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The man accused of killing a well-known DC photographer is heading to trial
CALVERT COUNTY, Md. — The man accused of killing well-known D.C. photographer Joe Shymanski, appeared in court Tuesday afternoon. Brandon Holbrook had a plea hearing in Calvert County at 1 p.m. The hearing was held, but a plea deal was not accepted and it is unknown if one was ever on the table.
UPDATE: High-Speed Chase Ends After Serious Multi-Vehicle Rollover Crash In Charlotte Hall
SMCSO UPDATE – On 5/20/24 at approximately 1:30 a.m., a motor vehicle was stolen from a residence in Great Mills, Maryland. Just after 2:30 p.m., a witness observed the stolen vehicle traveling on Three Notch Road in Hollywood, Maryland. Deputies responded and attempted to stop the vehicle. The operator...
Time To Register For Summer Camps & School Age Care!
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks announced the opening of registration for Summer Fun Camps and School Age Care programs for the 2024-25 school year. St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks offers a variety of summer camps for children, ranging from...
Testing of Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Sirens on June 3
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – There will be a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Dorchester counties on Monday, June 3, 2024, at noon. This includes a three-minute activation of all sirens within the 10-mile area around Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. All...
St. Mary’s Jury Convicts Lusby Man For Kidnapping And False Imprisonment Of Local Car Dealership Employee
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that a St. Mary’s County Jury found Joshua Terrell Trippett, 28, of Lusby, Maryland, guilty of kidnapping and false imprisonment for an incident that occurred on November 16, 2023. “The defendant kidnapped a car dealership employee under the...
June Events At The Calvert Marine Museum
SOLOMONS, Md. – Summer is in full swing at the museum! From lighthouse tours and cruises on the river to animals and a special celebration at Lore Oyster House, you will have many great events to choose from this month. Also, our first Waterside Music Series concert of the season kicks off June 28 with Boyz II Men! For more information, please visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Residents Honored For Local Historic Preservation Efforts
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – In celebration of Historic Preservation Month, the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) and Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) presented the annual Historic Preservation Awards. Established in 1999, these awards recognize outstanding achievement and excellence in the field of historic preservation in St. Mary’s County.
Patrick Shawn Daly Charged For Hit-Run Crash In Maryland
Patrick Shawn Daly, 35, was taken into custody following a head-on crash on Saturday, where witnesses reported one driver fled in the 21000 block of Great Mills Road. According to the sheriffs office, responding deputies determined that Daly was at-fault for the crash, and had left the scene before they arrived.
Big residential projects advance after split votes in Calvert
Two town center residential projects with long histories were moved along May 15 by a majority of the Calvert County Planning Commission. In both cases, the three members seeking deferrals of action voiced skepticism about the applicants’ contention that traffic studies have shown the likely addition of more motor vehicles won’t result in rush hour gridlock. The projects discussed were Magnolia Ridge in Prince Frederick and Lusby Villas. The county’s...
Planning board OKs Mervell Dean townhome project
A project that would bring townhomes to a small development off Mervell Dean Road is now headed to its next step after getting the go-ahead for its concept site plan from the St. Mary’s County Planning Commission on Monday. The proposed 18-unit development is slated to be built between Route 235 and Mervell Dean Road near Clark’s Mill Road. Five of the units are slated to be workforce housing. The property is located at 44410 K&R Way. ...
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