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Calvert High’s Track Star Justin Diehl Recognized

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Calvert High School student Justin Diehl, under the leadership of Head Coach John Urban, won the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) 2019 Class 2A Outdoor Track & Field State Championship in the 3200 Meter Run and the MPSSAA 2019 Class 2A Indoor Track & Field State Championship in the 3200 Meter Run, setting […]

NHS’s Olson Wins Numerous Titles and Awards

Northern High School(NHS) student Oakley Olson, under the leadership of Head Coach Joshua Dawson, won the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) 2019 Class 3A State Track & Field Championship in the 1600 and 3200 Meter Runs. Oakley was also the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference (SMAC) Champion and the MPSSAA 3A South Regional Champion […]

MDOT SHA Bridge Projects Receive America Transportation Awards

Dover Bridge, Severn River Bridge Projects Honored by AASHTO, Socrata and Other National Organizations Two Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) projects were honored this week with regional awards in the 2019 America’s Transportation Awards competition. The agency’s project replacing the Dover Bridge won in the Quality of Life/Community Development, Medium Project […]

Calvert County Office on Aging Wins Three State Awards

The Calvert County Office on Aging won three first-place awards and an honorable mention at the Maryland Association of Senior Centers annual meeting June 11 in Annapolis. Calvert County received more first-place awards than any other jurisdiction in the state. The Office on Aging was recognized for its programming in the following categories: Nutrition and […]

HHS Boys’ Track and Field 2019 Champions

The Huntingtown High School (HHS) Boys’ Track & Field Team, the Hurricanes, won the SMAC Championship Meet, the 3A South Region Championship Meet, and became the 2019 Maryland Class 3A State Champions after defeating Watkins Mill High School of Montgomery County, with a final score of 58-55 — completing a perfect 13-0 season. The Huntingtown […]

MD Student Wins Gold Medal in National History Competition

17 Maryland Students Receive Honors at National History Day A Maryland student, Howard County’s Addie Skillman, won the gold medal in her category at National History Day, held June 9 –13, 2019 at University of Maryland in College Park.  Sixteen other Maryland students received Special Prizes, were awarded Outstanding State Entry, or were selected as […]

CSM Student Government Association Honors Students

For Being Wizards at Success The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized several students for their service to the community and positive impact on all students during a Harry Potter-themed Student Government Association (SGA) Yule Ball last month. Held in the haze of blue lights at the Middleton Hall in Waldorf, the festive event brought […]

Calvert County Optimist Clubs Respect for Law Awards

The Calvert-Prince Frederick Optimist Club and the Solomons Optimist Club came together on May 15, 2019, for the annual Respect for Law Awards at the Harriett E. Brown Community Center, Prince Frederick, Maryland. Optimist International established the Respect for Law program to acknowledge, recognize and honor individuals in the community who have chosen law enforcement […]

Maryland Sustainable Growth Awards Presented

Awards Recognize People, Projects that Advance Sustainable Growth and Conservation in Maryland The Maryland Sustainable Growth Commission today presented awards for leadership and community planning at its seventh annual awards ceremony at the Maryland State House in Annapolis. The awards recognize individuals, organizations, and programs that exemplify well-planned economic and community development initiatives throughout the […]