40 Fire Fighters Respond to House Fire in Ownings
On Sunday, February 10, at approximately 1 p.m., units from Dunkirk, North Beach, Huntingtown and Prince Fredrick volunteer fire departments were alerted to a working house fire located at 800 Shade...
View ArticleCalvert County Police Blotter
During the week of February 4 through February 9 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1325 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following...
View ArticleSerious Accident in Callaway
On February 10, 2013 at 10:10pm, police and rescue crews responded to report of a serious accident along Point Lookout Road and Piney Point Road in Callaway. Crews arrived on scene to discover a Toyota...
View ArticleSt. Mary’s County has Third Shooting in Five Days
On February 11, 2013 at 1:20 am, police units responded to 45545 Coronado Drive, in Great Mills for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, police units discovered a male subject lying on the ground...
View ArticleRollover on St. George’s Island
On February 10, 2013 at 11:10pm, police and rescue crews responded to report of a accident along Piney Point Road on St. George’s Island. Crews arrived on scene to discover a Chevrolet pick-up truck...
View ArticleSMAWL is Looking for Volunteers for Pets
Love cats but can’t have one of your own? Love dogs but not ready to take on ownership? Have extra time on your hands? The St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League (SMAWL) of St. Mary’s County is currently...
View ArticleRenee Sue Sanders, 52
Renee Sue Sanders, 52, of Dameron died Feb. 8 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 29, 1960 in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late...
View ArticleSchool System Honors Employees for Service
The Calvert County Public School system honored 130 employees on February 7, 2013 for their length of service to students and families. Of particular note was Bridget Kluwin, teacher specialist, who...
View ArticleSherman Edward Schmalgemeyer, 63
Sherman Edward Schmalgemeyer, 63, of Hollywood died Feb. 7 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 5, 1949 in Leonardtown, he was the son of William Robert...
View ArticleRobert Lee McDowney, 37
Robert Lee McDowney, 37 of Lexington Park passed away on Feb. 7. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home Chapel,...
View ArticleSMADC Regional Grants Offered
The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) is offering a round of regional grants in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties for projects deemed...
View ArticleTrinity Memorial Gardens Receives Prestigious KIP Award
Trinity Memorials Gardens is honored to be named the 2012 first place recipient of the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) prestigious KIP (Keeping It Personal) Award in...
View ArticleUSDA Extends Deadline for Producers
USDA Extends Deadline for Producers to Complete Agriculture Census Agricultural producers have until March 15 to respond The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics...
View ArticleFriends of Leonardtown Theatre Rally to ReOpen
Old Theatre on Leonardtown Square A dedicated and very focused group of film and theatre aficionados known as “The Friends of the Leonardtown Theatre, Incorporated” have set the wheels in motion to...
View ArticleFOUND 1/20/13 – RING – Calvert County
Ring was found on the beach near the play boat on January 20, 2013 in North Beach. Please contact Town Hall at 301-855-6681 or 410-257-9618 if you believe this is your ring.
View ArticleMDOT to Update Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is launching an update of the 20-year Maryland Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master plan establishes a 20-year vision...
View ArticleCharles County Crime Report
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 ArticleBOE & CAE Support Staff Reach Agreement
The Calvert County Board of Education and Calvert Association of Educational Support Staff reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract. Under the tentative agreement reached on February...
View ArticleDiversity and Equity Website Launching
St. Mary’s County Public Schools is proud to announce the launching of its new diversity and equity website on Monday, February 4, 2013. This website can be accessed by going to www.smcps.org and...
View ArticleCalvert County Closures for Presidents Day
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces the following office and facility closures for the Presidents Day holiday: • All Calvert County government offices will be closed Monday, Feb....
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