Patuxent River Appreciation Day (PRAD), one of Southern Maryland’s longest running festivals, celebrates its 42nd year on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Calvert Marine Museum. All members of the family can enjoy the fun from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Museum admission is FREE all day. This year’s event will feature a weekend’s-worth of […]
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month is an annual designation observed in October. For many, home is a place of love, warmth, and comfort. It’s somewhere that you know you will be surrounded by care and support, and a nice little break from the busyness of the real world. But for millions of others, home is […]
Pride & Quality Award Presented to Mashino
The Employee Recognition Committee (ERC) was created on January 1, 1982. One of our primary functions is publicly recognizing County employees for outstanding performance. One way this is achieved is through the Pride & Quality Award, which acknowledges extraordinary job performance that results in greater efficiencies (time or cost saving measures to the County), extraordinary […]
October is a Doggone Good Month to Adopt a Dog!
At the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter In recognition of national Adopt a Shelter Dog Month in October, the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter encourages potential adopters to take the leap during “Dogtober” to help find loving homes for canines. “While our shelter has made great strides this year in animal welfare, there are still […]
County to Celebrate Lower Marlboro Freedom Day
Citizens are invited to revel in Calvert County history during Lower Marlboro Freedom Day, a celebration to commemorate the freedom of those who escaped slavery with the help of the British during the War of 1812. The daylong celebration will be held Saturday, October 5, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with events at Lower Marlboro […]
Identity Needed for Burglary/Theft Suspect
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking assistance in identifying a suspect related to the commercial burglary of The Pier restaurant in Solomons, Maryland. On September 26th 2019, at approximately 2:30 a.m., the suspect depicted in the attached photographs forcefully entered The Pier restaurant while the business was closed and fled the scene […]
“Mr Peanuts Frozen Chosen” Golf Tournament a Success!
The 1st Annual Mr. Peanuts Frozen Chosen Golf Tournament was held at the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course on Friday, August 16, 2019. The tournament was organized by Rob Randall and Rick Mulligan to benefit one of their favorite organizations, Special Olympics of Maryland. The tournament began with Hunter Rowe teeing off the first shot of […]
“Walk to School Day” Refocuses on Pedestrian Safety
On Walk to School Day to Keep Pedestrians Safe With National Walk to School Day taking place tomorrow, October 2, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) and the Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office (MHSO) remind everyone to Look Up, Look Out and stay alert when walking to school and driving […]
The Pet Stop – Come and Meet Mazie!
Mazie is a dog that would love to hang out and be a couch potato with you. She loves her walks and playtime. She will talk to you and tell you a story. She should be in a quiet house and be an only dog. If you think Mazie could be the right dog for […]
Fire Destroys Running Hare’s Bottling & Storage Facility
UPDATE: Michael Scarborough’s Statement As many of you know, our production facility burned down yesterday morning. While this is a devastating event for us, we will rise above this tragic day and be better than ever before. We will be open this weekend, please be gentle with us, and thank you so much for your […]