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Finance and Budget Receives Award 15 Years in a Row

2019-11-30 Leave a Comment

The National Government Finance Officers Association has had a program in place for several years in which a panel evaluates a government’s annual financial report against a multitude of ever changing reporting and disclosure requirements. Tim Hayden, Director of Finance and Budget, reported that the County had received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in […]

Filed Under: Top News Tagged With: award, CAFR, finance and budget, GFOA, Tim Hayden

Linda L Kelley Animal Shelter Wish List

2019-11-29 Leave a Comment

Thank you for donating to the Linda L Kelley Animal Shelter! The animals and the staff appreciate it. Donations can be dropped off during normal business hours. If you have any items you would like to donate that are not on this list, please contact the shelter. The following is the Linda L. Kelley Animal […]

Filed Under: Top News Tagged With: animal shelter, wish list

Safe Nights Program Opens for the Season

2019-11-28 Leave a Comment

Calvert County’s annual Safe Nights program providing winter shelter for the homeless is now open for the 2019-2020 season. Safe Nights provides winter protection for Calvert County’s homeless by offering shelter in a clean and safe environment. Host shelters provide a warm bed and breakfast, a bag lunch and dinner. Shelter hours are 7 p.m. […]

Filed Under: Top News Tagged With: Calvert County, homeless, Safe Nights

The Pet Stop – Come and Meet Edgar!

2019-11-27 Leave a Comment

This adorable guy just arrived to our facility and we will update our site with more information soon! If you would like to meet Edgar stop by during our adoption hours or contact his counselor today! Meet Edgar   Age: 5 months old   Breed: Lab/Pointer Mix   Size: Large   Gender: Male   Status: […]

Filed Under: Top News Tagged With: Edgar, HSCC, Pet Stop

Body Found in Submerged Vehicle in Solomons

2019-11-27 1 Comment

Maryland State Police are investigating the discovery of a body that was found Monday morning in a vehicle submerged in water in Calvert County. At approximately 6:15 a.m. Monday morning, troopers responded to a 911 call and arrived on scene to discover a vehicle into the water at the Solomons Boat Ramp. Troopers determined there […]

Filed Under: Top News Tagged With: Solomons Boat Ramp, Thomas Eugene Perry

Accidental Boat Fire at Beacon Marina

2019-11-26 Leave a Comment

On November 25, 2019 at 8:05 am, a fire in a boat, at 255 Lore Road, Solomons, was discovered by the Dock Master. Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad & Fire Department responded. The boat, owned by Kevin Edmondson, suffered structure loss of $10,000 and $5,000 to its contents. This fire involved a 1985, 32-foot Trojan power […]

Filed Under: Top News Tagged With: Beacon Marina, boat fire

#GivingTuesday is December 3, 2019

2019-11-25 Leave a Comment

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world on December 3, 2019 and every day. It was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, this idea has grown into a […]

Filed Under: Top News Tagged With: Arc, BOCC, GivingTuesday

BOE Recognizes November Employees of the Month

2019-11-24 Leave a Comment

The Board of Education of Calvert County Public Schools recognized Employees of the Month for the month of November. The Employees of the Month are: Barstow Elementary Lori Lodge Melissa Stuart Huntingtown Elementary Anthony Williams Carolyn Jones-Slappy Dowell Elementary Erin Vail Trish Humphreys Calvert Elementary Angela Cirillo Sandra McRae Southern Middle Priscilla Bradley Laura Birchfield […]

Filed Under: Top News Tagged With: CCPS, employees, November

Prince Frederick Volunteer Honored by BOCC

2019-11-23 Leave a Comment

Justin Weaver was responding to a 911 call for an injured subject who was upset and vulnerable. The subject nearly refused treatment at the scene, but Justin convinced her to accept. Without medical attention, her injuries would have produced long-lasting physical, mental and emotional side effects. The Board of County Commissioners of Calvert County desires […]

Filed Under: Top News Tagged With: BOCC, EMS, hero, Justin Weaver, PFVRS

2019 Harvest Taste of Solomons

2019-11-22 Leave a Comment

Solomons has many wonderful events, and one of my favorites is the Harvest Taste of Solomons. It is a great opportunity to try a new restaurant or to sample a new menu item at one of your favorite eateries.  This year eleven restaurants participated. The samples are always generous, making it a great event to […]

Filed Under: Top News Tagged With: Harvest Taste, Solomons

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