Evelyn Ruth Mills, 68
Evelyn Ruth Mills, 68 of Longs, SC died February 20, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born June 3, 1945 in Grafton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Ezra Teets and...
View ArticleDollar Tree Employee Arrested for Stealing $6,000 in Merchandise
On Tuesday, February 18, 2014, Deputy C. Shomper of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Dollar Tree located in California, for an employee theft. The investigation revealed a store...
View ArticleNew Public Drop-off Locations to Recycle Used Oyster Shells
Charles County Environmental Resources Division and ORP Announce New Public Drop-off Locations to Recycle Used Oyster Shells. Shells will provide homes for new oysters in the Chesapeake Bay. The...
View ArticleMan Charged With DUI After Crashing Into two Police Cars Investigating an...
On Saturday, February 22, 2014, at 1:41 a.m., Cpl. S. Potter of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop at Smallwood Drive and St. Charles Parkway in Waldorf after observing a...
View ArticleCounty Students Participate in Winter Chess Tournament
Charles County Public Schools held their annual Winter Chess Tournament on Saturday, February 22 at Thomas Stone High School. More than 175 students participated in the event, which is the largest...
View ArticleMattawoman Creek Art Center Classes for All
So, now are you ready to flex that artistic muscle? All MCAC classes and workshops are open to adults. Youth 17 and under desiring to attend must be accompanied by an adult. For workshops that take...
View ArticleDominion Cove Point Held Two Open Houses at Plant
More than 400 Southern Maryland supporters attended two open house events Saturday, February 22, 2013 at the Dominion Cove Point LNG terminal in Lusby. Mike Frederick, vice president of LNG operations,...
View ArticleCalvert Summer Camp Opening March 3 Registrations
Summer camp listings are now listed in the latest issue of The Peeper. Members can register for camps starting March 3; nonmembers must wait until March 17. To register for the camps, you will have to...
View ArticleUPDATE – Photo Added: St. Leonard Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Exploiting Minor
David Wayne Sweet, Jr., 24 of St. Leonard pleaded guilty today to sexually exploiting a minor to produce child pornography. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of...
View ArticleSiren Test to Take Place in Leonardtown, Hollywood and California
The St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services and Technology will be testing the Take Cover Alert Siren in Leonardtown, Hollywood and California Wednesday, February 26, at 12:00 noon. When it...
View ArticleCharles County FOP Hosting Sheriff Candidates for Debate
On March 9, 2014 at 2 pm the Charles County Fraternal Order of Police will be hosting a debate for the Sheriff’s candidates at the Waldorf Jaycee’s. Only two people have filed to fill the Sheriff’s...
View ArticleWedding Ring Found at North Beach
A wedding ring was found February 26, 2014.. If you believe it may be yours, please call Town Hall at 301.855.6681.
View ArticleFour New Live Traffic Cameras in St. Mary’s County
Four new live internet traffic cameras are now active in St. Mary’s County: SMNEWSNET Live Camera Page (All St. Mary’s County Cameras) The following links are for home computers, laptops, and mobile...
View Article‘Elephant’s Graveyard’ Blends Historical Fact and Fiction
February 20 CSM Theatre Brings George Brant’s Classic to the Stage The College of Southern Maryland Theatre program will perform Elephant’s Graveyard, a classic play delving into the issue of animal...
View ArticleGovernor O’Malley Announces $20 Million in Cold Weather Energy Bill Assistance
Governor Martin O’Malley today announced the release of an additional $20 million to help lower-income Marylanders pay high utility bills resulting from recent extreme winter weather. Working together,...
View ArticleRegional Library Announces Board of Directors for 2014
The Southern Maryland Regional Library Association welcomed three new members to its board of trustees during the annual corporation meeting on February 11. Dave Thomas, Nancy McCord and Karen Eggert...
View ArticleWednesday’s Pet is Spot
Wednesday’s Pet for 2/26/14 is Spot Featured Pet: Spot Rescue Group: Last Chance Animal Rescue Breed: Cockapoo Sex: Male Size: Medium (19 lbs) Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots...
View ArticleCalvert Hospice to Host Workshop on Grief and Loss
Understanding your grief: Ten essential touchstones for finding hope and healing your heart Calvert Hospice will offer a 5-week course on grief and loss utilizing a discussion guide by renowned grief...
View ArticleHouse Republicans Push for Rain Tax Repeal
Today, House Republicans announced their plan to repeal Maryland’s Rain Tax. In the year since it was passed during the 2012 Legislative Session, the Stormwater Management – Watershed Protection...
View ArticleApplications for Early Kindergarten Entrance Due by June 2
Charles County Public Schools has procedures and guidelines for early entrance into the kindergarten program. Parents must request and submit an application by June 2 for their child to be tested for...
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