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Pellet Gun Assault Leads To Drug, Weapon Bust In Glen Burnie, Police Say
Five people were apprehended on Tuesday night following a series of unfortunate events that began with an assault involving a pellet gun and ended with a drug bust in an Anne Arundel County apartment, police say. Officers were called to the 100 block of Faywood Court in Glen Burnie shortly...
Man arrested in deadly shooting in Mount Rainier
MOUNT RAINIER, Md. — A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left one dead and two others wounded in Mount Rainier. On Sept. 23 around 7:30 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting in the 3400 block of Rhode Island Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered 22-year-old Freiyer Yanez-Salas of Washington, D.C. dead inside a burgundy Jeep Commander, having been shot.
'Mr. Fix-a-Flat' fixes broken bikes, helps heal Annapolis neighborhood
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — When Kiwone Moore noticed a broken bike on the side of the road in his Annapolis neighborhood, he felt compelled to fix it. Moore was motivated by a thought that popped into his mind: “Maybe if I start fixing bikes, [children] will start riding bikes,” he wondered.
Board makes last zoning ordinance tweaks
In opening Tuesday morning’s discussion of the Calvert County Zoning Ordinance update, Mary Beth Cook, planning and zoning director, said the revision process is “close to the finish line.” The collective aim of the county commissioners has been to reduce residential density while accommodating economic development. In their effort to hit the bull’s-eye, the board decided to revisit the touchy subject of planned unit developments. During a July meeting, without...
Calvert school board, administrators discuss state test scores
When you look at the numbers it’s as much a cause for concern as it is for celebration. According to the Maryland Department of Education, the results from the comprehensive assessment program for the 2023-2024 school year showed modest increases statewide in English language arts and mathematics scores. In Calvert County, the public school system’s rank is fifth in the state in math proficiency. Just under 33% of students in...
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