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Historic Drayden Schoolhouse Welcomes Visitors With More Open Houses
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, in partnership with the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC), will be offering even more free open houses for visitors and the community at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse. In addition to the first Saturday of each month, the site will also be open the third Saturday of each month through October, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open house dates for the remainder of 2024 include July 20; August 3 and 17; September 7 and 21; and October 5 and 19.
Serving during summer
The end of the school year does not mean a halt to training for Great Mills Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. The four-peat Distinguished Unit is laying the foundation for future success by putting its top cadets through challenging courses to better their leadership skills. This summer Great Mills NJROTC sent three cadets to NJROTC Leadership Academy in Virginia, plus a graduate assistant returning as an aide; one cadet to NJROTC Sail Academy in Virginia; four cadets to Joint Cadet Leadership Course at Virginia Military Institute; four cadets to ALA Maryland Girls State at Salisbury University; two cadets to American Legion Boys State at McDaniel College; and three cadets to Cyber Camp at Gannon University. These training opportunities reflect the commitment of cadet leaders.
WMDT Reports Plane Down in Tred Avon River and Spy Reader Photos of Search Effort
WMDT News reports a private plane crashed into the Tred Avon River this morning. Read the full developing story here. The Spy Newspapers may periodically employ the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the clarity and accuracy of our content. We encourage readers to offer their point of view...
Still no charges in connection to triple-fatal crash involving Khyree Jackson
Now 10 days since Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school teammates were killed in a crash, no criminal charges have been filed against anybody involved. "Nothing yet," said Denise Douglas, director of communications at the Prince George's County State Attorney's Office in Maryland,...
Solomons fisherman earns angler honors
Eric Packard of Calvert County has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. The award recognizes recreational anglers who catch 10 trophy-sized fish of different species in Maryland. Packard is the 11th master angler since the program began in 2019. In addition to being an extremely avid angler — fishing an average of 240 days per year — Packard serves as a commissioner on the Maryland Sports Fisheries Advisory Commission, representing the tidal and non-tidal recreational anglers...
Stratford Hall received $105,000 challenge grant
Stratford Hall Historic Preserve received a $105,000 challenge grant from the Mary Morton Parsons Foundation for its Semiquincentennial Roof Restoration Project. Stratford Hall, a National Historic Landmark, is home to the only two brothers to sign the Declaration of Independence, Richard Henry and Francis Lightfoot Lee, and other revolutionary leaders.
Dunkirk grocery store on retailers' divestiture list, could become Piggly Wiggly
A famous pig could be coming to Calvert County, but it would likely happen amid the squeals of several parties who are opposed to the largest proposed supermarket merger in U.S. history. The merger of The Kroger Company and Albertsons Companies Inc. was announced in 2022. It has since drawn opposition from the Federal Trade Commission and the attorneys general of several states, including Maryland. Kroger owns several chains, including...
Celebrate Watermen’s Appreciation Day at CBMM on Aug. 11
Get ready to experience the vibrant spirit of the Eastern Shore at Watermen’s Appreciation Day, hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on Sunday, Aug. 11, from 10am-4pm. A partnership between CBMM and the Talbot Watermen Association (TWA), this annual celebration honors the hardworking men and women who define...
1 Dead, 1 Injured In Shooting Outside Wise High School Following Khyree Jackson Vigil
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Tragedy struck again at Wise High School on Friday night when a man was killed and a woman injured in a shooting following a candlelight vigil. The event was held to honor Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and his former teammates, Isaiah Hazel and Anthony “AJ” Lytton Jr., who died in a car accident.
No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Rear-Ends Ambulance on Scene of Medical Call
On Monday, July 15, 2024, at approximately 2:35 p.m., emergency medical personnel responded to the area of Chancellors Run Road and Greenview Parkway in Great Mills, for the reported traumatic injuries. 911 callers reported a 25-year-old male was on his bicycle when he appeared to have a medical emergency or...
One Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Utility Truck
On Monday, July 15, 2024, at approximately 3:33 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Cedar Lane Court in Leonardtown, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Shortly after dispatch, additional 911 callers reported one patient having chest pains. Leonardtown...
Waldorf Fugitive who Violated Terms of Electric Monitoring Apprehended in Mississippi
On June 24, 2024, officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office assigned to the United States Marshals Service Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force located and arrested Mack Lee Cleckley, 40, of Waldorf, who had an active warrant for possession with the intent to distribute drugs in Charles County.
Man Flown to Burn Center After Attempting to Light Brush Pile in St. Inigoes
On Monday, July 15, 2024, at approximately 5:52 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 17000 block of Mt Zion Church Road in St. Inigoes, for the reported burns/explosion injuries. 911 callers reported a 55-year-old male had burns to the face after using gasoline to light a fire....
One Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Strikes NAS Patuxent River Security Fence
On Saturday, July 13, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 21707 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into...
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