James Franklin “Frank” Harris, Jr., 51
James Franklin “Frank” Harris, Jr., 51 of California, MD died peacefully January 19, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 22, 1962 in Leonardtown, MD to the late James Franklin...
View ArticleEllsworth Pinkney Beverage, 83
Ellsworth Pinkney Beverage, 83 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away January 19, 2014 at his residence. Born November 28, 2014 in Buckeye, West Virginia, he was the son of Kenton H. Beverage and Alice...
View ArticleMCAC Issues Notice to All Artists
Mattawoman Creek Art Center will present: Art from Recycled Trash: A multimedia open show April 25 to May 25, 2014 EARLY CALL FOR ENTRY: This is an early notification to all artists to allow time to...
View ArticleMargaret Agnes Trail, 85
Margaret Agnes Trail, 85 of Lusby, MD passed away on January 18, 2014 at Washington Hospital Center. She was born on December 18, 1928 in Malden, MA to the late Alla M. Carr and Walter P. Rowe. She...
View ArticleVehicle Fire under Investigation in La Plata
On January 19, 2014 at 1:07 am, a vehicle fire was discovered by a passerby at the intersection of Spring Hill Rd and Glen Albin Rd in La Plata. The La Plata Volunteer Fire Department responded and...
View ArticleCapital Clubhouse Available to Public During Extreme Cold
ON JANUARY 21 DURING EXTREME COLD The Capital Clubhouse (3033 Waldorf Market Place, Waldorf) is available for use by residents as a warming center until 7 pm during the cold weather on Tuesday,...
View ArticleWinter Weather Causes LSM to Reschedule
The Class of 2015 Calvert Information Breakfast Scheduled for Wednesday, January 22 has been cancelled and rescheduled for a later date. The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors...
View ArticleProposed Government and Health Textbooks on Display
New textbooks proposed by Charles County Public Schools for the 2014-15 school year are available for review at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building in La Plata, and several county schools. One...
View ArticleWarm, Dry Places for Residents Available During Winter Storm
With snow falling and temperatures expected to dip into the single digits, there are several places residents can go to stay warm if needed. Project ECHO will be available as an emergency overnight...
View ArticleClosings & Cancellations for Wednesday, January 22
Last Updated Tuesday, January 21 at 8:10 pm St. Mary’s County St. Mary’s County Public Schools Closed 1/22/14 Calvert County Calvert County Public Schools Closed 1/22/14 Charles County Charles County...
View ArticleSurvivor, Detective, and Author Hosts Teen Symposium
On January 25, 2014, from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach, Caprice Smith will be hosting the first of its kind Teen Symposium here in Calvert County. Caprice is a...
View ArticleHoyer on House Passage of Government Funding Bill
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the House passage of H.R. 3547, the government funding bill for fiscal year 2014: “While today’s omnibus...
View ArticleDel George Calls for Special Counsel to Investigate Health Exchange
Gubernatorial candidate Ron George joined his voice to the calls for a special counsel to investigate the failed launch of the Maryland Health Exchange and subsequent attempts to retroactively enroll...
View ArticleHealthy St. Mary’s Partnership Seeking Community Action
To address substance abuse prevention Dr. Meena Brewster, the county’s Health Officer and director of the St. Mary’s County Health Department, is calling for community-wide action to address substance...
View ArticleCleanup & Caution on Day Two of Winter Storm
Crews Concentrating on Salting Interstate Ramps and SHA Primary and Secondary Roads; Bitter Cold and Blowing Snow Remain an Issue As crews continue to clean up following the latest winter storm that...
View ArticleFlood Insurance Rate Map Update Open House
When: January 22, 2014, 6-8:30 pm Where: Calvert Pines Senior Center, 450 West Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick If your property, within the Town of North Beach, is located in the flood hazard area,...
View ArticleCharges Filed For Lexington Park Vehicle Fire
Deputy State Fire Marshals are continuing their investigation into a vehicle fire which occurred on January 5th 2014 in the Bay Forest Road area of Lexington Park. The fire involved a 2007 Lexus and...
View ArticleNorth Beach Recycling Delayed
Due to the inclement weather, there will not be recycling pick up today. It will be picked up tomorrow, January 23, 2014.
View ArticleCitizen Reminders on Dealing with Cold Weather
The Department of Emergency Services & Technology wishes to remind citizens to prepare for the cold weather which is expected to remain in our area until Friday. During Winter Storms and Extreme...
View ArticleFamily Violence Coordinating Council Cancels Meeting
The Family Violence Coordinating Council Meeting, originally scheduled for this evening at 5:00 pm, has been cancelled. The Council’s next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 5:00 pm...
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