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A Tribute to the Late Terry Clarke on Tiki Bar Opening

On April 20, 2018, Buckets Sports Bar in Lusby hosted a Tiki Bar opening party in honor of the late Terry Clarke. Geoff Ricker, owner of Buckets Sports Bar, decided to host the memorial along with The Grill Sergeant, Mike Theesen, as many of the … Read Full Article

Washington Post Educator Awards Finalists Announced

Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) proudly announces the district’s finalists for the Washington Post Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year Awards. Kristen Ratcliff of Calvert High is the CCPS finalist for Teacher of the Year, and James … Read Full Article

Three Served for Home Invasion in Lusby by CCSO

On March 16th, 2018 at approximately 3:10am, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office patrol units responded to 959 Golden West Way in the Lusby area of Calvert County for the report of a home invasion. Det. Mudd of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office … Read Full Article

Letter to Editor on State’s Attorney’s Race

Several months ago, I started researching why a voter should be interested in the State’s Attorney. Surprisingly, several articles said it may be more important than the national presidential … Read Full Article

Sen Steve Waugh to Host School Safety FORUM

I am committed to school safety, and this session the legislature passed SB1265, the "SAFE TO LEARN ACT" This piece of legislation was crafted from four separate bills which got their start on my … Read Full Article

CSM Spring Choral Concert Prince Frederick

7:30 p.m., May 3. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The CSM Chorale and CSM Chamber Choir will perform … Read Full Article

Acknowledgement Ceremony at Callis Park

On Friday, May 11, 2018 at 11 :00 a.m., the Town of North Beach will hold a ceremony to celebrate the Callis Park Gate public art project and to acknowledge gifts from The Arts Council of Calvert … Read Full Article

CCSO 3rd Annual Torch Run 5K for Special Olympics

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office presents the 3rd Annual Calvert Torch Run 5K on June 9, 2018 where participants can run a certified 5K or 1-mile course (1-mile course not timed) with local Law … Read Full Article

Blue Crabs Annual Fan Fest at Regency Furniture

Our Annual Fan Fest Presented by Pro Flex Physical Therapy is on Saturday, April 21st at Regency Furniture Stadium from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This year, Fan Fest is bigger and better than it has ever … Read Full Article

State Police To Host Maryland Missing Person Day Event

Maryland State Police is hosting an event designed to assist investigators in their efforts to locate people reported missing in the state. The Maryland Missing Person Day 2018 event is set for 10 … Read Full Article

Maryland Hosts First-Ever State of the Coast Conference

Connecting People, Innovation and Opportunity May 21-23 in Cambridge The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science will bring together … Read Full Article

Steny Hoyer Statement on Tax Day

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on Tax Day, the filing deadline for federal and state taxes: “As millions of Americans complete their tax filings, we are … Read Full Article

Office of Crime Control & Prevention Announcements

More than $25,000 in State Funding to Support 2-1-1 Maryland Bringing Health and Human Resource Services to all Marylanders The Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention announced … Read Full Article