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Lusby House Destroyed by Fire Under Investigation

On January 12, 2019, at 3:34 am, a fire at 12650Cheyenne Lane in Lusby, in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, was discovered by a neighbor. The Solomons Volunteer Fire Department responded. The single story single family residence was completely destroyed. … Read Full Article

MSP Arrest Calvert Man For Making Threat of Mass Violence

Maryland State Police from the Prince Frederick Barrack arrested a Calvert County man today for making a threat of mass violence. The accused is identified as Travis Phifer, 38, of Lusby, Maryland. Phifer was charged with making a threat of mass … Read Full Article

SMCJA Holds Correction Officers Graduation

On January 4, 2019, the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy (SMCJA) held graduation for correctional officers at La Plata High School, for Session 60 of the Corrections Entrance Level Training Program of the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice … Read Full Article

Informational Text Line for Inauguration Festivities

Hogan Administration, City of Annapolis Launch Text Line for Inauguration Text MDGOV to 99411 to Receive Reminders, Updates The Hogan administration in partnership with the City of Annapolis has … Read Full Article

CSM Announces Keynote Speaker

For 20th Winter Commencement U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen to Give Graduation Keynote The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will recognize 541 candidates for 547 degrees and 250 certificates … Read Full Article

Tubman Underground Railroad Park February Events

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park Events Celebrate Black History Month Stories of Underground Railroad Heroes Come to Life this February In celebration of Black History Month, … Read Full Article

North Beach House & Garden Club Display

At Calvert Library Prince Frederick Visit Calvert Library, Prince Frederick branch to see the North Beach House and Garden Club's display. The purpose of the display is to support the Calvert … Read Full Article

Southern Maryland Roller Derby 2019 INK

Looking to get a new tattoo, support women and roller derby in 2019? Now you can you do it all with #INKFORTHERINK! We are partnering with Shop 53 Tattoo Studio! What you need to know: ▪️Win … Read Full Article

Winter Turkey Season Opens January 17

Second Chance for Hunters to Take a Hen or Gobbler The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers hunters who did not bag a turkey in the fall another chance, as the winter turkey season runs … Read Full Article

Natural Resources Career Training Program Now Recruiting

Work2Live WELL Seeks Applicants in Baltimore City The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, is now accepting … Read Full Article

DAV Supports Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act

On January 3, 2019, House Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member, Dr. Phil Roe (TN), introduced H.R. 203, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019. On January 8, 2019, House Veterans' … Read Full Article

Support for Rockville Facility Creating 700 Jobs

Maryland, Montgomery County Announce Support for U.K. Biopharmaceutical Company Headquarters Leader in Cancer Treatment Will Also Have R&D, Manufacturing in New Rockville Facility, Will Create … Read Full Article

Lt Governor Spoke at MD Public Policy Institute

Legislative Session Policy Orientation Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford today spoke at the Maryland Public Policy Institute Legislative Session Policy Orientation at the Westin Hotel in Annapolis. … Read Full Article