Following Different And Distanced Graduation Ceremony For the first time ever, Maryland State Police trooper candidates took their oath in a graduation ceremony that was socially-distant, not open to families and live-streamed on social media, due to continuing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. With just the Superintendent, bureau chiefs and Training Academy staff looking […]
Calvert County Announces Independence Day Schedule
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed Friday, July 3, 2020, in observance of Independence Day. In addition: Meals on Wheels will not be delivered Friday, July 3. However, participants are provided shelf-stable meals in advance. Requests for meal delivery can be made through the Office on Aging at […]
Southern Maryland Sierra Club to Plant Trees
The Southern Maryland Sierra Club promotes increased awareness of conservation issues and programs to support environmental stewardship by individuals, communities, and governmental agencies. Volunteers of the Southern Maryland Sierra Club partnered with the Department of Parks & Recreation and Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Tree-mendous Program to plant 33 trees and shrubs at four public […]
CMM on Calvert Woman Who Made History
From the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) Virtual Series on Southern Maryland Women As the 2019-2020 school year comes to a close, we honor a Calvert County educator who played a huge role in setting the precedent for equal pay between black and white teachers in Maryland. Harriet Elizabeth Brown was born in Baltimore City, Maryland […]
Calvert Man Charged in Multiple Hit and Runs
Maryland State Police Charge Man In Multiple Hit-And-Run Crashes In Queen Anne’s County Maryland State Police have formally charged a man who was arrested Thursday in connection with multiple hit-and-run crashes in just a matter of minutes in Queen Anne’s County. The suspect, Sean Michael Tettimer, 27, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, is charged with driving […]
Fire Marshal Suggests Attending Public Fire Work Displays
With the arrival of summer, State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is suggesting that Marylanders attend public fireworks displays. “I would highly suggest the safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend one of the many public fireworks displays throughout the State,” stated Geraci. Due to complications of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for […]
MSP Background Checks Underway, Data System Restored
Maryland State Police Licensing Division employees worked throughout the night and will continue to work around-the-clock to address pending regulated firearm purchase applications after a state data system was restored late yesterday. At about 8:30 p.m. yesterday, the State Police Licensing Division was notified by officials at the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional […]
“Sky Lanterns” Are Prohibited in Maryland
State Fire Marshal Geraci would like to remind Maryland residents and visitors that using aerial luminaries, commonly referred to as “Sky Lanterns,” is prohibited throughout the State. The Office of the State Fire Marshal regularly receives requests from the public concerning these devices, typically constructed with oiled rice paper on bamboo frames, which are released […]
The Pet Stop – Come and Meet George!
George is a fun loving and shy little boy. He’s looking for a friend to play with. He is heart worm positive and will soon start treatment. He will need some quiet time during his treatment. At just 14 lbs he’s waiting on that new family to love him. For more information contact Pat at […]
Linda Vassallo Appointed Deputy County Administrator
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Vassallo as the new Deputy County Administrator, effective July 1. “Linda is a staple in this community and has done tremendous work during her many years of service with Calvert County Government,” said BOCC President Kelly McConkey. “She has […]