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Berthiaume named Greenview Knolls principal
Over the next several weeks, Candice Berthiaume will move her desk a few feet away from its current location when she becomes principal of Greenview Knolls Elementary School. The 39-year-old Port Republic resident was the assistant principal during the 2022-2023 school year and served as the interim principal last year. “I am extremely excited for the opportunity to be principal at Greenview Knolls,” Berthiaume said during an interview as her...
Vivian Lee Messner
Vivian Lee Messner, 68, of Colonial Beach passed away peacefully at her brother’s home in Timonium, MD on June 23, 2024, after bravely battling pancreatic cancer. Born in Huntington, WV on August 25, 1955, she graduated from Mynderse Academy in Seneca Falls, NY in 1973 and from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a BS in accounting in 1977. She served as an information technology specialist for a major defense contractor and later for Geico, where she worked for over 20 years, retiring in 2014.
Commissioners Set Public Forum July 23
The St. Mary’s County commissioners will hold a public forum at 6:30pm Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown. Public forums allow residents to speak directly to the commissioners on topics of their choosing. Residents may offer appreciation, questions, or suggestions in a mutually respectful format. Those wishing to speak at the forum will receive up to three minutes to address the commissioners.
Man Fires Gunshot At TV, Threatens Two In La Plata Home
LA PLATA, Md. – On July 13 at 10:50 a.m., officers responded to a house in La Plata for the report of a male who fired a gunshot at a television and threatened two people who were inside during an argument. Responding officers immediately established a perimeter around the...
Temporary Pause In Processing Vital Record Requests Due to International IT Issue Affecting Microsoft
LEONARDTOWN, MD (July 19, 2024) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department will not be able to process vital record requests on Friday, July 19, 2024, due to the international IT issue affecting Microsoft. Normal operations are expected to resume on Monday, July 22, 2024. To learn more about...
Cove Point Park Sports Courts to Temporarily Close for Renovations
The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces the temporary closure of the Cove Point Park sports courts for demolition and replacement. The closure is anticipated to last several months. Beginning on Monday, July 22, two tennis and pickleball courts closest to baseball fields three and four will close....
Solomons Business Owner Faces Legal Troubles Amid Ambulance Incident
SOLOMONS, Md. – In a notable incident, Lauren Ann Simpson has been charged with multiple offenses following a series of events on June 20, 2024, in Solomons, Calvert County, Maryland. The official court documents indicate Simpson was involved in unauthorized vehicle use, interference with emergency services, and other related charges.
CCSO detectives investigating shooting that left two hurt in Prince Frederick
CALVERT COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said two people were hospitalized after a shooting outside of a home on Sunday night. Deputies said around 9:40 p.m., authorities were called to the 1600 block of Minto Court in Prince Frederick for reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies found a […]
Cambridge man arrested on 30 charges following vehicle pursuit
CAMBRIDGE — A Cambridge man was arrested on 30 charges after fleeing a traffic stop and striking a house. Keizye Daijuon Collins, 27, was arrested on charges including first- and second-degree assault, driving on a suspended and revoked license, reckless driving and attempting to elude police by failing to stop. According to a news release from the Cambridge Police Department, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on July 1...
Mechanicsville Man Charged With Multiple Counts Of Theft
CHARLOTTE HALL, Md. – On June 21, 2024, Albert Steven Cherrico of Mechanicsville was formally charged by the District Court of Maryland for Saint Mary’s County with multiple counts of theft. Cherrico, 66, faces charges of theft between $100 and $1,500 following a series of incidents at a local ACE Hardware store in Charlotte Hall.
Bubby Knott’s Legacy of Giving Lives On
ONLY 200 TICKETS LEFT, DRAWING IN SEPTEMBER... GRAB YOURS NOW. The Great Mills Trading Post provided the following information from Karen Siebert, CFO:. As we try to move on in the light of our dad’s passing; we have racked our brains in ways to best honor his legacy. In a few words; what we remember most about our dad is his giving spirit and the support he showed our community. We are happy to share our first act to keep his legacy alive. We are not sure if you have heard of the Survivor Tractor, but long story short, this tractor has been raising money to support Cancer for quite some time. Our dad bought the tractor several times as it hit the auction circuit. He was the last purchaser right before the onset of Covid. So, we thought it is only fitting to use this Survivor Tractor to help support the families of local children with cancer.
Smith Point Sea Rescue Report
Smith Point Sea Rescue (SPSR) editor Dan Morissette recently reported that crews responded to the following calls for assistance:. March 14: At 1 p.m., SPSR received a report from a boater that a motor hose had broken on his 20-foot Wellcraft center console on Cockrell Creek. Rescue I dispatched with a crew of three, quickly located the vessel with one aboard, and towed it to Shell Landing for trailering. Time on call: 40 minutes.
Maryland Facing Exodus; Residents Leaving These Five Places in Droves
Maryland is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States and has a population of approximately 6 million. Despite its rich history, diverse culture, and magnificent environment, not every town in the state is equally enticing to reside in. Certain places have low wages, inadequate education, high crime rates,...
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