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After 37 years, Holton retires from St. Mary's sheriff's office
To say there were some growing pains in 1997 when Cpl. Andrew Holton was first assigned to work the Lexington Park Community Policing Hotspot Team would be an understatement. “When I first got the assignment for Lexington Park I was like, ‘I don’t know anybody; I don’t know how this is going to work,’” said Holton, who served alongside Joseph Sommerville and Andrew Newsome to help reduce crime in the southern end of the county. ...
St. Mary's airport hosts international drone competition
The prop planes and two-seaters that usually fill the skies of St. Mary’s Regional Airport were temporarily grounded June 26 because of a steady humming sound. But fear not, the sound was that of drones taking part in the 22nd International RoboNation and NAWCAD Student Unmanned Competition, which attracted 33 college and high school teams from around the country and the world. “What the students are doing in programming can...
St. Mary's planning commission reviews 2023 report
The St. Mary’s County Planning Commission released its 2023 annual report and member John Brown took offense to several items in the 21-page document during the commissions’ June 24 meeting in Leonardtown. The planning commission must approve an annual report for each calendar year and is filed with the local legislative body and the Maryland Department of Planning. An optional survey was included. The report showed that 209 residential permits...
Strategic Plan Approved: St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks department has released the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan for public availability. This plan provides direction for the department through the 2029 planning time-period. It also details goals and objectives which represents the commitment R&P provides to its mission and to the citizens of St. Mary’s County.
The road AHEAD: Maryland to be a test-subject state in new federal hospital model
Maryland will be one of two test-subject states for a new federal program that officials hope will improve patient outcomes and bridge inequities while constraining hospital and medical costs. The post The road AHEAD: Maryland to be a test-subject state in new federal hospital model appeared first on Maryland Matters.
29-year veteran takes helm at Office of Legislative Audits
Gregory Hook, a 49-year veteran of the office who served as legislative auditor since 2018, retired Monday. Replacing him is Brian Tanen. The post 29-year veteran takes helm at Office of Legislative Audits appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland takes control of historic Pimlico Race Course as it prepares for makeover
BALTIMORE -- The state of Maryland has officially taken ownership of Baltimore's historic Pimlico Race Course as it plans to redevelop the venue.The Stronach Group transferred ownership on Monday to the state which will begin demolition to make Pimlico a year-round site for thoroughbred racing.All racing, training and wagering operations at the home of the Preakness Stakes will cease on Sept. 1. Site work and demolition is expected to start this fall.The 150th running of the Preakness Stakes will be held at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. The race will move to Laurel in 2026.Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a measure in May to rebuild Baltimore's historic but antiquated race course and transfer the track to state control.Under the new law, Maryland can use $400 million in state bonds to rebuild the home of the second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.The process involves Maryland taking over control of the track, building a training center and eventually closing Laurel Park to shift full-time racing to Pimlico.The plan includes renovating the track surface and grandstand, adding additional stalls and a new training track, as well as redevelop the surrounding Park Heights neighborhood.
Finding childcare in Maryland is hard. Finding good childcare is even harder
When Stephanie Jovine searched for child care for her nearly 4-year-old daughter LuzMarie in Prince George’s County in 2015, she found two options, both of them bad. Jovine couldn’t afford the first one, and the second denied the young girl snacks and then sheets for sleeping. “I was so upset, you know, it was so hard to trust anyone,” said Jovine, a teacher in the District of Columbia Public Schools...
Auditor: State Prosecutor ran afoul of procurement laws
The Office of State Prosecutor failed to use a competitive bid process to purchase the system. State auditors said the agency also failed to provide a written justification for using a sole source contract when it spent more than $131,000 on the system between 2020 and 2023. The post Auditor: State Prosecutor ran afoul of procurement laws appeared first on Maryland Matters.
PHOTOS: Baby trumpeter swans grow to half the size of their parents at Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, Md. (DC News Now) — Look at them go! In just one month, the two young trumpeter swans at the Maryland Zoo have grown to be half their parents’ size. In an update posted Tuesday on the X platform, the zoo shared photos of the young swans — also called cygnets. On June 3, […]
Hogan challenges Alsobrooks to disavow Maryland’s recent tax and fee increases
EXCLUSIVE — Former Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has penned an open letter to his Senate opponent, Angela Alsobrooks, calling on her to disavow a slate of recent tax and fee increases in Maryland. In the letter, first obtained by the Washington Examiner, Hogan accuses Alsobrooks, who is the executive of Prince George’s County, of backing the […]
School nutrition programs don’t take a break for summer
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) – Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the launch of the state’s SUN Bucks program. The program will help families buy groceries this summer and partners with public schools to help with meal deliveries. Washington County is embracing the program. “The kids look forward to it, honestly,” says Krista with […]
Maryland State Police urge safety, will have more patrols over Fourth of July
BALTIMORE - The long Fourth of July weekend brings cookouts, beach trips and pool days. While you're enjoying time with family and friends, the Maryland State Police once again reminds us of the importance of making safe and wise decisions this holiday, especially if alcohol is involved.State Police say troopers will be in full force this holiday weekend to ensure the state's roads are safe. That includes enforcement for things like aggressive driving, distracted driving and driving under the influence. MSP is conducting "saturation patrols," increasing enforcement efforts across the state to save lives."We cannot continue to tolerate the poor and selfless choices...
Comptroller updates cannabis tax report after finding clerical error
The Office of the Comptroller has updated a quarterly report on cannabis taxes after identifying a clerical error. The post Comptroller updates cannabis tax report after finding clerical error appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Grocery Store Trip Lands Maryland Mom $50K Powerball Prize
Late last month, a Cecil County woman turned a trip to Klein's ShopRite on Riverside Parkway in Belcamp into a life-altering event when she picked up some lucky Lottery tickets, officials say. The woman said that she had an extra few dollars after finishing her shopping, so she picked up...
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