Calvert County Police Blotter
During the week of July 29 through August 4 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1541 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following...
View ArticleTwo Charged in Jail Assault
On August 4, 2013, Cpl Shaun Carberry responded to the St. Mary’s County Adult Detention Center for the report of an assault. Cpl Carberry made contact with a Correctional Officer, who said he was...
View ArticlePolice and Fire/Rescue Scanners Go Silent in St. Mary’s County
On Monday, August 5, 2013 at 6:00am the St. Mary’s County Government switched to the new APCO P-25 communications system. ALL scanners went silent at that time (unless you have the GRE PSR 800 scanner)...
View ArticleHoyer Statement on Manufacturing Report
“Today’s report from the Institute for Supply Management, which shows that our manufacturing sector growth accelerated in July, is further proof that America has what it takes to revitalize and sustain...
View ArticleStatement on the July 2013 Unemployment Report
House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) released the following statement regarding the Department of Labor’s unemployment report for July 2013: “Three years after the Obama administration proclaimed ‘welcome...
View ArticleLet’s Get the IRS Out of ObamaCare
House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement commending House passage of the Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act (H.R. 2009), another part of the Republican Plan for Economic...
View ArticleAgriculture Secretary to Visit Farmers’ Markets
Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance will visit two Maryland farmers’ markets this week – one in Annapolis and one in Baltimore – to present proclamations from Governor Martin O’Malley, designating Aug....
View ArticleLSM to Host First Annual Golf Tournament
Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) announced today that the first annual LSM golf tournament will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2013, at the Breton Bay Country Club. The rain date is September 26,...
View ArticleProposed Late Waterfowl Hunting Seasons and Bag Limits
The proposed late waterfowl hunting seasons and bag limits for 2013-2014 are now available. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will accept public comment on the proposed regulations...
View ArticleJaurigue of Sabre Systems Joins Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County (BBBSBC) is pleased to announce that Michael Jaurigue, Commercial Programs Manager at Sabre Systems has been named to the Board of Directors. Jaurigue has been...
View Article‘Stop Government Abuse Act’
Helps Protect Families & Small Businesses from Government Harassment House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) released the following statement praising the House for passing the Stop Government Abuse Act...
View ArticleHall Aquatic Center to Close for Annual Maintenance
The Calvert County Division of Parks & Recreation announces the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center in Prince Frederick will be temporarily closed from Aug. 12 through Sept. 2 to complete annual...
View ArticleSmiley Charles Bowen Swann, 61
Smiley Charles Bowen Swann, 61, of Lusby passed away on August 4 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on Nov. 13, 1951 in La Plata, son of the late Charles Bowen Swann and the...
View ArticleKatherine Augusta Reynolds, 97
Katherine Augusta Reynolds, 97, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Greenbelt passed peacefully at her residence August 4. Born Sept. 1, 1915 in Union City, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Michael...
View ArticleLeaders to Focus on Maryland Tourism & Economic Growth
The Charles County Commissioners, senators, delegates, and other representatives of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City will gather in Ocean City, Md., for the 2013 Maryland Association of...
View ArticleRaymond Hammett Stone, 85
Raymond Hammett Stone, 85, of Park Hall, died August 4 at his residence surrounded by many loving family members. He was born August 31, 1927 in Pearson (now Pax River) MD, and was the son of the late...
View ArticleWednesday’s Pet is Sugar
Wednesday’s Pet for 08/06/13 is Sugar Featured Pet: Sugar Rescue Group: Last Chance Animal Rescue Breed: Hound Mix Sex: Female Size: Small (18lbs) Vetted: Spayed and Up-to-date with routine shots...
View ArticleSchool System, Space Foundation Host Educational Exchange
Frank Rose knows all about space trash, space policy and the importance of space in everyday life. Rose, the deputy assistant secretary for space and defense policy bureau of arms control, verification...
View ArticleSchool System Sponsors Bus Hotline for Parents
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is sponsoring a bus hotline for parents to call with questions about school bus routes. Call 301-932-6655 to access the hotline. The hotline is available Aug. 22-23...
View ArticleFatal Motor Vehicle Accident at Mt. Harmony Road in Owings
There is a serious motor vehicle accident at 855 E Mt. Harmony Road, in Owings. The motor vehicle collision has 2 people trapped. There is one fatality and two patients being flown. There was a total...
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