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22/11/2024

Look who's coming to town! Tomorrow at Prince Frederick Chrysler Jeep Dodge World Champions will make an appearance and it's your chance for a meet and greet. It's all to collect toys for Toys for Tots. T and I will be broadcasting live from Noon til 3 p.m. with great prizes. We can't wait to see you.

21/11/2024

Maryland Lifts Statewide Ban on Outdoor Burning
November 21, 2024

Following a review of weather and ground conditions, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has rescinded a statewide ban on open-air burning that was implemented to prevent the spread of wildfires across the state.

Extremely dry conditions that had persisted throughout the year led to an above average number of wildfires statewide in October, leading to the ban. Following recent precipitation and a forecast of continued normal weather patterns for this time of year, the Maryland Forest Service determined the statewide restriction was no longer necessary, effective immediately.

“Marylanders were very cooperative during the ban, and as a result the outbreak of new wildfires dropped following its implementation on Nov. 1,” Maryland Forest Service State Fire Supervisor Chris Robertson said. “The statewide burn ban has been a critical tool to minimize damage these last few weeks. We appreciate their patience and are glad to be able to rescind this restriction safely.”

While the recent rainfall has mitigated the fire danger temporarily, the state continues to experience drought conditions. Landowners are urged to refrain from outdoor burning if possible, and to use extreme caution when burning is necessary. Local burn restrictions that were in place in several counties prior to the statewide ban may still be in effect; residents should check with their local authorities.

During the burn ban, Maryland Forest Service firefighters and partner agencies responded to 33 fires that burned approximately 48 acres, which is close to double the ten year average of 13.6 fires for 27 acres during the month of November.

In October, prior to the ban, Maryland Forest Service firefighters responded to 50 wildland fires in the state that burned an estimated 117.8 acres of land. Local fire companies throughout the state responded to many more. The public’s cooperation during the burn ban helped these joint fire suppression efforts keep wildland fires small, averaging only 2.1 acres this fall.

Homeowners interested in preparing ahead of high-risk periods can follow Maryland Firewise principles.

21/11/2024

27/09/2024

Come on out tonight as T and I broadcast live from 5-7 from the Calvert County Fair ! There's fun for the whole family at the fair. Don't miss the exhibit buildings, food, live music and Baltimore Orioles Rick Dempsey and Scott McGregor making an appearance. Thanks to Prince Frederick Chrysler Jeep Dodge for having them out for the fans to meet! This is the very last in the Southern Maryland Fair Series, so you don't want to miss it. Don't let the weather get you down, come on out to the fair tonight in Rt 231 in Barstow. See you tonight!

26/08/2024

Go get em' Charles County kids! Make a new friend, join a club or team, read those books...Get Smart! We are all routing for you.

25/08/2024

ESPERANZA MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATE ON OPENING

LEONARDTOWN, MD - Esperanza Middle School will resume in-person instruction on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Working with the St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS), ServPro was contracted to complete the mold mitigation process. ServPro has been on site, has developed a plan, and has begun their work. In an abundance of caution, additional air quality testing from ESI Environmental Solutions is being conducted and Esperanza Middle School (EMS) will remain virtual through Tuesday, August 27th. For both Monday, August 26th and Tuesday, August 27th students will follow the regular bell schedule to attend all of their classes online.

The classrooms requiring mold mitigation are in the lower level of the building. ServoPro created a negative air pressure barrier using plastic polyethylene sheeting to seal off the affected areas, preventing the contamination of other areas. As a result, that part of the building will not be accessible and the school will not have the classroom space to bring all students back into the building. Therefore, 6th and 7th grade students will return to the building on Wednesday, August 28th, once we have the final comprehensive air quality assessment of the entire building and are confident that all other spaces are safe.

SMCPS has partnered with the University System of Maryland Southern Maryland (USMSM) in California, Maryland who has available instructional space to accommodate EMS 8th grade students while their classrooms are being remediated.

Ms. Jennifer Consalvo, Principal of Esperanza Middle School said, “We are grateful that USMSM is accommodating our students. They have been an excellent partner, providing state-of-the-art instructional spaces for our students and staff so that we can resume in-person learning.”

Esperanza Middle School 8th grade students will be attending school on the USMSM campus beginning August 28. Instruction will be delivered in their core content classes (English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, and Lit. Lab) at USMSM by their current EMS teachers. They will return to EMS at mid-day, where they will have lunch and attend their special areas classes. EMS 8th grade teachers, along with support staff, such as an assistant principal, guidance counselor, nurse, and secretary will be on site each day at USMSM, supporting students. Additional communication will be shared with EMS families.