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Man injured after truck crashes into church
A man was injured after the pickup truck he was driving ran off the road and crashed into a church in Great Mills early Saturday. Patrol units from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on Point Lookout Road in Great Mills at approximately 1:36 a.m. on Saturday, April 6. When deputies arrived, they found a 2005 Ford F-150 truck crashed into Holy Face Church and the driver, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was stuck inside the truck...
Scientists offer advice on how to prepare for rare solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse is set to cover part of the United States on Monday, April 8. Southern Marylanders will be able to experience a partial eclipse with the moon covering 90% of the sun. Scientists recommend wearing solar eclipse glasses to limit sun exposure and see a clear image of the event. This will be the last solar eclipse over the United States until 2045.
Jury convicts man of murder for 2022 slaying in Great Mills
A Lexington Park man was found guilty earlier this week for the slaying of a 33-year-old St. Mary’s man that occurred two years ago. The St. Mary’s County state’s attorney’s office announced earlier this week that Cherron Montril Waul, 46, was convicted of first-degree murder by a jury following a three-day trial. Waul in February 2022 was arrested for the murder and armed robbery of Jermell Delontae Jones, 33, whose...
Calvert boys lacrosse topples McDonough
On an evening in which inclement weather had nixed much of the outdoor activities slated for Southern Maryland Athletic Conference spring teams, the Calvert High School boys lacrosse team made quick work of visiting McDonough High 16-0 on the soggy terrain in Prince Frederick on Tuesday in the conference opener for both squads. Calvert (2-0 overall, 1-0 in SMAC) vaulted to a 4-0 lead at the end of the first quarter on two goals each from junior Jaxson Zapoli and senior Benjamin Rachic and the...
Delegation hears from base-related organizations
Due to several legislative votes on the Maryland House of Delegates floor March 29, lawmakers from the three Southern Maryland counties were mostly absent that day when the contingent held its final meeting of the session. The virtual meeting was attended by two members of the upper chamber — Sen. Michael A. Jackson (D-Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s) and Sen. Jack Bailey (R-St. Mary’s, Calvert) — along with Del. Debra Davis (D-Charles), who had to leave early to cast her votes. ...
Southern Maryland celebrates National Library Week
Ready, set, library. That’s the theme for National Library Week 2024, signifying how libraries give us a green light to something special in an online era — a place to connect with others, learn new skills and focus on what matters most, according to the American Library Association. Beginning in 1958, National Library Week is sponsored annually in April by the American Library Association and observed in libraries across the...
Monthly 'fly-in' farmers markets at St. Mary's airport end
A tradition started several years ago is coming to an end as the monthly farmers markets held at the AeroPark in California are no more. The “fly-in” markets at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport were presented by Historic Sotterley and featured handmade goods as well as locally grown food and other items. “Historic Sotterley has taken great pride in sponsoring the AeroPark Farmer’s Market for the past several years,”...
Charles planning commission meeting draws anger from St.Charles residents
The April 1 meeting of the Charles County Planning Commission drew ire from residents of some St. Charles communities about a proposed change of location of a middle school and a waiver for the “85% rule.” The rule in the St. Charles communities holds that residential construction of any kind shall begin in the Village of Piney Reach until 85% of all residential construction has been completed in the Village of Wooded Glen, according to a presentation given to the planning commission. ...
La Plata council approves amphitheater and trail project
The La Plata Town Council unanimously voted to allow the town manager to enter into a contract for the construction of a new recreational trail and amphitheater at Wills Memorial Park. The council allocated $325,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funding toward the development of Wills Memorial Park in accordance with the town’s Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan of 2010, according to a March 20 memo to the town council. ...
Shoppers grocery stores to close in St. Mary's
St. Mary’s County residents will have fewer grocery shopping options after the recent decision to close three Shoppers stores. The impacted stores are on MacArthur Boulevard in California, Mohawk Drive in Charlotte Hall and Merchant’s Lane in Leonardtown. “We are thankful for the tremendous service our employees have delivered at these Shoppers locations and are grateful for the opportunities we’ve had to share in the lives and special events of...
CSM baseball off to slow start
Saturday afternoon when the College of Southern Maryland baseball team got swept by visiting Allegany Community College in a competitive twin bill under overcast conditions in La Plata, the Hawks’ latest pair of near misses underscored their youthfulness. CSM (8-18) second-year coach Brad Sullivan, technically in his first full season after wearing the interim tag in 2023, has a stunning, almost superfluous sum of 29 freshmen players on the current roster. Sullivan, who played four seasons of varsity baseball at Bishop McNamara in Prince George’s...
Track schedule 4/5-4/11
Saturday, April 6 Calvert at Severna Park, 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 9 Huntingtown, Lackey, St. Charles at Northern, 4 p.m. La Plata, North Point, Patuxent at Great Mills, 4 p.m. Chopticon, Westlake at Leonardtown, 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 Calvert, Thomas Stone at McDonough, 4 p.m.
Waldorf man indicted for stalking, sex offenses
A 42-year-old Waldorf man who allegedly attempted to lure two teenage girls into his vehicle is now under arrest. Charles sheriff’s detectives initiated an investigation into reports of stalking in the middle of February. Officers responded to a call in which a man drove up to two 15-year-old girls near St. Ignatius Drive in St. Charles, asked if they wanted to smoke and told them to get in his car,...
Charles graduation rates dipped for Class of 2023
The Maryland State Department of Education released data revealing that overall graduation rate in Charles County dropped slightly but remained ahead of the state average. The four-year graduation rate in Charles public high schools dropped slightly from 92.6% in 2022 to 90.2% in 2023. All of the local high schools graduated students at a rate of at least 86% or more, according to a press release from the school system. ...
Great Mills student headed to ISEF nationals
When he learned he was one of three students who had qualified for the International Science and Engineering Fair this year, Aarav Sharma said he was dog-piled by his family members, but that the celebration was only half-hearted. “It was really late at night so everyone was really tired,” said the Great Mills High School sophomore, whose project titled “Sticky Styrofoam” placed in the top three at the Regional Prince George’s Area Science and Engineering Fair on March 16 after being named one of two...
Leadership at altitude: Top enlisted service member visits 459th Wing
The 459th Air Refueling Wing hosted the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, for an air refueling orientation flight on March 19. The flight offered Black a firsthand experience of the 459th Air Refueling Wing’s mission, providing a comprehensive view of aerial refueling operations critical to U.S. military efforts. It featured eight F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 112th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Ohio Air National Guard, refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 756th Air Refueling Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Md., underscoring the importance of interoperability and collaboration across different units and geographical locations. After the flight, Black spoke with Airmen from the 459th Air Refueling Wing, where he offered advice about their professional development, their role in the Joint Force and the importance of preparing as a warfighter.
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