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Leaked report, former firefighters expose problems in Charles Co. Fire Association
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (7News) — On June 5, a fire started in the attic and spread down to the second floor of an elderly man’s home on Needlefish Court in Waldorf, Maryland. Volunteer firefighters managed to get things under control without injuries. But according to an internal after-action report obtained by 7News, it was a “poorly run fire ground” and the incident commander admitted he “had no idea what was going on and what needed to be done.”
New Prince George’s Co. facility is like an ER for mental health crises
A new mental health facility is open in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and there’s no other place like it in the state. The Dyer Care Center, located on Piscataway Road in Clinton, is described as an emergency room just for mental health emergencies, with the ability to take drop-offs from police and ambulances alike.
Storefront occupation option for agriculture center stays alive
There are some hoops to jump through and more cash to obtain but a plan to locate a regional agriculture retail center in a vacant Charlotte Hall storefront is very much alive. On July 25, the Tri-County Council of Southern Maryland’s executive board held a special meeting about how to rework the plan and not lose crucial state funding. Craig Sewell, the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission’s marketing and livestock...
Bowles Farms Hosts 18th Annual St. Mary’s County National Mower Races
CLEMENTS, Md. — Excitement is building as the 18th annual St. Mary’s County National Lawn Mower Races approach. Set to take place on Friday, August 2nd, and Saturday, August 3rd, this beloved tradition is expected to draw lawnmower enthusiasts from near and far. The Bowles Farms family, known...
St. Mary's Post 255 falls in state tournament
Regardless of their performance in the Maryland State American Legion Tournament last weekend at Joe Cannon Stadium in Anne Arundel County, the St. Mary's Post 255 baseball team was assured of a spot in the upcoming American Legion Mid-Atlantic Region II Tournament that it will be hosting Aug. 7-11 at the same venue. St. Mary's Post 255 coaches and players were hoping to go into the region tournament with some momentum, but Sunday morning they were eliminated from the state tournament. Post 255 suffered a...
Police ID 77-Year-Old White Plains Woman Killed In Four-Vehicle Fort Washington Crash
New details have been released by the Prince George's County Police Department after a 77-year-old woman was killed in a four-vehicle Fort Washington crash over the weekend. White Plains resident Louise Wilder has been identified by the agency as the person killed at around 6:15 p.m. on Friday, July 26 in the crash.
Daily News Brief | July 29, 2024
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Bowie trash collection changes to combat heat
BOWIE, Md. (DC News Now) — The City of Bowie Public Works Department is changing solid waste and trash collection hours Monday to combat intense temperatures. According to the city, curbside collection of trash, recycling, special pickups and yard waste will begin at 6 a.m. on July 29 and continue through Sept. 30. This pickup […]
Over 14,000 bottles of alcohol worth $800,000 stolen from Virginia ABC stores in first half of 2024
New data obtained by 8News through a public records request shows that thieves are stealing bottles from state-run Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) stores with regularity.
A Job By Chance And A Career Of Dedicated Service
WALDORF, Md. – After 28 years and three months of dedicated service, Rhonda Hurt is retiring from her role as a civilian employee at CCSO. Her journey began in 1995 when she joined as a volunteer after attending a community meeting aimed at starting a neighborhood watch program for her street. Little did she know, that that moment would shape her career path at CCSO.
DC police identify man shot, killed in Southeast
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has released the name of the man who was shot and killed in Southeast on Sunday afternoon. Police identified the victim as 44-year-old Bobby Addison of Southeast, D.C. Shortly before 3 p.m., officers were called to the 3200 block of 28th Street after gunshots were heard […]
Dunkin’ Awards Scholarships to Local Annapolis, Odenton, Pasadena, and Millersville Students
Dunkin’ and its DMV franchisees announced the recipients of the Dunkin’ Regional Scholarships, awarding $125,000 to high school and college students in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Partnering with Scholarship America, Dunkin’ awarded $2,500 scholarships to 50 students for the Fall 2024 term. The scholarships aim...
Rabies Alert Issued In Frederick County After Groundhog Tests Positive Following Dog Attack
An alert was issued by the Health Department after it was notified that a groundhog in the Frederick neighborhood tested positive for the virus after it was picked up from the stormwater management pond area near the swimming pool on Bel Aire Lane. Frederick County Animal Control collected the groundhog...
Horizon Goodwill breaks ground to transform ‘food desert’ in downtown Hagerstown
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Some good news for Hagerstown — a new food market is coming downtown, where it can be hard to find healthy or nutritious food options. The project will be welcomed in neighborhoods that have limited access to a full-scale supermarket. The State of Maryland and private foundations helped with […]
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