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Driver Ejected And Pinned Under Overturned Vehicle In La Plata
LA PLATA, Md. – On May 8, 2024, at approximately 1:38 p.m., emergency personnel responded to Poorhouse Road in the area of Stuckey Lane for a serious single motor vehicle crash. A 911 caller reported seeing the vehicle driving recklessly before it veered off the road and into the...
The BayNet Weekly News: Charlotte Hall Development Update (May 10, 2024)
CALIFORNIA, Md. – The BayNet’s weekly news recap for Southern Maryland! Our mission is to keep you informed of the latest and most important news from the region. Check out the top stories we covered this week:. Contact our news desk at news@thebaynet.com.
Aldi To Lower Prices, Help With Inflation
CALIFORNIA, Md. – Shopping at Aldi this summer will cost a little less as the grocery chain helps fight inflation. Aldi announced it is dropping prices on more than 240 items that include picnic and BBQ essentials, travel snacks and more. “ALDI is always looking for ways to help...
One Injured Following Collision Into Tree In Loveville
LOVEVILLE, Md. – On May 7, 2024, at approximately 3:11 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a single motor vehicle accident with one person possibly trapped on Pin Cushion Road in the area of Big Foot Trail. When crews arrived, they found the vehicle off the roadway crashed into...
Firefighters Rescue Horses After Tree Falls On Barn In Chaptico
MECHANICSVILLE, Md. — Fire and emergency personnel responded to a call on May 6, 2024, at approximately 9:42 p.m., after a large tree fell on a horse barn at the 23000 block of John Walter Lane in Chaptico, trapping two horses inside. Upon arrival, crews found the tree had...
An Architectural Tour of Westmoreland County from Virginia Living
Back in the fall of 2023, Virginia Living magazine dispatched me to historic Westmoreland County for a few days, to scout a number of historic sites there, and one not too far away in Warsaw. The result is a feature article for the magazine that’s now in print and online. Here’s the first in a series of posts from it.
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeks The Whereabouts Of Robbery Suspect
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Ronald L. Russey-Thyes, 25 of Prince Frederick. Russey-Thyes is wanted on a Bench Warrant for Robbery. Russey-Thyes is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 185 lbs. with red...
Selecting a mayor
Sandra Battle, left, drops in her ballot for her choice of mayor of Leonardtown in the 100-year-old ballot box Tuesday while her husband Jay Battle speaks to election judges Ernie Bell and Katie Warner and registrar Teri Dimsey. Incumbent Mayor Dan Burris won the election handily with a 296-95 victory over challenger Dan Held. Leonardtown Town Council members Jay Mattingly Jr. (342 votes) and Nick Colvin (317) each won after running unopposed.
MISSING PERSON: Brandon Wayne Danchak, Age 39; Last Seen At Canopy Liquors On April 29
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – St Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office seeks your help in locating a missing person: Brandon Wayne Danchak, 39, Male, White, 5-10, 180 Lbs. Last seen: Canopy Liquors Lexington Park 04/29/24 @ 2:30 pm. If you have information that can assist in helping safely locate...
Hollywood couple charged with sign thefts
A real estate agent best known for his colorful antics at the local minor league baseball stadium has been charged along with his wife for stealing a competitor’s signs, according to police. According to documents on file in district court, a Hollywood couple is charged with the thefts of several real estate signs in St. Mary’s County. Deputy J. Senatore of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office reported the incident...
Chopticon captures SMAC softball championship
In a quest for a perfect season this spring, the Chopticon High School softball team has executed in all facets of the game at a high level. On Tuesday evening, the Braves kept their perfect record in tact by upending Northern High 10-4 to capture the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference Championship game at Chancellor’s Run Regional Park in Great Mills. Chopticon (17-0) had upended Northern 8-4 when the two teams met in Morganza in late April and the Braves and Patriots will likely be headed...
Celebrate The Start Of Summer At The Splash Bash Pool Party!
GREAT MILLS, Md. – St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) has the announced the upcoming temporary closure of the Great Mills Swimming Pool in preparation for summer, outdoor operations. The Great Mills Swimming Pool will be closed from Thursday, May 16, 2024, through...
Public Hearing: Proposed Real Property Tax Rate Increase In La Plata
LA PLATA, Md. – For the taxable year beginning July 1, 2024, the Town Council of Town of La Plata proposes to increase real property tax rates from $0.32 per $100 of assessment to $.35 per $100 of assessment. A public hearing on the proposed real property tax rate...
GoFundMe Created For California Family Following Devastating House Fire
CALIFORNIA, Md. – On May 4, 2024, at approximately 6:47 p.m., a structural fire occurred at a two-story home in the 21800 block of Magnolia Drive. Thankfully, there were no serious injuries. Now, a GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family during this difficult time. “While...
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