The Calvert County Fire & Rescue Association held their annual Memorial Service Saturday, October 26, at the Calvert County Fallen Fighters Memorial. Calvert County is the only county in Maryland to have fire, rescue and emergency medical services run by volunteers. The monument, located at the Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens on Broomes Island Road, is […]
CHGC Salutes Military and First Responders
With Fall Special As a salute to those who serve, the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course (CHGC) will offer a special fall discount for military and first responders. From Oct. 7 through Nov. 11, active service, veteran and retired military, fire, EMT and law enforcement personnel are eligible for 25% off regular priced green fees. Proof […]
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 […]
Extreme Caution Advised Due to Dry Weather Conditions
Public Safety urges awareness of potential fire risk Due to the extended period of dry weather, the Calvert County Department of Public Safety is urging residents to use extreme caution when burning. Though the area has not reached drought level conditions and there is no outright ban on burning at this time, Public Safety recommends […]
House Fire in Huntingtown Suffers Major Damage
A house fire on September 24, 2019 at 5:24 am, 2765 Queensberry Road, Huntingtown, was discovered by the occupant. The Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department responded. There was a smoke alarm present. Two firefighters were transported to Calvert Health Medical Center for minor injuries and were both treated and released. The two-story single family home suffered […]
Accidental Fire Destroys Lusby Tidewater Dental
On September 19, 2019, at 1:22 am, a structure fire at Tidewater Dental, 10025 H G Trueman Rd in Lusby, was discovered by a neighbor. Solomons Volunteer Fire Department responded. A smoke alarm was present. The accidental fire was a result of an electrical malfunction within an exterior electrical service entrance. The 2-story commercial business […]
Abandoned Truck Set on Fire in Lusby
On September 18, 2019 at 4:02 am, a fire at 9120 Pardoe Road, Lusby, Calvert County, Maryland, was discovered by a neighbor. The 2005 Ford F350 Truck, owned by Thomas W Bowen, suffered $4,000 worth of damage. The fire was the result of unknown person(s) intentionally igniting the interior of the passenger compartment of […]
United Way Extends Appreciation to Community
United Way of Calvert County would like to extend its heartfelt appreciation to the entire community for the generous outpouring of support for the families affected by the fires in Chesapeake Beach on April 3, 2019. As of July 19, United Way will no longer be accepting donations for the families impacted by the Chesapeake […]
Fire at White Sands Drive Destroys Yacht
A fire on July 11, 2019, at 4:18 am was discovered by a waterman. The St Leonard Volunteer Fire Department responded. The 45’ Ocean Yacht, owned by Wesley Coughlin, was located at 1200 White Sands Drive. The area of origin was the stern. The estimated loss to the yacht was $161,000. The preliminary cause is […]
Communities Rally to Assist Neighbors Impacted by Fires
In response to the fatal April 3rd fires thousands of community members, civic organizations and local businesses have responded to aid families displaced. Contributions total over $50,000 in monetary donations; with $32,000 in funds and over $20,000 in gift cards. United Way of Calvert County facilitated the collection of monetary donations with 100% of the […]
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