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54-Year-Old Waldorf Man Killed In Hit-And-Run, Suspect Vehicle Parts Found At Scene
WALDORF, Md. – On Monday, May 27, 2024, at approximately 0546 hours, Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to Maryland Route 5 (Leonardtown Road) in the area of Lakewood Place for a report of a person laying in the median of the roadway. The male subject...
Tornado Watch Issued For Southern Maryland Until 11 PM
CALIFORNIA, Md. – The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for all of Southern Maryland which is in effect until 11:00 PM. Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop through the afternoon across the region and will be capable of producing tornadoes. Hail up to the size of ping pong balls and 70 mph wind gusts are also possible.
ACPD: Man arrested after seriously injuring police officer along Columbia Pike
A Maryland man has been charged with seriously injuring an Arlington police officer. The incident happened around 1 a.m. Sunday near the intersection of the Pike and S. Walter Reed Drive. “At approximately 12:52 a.m. on May 26, an officer conducting parking enforcement in the area observed the male suspect...
Leonardtown softball takes state title
In the week leading up to the Maryland 4A state softball championship game Saturday afternoon at the University of Maryland, the Leonardtown High School softball team had become accustomed to playing in dramatic contests that were invariably decided in the final at-bat. But on May 25 in their state title clash with previously undefeated Eleanor Roosevelt High of Prince George’s County, much of the suspense and drama was erased less than an hour into the contest as Leonardtown scored twice in the first, once more...
Leonardtown To Host Fourth At The Wharf Event
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – On July 4, 2024, the Town of Leonardtown will host the Fourth at the Wharf: Event & Concert from 3-7 p.m.! This event will feature contests, activities, yard games, food, drinks, and a free live concert featuring Midnight Sunsets. The Midnight Sunsets Concert will be held...
Woman Trapped And Injured Following Serious Collision In White Plains
WHITE PLAINS, Md. — Emergency personnel responded to a serious motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Crain Highway and Willetts Crossing Road at approximately 12:17 a.m., May 26, 2024. A 911 caller reported that a vehicle had run a red light. The female driver was initially unresponsive and...
Leonardtown High baseball claims state title
Through much of the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference schedule this spring, the Leonardtown High School baseball team appeared to be treading water and the Raiders stood at 8-8 with the postseason just around the corner. But from there Leonardtown was perfect and the Raiders ended an improbable run to claim the 4A state title by upending Walt Whitman of Montgomery County 2-0 on Friday evening at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf. Leonardtown (15-8) had grown accustomed to facing the best pitchers in SMAC and those...
Leonardtown Baseball Wins State Championship
WALDORF, Md. – Congratulations to the Leonardtown High School baseball team for winning the Class 4A Baseball State Championship!. Leonardtown claimed the title by defeating Walt Whitman High School from Bethesda, MD, 2-0 at Regency Furniture Stadium Friday evening. Congratulations to both teams for an outstanding season!. Contact our...
St. Mary’s County Celebrates National EMS Week
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of National EMS Week, Chief Tom Raley hosted an outdoor luncheon for the St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services’ EMS providers. “It’s a valuable opportunity for us to come together, collaborate, and acknowledge the hard work of...
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