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CCSO Conducted Annual Warrant Sweep

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) conducted its Annual Warrant Initiative from October 9th-12th. During this Initiative, the CCSO was assisted by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, the Anne Arundel … Read Full Article

Solomons Volunteer Fire Department Holds Open House

The Solomons Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad held their annual open house on October 7, 2017. It was a very refreshing event this year, with so many displays and activities for everyone. With so many events going on this day, many … Read Full Article

Amber Alert: Sinahi Aguilar Cruz Age 16

Sinahi Aguilar Cruz (16 years old) Last seen in Woodbridge, VAVehicle: Honda Civic, DarkMaryland Child Abduction Emergency 16 year old, Sinahi Aguilar Cruz Abducted by Roberto Medrano Segovia. Vehicle used is Dark Honda Civic.On behalf of … Read Full Article

Calvert Library Foundation Art Auction Successful

Thanks to hundreds of Calvert County people who gave generously of their time, talent and finances, and by their attendance, the 2017 Calvert Library Foundation Art Auction on October 7th, at St. … Read Full Article

CSM Named Among 150 Top U.S. Community Colleges

Eligible to Compete for $1-Million Aspen PrizePrize for Community College Excellence Recognizes Outstanding Achievements That Result in Community College Student SuccessThe College of Southern … Read Full Article

PING to Perform at Historic St Mary’s City

October 28, 2017Join St. Mary's College of Maryland vocal ensemble, PING, as they present a brief concert in the Brick Chapel of 1667 at Historic St. Mary's City on Saturday, October 28 at 3:00 … Read Full Article

Making the Most of Every Moment

Calvert Hospice is pleased to provide educational seminars to our community. Attendees will learn about topics that impact end-of-life care for patients and their families. Sessions are designed to … Read Full Article

Willis Named AAU MD Baseball Player of the Year

Jake Willis of Calvert High School (Prince Frederick, Md.) is the 2017 Ronald B. Majette AAU Maryland Baseball Player of the Year, as announced earlier this week by the Maryland district of the … Read Full Article

3 Blue Crabs Named to End-of-Season All-Star Team

The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) announced the 2017 End-of-Season All-Star team today that included three members of the First Half Freedom Division Champion Southern Maryland Blue … Read Full Article

Wild Turkey Survey Indicates Slight Improvement

Poult Production Lower Than Average, But Turkey Population ResilientThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources recently completed the annual Summer Wild Turkey Observation Survey.The … Read Full Article

Maryland Tree Nursery Taking Orders for Seedlings

Pollinator-Friendly Species Highlighted This YearThe John S. Ayton State Forest Tree Nursery, managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, is currently accepting shrub and tree … Read Full Article

Rutherford to Lead Trade, Diplomatic Mission to Europe

Maryland National Guard to Join Mission, Strengthen State Partnership with EstoniaLt. Governor Boyd Rutherford is leading a trade and diplomatic mission to Europe that kicks off today with stops … Read Full Article

Successful Rural Broadband Launch in Garrett County

Public-Private Partnership Will Serve as Model for Rural CommunitiesAhead of a Western Maryland tour beginning on Friday, Governor Larry Hogan today announced that collaborative efforts to bring … Read Full Article