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Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch Ribbon-Cutting And Donor Event Successes!
NORTH BEACH, Md. – The Board of Calvert County Commissioners and Calvert Library hosted a ribbon-cutting for the new Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at 4100 5th Street in North Beach on Tuesday at 2pm with almost 400 people in attendance. Dignitaries included Maryland Delegate Jeffrie Long; Commissioners Buddy Hance, Mark Cox, Catherine Grasso and Todd Ireland; State Librarian Irene Padilla; North Beach Mayor Mike Benton; Chesapeake Beach Mayor Patrick Mahoney; Town Council members from both communities including Gregg Dotson, Charlie Fink, Peggy Hartman, Mary Healey, Mickey Hummel, Lauren Kabler, Greg Morris, Paul Troncone, and Ken Wilcox; Registrar of Wills Margaret Phipps; Sheriff Ricky Cox; Calvert Library Foundation President Scott Deacon and members Betsy Deacon, Mel Powell and Dr. Renita Alexander; Capital Campaign Chair Dr. Mark Frazer and members Grace Mary Brady and Dr. Duncan Frazer; Calvert Library Board of Library Trustees past and present including Rachel Jones, Ron Crupi, Doug Alves, Jeffrey Lewis, Willson Parran, Rene Libertore, Martha Grahame and Carolyn McHugh; former Calvert Library Director Patricia Hofmann; former Twin Beaches Branch Manager Joanie Kilmon; and of course, current Branch Manager & Assistant Branch Manager Melissa Gray and Sandy Hunting and their staff.
St. Mary's briefs
New members sought for boards, committees The St. Mary’s County commissioners are seeking applications from residents who are interested in serving on a local board, committee or commission. Visit stmaryscountymd.gov/boards for descriptions and to complete the online application. All applications must include a resume and be submitted online no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21. Some boards have special requirements that are noted under descriptions. Interested residents can...
Club takes part in culinary adventure
Over the recent spring break, 15 Calvert 4-H youths embarked on a culinary adventure with University of Maryland Extension Calvert 4-H’s Culinary Squad spring break camp. Coordinated and taught by Calvert County 4-H Educator Kirsten Cowan, Program Assistant Janet Sefton and undergraduate intern Sallie Negus, the weeklong program offered a blend of fun and educational programming. The students explored various aspects of the culinary arts and heard from guest speakers. ...
A quilt for honor
Presenter Jackie Sickle, right, places a Quilt of Valor on the shoulders of U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard veteran Donald Bishop during a recent Quilts of Valor event honoring World War II Veterans at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. The Quilts of Valor chapter in Lusby, named Faith and Freedom, also presented quilts to Clayton Bump (U.S. Navy veteran), left, as well as Oswald Jordan (U.S. Army), William Chesley (U.S. Army) and Jaccob Marra (U.S. Army). The chapter plans to award quilts to veterans of the Korean War next month.
St. Mary's board discusses connectivity, building codes
More broadband in the future and a hearing for amendments of proposed building codes took center stage at the St. Mary’s County commissioners’ meeting Tuesday in Leonardtown. According to data, the county is trying to improve the county’s broadband infrastructure by leveraging available grants to give opportunities to households and employers to receive affordable, ultra-high capacity, high-speed internet options, and expanded cable offerings throughout the county. County government is also...
WANTED: Sheriff Seeks The Whereabouts Of Devone Articis Hall
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Devone Articis Hall, 33, no fixed address, in connection with an assault that happened on April 3, 2024, in Lexington Park, MD. The suspect is approximately 5’ 6” tall with a thin build.
MSP Leonardtown Barrack Arrests, DUIs And Warrants Served
On 4/12/2024, TFC Piscopo-Bann conducted a traffic stop on Three Notch Road at St. Andrew’s Church Road, California, MD. Investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle, identified as Deon Caprice Brown, 55 of Crisfield, MD had an active warrant through the South Williamsport Police Department in Pennsylvania. The department advised they would extradite and Brown was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was charged as a Fugitive From Justice.
Pick 5 Lottery Player Wins $50,000 In St. Mary’s County
CALIFORNIA, Md. – A Southern Maryland man visited Lottery headquarters on Thursday with a Pick 5 ticket that he’s been hoping to see for years. His lucky combination finally showed up, bringing with it a $50,000 win. “I’ve been using my address for my Pick 3, Pick 4...
Two Injured Following Serious Head-On Collision In Leonardtown
LEONARDTOWN, Md. — On April 15, 2024, at approximately 5:28 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on Newtowne Neck Road in the area of Wathen Road. Upon arrival, crews found three vehicles involved in a head-on collision with multiple occupants injured. EMS personnel evaluated two...
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