Choose your location
Maryland Independent
Charles County briefs
Resource Day to give parental support, activities for kids The Charles County Advocacy Council for Children, Youth, and Families/Local Management Board is hosting the Children and Families Resource Day on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Charles High School, located at 5305 Piney Church Road in Waldorf. The event will help families find resources available in Charles County to support their child and the family. ...
American Veterans installs officers
American Veterans Post 13 in Waldorf held an installation ceremony for its newly elected officers on June 27. The officers are Commander Joe Raub, left, Past Commander Jim Culbreth, First Vice Commander Bob Bradford, Chaplain Pat Viets, Second Vice Commander David Viets, Provost Marshall Imy Niemiec and Judge Advocate Carl Lempin. Not pictured is Adjutant and Service Officer Debbie Dudak.
Museum matters
Here is what is happening at museums around Southern Maryland this week. Charles The Maryland Veterans Museum at Patriot Park will host Chuck Morrison, who will give a lecture titled “The Story of the Airplane on Display at Patriot Park” 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at 11000 Crain Highway in Newburg. Go to www.mdvets.cc/. The...
Motorcycle crash kills 24-year-old in Charles
A 24-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash earlier this week. On June 25 at 4:40 p.m., Charles sheriff’s officers responded to a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Chapel Point Road near the intersection of Purcell Road in Port Tobacco. A preliminary investigation revealed a 2007 Honda CBR600 motorcycle, operated by Nicolas Conrad Slough of Bel Alton, left the roadway and struck a tree, according to a release by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Slough was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact sheriff’s officer A. Fenlon #544 at 301-609-6227.
Charles board backtracks, approves July 5 holiday for county
Based on precedent, the Charles County commissioners have changed their minds and given county employees an extra holiday after all. County government employees will now get off of work July 5 this year after the idea was initially shot down. On June 25, a request came from Commissioner President Reuben B. Collins II (D) and Commissioner Ralph E. Patterson II (D) to walk back their initial “no” on the extra...
Charles board backtracks, approves July 5 holiday for county
Based on precedent, the Charles County commissioners have changed their minds and given county employees an extra holiday after all. County government employees will now get off of work July 5 this year after the idea was initially shot down. On June 25, a request came from Commissioner President Reuben B. Collins II (D) and Commissioner Ralph E. Patterson II (D) to walk back their initial “no” on the extra...
Bacon music in La Plata
Southern Maryland-based Pork Donut performs Friday during the La Plata Concert Series Friday in La Plata. From left is bassist Danny Bacon of Hughesville, guitarist and lead singer Joe Pratta of Charlotte Hall, drummer David Saunders of Dentsville, guitarist Keith Wilsey and keyboardist Danny Gimler of Welcome. The band played classic hits from Cheap Trick, The Cars and Creedence Clearwater Revival.
La Plata siblings commemorate D-Day in Normandy
When the opportunity arose for two high schoolers to represent their Civil Air Patrol squadron at the 80th anniversary of D-Day earlier this month in Normandy, France, Jack and Lauren Compton looked toward their community and raised more than $8,000 to make the incredible chance a reality. The brother and sister both belong to the cadet program in Civil Air Patrol, the auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. The cadet program focuses on building well rounded Americans and aerospace leaders through a curriculum targeting leadership,...
Keeping it clean
Morgan State University Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter members participate in their 16th year of Charles County’s Adopt-A-Road Program on June 15. The local chapter is assigned to pick up litter along a 1.2-mile stretch of Lexington Drive in Waldorf. Charles County encourages residents and organization to help combat littering by “adopting” a county road. Volunteers receive sign recognition in exchange for cleaning their road at least three times a year. Gloves and bags are provided as well as trash disposal; safety vests and caution signs are also available upon request. For more on the Adopt-A-Road Program, go to www.charlescountymd.gov and search in Environmental Resources under the “Services” tab.
Community briefs
'Blindness demonstration' planned at Saturday event The five St. Mary’s County Lions Clubs will be conducting a "blindness demonstration" during the Culture and Cuisine event sponsored by the Lexington Park Business Association in St. Mary’s Square from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 29. Recyclable eyeglasses will also be collected that day. For more about the event, go to www.visitstmarysmd.com/events/community-culture-cuisine/. Gospel music festival planned ...
Charles County briefs
Resource Day to give parental support, activities for kids The Charles County Advocacy Council for Children, Youth, and Families/Local Management Board is hosting the Children and Families Resource Day on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Charles High School, located at 5305 Piney Church Road in Waldorf. The event will help families find resources available in Charles County to support their child and the family. ...
Charles student advisors recognized by state association
Two school advisors in Charles County were recently honored for their work with students. For those who walk into St. Charles High School and see an enthusiastic academic mentor repping a school polo shirt, it’s probably Danielle Carpenter. Carpenter, academic mentor and student government association advisor at St. Charles, recently received the Mike Michaelson Advisor of the Year Award through the Maryland Association of Student Councils, or MASC, for her...
Museum matters
Here is what is happening at museums around Southern Maryland this week. Charles The Maryland Veterans Museum at Patriot Park will host Chuck Morrison, who will give a lecture titled “The Story of the Airplane on Display at Patriot Park” 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at 11000 Crain Highway in Newburg. Go to www.mdvets.cc/. The...
As charter due date draws near, discourse rages on
As it stands now, Charles County will see the final draft of a charter government presented to the commissioners in about one month. Ahead of the deadline, Commissioner Gilbert “BJ” Bowling (D) held a town hall at the Hughesville firehouse on June 20 to address mainly questions related to the charter and to offer his input. A change from the commissioner form of government to charter form will be on...
Charles school board eases sports eligibility policy
The Charles school board approved a revised extracurricular eligibility policy this week that places more emphasis on passing courses than individual quarterly grades. Michael K. Lukas, who has been a board member since 2010, proposed the changed eligibility requirements in hopes of having something that is executable by the upcoming school year. The policy was approved June 17 at St. Charles High School during one of the board’s work sessions. ...
Point of Change celebrates parenting program graduates
In a night filled with hugs, tears and smiles, the Point of Change parenting program celebrated those who participated in its second session. On June 12, the participants of the program were showered with praise and awards for their efforts in learning and reform from those who run the program, Maryland delegates and the Charles County commissioners. “Point of Change Jail and Street Ministry Inc. is a product of my...
Southern Maryland police briefs
Nanjemoy man, recently shot in the face, allegedly commits stabbing On June 11, Charles sheriff’s officers responded to the report of a stabbing near 2998 Thomas Road in Bryans Road. Upon arrival, officers made contact with Labrons Edward Butler, 48, of Nanjemoy, who told them that he came to a camper in the backyard of the house to retrieve his son’s belongings, charging documents say. Butler’s son is listed in...
La Plata man fatally crashes motorcycle
A La Plata man died after his motorcycle ran off the road near Waldorf last week. On Friday, June 14, at approximately 1:03 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to Route 301 in the area of Billingsley Road for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Due to the circumstances, the Maryland State Police CRASH Team was requested to assume the investigation. ...
Charles County briefs
Senior Rangers looking for participants Adults ages 55 and up who are looking to spend more time in Maryland state parks are encouraged to join the Southern Maryland Recreational Complex's Senior Rangers. The program will take place on Wednesdays from July 10 to Aug. 14. The 90-minute sessions will teach history and engage with nature. Sessions will take place in Smallwood State Park, Cedarville State Forest and Merkle Natural Resources...
Community briefs
Enjoy yoga with horses Namaste Neighs, Yoga with Horses will be held 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Greenwell State Park, 25450 Rosedale Manor Lane in Hollywood. Yoga followed by meet and greet with horses. The cost is $28. For ages 8 and older and must be accompanied by an adult. Proceeds benefit The Greenwell Foundation. Go to www.visitstmarysmd.com/events/namaste-neighs/. Radio field day set ...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.