John “Dutch” Theodore Haas, 71
John “Dutch” Theodore Haas, 71 of St. Mary’s County, formerly of Washington, D.C., died January 24, 2014 at Bay Ridge Care Center, Annapolis, MD. Born October 28, 1942 in Washington, D.C., he was the...
View ArticleCSM Hosts Timothy Hudson on Trumpet
The College of Southern Maryland continues the 2013-14 Ward Virts Concert series with award-winning trumpeter Timothy Hudson at 3 pm, February 16 in the Multipurpose Room, Building B at the Prince...
View ArticleNorth Point Wrestling at Leonardtown Postponed January 28
St. Mary’s County has canceled their after school activities today, therefore there will not be wrestling match tonight at Leonardtown. The make-up date has yet to be determined.
View ArticleRecreation and Parks Makes Changes to its Schedule
St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks programs and Recreation Centers are closed as of 3:00 pm. This includes the Leonard Hall, Margaret Brent, Carver, Hollywood, Chancellor’s Run Recreation...
View ArticleNorth Point Basketball vs. Chopticon Postponed to Thursday
St. Mary’s County has canceled their after school activities today, Tuesday, January 29, therefore there will not be girls basketball at home or boys basketball at Chopticon this evening. The VARSITY...
View ArticleHealth and Safety Violations at Hallowing Point Trailer Park Force Several...
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners, issued the following statement. Hallowing Point Trailer Park Code Enforcement Action In an effort to protect public...
View ArticleSnow Expected for Southern Maryland and Eastern Shore
Highway Crews Spent the Afternoon Preparing for the Next Winter Storm As freezing temperatures continue across Maryland, State Highway Administration (SHA) crews ready for snowfall expected to begin on...
View ArticleBoehner: Let’s Work Together for Jobs
House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) made the following remarks at a press conference with Republican leaders today: “Tonight we’re looking forward to hearing from the president and from our colleague...
View ArticleClosures for Wednesday January 29, 2014
Charles County Public Schools Due to inclement weather conditions, all Charles County Public Schools are closed today, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014. There is a code red for staff who follow the code...
View ArticleConsumers Requested to Conserve Electricity
Record-breaking electricity use possible due to extreme cold PJM Interconnection, the electricity grid operator for more than 61 million people in 13 states (including Maryland) and the District...
View ArticleCharles County Warming Centers Available January 29
The public buildings listed below are open during regular business hours on Wednesday, January 29 for use by residents as warming centers during this cold weather: Capital Clubhouse, 3033 Waldorf...
View ArticleNorth Carolina Woman Charged in Charlotte Hall Vehicle Fire
Deputy State Fire Marshals charged Fiona Marsh, 47 of Charlotte, North Carolina with 2nd Degree Arson and Malicious Burning with Intent to Defraud after determining she was responsible for the...
View ArticleEarly Morning Fire Destroys Lexington Park Home
On Wednesday, January 29, 2014, firefighters from throughout St. Mary’s County were alerted to the report of a chimney fire at 48200 Massum Eyrie Way, in Lexington Park Crews arrived on the scene to...
View ArticleVolunteer Boards, Commissions and Committee Members Honored
County Commissioners thanked and honored incoming and outgoing members of various county Boards, Committees and Commissions. Members were recognized during a 20 minute ceremony at the beginning of the...
View ArticleSMC Convenience Centers and Landfill to Remain Closed
The St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation says the six (6) convenience centers and St. Andrews Landfill will remain closed for the remainder of the day. DPW&T Director...
View ArticlePoint-in-Time Homeless Survey Taking Place Today as Planned
All scheduled volunteers needed to report on time Despite last night’s snowfall, the Point-in-Time homeless survey will take place today, January 29 as planned. The survey will kickoff today at noon at...
View ArticleCommissioners Recognize Catholic School Week
On Tuesday, January 28, the Charles County Commissioners proclaimed the week of January 26 through February 1 as Catholic Schools Week. Catholic schools in Charles County, and across the nation, are...
View ArticleSMC Warming Centers Available to the Public – January 29
In the aftermath of this morning’s snowfall the following Warming Centers will be open to residents who need to take refuge in a warm place: Charlotte Hall Library 37600 New Market Road Charlotte Hall...
View ArticleElectrical Malfunction Causes House Fire
On January 28, 2014, at 11:15 pm, a fire at 4313 Cassell Blvd, Prince Frederick, was discovered by the owner. Prince Frederick, Huntingtown, St Leonard, Benedict, North Beach Volunteer Fire Departments...
View ArticleD.A.R.E. “Keepin’ It Real” Graduation for 5th Graders
On Friday January 24 the 5th Grade D.A.R.E graduation at the Cardinal Hickey Academy was held. Nineteen 5th Graders celebrated completing the 10 day elementary school “Keepin’ it REAL” curriculum. They...
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