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Fines for signs On April 1, the department of public works began removing unauthorized signs alongside county roadways. Removed signs are being stored at the Appeal Landfill, located at 401 Sweetwater Road, for two weeks. Individuals and businesses may reclaim their signs for a $6 fee per sign. Any signs remaining after two weeks will be discarded. Those who repeatedly violate the signage permit will incur a $25 fine per...
Fourth Of July Blaze Destroys Calvert County Barn, Does $225K In Damage: Maryland Fire Marshal
An overnight fire in Calvert County put a damper on Fourth of July celebrations for a homeowner in Huntingtown. First responders were called shortly after 10:15 p.m. on Thursday night to a home on Walton Road, when a passerby reported flames showing from a sheet metal barn in the area.
Angela Wynne Norton, 70,
Angela Wynne Norton, 70, of Fort Ashby, WV and formerly a long-time resident of Calvert County passed away July 1, 2024. She was born October 2, 1953 in Harrisonburg, VA to Jennings Marshall and Nita Grey (Reamer) Crider. Angela grew up in Adelphi and graduated from High Point High School in 1971. She married Jack “Ronnie” Norton, Jr. on February 6, 1976. They lived in North Beach for 30 years where she became a second mother to many kids. Their house was a safe place for many, and she welcomed anyone. After 30 years in North Beach, Angela and Ronnie moved to Lusby where they lived for 15 years before moving to Fort Ashby, WV in 2019. Angela loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, playing online games, especially Bingo, Yahtzee, Candy Crush, and Farmville, watching Hallmark Christmas movies and General Hospital, and a cold Coors Light. She will be greatly missed.
First Responders Rescue Horse After Falling Through Pool Cover in Huntingtown
On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, firefighters responded to the block of Warner Drive in Huntingtown, for the animal rescue. Crews arrived on the scene to find a horse, named “Slick”, had fallen through a pool cover and was standing in the empty pool. Firefighters and the Calvert County...
Register Now For Calvert County Camp D.A.R.E. This Summer!
OWINGS, Md. – During this weeklong camp, July 22-26, certified D.A.R.E. officers from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office will present the 10-lesson “Keepin’ it REAL” elementary curriculum to incoming fifth graders (ages 9-10) who were unable to participate in the D.A.R.E. after-school program during the school year.
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...
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