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Southern Maryland police briefs
Charles County Mother allegedly pulls a gun on daughter Charles sheriff's officer Brennan Kunz responded to Prince Albert Square in Waldorf for an assault in progress involving a weapon on May 12. Upon arrival, Kunz made contact with Kendra Bracey, 42, who said she got into an argument with her daughter while she had her gun, charging documents say. ...
Firefighters Respond To Large House Fire In La Plata, Dogs Rescued
LA PLATA, Md. — Firefighters and rescue personnel responded to a house fire on Pomfret Road near Livingston Road on May 12, 2024. No injuries were reported, though two dogs were found unharmed in the basement. According to a 911 caller who reported the incident at approximately 7:32 p.m.,...
St. Mary’s County Player Sprucing Up House With $50,000 Scratch-Off Win At Sheetz
CALIFORNIA, Md. – A Maryland Lottery player from Southern Maryland recently topped his personal best Lottery win of $500 by a factor of 100, claiming a $50,000 top prize on the $5 Money Money Money game. “I love it. You gotta play to win,” he said while in the...
Chopticon Softball Wins SMAC Championship
GREAT MILLS, Md. – On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the Chopticon High School Softball Team took home the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference (SMAC) Championship by defeating the Northern High School Patriots 10-4. The game, which took place at Chancellor’s Run Regional Park, helped Chopticon improve their so-far perfect 17-0 season.
St. Mary's board of education approves million dollar field house
Leonardtown High School is going to get a new concession stand, but one that comes with a particularly hefty price tag. The St. Mary's school board voted May 8 to award a contract in the amount of $921,750 to Dennis Anderson Construction, along with a $50,000 construction contingency, for a new 1,380-square-foot concession outbuilding. The one-story building, which will include a concessions room, storage, restrooms, janitor’s closet and exterior water...
Maryland junior prepares for Miss Maryland Teen USA
Lily Belle McDowell has been on stage many times before, but the Leonardtown High School student is preparing to step onto arguably her biggest stage yet. After being selected as a Maryland state finalist, McDowell will compete with the title Miss Leonardtown Teen USA in the Miss Maryland Teen USA competition, which will be held May 31 to June 1 at the Bethesda North Marriott in Bethesda. “I’ve always had...
Keeping things safe
Josh Dowell of Chesapeake Ghostbusters, left, aids Chrissy Beuchert of Hughesville in keeping Slimer at bay as part of the fun attendees to the Zekiah Farms' spring fest enjoyed May 11. Chesapeake Ghostbusters are out in the community helping raise funds for local nonprofits. Currently, the group is aiding the ARC of Southern Maryland. In addition to craft vendors, the farm on Bryantown Road offered an array of flowers just in bloom for Mothers Day and live music.
Smallwood librarian nominated for librarian of the year
A school library is the hub of the place. It is usually centrally located, has more than a couple of ways in and out, and nine times out of 10 it boasts several windows allow natural light to flood in. “I tell sixth graders, ‘If you get lost, come to the library and get your bearings,’” Heather Beaton, media specialist at General Smallwood Middle School, said. “From here, they can find their way to where they are going.” ...
Cars crash in Charlotte Hall
Cars crash in Charlotte Hall On May 8, two vehicles were involved in a crash on Route 5 in Charlotte Hall. The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department reported least one injury to a motorist as a result of the collision, which remains under investigation.
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