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DCPS approves fiscal year 2025 budget in 3 to 1 vote
CAMBRIDGE — Although the Dorchester County Board of Education approved the district’s fiscal year 2025 budget on June 3, not everyone felt what was proposed was ready for approval. On social media, county residents shared their concerns, and board member Chris Wheedleton, who could not be at the meeting due to a work conflict, said he was shocked when he found out the budget had been approved. “I as a...
Pitching and defense key to Leonardtown spring titles
While many observers look for hitters to take charge in baseball and softball championship games, coaches in both sports stress the importance of pitching and defense in those contests as well. The Leonardtown High School baseball and softball teams emerged with state titles this spring because of their strengths in those defensive traits. Leonardtown softball captured its first state title on May 25 with a 14-0, five-inning victory over previously undefeated Eleanor Roosevelt High School of Prince George’s County as junior pitcher Claire Radford fanned...
County talks Blueprint with MACo
CAMBRIDGE — Maryland Association of Counties President Johnny Olszewski told the Dorchester County Council at a council meeting June 4 that Dorchester County is not alone in “feeling the pinch” from the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future requirements. “It’s large counties too,” said Olszewski, who is also the county executive for Baltimore County and the Democratic nominee Maryland’s 2nd congressional district. “I think we’re seeing, every year, a few more jurisdictions of varying sizes as sort of hitting that point where it’s like ‘Oh man, how...
Lower Shore Master State Deputy Fire Marshal nominated for Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Year
SALISBURY -- Jeffrey C. Thomas has been selected as the Lower Eastern Regional Office nominee for Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Year. He will join other investigators chosen throughout the ...
Details Released: Leonardtown Man Charged With Arson At Super 8 Motel
CALIFORNIA, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has released additional details regarding an incident involving reckless endangerment and arson at the Super 8 Motel in California, Maryland. On the night of June 3, 2024, at approximately 11:08 PM, Deputy First Class Valles responded to a...
Three facing charges after state cop is critically injured
Three people were apprehended and are facing charges of attempting to kill two Maryland State Police troopers and a sergeant with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday afternoon during an incident that occurred in Huntingtown. One of the troopers — identified as Kevin Bauer — was critically injured when he was struck by a vehicle which was being pursued by officers from the sheriff’s office and state police after two men were seen allegedly shoplifting at the Harris Teeter store in Dunkirk. The value of...
Southern Maryland police briefs
Man allegedly assaulted, robbed of rotisserie chicken Around 6:12 p.m. on June 6, officers responded to 50 Village St. in Waldorf for the report of a fight in progress. Upon locating a man who was involved in the fight, Charles sheriff’s officers were able to learn that Corey Edward Campbell, 55, of Indian Head allegedly approached a man and attempted to steal his $10 rotisserie chicken that he had purchased...
Wrapped sandwiches recalled in PA, other states over Listeria concerns
ST. MARY’S, Oh. (WTAJ) — Classic Delight LLC announced a voluntary recall for wrapped sandwiches sold in seven states, including Pennsylvania, for potential listeria monocytogenes contamination. A handful of products, listed below, have been recalled due to the possible contamination of listeria. The following products, which were shipped to distributors in Arkansas, California, Maryland, Missouri, […]
Deputies investigating fatal pedestrian crash in Calvert County
CALVERT COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said it was investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that happened in Chesapeake Beach. The crash happened on June 4 at around 9:23 p.m. in the Route 260 and Paris Pines Court area. CCSO said Marilyn Shane Maloy, 30, of Chesapeake Beach was […]
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