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The Pet Stop – Come and Meet Sadie!

Sadie is the sweetest girl you will ever meet! She is calm, lovable, and gets along with everybody! If you are looking for the all around perfect temperament, Sadie is your girl! Stop by the kennel during adoption hours or contact her counselor if … Read Full Article

Employee Recognition Announce Scholarship Winners

Since 1996, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has supported the Employee Recognition Committee (ERC) with our Scholarship Program. Scholarship recipients are dependents of eligible Calvert County Government employees or are themselves Calvert … Read Full Article

Arrest Made in PNC Bank Robbery in Owings

Detectives from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office spent countless hours over the past two weeks exploring all leads to apprehend the suspect in the PNC Bank Robbery that took place on May 9, 2019 in Owings, MD. Detectives were able to determine a … Read Full Article

Fire Marshal to Conduct Side-By-Side Burn

For Home Fire Sprinkler Week The Office of the State Fire Marshal, in conjunction with the Maryland State Firemen's Association, will conduct a burn demonstration at the Maryland Fire and Rescue … Read Full Article

CalvertHealth Foundation Benefit Golf Classic Raises Funds

For Oncology Navigation Program The CalvertHealth Foundation recently held its 30th annual Benefit Golf Classic at Old South Country Club in Lothian on May 6, 2019. More than 150 participants … Read Full Article

Open Auditions for Ghosts of Sotterley 2019

It’s (Almost) Showtime! “Greenbeard’s Murder Mystery Tour” Announcing open auditions for our wildly popular annual signature event – The Ghosts of Sotterley! Whether you are a seasoned actor or … Read Full Article

Sotterley Plantation Junior Docent Academy

June 17 & 18, 2019 Are you looking for something fun to do this summer that involves history and interacting with others? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Our Junior Docent Academy will … Read Full Article

Rockers Beat Blue Crabs with Walk Off Homerun

In the High Point Rockers’ inaugural season, the Blue Crabs first ever series with their Atlantic League foes didn’t go as planned. After dropping the first two games of a three-game series, Southern … Read Full Article

Rockers Win Game Two with Blue Crabs

Following a series opening loss, the Blue Crabs’ bats struck early and often in game two. Unfortunately, the Rockers’ came roaring back after an early Southern Maryland lead, and as the Blue Crabs … Read Full Article

Public Assistance Sought In Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland

To Identify Suspect Wanted In Cecil County Armed Home Invasion Maryland State Police continue to search in Maryland and neighboring states for one of numerous suspects wanted in connection with an … Read Full Article

Opioid Operational Command Center Releases Report

Includes 2018 Preliminary Opioid-Related Overdose Death Data The Opioid Operational Command Center (OOCC) today released its 2018 annual report, which includes 2018 preliminary opioid-related … Read Full Article

Lt. Governor on New Ronald McDonald House

Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford Celebrates Grand Opening of New Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford today celebrated the grand opening of the brand new Ronald … Read Full Article

Gov’s Office on Community Initiatives Banneker-Douglass Museum

Celebrates International Museum Day Free Gift for “We Rise” Early Youth Conference Registrants The Governor’s Office on Community Initiatives' Banneker-Douglass Museum celebrates the … Read Full Article