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Golf cart crash results in injuries
On Sept. 14 at around 4 p.m., emergency crews from the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department and Calvert Advanced Life Support responded to a golf cart accident with reports of one unconscious and multiple patients. According to a report filed Calvert Advanced Life Support, ambulances from St. Leonard, Solomons and Prince Frederick responded to the crash area, which is located in the Lusby area. One person was found unconscious. That person was flown by Maryland State Police helicopter to a regional trauma center. Crews evaluated other individuals who sustained injuries in the incident.
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A 500 by Five Celebration will be held 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the La Plata Branch. Celebrate your child’s 500 by Five journey with a special story time and party. Registration required. Teen Game Night will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the Waldorf West branch. Celebrate the end of a long week at a teens-only after-hours event. Registration required. Behind the...
Calvert County briefs
Sanctuary to close for repairs Battle Creek Cyprus Swamp Sanctuary will close temporarily for renovations to the parking lot and storm management system beginning Sept. 23. The start date of renovations is weather dependent and subject to change. The sanctuary, including its trail system, is expected to remain closed for two weeks or until renovations are fully completed. These necessary upgrades will enhance the sanctuary’s infrastructure, providing better management of...
Leadership Southern Maryland announces executive class
The Leadership Southern Maryland Board of Directors recently announced the selection of 34 Southern Maryland leaders for its 17th Executive Program Class of 2025. Selected from Calvert County were CalvertHealth President and CEO Jeremy Bradford and Microsoft Corporation and Senior Program Manager Montego Parker. Charles County selections include Poiema Movement Executive Director Tiffany Barber, Management Solutions Consulting Group Project Director Ramonda Davis, Charles County government Associate County Attorney Terrah Dews,...
Pedestrian struck and killed in Calvert
A 36-year-old Calvert man was struck and killed Thursday night at an intersection in Prince Frederick. According to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 8:04 p.m. members of the Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Unit responded to the area of northbound Route 2/4 and Church Street for the report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. In a press release, the sheriff's office reports the preliminary investigation indicated...
Keeping busy on big project
It’s still 8½ months away from its targeted completion date and crews remain busy on the construction of Calvert County’s new administration building. The $38.7 million building on Main Street in Prince Frederick will yield a 103,000-square-foot structure housing most of Calvert County’s government employees. It is the largest local government construction project in the county’s history. The contractor is Forrester, a Montgomery County-based construction company, and the project is expected to be completed sometime in May 2025.
Calvert board hopes for road funds from state
With state transportation officials scheduled to visit Calvert later this month, county officials appear to be pessimistic about chances for receiving funds for long-promised projects. On Tuesday, the county commissioners received an update from staff on Calvert’s transportation priorities for the current fiscal year. Planner Jessicca Gaetano told the commissioners that state transportation officials are citing a $1 billion shortfall for funding Maryland’s consolidated transportation plan. The shortfall means “the...
Family seeks answers to St. Mary's man's death while in custody in Calvert jail
According to descriptions provided by his family, Angel Manuel Jimenez was always the life of the party. They described him as “a flirt, a charmer, always cracking jokes and tearing up the dance floor.” Jimenez, a native of the Bronx, a resident of Great Mills and an electrician by trade, was 50 years old when he died on Dec. 4, 2023, while in custody at the Calvert County Detention Center in Barstow. ...
Calvert commissioners approve appointments to school safety board
Over three months after approving a resolution establishing it, the Calvert County commissioners approved 15 members recommended by county government staff for appointment to a school safety committee. The appointments were unanimously approved Tuesday. The resolution to form the Student Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee was OK’d in late May with the aim to address reports of increases in bad behavior in public schools. Emily Shrieves, constituent services specialist with...
Crash results in injuries
Shortly before noon on Sept. 5, emergency crews responded to the Route 2/4-Bowie Shop Road intersection in Huntingtown for the report of a two-vehicle collision with motorists trapped. One of the vehicles was on its side. The two trapped motorists were freed by crews, with one flown to a regional trauma center and the other taken by ambulance to Calvert Health Medical Center. As a result of the crash, portions of the road were shut down for approximately one hour.
Latino Fair planned this weekend at Calvert park
A different kind of county fair is taking place Sept. 15 at Hallowing Point Park in Prince Frederick. The first-ever Latino Fair in Calvert is the creation of a group of woman who are part of a new organization called FLOREs. Group member Clemie Alvarez-Pizzillo of Dunkirk came up with the idea for the fair, which is being held on the first day of National Hispanic Heritage Month. “It’s an...
Senior spotlight
A men’s strength training boot camp will be held 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays through Oct. 10, at the Northern Senior Activity Center. This series aims to enhance strength, mobility, and overall fitness and is tailored for seniors. The cost is $45. Registration required. Go to www.stmaryscountymd.gov/aging and click View & Sign Up for Activities & Programs or call 301-475-4200, ext. 3115. A Somatic Movement Therapy workshop will be held 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Learn the...
Calvert County briefs
Calvert festival scheduled in September The Experience Calvert Festival at the Jewel of the Chesapeake Bay is scheduled for Sept. 14 from noon to 5 p.m. in North Beach. This is a chance to explore all that makes the region and must-visit destination. There will be children’s activities, food trucks and vendors. Fresh oysters will be available for purchase. Festival rain date is Sept. 15. For more information, call the...
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Teen Tiny Art Masterpieces will be held 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at the Waldorf West branch. Create your own Tiny Art Masterpiece and take it home to impress family and friends. Registration is required. How 2: Upcycle a Picture Frame will be held 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept.14, at the La Plata branch. Learn how to take a picture frame and customize it into the perfect decor. Registration is required. ...
Calvert birth announcements
Camille Regina Villano was born to Anastasiya Villano and William Villano of Prince Frederick at CalvertHealth Medical Center at 10:40 p.m. on May 8. She weighed 6 pounds, 11.9 ounces and was 18¾ inches long. She joins siblings Evelynne and Karina. Her grandparents are Bill and Mary Villano, and Gregory and Angelika Bosov. Parker Noelle Kidwell was born to Kacie Kidwell and Robby Kidwell of St. Leonard at CalvertHealth Medical Center at 10:24 a.m. on May 11. He weighed 6 pounds, 2.1 ounces and was...
Over 40 apply for school safety committee
As students have returned to classrooms in Calvert for the new school year, the county’s mandate to address safety in the buildings is about to return from summer vacation. In fact, a report delivered to the county commissioners from government administrators recently showed a very enthusiast response from the public and a busy followup process. The aim is to establish a 15-member Calvert Student Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee. That...
Hearing set on nature center rebuild following fire
Restoring a popular local destination will be the aim of a public hearing at next Tuesday’s Calvert County commissioners’ meeting. As advertised, the hearing is for a budget adjustment amending the county’s capital improvement plan to increase funding to rebuild Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Nature Center. On Nov. 5, 2022, an electrical fire that started in a basement storage room at the Prince Frederick facility damaged the structure. Three animals...
Applications accepted now for Christmas in April work in Calvert
Christmas in April Calvert County Inc. will be accepting applications through Sept. 30 for work done in April 2025. This volunteer, nonprofit organization makes home repairs and improves the homes of low-income homeowners, particularly those who are elderly, disabled, families with children and military veterans. There is no cost for the homeowners who are selected to be part of this program. The goal of Christmas in April is for persons...
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Teen Tiny Art Masterpieces will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at the Waldorf West branch. Create your own Tiny Art Masterpiece and take it home to impress family and friends. Registration is required. How 2: Upcycle a Picture Frame will be held 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept.14, at the La Plata branch. Learn how to take a picture frame and customize it into the perfect decor. Registration required. ...
Senior spotlight
From Farm to Your Table: Farmers Feeding St. Mary’s will distribute free fresh produce and meat 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at U-Haul Moving & Storage, 46041 Signature Lane in Lexington Park. Family units will be limited to one box of produce per event and distribution continues while supplies last. Contact 301-475-4200, ext. 1073, or go to www.stmaryscountymd.gov/FFSM. Fall Bird Feeding will be held 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Wild Birds Unlimited Co-Owner Barb...
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