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Arrest made in assault involving gun, shovel attack and animal cruelty in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, Md. – On July 17, at 12:55 p.m., Cambridge Police Department officers responded to an assault on Muir Street. Two victims reported being attacked by three men, one flashed a gun and another struck them with a shovel. According to officials the suspect with the shovel stroke the victims service animal. The suspects fled in a black Ford Explorer.
Cyclist Collapses On Point Lookout Road, Flown To Hospital
PARK HALL, Md. — A 65-year-old bicyclist was airlifted to a local hospital after falling unconscious on Point Lookout Road near Snow Hill Way in Park Hall on Thursday afternoon. Emergency personnel responded to a 911 call at approximately 2:15 p.m. The caller reported that the man had become...
Patuxent Friends Meeting calls for an ceasefire in Gaza War
Quakers at Patuxent Friends Meeting in Lusby support an immediate, permanent ceasefire, safe release of all hostages, ending of arms shipments to Israel, and restoration of all humanitarian aid in Gaza in the wake of the Oct. 7 attacks and the ensuing war that has taken the lives of more than 36,000 people, the overwhelming majority of them Palestinian civilians.
Trappe council considers uses for remaining ARPA funds
TRAPPE — Town leaders held a workshop on Wednesday afternoon to discuss potential ways to allocate outstanding funds from the American Rescue Plan Act in Trappe. The town has about $758,000 in ARPA funds that must be obligated by the end of 2024 and used by the end of 2026. While no formal decisions were made, the Trappe Town Council did agree to look into securing two new trucks for its public works department. ...
The CBMM PATRIOT’s Dynamic Duo: A Chat with Joyce and Matt Gauthier
For PATRIOT Capitan Matt Gauthier and his partner and wife, Joyce, the transition from a private boat service to one under the umbrella of a nonprofit museum was surprisingly effortless. While the decision was made after two years of running the sightseeing vessel under private management, both Matt and Joyce realized that under the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s management, nothing really would change since the whole point of the PATRIOT was to get people out on the water and enjoy the wonders of the Miles River.
Kevin O'Connell emotional talking about Khyree Jackson in radio interview
"Phone starts ringing at 4 a.m., it's basically your biggest nightmare as a head coach," O'Connell said. Kevin O'Connell knew it was bad news when his phone rang in the middle of the night on the night that rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school football teammates were killed in a crash in Maryland.
Burnham has new title, old approach
CAMBRIDGE — Rob Burnham’s title has changed, not his approach. “I’m competitive to a fault maybe,” Burnham said. “I will lose sleep to prepare for a game. I will stress and wake up at three in the morning and go draw stuff on the board; paper, pad at the computer. Watch film and do all those things. “But I did all those things before I was a head coach,” Burnham...
Wise High School Community Comes Together After Loss of Three Football Legends
Three celebrated alumni of Wise High School — Khyree Jackson, Anthony "AJ" Lytton and Isaiah Hazel — were killed in a car accident on July 6, and hundreds gathered to honor their lives at a vigil held at the school. The post Wise High School Community Comes Together After Loss of Three Football Legends appeared first on The Washington Informer.
ShoreRivers to plant over 1,000 trees
EASTON — A committed group of 100 volunteers is planting native species trees from Chestertown to Cambridge and from Greensboro to Tilghman Island. ShoreRivers has created a program to plant native species trees in urban areas on the Eastern Shore — the Tree the Shore program. The organization recently received a grant from the Department of Natural Resources to plant 158 trees, which adds to funding already received from Chesapeake...
One Injured Following Serious Rollover Crash In Prince Frederick
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – On July 17, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., emergency personnel responded to the area of Seagull Beach Road and Hallowing Point Road for a serious single motor vehicle crash. Crews arrived on the scene and found the Toyota Corolla overturned in a ditch with one...
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...
Seven Mega Millions tickets win $600 in Arkansas
There was no grand prize winner of Friday’s Mega Millions lottery. There were three Match 5 winners of $1 million nationally in California, Maryland and Virginia. According to the Multi-State Lottery Association, the Mega Millions numbers were:. 10-17-23-50-67, Megaball 3, Megaplier 3x. Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot will be worth...
Alfredo Arroyo Arrested Peacefully Following Brief Standoff
La Plata resident Alfredo Arroyo, 45, is facing charges following an incident that played out over the weekend that led to a large police presence and could have ended tragically if not for officers de-escalating the situation, officials said on Wednesday. On the morning of Saturday, July 13, officers were...
The Most Picturesque Small Towns in Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay is the United States’ largest estuary, stretching from the Susquehanna River to Hampton Roads and bordering Maryland and Virginia. While still a vital commercial and industrial waterway, efforts to clean up and preserve the bay have increased its status as a tourist destination. Chesapeake Bay offers visitors great water recreation, fishing, and nature sightseeing, and also numerous waterfront towns that are overflowing with history and charm. Choosing only six picturesque bayfront towns is a tall task, so let this be your guide as a starting point for your next visit to the Chesapeake Bay.
Grand Avenue taproom The Wayward set to close this fall
Wren House Brewing Co. alumni and friends Tyler Goolie and Hilda Cardenas brought their craft beer expertise to Grand Avenue with The Wayward Taphouse. The bar and community hangout space opened in 2020 and it serves customers inside its retrofitted historic taproom and outside on a large patio surrounded by fellow small businesses.
Exciting Heavy Games Await at 2024 Sherwood Park Highland Gathering
Heavy Games return to Broadmoor Lake Park for the Sherwood Park Highland Gathering featuring the iconic caber toss, with competitions running from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Total of 25 athletes competing, with 2 categories for male competitors and 1 open category for women. Only 300 participants across...
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