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LA PLATA, MD— Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Dominick Jermaine W Hawkins, 19, to 38 years in prison fo
Charles County Government is pleased to provide a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for a new Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) initiative to support development of affordable multi-family rental housing. On September 22, 2026, the Count
State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Daniel Holley Dement, 59, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to one year in jail with six months of active incarceration for driving without a license as a subsequent offend
Suspect Charged in Non?Fatal Shooting on Pomonkey Way: Detectives assigned to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division have arrested a suspect in connection with the non?fatal shooting that occurred on Octo
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will be closed for Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. This includes the main office in Leonardtown and all satellite offices. Normal operations will resume on Wednesday, November
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – Oct. 27, 2026 – Calvert County Government offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in observance of Election Day, and Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. The following facility c
State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Jamal Kedrick Demetrius Davis, 30, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to 20 years in prison with 8 years of active incarceration for possession with intent to distribute fen
LEONARDTOWN, MD – October 26, 2026 – St. Mary’s County Government announces that parking lot improvements at the Leonardtown Library and Garvey Senior Activity Center are scheduled to begin Friday afternoon, Oct. 30, 2026.
PRINCE FREDERICK, MD - Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) is celebrating the inclusion of its schools in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Schools rankings, highlighting academic achievement across elementary, middl
On Tuesday, Oct. 20, County Commissioners held a work session on legislation that would create a pretrial release program in the county. The proposed bill would establish a pretrial release and community service program to supervise individ
The Commissioners of St. Mary's County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The CSMC then presented proclamations in recognition of Red Ribbon W
The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, will host free paper shredding events for county residents and businesses. Shredding documents helps prevent identity theft by destroying confidential or sensitive informa
LEONARDTOWN, MD – October 21, 2026 – The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are seeking residents interested in serving on county boards, commissions and committees. Interested residents can apply online at www.stmaryscoun
CALVERT COUNTY, MD – October 20, 2026 – The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA), Calvert County Health Department, and the Calvert County Sheriff's Office are alerting residents to a concerning increase in
LEONARDTOWN, MD – October 20, 2026 – St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) announces the release of the 2026 State of the County video, highlighting major accomplishments, community partnerships and investments made over the
State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Charles Henry Thompson, Jr., 32, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison for possessing a sharpened shank while detained at the local dete
The Board of Education of Charles County is hosting a virtual Town Hall on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. The Town Hall topic is safety and it is open to the public. Attendees must have an active Zoom account to join. The access link
October 19, 2026 DNR fisheries biologists sampling a site on the Nanticoke River with a seine net as part of the annual juvenile striped bass survey. Joe Zimmermann/Maryland DNR The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) 2026
NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland – Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River, Caroline County, and Northern Neck of Virginia are advised that nighttime noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place October 21,
Berlin, MD, October 19, 2026 - Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL) is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2025-2026 Maryland School Librarian of the Year award which honors a school librarian for exemplary service and outs
On October 13, administrators at Thomas Stone High School became aware of a 16-year-old student who reportedly was using a vaping device on the school bus on October 9. An investigation was initiated and a search of the student’s book
On October 17, at approximately 1:20 AM, officers responded to the 600 block of Pomonkey Way in La Plata for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found an adult male with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital an
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – ?Oct. 16, 2026? – The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation joins the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies across the country and internationally by earning reaccreditation through th
LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 16, 2026) – State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that David Scott Jones, 59, and Djhonna Mari Jones, 47, of Lexington Park, Maryland, were convicted of first-degree murder and related charges
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – Oct. 16, 2026 – The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, will host a free household hazardous waste collection event for county residents Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. T
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