Under the leadership of Head Coach Kevin Gilligan, Huntingtown High School student Giovanni Sita won the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) State Championship in Wrestling-195 pounds. During his high school career, Giovanni was a four-time State Place Winner, a two time State-Finalist, won Regional Champion twice, Southern Maryland Athletic Conference (SMAC) Champion awards […]
MSU and DNR Forge Collaborative Partnership
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forges New Collaborative Partnership with Morgan State University Focus on Development, Diversity, Outreach, Research and Training The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Morgan State University, a doctoral public urban research university in Baltimore City, signed a new educational agreement today that seeks to promote collaborative research, community outreach, economic […]
5 Scholarships Awarded by Volunteer Council
Calvert Marine Museum Volunteer Council Awards Scholarships On Friday afternoon, June 16, 2017, the Calvert Marine Museum’s Volunteer Council announced the five recipients of scholarships for 2017. The program opened with Calvert Marine Museum Director Sherrod Sturrock introducing the Volunteer Council President. President Ray Brule and Vice president Karl Garlund, along with Squeak the Otter, […]
The Junior Golf Tour Kicked Off June 19 at CHGC
On June 19, 2017, the Junior Golf Tour kicked off for the fifth year at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course. The tour will visit Breton Bay, Swan Point, Mellomar, Wicomico Shores, and White Plains and will end up back at Chesapeake Hills for the final leg of the tour and a banquet. USGA and local rules […]
Calvert Students Earn National History Day Recognition
Nearly 3,000 students representing schools from throughout the United States, surrounding territories and countries around the world gathered at the University of Maryland, College Park from June 11–15 to compete in the 2017 Kenneth E. Behring National History Day Competition. Three students from Calvert County Public Schools earned top awards. Abigail Setzfand of Northern Middle […]
The Pet Stop – Come and Meet Moxie
For some reason everyone here keeps saying I look like a cow!!?? I thought my mommy told me I was a puppy, I guess it is my black patches on my back. Maybe that is why I haven’t gotten the game of “fetch” down perfect yet. I am working on it though and love to […]
Legion Post 274 Holds Flag Day Retirement Ceremony
On Wednesday, June 14, 2017, the American Legion Arick L. Lore Post 274 held its Flag Retirement Ceremony at 7 p.m. The ceremony is held annually on Flag Day, providing a way to retire worn, faded and tattered American Flags with dignity. Flag Day honors a resolution from the Second Continental Congress, made on June […]
5th End Hunger Dragon Boat Festival Attracts Crowd
End Hunger in Calvert County hosted the Fifth Annual End Hunger Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, June 10 at North Beach Boardwalk. The event is one of the largest fundraising campaigns for the local nonprofit, bringing in over $30,000 for efforts to address prevailing hunger issues in the Calvert community. Nearly 30 teams, representing businesses […]
CCSO Safety for Students Speed Enforcement Program
The Calvert County Safety for Students Speed Enforcement Program is in effect year round. The speed cameras will be moved randomly between the school zones. As a courtesy, the locations of the cameras are posted on the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office website and Facebook page. Cameras are active year round, Monday through Friday, from 6 […]
Tournament Benefits American Legion Post 274 in Lusby
On Friday, June 9, 2017, under sunny skies, with a nice breeze blowing, men and women gathered at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course to raise funds for Arick L Lore American Legion Post 274. Rules for the tournament were read by Tim Hepler, General Manager of Chesapeake Hills Golf Course and Jon Baki, organizer of the […]