Communications Assistant Chief Retires
On June 28, 2013 Rebecca “Becky” K Weems will retire after having served the citizens of Calvert County for more than 29 years. Becky began working for Calvert County on March 19, 1984 as a...
View ArticleCommercial Building Fire Under Investigation
A fire on June 21, 2013 at 1:11 am at Worldwide Moving Systems, Inc, located at 3410 Rockafeller Court in Waldorf, was called in by the monitoring alarm company. The smoke and fire alarms had...
View ArticleThrills and Spills: The Golden Era of Powerboat Racing
New Exhibit Highlighting a Forgotten Era Opens at Calvert Marine Museum On Sunday, June 23, the Calvert Marine Museum opens a new exhibit on the mezzanine level. “Thrills and Spills: The Golden Era of...
View ArticleThree Men Arrested for Burglary and Theft of Guns
On June 20, 2013 at 8:54 am, patrol units responded to a private residence in Drayden for the report of a burglary. Upon arrival it was discovered unknown culprits had pried open the rear door of the...
View ArticleLOST – Dog – 6/21/13 – Charles County
Lost dog in Waldorf by Sams Club and Ken Dixon. Very friendly. Will respond to name chief. Border collie/husky mix but looks more like a husky with brown and white fur. About 7 years old. Please call...
View ArticleWinners of Maryland Envirothon Announced
Harford County Teens Take Top Honors at Maryland Envirothon; Carroll and Montgomery County Students Take Second, Third A five-member team of high school students from Harford County are the winner of...
View ArticleKnow and Follow Crop Insurance Requirements
Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Reminds Farmers to Know and Follow Crop Insurance Requirements for Handling Poor Quality Grain Because of wet, humid conditions at the start of small grain harvesting,...
View ArticleRespect for Law Week
The Optimist Club of Prince Frederick is carrying the message of Respect for Law to all citizens this week. Activities are sponsored to inspire “respect for law” among young people through programs to...
View ArticleSeven Charged in Waldorf Burglary – Suspects Claim Sovereign Citizenship
On June 19 at 7 p.m., officers were called to a house in the 4900 block of Olympia Place in Waldorf after witnesses observed unusual activity. When officers arrived, they learned the house was owned by...
View ArticleJoseph Thomas “Tommy” Bowen, 60
Joseph Thomas “Tommy” Bowen, 60, of Lusby passed away June 17 at Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton. He was born July 25, 1952 in Prince Frederick, MD to M. Joseph and Mary Ruth (Hardesty)...
View ArticleRiver Concert Series Returns to SMC
June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, and 26 Join major artists, celebrities musicians and Maestro Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Orchestra for world-class outdoor concerts along the shores of the St....
View ArticleCharles County Vision 2020 Partnership Event
State and Local Businesses, Community Groups Invited to Attend Charles County Vision 2020 Partnership Event The Charles County Commissioners invite state agencies, local businesses, nonprofit...
View ArticleBattle Buddies Holds Graduation
Battle Buddies graduated a cadre of eight trained volunteers to assist military service members. The 35-hour training course and ceremony was held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Prince...
View ArticleCelebrate the Halfway Mark to Christmas
Beat the heat with the Simon Kidgits Christmas in July event! Santa’s visit won’t seem so far away at St. Charles Towne Center this summer! The Simon Kidgits Club is celebrating the festive holiday a...
View ArticleCCSO Announces Application for Grant
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Charles County Circuit Court announces it will apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula Program through the United States...
View ArticleAgricultural Certainty Oversight Committee Appointed
Agriculture Secretary Announces Members of Agricultural Certainty Oversight Committee Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance has announced member of the Agricultural Certainty Oversight Committee – the...
View ArticleThird Annual Beerfest Fun for All Ages
On Saturday, June 22 from 1 to 6 p.m. the third annual Beerfest was held on the grounds of Historic St. Mary’s City to delight of beer and music lovers and fresh air and sunshine enthusiasts from all...
View ArticleCSM Twilight Performances Kick Off with Chautauqua
CSM Twilight Performance Series: Chautauquan Rachel Carson. 6:45 p.m., July 9, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. CSM’s Twilight Performance Series kicks off...
View ArticleHoyer on the Republicans
Republicans Choose Political Messaging and Extreme Policies At Expense of Nation’s Families and Economy This week, House Republicans failed to pass a farm bill providing certainty to America’s farmers...
View ArticleHoyer Statement on Discharge Petition
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after signing a discharge petition that would bring to the House Floor a resolution by Budget Committee Ranking Member...
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