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Calvert's bus service goes 'fare free'
As the early 1970s rock standard refrains, “Come on and take a free ride.” As of Monday, the white and green buses of Calvert’s public transportation division are a free ride to designation points in the county. The decision to offer the rides beginning July 1 without the customer paying a fare was made by the county commissioners back in early January. ...
Calvert County Fire-Rescue-EMS Congratulates Firefighter Cody Davenport On National Success
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – Calvert County Fire-Rescue-EMS is excited to congratulate Firefighter Cody Davenport, a dedicated volunteer of the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department and a cadet at Calvert Career and Technology Academy, on his outstanding performance at the SkillsUSA National Competition held in Atlanta, Georgia, last week. Cody competed in the highly challenging Firefighting Skills Competition and achieved an impressive 6th place finish in the nation.
A day of daring: Dozens participate in 5K
The cloud cover gave way to sunshine Saturday morning just before 8 a.m. and the start of one of Calvert County’s unique running events. What makes the Daring the Blaze 5 kilometer race notable is the time of year it’s run and the topography of the community where it’s held. The eighth annual “Blaze” was run June 29 in Dares Beach. The race is the brainchild of Noah Wood, a...
Liquor license for legendary night spot transferred
The familiar location Vera’s White Sands was a destination for visitors to Calvert County for several decades under the ownership of the colorful Vera Freeman, who was famed for her flamboyant island attire and home filled with international artifacts. More than 17 years after its iconic owner passed away, the Lusby restaurant and bar lives on and is about to experience another change in management. During the June 27 meeting of the Board of License Commissioners of Calvert County — the liquor board — a...
Republican women announce Terhes scholarship winner
The Republican Women Leaders of Calvert recently announced that Theresa Grover and Trevor MacWilliams are the recipients of the 2024 Joyce Lyons Terhes Memorial Scholarship A news release said the students “demonstrated their commitment to the philosophy and initiatives of the Republican Party and their support of conservative causes.” The scholarship honors the memory of the trailblazing educator who worked as a social studies teacher, curriculum developer, and school administrator....
Companies Sought for Apprenticeship Program
Apprenticeship Maryland Program/Tech Jobs Rule and the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center welcome local companies to participate in the Youth Apprenticeship Program. The Patuxent Partnership wants to increase the number of apprentices and business partners for the 2024-25 school year. Forrest Tech Center in Leonardtown is working...
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