CCAA ArtsFest 2013 Coming
The Charles County Arts Alliance (CCAA) will hold ArtsFest 2013 on Saturday, June 8, 2013, from 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm, at the La Plata Town Hall! This annual countywide outdoor event celebrates ALL the...
View ArticleStructural Collapse Causes Evacuation of McKay’s Market & Cafe in Hollywood
On Sunday, April 14, at approximately 6:30 pm, fire and rescue units from Leonardtown and Hollywood responded to a call for a reported structural collapse. First responders discovered a decorative,...
View ArticleSuzanne “Suzie” Jones Cooper, 57
Suzanne “Suzie” Jones Cooper, 57, of Leonardtown passed away on April 11, at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown. She was born on April 28, 1955 in Salisbury, Maryland to the late Hilda Jane...
View ArticleVernon Eugene Barnes, 72
Vernon Eugene Barnes, 72 of Beachville, departed this earthly life and went Home to be with the Lord on April 8. Vernon was born on Sept. 1, 1940 to his late parents, Mary Katherine Barnes and late...
View ArticleFlags to be flown at half-staff
President Barack Obama has ordered the United States Flag to be flown at half-staff immediately in memory of the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on April 15, 2013, in Boston,...
View ArticleArmed Robbery in Charles County
On April 13 at 11:55 p.m., two male suspects, who were wearing masks and armed with handguns entered the Waldorf Beer & Wine liquor store at 11493 Berry Road in Waldorf. They demanded cash from the...
View ArticleCharles County Police Blotter
The following is a sample of recent events investigated by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. For information about other events which are not included in this report, visit www.CrimeReports.com and...
View Article5K Raises Thousands for Wounded Warriors
Mission Accomplished: Hundreds of runners and walkers navigated the trail around Laurel Springs Park in La Plata on March 24 to take part in the first annual Wounded Veterans 5K sponsored by the...
View ArticleCalvertpalooza!
Archaeology Month Lectures at HSMC on April 25 Get the inside scoop on the Calvert House site at Historic St. Mary’s City’s (HSMC) annual Archaeology Month lectures. Calvertpalooza! will take place in...
View ArticleVanGO Transfer Pavilion Groundbreaking
The Charles County Commissioners will host a public groundbreaking on Wednesday, April 17 at 2 p.m. This project will establish a separate transfer pavilion for VanGO operations for local transit...
View ArticleSt. Mary’s Watershed Association Meeting
Please join us at the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 9th at 5:30 p.m. in Lexington Park Library’s meeting room B. Speakers will lead the discussion on “Why A...
View ArticleTraffic Safety Public Safety Announcement
This weekend marks the beginning of the tourist season in Solomon’s Island with the opening of the Tiki Bar. The Tiki Bar opening draws in hundreds of patrons from around the region to Solomon’s Island...
View ArticleVisitor Information Centers Now Open Seven Days
Now that the weather is warming, visitors will begin streaming back to Calvert County for vacations, day trips and family activities. To help tourists and motorists with travel plans, directions and...
View ArticleCitizens Asked to Report Stranded Marine Animals
Boaters and beachgoers are reminded to keep their eyes open for sea turtles and marine mammals while enjoying the outdoors this spring. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources asks anyone who sees...
View ArticleFree Rabies Clinic Offered on May 5
Protect the ones you love! Maryland law requires all dogs, cats, and ferrets be vaccinated for rabies. Bring your pet to a free rabies clinic on Sunday, May 5, from 2 pm – 4 pm at Newburg Volunteer...
View ArticleSafety & Security Festivals To Be Held
Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Michael J. Martirano is pleased to announce the scheduling of Safety and Security Festivals to take place at St. Mary’s County Public high schools during the month of...
View ArticleCelebrate Jazz Appreciation Month April 19
St. Mary’s College Jazz Band, Calvert County Southern Middle School Jazz Band Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month — April 19 On Friday, April 19, the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Jazz Band and the...
View ArticleHouse Fire in Hollywood
On April 16, 2013 at 9:50 pm, a fire at 25825 Friendship School Road in Oakville was discovered by a neighbor. The single story wood framed house, owned by Andrew Quade, had been vacant. Hollywood,...
View ArticleGo to Tiki Weekend in Style on the Party Bus! It’s a Safe Ride
Travis Thomas of Thomas and Son Transport had a dream when he joined the family business with his father – make the roads safer for everyone. When asked about his service, he indicated that the Party...
View ArticleLEAD 2013 Offers Leadership Workshop for Teens
Some people are natural-born leaders, while others need a little encouragement to step into those roles. For certain, it is critical for teens today to develop real leadership skills that will help...
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