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Lexington Park Native Serves With U.S. Navy In Guam
U.S. NAVAL BASE GUAM – Chief Petty Officer Stephanie Blyleven, a native of Lexington Park, Maryland, is serving in the U.S. Navy at Naval Base Guam. Blyleven graduated from Great Mills High School in 2007. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those...
A rough road: Students see bad choice consequences in mock crash
A statewide initiative to curb road fatalities continues to send a sobering message to Maryland’s newest drivers. What began nationwide decades ago as a lesson in the dangers of blending alcohol with driving now includes in its scenario the sad consequences of not wearing seatbelts or allowing diversions such as cellphones and conversations to take a driver’s attention away from the road. Public high schools in Calvert County have annually...
One Injured Following Two-Vehicle Collision With Classic Car In Callaway
CALLAWAY, Md. – On April 28, 2024, at approximately 6:20 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a motor vehicle accident on Piney Point Road in the area of Take It Easy Ranch Road. Crews arrived to find a classic car and another vehicle off the roadway with one occupant injured.
Lawmakers warn of looming tax and fee increases
The 2024 Maryland General Assembly session has been over for less than a month and already there are warnings from some members of Calvert County’s delegation that additional taxes and fees that didn’t get passed this year will return in 2025. That was the message delivered to county leaders and members of the business community at the legislative breakfast hosted by the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce Wednesday morning at the Hilton Garden Inn in Solomons. ...
Opinions clash on solving school discipline crisis
The conversation of how best to restore order at the county’s oldest high school continues in the community and board rooms. On April 25, the Calvert County Board of Education’s evening work session started with a motion from member Lisa Grenis to direct Superintendent Andraé Townsel to provide the panel with an action plan for addressing disciplinary issues at Calvert High School for presentation at their May meeting. “I have...
No Injuries Following Rear-End Collision In Lexington Park
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – A motor vehicle accident occurred on April 26, 2024, at approximately 5:35 p.m., on northbound Three Notch Road in the area of MacArthur Boulevard. Emergency personnel responded to reports of one person unconscious following the incident. Upon arrival at the scene, crews found a rear-end...
Celebrate Southern Maryland Traditions At Solomons Maritime Festival, Saturday, May 4
SOLOMONS, Md. – Celebrate Southern Maryland traditions on Saturday, May 4 at the Calvert Marine Museum’s 18th annual Solomons Maritime Festival. Antique boats and marine engines, cooking demonstrations, traditional music, toy boat building, a kid-friendly obstacle course, and boat rides offer something for every member of the family. Free 30 – minute cruises on the Wm. B. Tennison from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; the museum remains open until 5 p.m. Admission to the festival and museum is FREE.
Candidates for St. Mary's school board's District 4 seat debate
Candidates hoping to earn a place on the St. Mary’s County Board of Education were able to voice their concerns during a District 4 public forum last week at the Lexington Park library. The April 25 debate was originally scheduled to be held April 11 along with those for at-large, District 2 and the judge races, but the District 4 event was pushed ahead after just Charles L.V. Carrington was in attendance. Incumbent Mary Washington, who said she had an illness and death in family,...
Ribbon Cutting Held For New Children’s Art Studio In St. Mary’s
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – On April 24, 2024, St. Mary’s County Economic Development held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for children’s project studio Made by You and owner Heather Dixon. Located at 22680 Lawrence Avenue, Leonardtown, MD, is a brand-new art studio that will “provide a fun and engaging platform...
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