Maryland High School Students Compete in Statewide Financial Literacy Challenge High school students from across Maryland competed in the Personal Finance Challenge Bowl on April 10 at the Red Lion North Baltimore, demonstrating their knowledge of economic and financial topics to compete for cash prizes. The Maryland Council on Economic Education (MCEE), a nonprofit organization […]
Letter from CAASA on Alcohol Awareness Month
Dear Editor: April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Founded and sponsored by Facing Addiction with the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), this year’s theme is: “Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow.” No other substance is more widely used by American’s youth than alcohol, making alcoholism and alcohol-related problems the number one health problem […]
Letter to the Editor from Jennifer Horsmon
I was thrilled to hear legislation that will finally end the blatant cruelty to performance Tennessee Walking Horses known as “soring” was reintroduced in the 116th Congress by Rep. Kurt Schrader of Oregon and a strong bipartisan team. The bill, H.R.693, was renamed the U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) […]
Letter to the Editor from Friends of Peter Franchot
Yes. The rumors are true. In spite of the fact that Governor Hogan’s School After Labor Day initiative is good for small businesses, good for our state’s economy and is supported by more than 70 percent of Marylanders, a bill has been introduced that would allow our local school boards to send children back into […]
Letter from Keep Calvert Country on Moving Offices
Thank you to the new Board of County Commissioners for taking the time to consider all options. The Prince Frederick Master Plan & Zoning Ordinance states that the Old Town District (courthouse area) “is intended to remain the center of County government”. So if they move County offices outside that District, they’ll need to revise […]
Letter to the Editor From PFVRS
On Saturday, December 9th the Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad (PFVRS) sponsored an event “Breakfast with Santa”! Over 50 volunteer members and their families served an old fashion home cooked breakfast to the public. They served breakfast to at least 299 adults and at least 239 children consisting of bacon, sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, waffles, […]
Letter to the Editor from Sheriff Evans
January 10, 2019 On behalf of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office I would like to wish each citizen of Calvert County a very happy and prosperous 2019! I can begin the new- year with good news. While violent crime rose in many parts of the United States, it is down over 2% for Calvert County […]
Letter to the Editor from Holly Heintz Budd
Calvert Resident, Holly Heintz Budd, Wins Energy and Sustainability Award at 2018 Champions of Maryland Manufacturing Celebration Holly Heintz Budd, Calvert County resident, is pleased to announce that her company, the Williams & Heintz Map Corporation, has been named a 2018 Champion of Maryland Manufacturing, by the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland, (RMI). Williams & […]
Children’s Aid Inc 2018 Operation Backpack Program
I have so many to thank for yet another successful Operation Backpack: our partners Help Association, Inc. Quality Built Homes, Optimist Club of Calvert, Gentle Family Dentistry, SMECO, Jetmore Insurance Group, Inc. Sneade’s Ace Home Center, Inc., Calvert Pawn, Lusby Hardware, and Natalie Moore Real Estate; the businesses who partnered with us as collection sites; […]
Thomas Endorsed by Governor Hogan for Delegate
Governor Larry Hogan has officially endorsed Michael A. Thomas, Republican candidate for Delegate in District 27B (Calvert, Prince George’s Counties). “Michael Thomas is my choice to serve as Delegate for District 27B. Michael’s public service, strong work ethic, and principled leadership make him the right choice for Calvert and Prince George’s Counties,” said Governor Hogan. […]