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HHS Jones Selected to All National Honors Ensemble

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Hayley Jones, member of the concert choir at Huntingtown High School (HHS), has been selected each year since ninth grade for the Maryland All-State Chorus, All County Chorus, Tri-County Chorus, and the Maryland State Solo and Ensemble. This year„ she is one of six students to represent the State of Maryland at the 2019 All-National […]

Floater Recognized as December 2019 Employee of the Month

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The ERC is pleased to announce that Jamie Angus, Human Resources Aide, was selected as the December 2019 Employee of the Month. The Employee of the Month award acknowledges individual excellence for superior job performance and/or special individual efforts that go above and beyond the employee’s normal job duties. The categories for recognition are: quality […]

Woodson Named Director of Human Resources

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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Melanie Woodson as the county government director of human resources. Woodson’s appointment is effective January 13, 2020. Woodson, who was most recently the human resources deputy director in the Calvert County Department of Human Resources, has worked for the county […]

Government to Close at Noon Tuesday December 24

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will close at noon Tuesday, December 24 and will remain closed through Friday, December 27 in observance of the Christmas holiday. County offices will also close at noon Tuesday, December 31 and remain closed Wednesday, January 1, 2020, for New Year’s Day. Find information on […]

CAASA Sponsors the Designated Driver Campaign

The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. is sponsoring a county-wide impaired driving prevention campaign from December 1, 2019, through January 2, 2020. The loss of life due to impaired driving is completely preventable. The Designated Driver Campaign provides a unique opportunity for Calvert County restaurants, clubs, bars, and civic/service organizations to join forces with […]

Board Celebrates New Beginnings in Calvert County

Earlier this month, Southern Maryland’s fourth American Job Center (AJC) was opened in Prince Frederick. Located at 200 Duke St., the AJC provides resources to help job seekers achieve their employment goals as well as assists businesses in finding valuable employees. The board showed their appreciation for the partnership between the Tri-County Council for Southern […]

Accounts Payable Technician Honored as Employee of the Month

The Employee Recognition Committee (ERC) was created on January 1, 1982, to publicly recognize County employees with awards such as Employee of the Month. The Employee of the Month award acknowledges individual excellence for superior job performance and/or special individual efforts that go above and beyond the employee’s normal job duties. The categories for recognition […]

Calvert High Marching Band Takes Maryland State Award

The youth of Calvert County represent our most treasured resource; the accomplishments, achievements, and abilities of these young citizens deserve the recognition and praise of their elders. The Calvert High School Marching Band, under the leadership of Director Demetri Bedel, Assistant Director Brandon Bryant, and Color Guard Instructors Haley Graham and Casey Garner, won the […]

Calvert Civil Air Patrol Squadron Receives 8th Unit Award

The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a Congressionally chartered, federally supported, non-profit organization that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. Civil Air Patrol is made up of adult volunteers and cadets (ages 12 to 21) with an aviation and cyber-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles, and […]