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Calvert's teaching vacancies pose a threat to NJROTC
Members of the Calvert school board raised concerns last week for the future of their high schools’ Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program if they cannot find teachers and continue to see critically low enrollment numbers. During a July 11 meeting, board members said schools are still struggling to fill NJROTC teaching positions. There are two teaching vacancies for this program at Patuxent High School and one at both Huntingtown High School and Calvert High School. ...
36-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed After Collision In Lusby
LUSBY, Md. – On July 14, 2024, shortly after 7 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Unit responded to the report of a motor vehicle crash in the area of Maryland Rt. 4 and Nursery Road in Lusby. A preliminary investigation revealed...
Paul O'Neal Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Calvert County
Lusby resident Paul O'Neal has been identified as the person killed shortly after 7 p.m. on July 14 after crashing in the area of Maryland Route 4 and Nursery Road. According to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office, a Dodge 3500 was heading north on the roadway when O'Neal - who witnesses reportedly said was riding at an excessive speed - failed to slow down and struck the back of the truck, ejecting him from the bike.
Solomons Business Owner Faces Legal Troubles Amid Ambulance Incident
SOLOMONS, Md. – In a notable incident, Lauren Ann Simpson has been charged with multiple offenses following a series of events on June 20, 2024, in Solomons, Calvert County, Maryland. The official court documents indicate Simpson was involved in unauthorized vehicle use, interference with emergency services, and other related charges.
CCSO detectives investigating shooting that left two hurt in Prince Frederick
CALVERT COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said two people were hospitalized after a shooting outside of a home on Sunday night. Deputies said around 9:40 p.m., authorities were called to the 1600 block of Minto Court in Prince Frederick for reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies found a […]
Woman Critical, Man Stable After Being Shot Inside Calvert County Home, Sheriff Says
Deputies were called shortly after 9:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 14 to the 1600 block of Mint Court in Prince Frederick, where there were reports of shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, members of the Calvert County Sheriff's office found a man with a gunshot wound to a leg and a woman was hit several times in her upper body.
Two Victims Hospitalized After Calvert County Shooting
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – On Sunday, July 14, 2024, at approximately 9:41 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Patrol Bureau responded to the 1600 block of Mint Court in Prince Frederick, for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a middle-aged male had been struck in the...
Dunkirk grocery store on retailers' divestiture list, could become Piggly Wiggly
A famous pig could be coming to Calvert County, but it would likely happen amid the squeals of several parties who are opposed to the largest proposed supermarket merger in U.S. history. The merger of The Kroger Company and Albertsons Companies Inc. was announced in 2022. It has since drawn opposition from the Federal Trade Commission and the attorneys general of several states, including Maryland. Kroger owns several chains, including...
Library hosts presentation on Social Security
Calvert Library hosted a presentation earlier this month to educate families about Social Security, specifically, retirement eligibility requirements, benefits, options and the application process. Diana Varela, a public affairs specialist for the Social Security Administration and the event’s speaker, presented in two different sessions on July 9 to accommodate both English and Spanish speakers. “Social Security is very important in the lives of all of us,” Varela said. “Social security...
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