Creek Motocross Park, on September 28 and 29, 2013. We are very pleased to announce and...
View ArticleNAS Pax River Commemorates Gold Star Mother’s Day
The naval air station is holding a Gold Star Mother’s Day observance beginning at 7:25 am, Friday, September 27, at the flag pole on the station’s parade field. The event includes words from Gold Star...
View ArticleNAS Pax River Noise Advisory
Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that flight testing is scheduled to last until 11 p.m. September 23-26. As with all operations, NAS Patuxent River takes precautions to lessen...
View ArticleHousehold Hazardous Waste Collection
The Charles County Department of Public Works would like to remind citizens that the next household hazardous waste collection for this year will be held on Saturday, October 5. The household...
View ArticleCharles Robert Boley, “Charlie”, 31
Charles Robert Boley, “Charlie”, 31, of Lexington Park, MD, died unexpectedly on September 21, 2013 at his residence. Born October 29, 1981 in Pennsylvania, he was the son of Donna and Dan Shumway of...
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