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Get ready for a weekend of high-speed excitement at the 18th Annual St. Mary’s County National Lawn Mower Races, hosted at Bowles Farms on August 2nd and 3rd. This thrilling event promises two nights of fast-paced racing action, bringing together some of the quickest mowers in the country.
In a recent meeting of the St. Mary’s County Board of Education, board members and attendees tackled the contentious issue of cell phone use in schools. The meeting, held on July 17, 2024, began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by reports from the Superintendent and the new Student Member of the Board, Hannah Heisler.
In a recent meeting of the St. Mary’s County Board of Education, board members and attendees tackled the contentious issue of cell phone use in schools. The meeting, held on July 17, 2024, began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by reports from the Superintendent and the new Student Member o...
The Saint Mary’s County Commissioners held a comprehensive meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, to address various county matters ranging from infrastructure improvements to policy revisions. Commissioner President Randy Guy presided over the meeting, with Commissioners Eric Colvin, Mike Hewitt, Mike Alderson Jr., and Scott Ostrom in attendance, along with County Administrator David Weiskopf and other county officials.
The Saint Mary’s County Commissioners held a comprehensive meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, to address various county matters ranging from infrastructure improvements to policy revisions. Commissioner President Randy Guy presided over the meeting, with Commissioners Eric Colvin, Mike Hewitt, Mik...
The St. Mary’s County Commissioners convened on Tuesday July 23, 2024, to recognize the exceptional achievements of several local Little League teams. The meeting, led by Commissioner President Randy Guy, was marked by heartfelt proclamations and celebrations of the young athletes’ hard work and dedication.
The Saint Mary's County Commissioners convened on Tuesday morning to recognize the exceptional achievements of several local Little League teams. The meeting, led by Commissioner President Randy Guy, was marked by heartfelt proclamations and celebrations of the young athletes' hard work and dedicati...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) demonstrated its community spirit by participating in the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs’ game on July 12. CSM’s Emergency Medical Services Professor and Program Coordinator, April Rollins, along with CSM Clinical Coordinator, Martina Greene, were key figures in the event, mingling with fans and sharing information about CSM’s educational opportunities.
The College of Southern Maryland demonstrated its community spirit by participating in the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs’ game on July 12. CSM's Emergency Medical Services Professor and Program Coordinator, April Rollins, along with CSM Clinical Coordinator, Martina Greene, were key figures in the ...
Hunter Lee Kirby, 27, of Prince Frederick, was sentenced on July 26, 2024, to 35 years in prison, with 10 years of active time, for distribution of child po*******hy and s*x abuse of a minor.
Hunter Lee Kirby, 27, of Prince Frederick, was sentenced on July 26, 2024, to 35 years in prison, with 10 years of active time, for distribution of child po*******hy and s*x abuse of a minor. The sentence was imposed by Judge Andrew S. Rappaport of the Calvert County Circuit Court.
The Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary has announced with deep sorrow the passing of one of their cherished members, Kay O’Connor.
The Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary has announced with deep sorrow the passing of one of their cherished members, Kay O’Connor. Kay, who dedicated over 25 years of her life to the Fire Department’s Auxiliary and the Fire Department, was a pillar of the community, known for her unwav...
The incident, which occurred at approximately 12:45 a.m., and involved a single-vehicle collision where a motorcycle struck a deer, resulting in the rider being ejected from the vehicle.
In the early hours of July 27th, Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department units responded to a severe motorcycle accident on Burnet Store Road. The incident, which occurred at approximately 12:45 a.m., involved a single-vehicle collision where a motorcycle struck a deer, resulting in the rider being ej...
On June 12, 2024, Bryan Steve Velasquez, 30, of Alexandria, Virginia, was arrested following a traffic stop that uncovered drugs and a loaded handgun in his vehicle, according to court documents.
The Paris 2024 Olympics have become a showcase for athletic talent from around the world, and Maryland is well-represented with several standout athletes competing in various events. These athletes have demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and sportsmanship, making their home state proud on the international stage.
The Paris 2024 Olympics have become a showcase for athletic talent from around the world, and Maryland is well-represented with several standout athletes competing in various events. These athletes have demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and sportsmanship, making their home state proud on t...
Anthony Kavon Brown, 24, of Waldorf, has been formally charged with the theft of a red 2014 Toyota Prius, valued at approximately $12,000. According to court documents, the incident occurred on July 24, 2024.
In a gathering marked by a sense of community and celebration, local leaders, dignitaries, and residents came together to commemorate a significant milestone: the establishment of a new YMCA facility in Saint Mary’s County. The project, which has been years in the making, received a substantial boost with an $850,000 federal grant, signaling a major step forward in enhancing community resources and well-being.
In a gathering marked by a sense of community and celebration, local leaders, dignitaries, and residents came together to commemorate a significant milestone: the establishment of a new YMCA facility in Saint Mary’s County. The project, which has been years in the making, received a substantial bo...
On July 19, 2024, Willard Douglas Bright, 60 of California, MD, was arrested at the Giant grocery store located on HG Trueman Road, in Lusby, for attempting to steal a cart full of groceries.
Expect delays in the area of the Thomas Johnson Bridge at the base of the bridge on the Calvert County side for a reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries.
Firefighters from Calvert and St. Mary's County are responding to the scene.
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Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department 75th Anniversary Open House and Block Party on Saturday, July 27th, 2024, doors open at 2:00 p.m., live music and events to 9:00 p.m.
As part of the events honoring our 75 years of service to the community, we wanted to open our doors and invite you in for a celebration of this milestone in our history.
Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department 75th Anniversary Open House and Block Party on Saturday, July 27th, 2024, doors open at 2:00 p.m., live music and events to 9:00 p.m.
The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department released the following information on July 26, 2024.
“Just to let everyone know, we received a counterfeit $100 dollar bill sometime between last Thursday (7/18) and this Thursday (7/25) during the sale of Queen of Hearts tickets for MVFD."
By Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Karen Montgomery: The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department released the following information on July 26, 2024. “Just to let everyone know, we received a counterfeit $100 dollar bill sometime between last Thursday (7/18) and this Thursday (7/25) during the sale...
“The fact that their lineage is so ancient, and their biology differs so dramatically from humans makes them seem almost alien.”
It’s a cycle that has existed each spring for millions of years: as dusk falls along the Delaware Bay, thousands of horseshoe crabs come ashore to lay their eggs, which then become food for migrating birds.
“The fact that their lineage is so ancient, and their biology differs so dramatically from humans makes them seem almost alien.”
On July 21, 2024, at 12:40 p.m., officers responded to the 2300 block of Alava Court in Waldorf for the report of an assault in progress.
When officers arrived, the suspect, Gary Courtney Stewart, age 50, of S.E. Washington, D.C., had already fled the area.
On July 21, 2024, at 12:40 p.m., officers responded to the 2300 block of Alava Court in Waldorf for the report of an assault in progress.
On Thursday, July 25, 2024, police responded to a call from a business owner for the report of a suspicious incident that had occurred Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m. in the parking lot of the Ledo’s Pizza located in the 25000 block of Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown.
On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Patrol Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from a business owner for the report of a suspicious incident that had occurred Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m. in the parking lot of the Ledo's Pizza located in the 2...
Big Lots, the discount retail chain, is set to close several stores nationwide, including three in Maryland, after reporting substantial financial losses for the first quarter of 2024. The company attributed the closures to a significant downturn in sales and potential credit issues.
Big Lots, the discount retail chain, is set to close several stores nationwide, including three in Maryland, after reporting substantial financial losses for the first quarter of 2024. The company attributed the closures to a significant downturn in sales and potential credit issues. The following M...
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda.
The CSMC then presented proclamations in recognition of St. Mary’s Little League 8-10 Softball, 8-10 Baseball, Juniors Softball, Juniors Baseball, and Majors Softball All-Star teams for qualifying for the state tournament in their age bracket.
The Commissioners of St. Mary's County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda.
Purchase of the same combination 25 times drains game’s prize pool on July 21
Purchasing the same Bonus Match 5 number 25 times for the July 21 drawing made it so a retiree from Prince George’s County can finally say: No more house payments!
Purchasing the same Bonus Match 5 number 25 times for the July 21 drawing made it so a retiree from Prince George’s County can finally say: No more house payments!
On August 31, 2024, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., the community will come together at the Mark R. Frazer Sunrise Garden in North Beach, Maryland, to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day.
This special evening, sponsored by the Twin Beach Opioid Abuse Awareness Coalition (TBOAAC), will feature a Glow Vigil and the unveiling of the Overdose Awareness Memorial Sculpture.
On August 31, 2024, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., the community will come together at the Mark R. Frazer Sunrise Garden in North Beach, Maryland, to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will provide $21.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund allocations to communities and projects throughout Maryland in Fiscal Year 2025, which began July 1.
The funds will support new and improved public boating access facilities, dredging of navigable public waterways; emergency vessels and equipment for local first responders; and other important infrastructure and initiatives.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will provide $21.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund allocations to communities and projects throughout Maryland in Fiscal Year 2025, which began July 1. The funds will support new and improved public boating access facilities, dredging of navigable pu...
The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) teamed up with Special Olympics Maryland to teach survival techniques for an active shooter scenario to Special Olympics athletes at a Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions program in Sykesville on July 17.
NRP’s training division presented its Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course as part of a “Unified Leadership opportunity,” for Special Olympics athletes and staff. The Unified Leadership model teaches instructors to value and learn from people with intellectual disabilities.
The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) teamed up with Special Olympics Maryland to teach survival techniques for an active shooter scenario to Special Olympics athletes at a Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions program in Sykesville on July 17. NRP’s training division present...
Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place July 25-August 1, 2024 from 2 p.m.-11 p.m..
U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang sentenced Charmaine Miesha Brown, age 45, of Lusby, Maryland, to 30 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release for conspiracies to commit passport fraud and wire fraud, as well as bankruptcy fraud, and making a false statement in bankruptcy proceeding. Brown was also ordered to pay $128,201.22 in restitution.
U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang sentenced Charmaine Miesha Brown, age 45, of Lusby, Maryland, to 30 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release for conspiracies to commit passport fraud and wire fraud, as well as bankruptcy fraud, and making a false statement in bankru...
In collaboration with The Green Turtle in California, MD, SOMD Cars & Coffee event is excited to announce the “Stuff the Bus” edition!
This event will take place on August 18 from 11 AM to 5 PM at The Green Turtle in California, MD. The goal is to fill an entire school bus with school supplies for our local public schools.
In collaboration with The Green Turtle in California, MD, SOMD Cars & Coffee event is excited to announce the “Stuff the Bus” edition!
The Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department 75th Anniversary Open House and Block Party even is being held this Saturday, July 27th, 2024, doors open at 2:00 p.m., live music and events go until 9:00 p.m.
Food trucks on site will be Big Boys Tacos, Pizza Hotline, Dan D’s Catering, Kona Ice & Tom’s Coffee, and did someone say Funnel Cake??
Our event will include tours of the fire station, history displays, fire preventions and other giveaways, along with games and door prizes for the kids!
T-shirts will be for sale along with challenge coins! Photos included.
Come support our volunteers and have a fun family night out!! These events help and every dollar helps them serve our community.
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Enjoy this short video of the 5th Annual Parade at the Wildewood Subdivision in Magnolia Park, in St. Mary's County St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Ridge Volunteer Fire Department
On Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 9:46 p.m., police responded to Nicholas Court in Great Mills, for the reported assault in progress with possible shots fired. https://smnewsnet.com/archives/534731/
5/4/2024 Structure Fire with One FF Injured in California, MD
5/4/2024 @ 7:10 p.m.: Firefighters from St. Mary's, Calvert, and Charles Counties are operating on the scene of a house fire on Magnolia Drive in California Maryland.
Firefighters continue to operate on Whitestone Drive in Piney Point, St. Mary’s County. 2nd alarm sounded. House is completely destroyed. Wind is making operations difficult for First Responders
2nd alarm in St. Mary's County. Firefighters on the scene reporting entire house engulfed in flames. Operations underway to save all nearby houses. Wind driven fire. Multiple homes damaged.
Out of county news: On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 1:28 a.m., the Francis Scott Key Bridge (I-695) completely collapsed after a Singapore flagged container ship “Dali” collided with a support pillar. The collapse has cited a mass casualty incident resulting in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, along with search and rescue teams from the U.S Coast Guard, Maryland State Police Aviation Command Troopers 1, Trooper 6, and Department of Natural Resources, MDTA are on the scene. https://smnewsnet.com/archives/531587/video-out-of-county-news-baltimore-fs-key-bridge-completely-collapses-after-ship-collides-with-bridge-support/
Reported Basement fire in Leonardtown - no smoke, no fire and no injuries as house was vacant.
Butch is in need of help with repairing the damages from a tree that fell in the storm on January 9, 2024. The tree destroyed his sons bedroom when it came through the roof and wall. Butch thought he had a homeowners policy but when he called State Farm to make a claim, he unfortunately was informed it was only renters insurance and only covered belongings inside the residence. He also lost several vehicles that were damaged by the tree. Any help you could give to repair his home would be greatly appreciated. Video Contains Audio https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-with-fixing-house-from-tree-damage
Butch is in need of help with repairing the damages from a tree that fell in the storm on January 9, 2024. The tree destroyed his sons bedroom when it came through the roof and wall. Butch thought he had a homeowners policy but when he called State Farm to make a claim, he unfortunately was informed it was only renters insurance and only covered belongings inside the residence. He also lost several vehicles that were damaged by the tree. Any help you could give to repair his home would be greatly appreciated. Video Contains Audio https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-with-fixing-house-from-tree-damage
Throughout his life, Bubby was passionate about giving back to others. While he was an impactful Philanthropist supporting many meaningful causes and charities; he gave so much more to many. His impact on the community went well beyond monetary donations. His bigger than life personality and shared life experiences impacted more people than we will ever know. He was well known for his expansive Christmas light display at Flat Iron Farm that became a family tradition to people near and far. His other great passions included local Women’s softball, as well as other baseball and softball leagues throughout the county. You would often find him coaching his girls on both Ranch Bar and Trading Post teams. In addition to softball, Bubby loved auctions and tractor pulls. He loved old things and bringing new life into them. He could always find value in things of the past and liked hanging onto history of better times.
On Friday, January 5, 2024, at approximately 10:35 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Take It Easy Campground located at 45285 Take It Easy Ranch Road in Callaway, for the reported camper on fire with one subject possibly trapped. https://smnewsnet.com/archives/528429/
On Monday, January 1, 2024, James Richard Nelson Jr., 43, of Upper Marlboro, was apprehended for various offenses, including the possession of a loaded weapon. https://smnewsnet.com/archives/528288/
On December 21, 2023, troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, K-9 Unit, and the State Highway Administration conducted a stationary traffic safety operation in the Great Mills area followed by roving traffic enforcement throughout the county with an emphasis focused on areas with increased rates of collisions and drivers operating motor vehicles while impaired. During the operation over 160 vehicles and 12 commercial vehicles were stopped for a variety of violations of the Maryland Motor Vehicle Laws. *Over 25 citations and warnings were issued to motorist for moving violations *Over 15 citations and warnings were issued to motorist who were caught using their handheld phone while their vehicle was in motion. *Over 35 citations and warnings were issued to motorist for registration violations such as expired registration plates, and unregistered motor vehicles. *Over 40 safety equipment repair orders were issued for vehicles operating unsafely on the roadway. During the operation, they apprehended two drivers who were driving under the influence of alcohol and/or CDS and one who additionally possessed CDS – not marijuana: John Edward Colleary 4th, 33 of Leonardtown – DUI and CDS arrests Clint Courtney Sanders, 63 of Clements – DUI https://smnewsnet.com/archives/527940
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