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One Driver Hospitalized After Head-On Collision In Valley Lee
VALLEY LEE, Md. – On July 23, 2024, at approximately 7:05 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a head-on collision involving two vehicles in the area of Piney Point Road and Peninsulas Court in Valley Lee. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles damaged with airbags deployed in...
St. Mary's EMS chief accused of stealing medicine, again
A suspect has been identified and charges are pending against an individual who is suspected of tampering with security seals on local ambulances in St. Mary's County, according to local police. Thomas Patrick Raley, 39, the chief of Emergency Medical Services for St. Mary’s County, has been identified as the lone suspect, according to a release from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. While Raley had not yet been officially charged as of press time this week, this is not the first time he was...
New Honda, Kia dealership could be coming to St. Mary's
Having options when purchasing a new or used vehicle is usually a good thing, and residents could see those options increase. The St. Mary's County Planning Commission heard a concept site plan for a new Kia and Honda automobile dealership Tuesday at a meeting in Leonardtown. The plan would be to have a 27,242-square-foot, one-story car Honda dealership, and a 20,296-square-foot, one-story Kia car dealership that would include service areas. ...
Classic Collision Expands to Maryland
Classic Collision announced the acquisition of Two Guys Collision Center in California, MD, its first location in the state. Two Guys Collision Center has provided high-quality collision repairs and superb customer service in St. Mary's County for several years. The team consists of expert technicians with extensive knowledge and years of training to ensure only the best repairs are completed daily.
School board, county mourns Jaffurs' passing
St. Mary’s County is mourning the loss of Alex Jaffurs, a long time teacher and school administrator, who died July 18. A news release from St. Mary’s County Public Schools on July 20 said the 55-year-old died from a terminal illness. Jaffurs leaves behind a wife, Christine, a son, Nicholas, and a daughter, Gina. “While many of us know Alex for his incredible work as a bold, brilliant leader, Alex...
Annual challenge urges folks to eat local veggies
Put down your prepackaged and processed foods, start your “endives” and head out for some locally made foods as the 16th annual Buy Local Challenge gets underway. The Southern Maryland Agricultural Commission, a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, invites Marylanders to support, celebrate and shop everything Maryland grown, harvested, produced, hand-crafted and homemade by area farms, producers, artisans and farm-hosted fun. The St. Mary’s County commissioners presented...
National Lighthouse Weekend at Historic Piney Point Lighthouse
LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division welcomes all community members to join in celebrating National Lighthouse Weekend on Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park in Piney Point, MD. The museum and lighthouse will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tours.
Harm Reduction Services Now Offered At SMCHD Leonardtown Office
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – 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...
New Member Sought For St. Mary’s County Planning Commission
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) are seeking applications from residents who are interested in serving as a volunteer member of the St. Mary’s County Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is charged with reviewing certain development applications and plans for consistency with the...
St. Mary’s County Caregivers’ Support Group Meetings Begin July 23
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Aging & Human Services (DAHS) is pleased to welcome caregivers in our community to the St. Mary’s County Caregivers’ Support Group. The St. Mary’s County Caregivers’ Support Group is designed to be a safe space...
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics
A total of 24 athletes from Maryland and 15 from Virginia have all qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. Athletes from Maryland set to sport the Red, White, and Blue during the Olympics:. Phoebe Bacon,...
Man Booking Deadly Dogfights In Maryland Admits To Operating Enterprise: Feds
Mario Flythe, 50, of Glen Burnie, pleaded guilty on Tuesday and admitted to training dogs with treadmills, weighted collars, and fed them animal steroids as part of his operation. As part of his guilty plea, Flythe also admitted that he was affiliated in the same dogfighting ring with Frederick Douglas...
Funding Concerns For Key Bridge Rebuild And Red Line
Baltimore, MD (WBFF) — Governor Wes Moore has expressed confidence in recent months about his partnership with President Joe Biden and the president's commitment to supply funding for the key bridge rebuild. With changes now in the democratic party, there are now questions about whether that funding will still...
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