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Bannon named new golf coach at CSM
In recent years, Sean Bannon has become a familiar face on the local high school and youth scene as the Southern Maryland director of the Junior Tour and even more recently as the head golf coach at Calvert High School. Now, it appears, Bannon is prepared to take the next step in his career. Bannon, who once owned Professional Golfers Association status and served as the club pro at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in Lusby, will soon begin his final season at the helm of...
'This is absolutely unacceptable' | Prince George’s County councilman echoes concerns for residents dealing with apartment issues
CAMP SPRINGS, Md. — A Prince George’s County councilman is calling out the property owners for the current conditions of a Camp Springs apartment complex. This comes days after WUSA9 uncovered several complexes with no air conditioning. The different conditions we are hearing about for residents are at...
Man Arrested For DUI And Negligent Driving With Children In The Vehicle
CALIFORNIA, Md. – A troubling incident from California, Maryland, Patrick Clay Murphy Jr., 34, of Bryans Road, Maryland was arrested on July 1, 2024, on charges of driving under the influence and negligent driving. Deputy Sheriff John Gardiner of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a distress call regarding Murphy’s erratic driving behavior with his children in the vehicle.
Virginia-Plated Mustang Involved In St. Mary’s Credit Card Fraud Case
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office seeks assistance identifying and locating the vehicle seen in this picture concerning suspected fraudulent credit card usage. A victim reported multiple unauthorized charges and attempts on two separate credit cards. In one instance, fraudulent purchases were made at...
Cordova Mobile Home Fire Ruled Accident
CORDOVA, MD.- A mobile home fire in Talbot County has been ruled an accident. The Maryland State Fire Marshal says the fire started outside of a home on Schockley Lane in Cordova around 4 p.m. Tuesday. The fire marshal says it took about 45 firefighters around 45 minutes to get...
Sick Raccoon In Anne Arundel County Tests Positive For Rabies: Health Department
An alert was issued on Wednesday advising that the animal was found on Governor's Bridge Road, between Riva Road and St. George Barber Road on Monday, July 15. It has since tested positive for rabies, officials confirmed on Wednesday. According to health officials, "rabies is a viral disease that mainly...
Cellphone use curtailed in St. Mary's schools
A few years ago singer Carly Rae Jepson told her fans to “call me maybe.” St. Mary’s County students will still be able to do that if they wish, but now there will be restrictions in place after the board of education modified the school systems’ cellphone policy. At the board’s July 17 meeting, it was decided that student cellphones must be turned off and not visible during the school...
Dogs in St. Mary's must now have licenses or owners face fines
Dogs in St. Mary’s must now have a free county license or owners will face a $250 fine. The commissioners reviewed — and approved multiple amendments — of the county’s animal control ordinance. The current ordinance was last updated in 2017. The Department of Emergency Services, the Animal Control Advisory Board and partnering organizations began collaborating on an update in 2020 and a final revised proposal of the ordinance was...
Annual challenge urges folks to eat local veggies
Put down your prepackaged and processed foods, start your “endives” and head out for some locally made foods as the 16th annual Buy Local Challenge gets underway. The Southern Maryland Agricultural Commission, a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, invites Marylanders to support, celebrate and shop everything Maryland grown, harvested, produced, hand-crafted and homemade by area farms, producers, artisans and farm-hosted fun. The St. Mary’s County commissioners presented...
1 in 20 students drop out of school in Charles County
Charles public schools’ dropout rate approximately doubled from 2019 to 2023, according to information presented at a recent school board meeting. Kevin Lowndes, chief of teaching and learning for the school system, presented the most current data during the board of education’s work session on June 17, showing the county’s dropout rate, which was less than 3% in 2019, increased to almost 6% in 2023. This increased dropout rate indicates...
Man Arrested After Shooting on Chesapeake Bay Bridge
QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY, MD - An Anne Arundel County man is facing multiple felony charges after a non-contact shooting on the bridge. Maryland Transportation Authority Police say on June 8, around 11:45 p.m., the driver of a black Jeep fired multiple shots toward a silver Mitsubishi while driving recklessly across the westbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Police say the driver then exited the Jeep and pointed a gun at the driver of the Mitsubishi.
Council approves annexation of land for potential affordable housing project
EASTON — A potential affordable multifamily housing development project on the east side of Ocean Gateway took a step forward at Monday night’s Town Council meeting. Council members approved a resolution for the town to annex around 17 acres of land following multiple public hearings. The land is to be annexed from Talbot County and into the town of Easton. It contains vacant property east of U.S. Route 50, between...
Neighbors say no AC is just one issue in this Prince George's Co. apartment complex
TEMPLE HILLS, Md. — If you take a drive through Heather Hills Apartments in Temple Hills, you'll see freshly cut lawns leading up to the 50 buildings that make up the complex. But take a trip inside one of those apartments, and the people who live there like Rushell...
Prince George’s County Man Brings Home Vitamins And Big Bucks
BOWIE, Md. – A Bowie man running an errand for his wife made a pit stop on his way home for Lottery tickets, and returned home with a big winner. The lucky player won $50,000 playing the Maryland Lottery’s Pick 5 game. The Prince George’s County Pick 4...
'Jugging' on the rise in Maryland: Annapolis police share safety tips
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (7News) — A new crime trend known as "jugging" has made its way to the DMV, prompting local police to issue a warning to residents. The Annapolis Police Department said jugging is a form of theft that includes robbery, typically when a suspect follows a victim from a financial institution such as a bank, ATM, or check cashing service.
Librarians share several programs as people find ways to stay cool during extreme heat
BLADENSBURG, Md. (DC News Now) — With the extreme heat over the past few days, families are looking for ways to beat the heat. Local librarians said they’ve noticed more people coming in to enjoy the AC. One of those locations seeing an increase in visitors is the newly built Bladensburg Branch Library. Employees said […]
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