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Agnes Alberta Ridgell
Agnes “Alberta” Ridgell, of Great Mills, MD passed away peacefully at her home on July 4, 2024. She was 99 yrs old. Born March 19, 1925, Alberta was the fifth of 12 children born to the late George William Owens and Mary Lillian (Pillsbury) Owens. Alberta was born...
Nursing Professors Kathy Parsons and Lisa Gonzalez Excel with Nurse Support Program; Recognized for Leadership
Ensuring that our region has top-quality nurses starts with ensuring that they’re taught by the best possible professors. College of Southern Maryland (CSM) nursing faculty are continually working to remain at the forefront of nursing education, and CSM nursing educators have recently been recognized by Maryland’s Nurse Support Program II (NSP II) for their commitment to leadership and learning.
WATCH: Suspect wanted for attempted carjacking caught on camera in Prince George's Co.
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (7News) — Prince George’s County police are searching for a suspect wanted for an attempted carjacking in Upper Marlboro that was captured on camera. Officers said the incident occurred on July 11 around 4 a.m. in the 9500 block of Crain Highway. Surveillance video shows...
Woodland Trail highlights North Beach scenery
Although it is among the newest destinations for nature lovers throughout Southern Maryland, having been envisioned less than a year ago and then finally christened by organizers this spring, the Woodland Trail project at Wetlands Overlook Park in North Beach is rapidly growing in popularity. Since last fall, led by...
Two Mega Millions players win $1 million prizes. Where were the lucky tickets sold?
Mega Millions tickets sold in Maryland and Virginia won $1 million and narrowly missed the $251 million jackpot, lottery officials say. The tickets matched five winning numbers but not the Mega Ball in the drawing Friday, July 19, the national Mega Millions site said. A ticket sold in California also...
Cambridge Police Arrest Man for CDS Violations at Dorchester Square Mall
CAMBRIDGE, MD—The Cambridge Police Department reported the arrest of Kevin Tracey Stanley Sr., 57, from Vienna, MD, following a warrant service on Saturday, July 14. The arrest took place at…
Citizens Stop Subject From Jumping Off Thomas Johnson Bridge
On Saturday, July 20, 2024, at approximately 7:43 p.m., police were dispatched to the area of the Thomas Johnson Bridge for the reported suicidal subject. The 911 caller reported the subject called them advising he was going to jump from the bridge and was last known to be at a nearby business in Solomons.
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...
Cove Point Park Sports Courts To Temporarily Close For Renovations
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – 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...
Harm Reduction Services Now Offered at Leonardtown Office
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is expanding its Harm Reduction Program (HRP) services to the SMCHD Main Office in Leonardtown at 21580 Peabody Street. Services will also continue at the Health Hub in Lexington Park. Community members can now access Harm Reduction services at both the SMCHD...
Pipers Cordes and Arina Haugen Shine in Pole Bending and Barrel Racing at High School Finals Rodeo
Wall's Piper Cordes led West River representatives at the National High School Finals Rodeo, excelling in pole bending and rising through the ranks within a day. Cordes started at 135th overall and moved to fifth in the second go-around. Newell's Kelsi Costello improved from 4.28 seconds to 2.68 seconds in...
McDaniel professor uses national grant to lead a team conducting jellyfish research
An all-female team of McDaniel students, led by Allison Kerwin, assistant professor of biology at the college, on Friday concluded the first of three summers conducting 10 weeks of research to test the effects of insecticides on jellyfish. Kerwin, 41, of Westminster, is using a $437,393 grant from the National Science Foundation to conduct the research. Use of insecticides has grown in recent ...
Narcotics Box Tampering In St. Mary’s County Medic Units Under Investigation
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the St. Mary’s County Government Department of Emergency Services contacted the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and reported suspected tampering with the security seal on a narcotics box in a local medic unit. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations...
One Mission Cambridge celebrates expansion on Race Street
CAMBRIDGE — At One Mission Cambridge, “together” is an important word. The nonprofit’s Executive Director Krista Pettit spoke about the impact of working together at a ribbon cutting event on July 17 to celebrate One Mission Cambridge’s expansion at 614 Race Street. “We couldn’t do it without everyone coming together,” Pettit said about what the nonprofit does every day. “It’s churches coming together, and community groups. It’s businesses, everyone working...
Alsobrooks brings Maryland Senate campaign to Cambridge
Angela Alsobrooks, Democratic candidate for the Maryland Senate seat of retiring Ben Cardin in November, stopped in Cambridge Wednesday, July 17 at an event organized by the Dorchester County Democratic Party, Sarah Gavian, Chairperson.
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