The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) honored 508 candidates for 465 degrees and 255 certificates during its 21st Winter Commencement January 16 at the La Plata Campus. The degrees and certificates spanned 64 programs of study. Of the students earning recognition, 133 were from Calvert County, 166 were from Charles County and 165 were from […]
Public Meeting on Prince Frederick Town Center Master Plan
Planning & Zoning to Hold Prince Frederick Town Center Master Plan Public Meeting The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning will hold a public meeting to present an overview of the process to update Prince Frederick Town Center Master Plan and to receive input on future challenges and priorities the plan should address. The […]
CSM Winter Commencement Awards 41 Nursing Pins
During the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) nursing recognition ceremony January 16, as part of the college’s 21st Winter Commencement, 41 associate degree nursing candidates received their nursing pin. The nursing pin is a treasured symbol CSM Nursing Professor Jeanne Hill told the graduates and their families during the ceremony. She explained how the modern […]
MSP Troopers Visit Plum Point Elementary School
Today, Detective Sergeant West, Corporal Ruth, TFC Matthews and TFC Rucker attended a Law Enforcement Appreciation Day held at Plum Point Elementary School. This celebration was held by Dawn Fitzgerald and all of her 4th grade classroom students. Our Troopers were greeted with applause from students as they entered the room and were given letters […]
Government Announces Martin Luther King Jr. Day Schedule
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In addition: County senior centers will be closed and Meals on Wheels will not be delivered. However, participants will be provided shelf-stable meals in advance. There will be no county […]
DHCD Awards $500,000 for CSM Velocity Center
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Awards $500,000 for CSM Velocity Center at Indian Head Military Alliance Council Partners with College of Southern Maryland to Receive Maryland Strategic Demolition Funds The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) through the Division of Neighborhood Revitalization has awarded $500,000 to the Charles County Chamber […]
Did You Know the History of the County Flag?
The flag of Calvert County was designed by Mrs. Robert M. Coffin, a member of a flag committee set up by the Calvert County Historical Society at the request of the county commissioners. It was first hoisted on May 21, 1966 in St. Leonard, Maryland. The colors represent the Calvert family Coat of Arms and […]
First Sergeant Roach Promoted to Lieutenant
Please join us in congratulating (now) First Sergeant Roach at Prince Frederick Barracks “U” She will officially promote to Lieutenant tomorrow and become the new Commander of the Annapolis Barrack! We will surely miss her here at the Prince Frederick Barrack but we wish her luck at her new barrack! Congratulations Lieutenant Roach! A huge […]
CCSO Swears In Eight New Recruits from SMJA
Today, eight Calvert County Sheriff’s Office deputy recruits were sworn in, were pinned and signed their oath of office during the Calvert Board of County Commissioners public meeting. The recruits will graduate along with their classmates from the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy on Saturday, January 18, 2020. We wish them a very successful and […]
CCPR Holds Dress for Success Clothing Drive through January
The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation is holding a clothing drive at Northeast Community Center through January. Citizens are encouraged to drop off lightly used and new business attire including shirts, blazers, pants, shoes, ties, etc., to be donated to citizens in need. Donations can be dropped off at the center Monday through […]