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One Injured Following Two-Vehicle Collision In Callaway
CALLAWAY, Md. – On May 23, 2024, at approximately 8:04 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a motor vehicle accident on Point Lookout Road in the area of Piney Point Road. Crews arrived to find two vehicles in the roadway with one occupant injured. EMS evaluated the patient on the...
Westlake boys win 2A state track and field title
After playing the bridesmaid role through the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference regular season and championship meet, the Westlake High School boys track team finally got to the altar at the most opportune time when the Wolverines captured the 2A state title on May 23 at the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex. Westlake athletes attained 73 points at the state meet to finish well clear of runner-up Harford Tech (47) and Hereford (40), with county and SMAC champion La Plata another four points back in...
Injured Hiker Rescued By Maryland State Police Helicopter In St. Mary's River State Park
A Maryland State Police helicopter was required on Monday afternoon to rescue a hiker who got hurt and needed a save in St. Mary's County County.On May 20, a hiker needed an aerial rescue after suffering an injury approximately three miles into St. Mary's River State Park in Leonardtown, according …
Three Injured After Head-On Collision In Charles County
NEWBURG, Md. – On May 20, 2024, at approximately 12:45 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a motor vehicle crash in the area of Rock Point Road. Crews arrived to find two vehicles involved in a head-on collision in the middle of the roadway. Three individuals were confirmed injured in the accident.
Kick-Off To Summer: Memorial Day Grilling Safety Tips
CALIFORNIA, Md. – Memorial Day weekend is often considered the unofficial kick-off to summer, synonymous with outdoor celebrations and cookouts. NFPA offers a wealth of tips, recommendations, and resources for grilling safely, including these key messages:. For propane grills, check the gas tank for leaks before use in the...
ADVISORY: Heavy Traffic Expected Due To Ludacris Concert
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – The Ludacris concert at Naval Air Station Patuxent River is today. Drivers are reminded to expect heavy traffic and possible delays in the area, especially around Gate 1. SMCSO patrol deputies will assist, but please be patient.
Alzheimer’s Association Announces New Change To Walk To End Alzheimer’s This Fall
LA PLATA, Md. – Walk to End Alzheimer’s is returning to Southern Maryland this fall – and with an exciting new change! For the past 26 years, participants from the three counties have gathered at various locations to unite in this nationwide movement to reclaim the future for millions affected by Alzheimer’s. This year, they will unite at one location, as the Charles County and Solomons Walks combine to become Walk to End Alzheimer’s Southern Maryland.
Car crashes in Helen
During the daytime hours of May 18, a motor vehicle driving in the rain on Route 5 in Helen hydroplaned and crashed. According to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, emergency crews checked out one motorist for possible injuries, but no hospital transports were reported.
Two Maryland men sentenced for participation in marijuana distribution crew
WASHINGTON (7News) — Two Maryland men were sentenced Wednesday for their participation in a sophisticated marijuana distribution conspiracy, according to the D.C. U.S. Attorney’s Office. Joe Blyther, 29, of Bowie was sentenced to 10 years in prison and Avery Bost, 29, of Brandywine, was sentenced to three years...
Leonardtown To Host Hometown Heroes Celebration On June 8
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – On June 8, 2024, the Leonardtown Square will be home to a Hometown Heroes Celebration to celebrate our local first responders. The event will offer live music, food and drinks, meet and greet with local first responders, and special vehicles on display. Money will also be...
Lusby author's book helps emergency crews with problem solving
David Hupp is preparing for the launch of his self-published book “V.I.P.E.R. Improvement Fire/EMS Department Leadership and Management” on July 1. The lifelong resident of Southern Maryland grew up in Charles County, attended the College of Southern Maryland, worked at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata for 10 years, and now volunteers at the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department as a firefighter/EMT and sits on its board of directors. ...
Thank You To The Voters Of St. Mary’s County From Josh Guy
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – “I would like to express my appreciation to the residents of St. Mary’s County for placing their trust in me with their votes this primary election. I have met many great people in this county while campaigning for school board. I have listened to parents, teachers, bus drivers, school maintenance workers, and students, and I will continue to listen as the November election approaches.
Motorcyclist Flown To Trauma Center Following Crash In Piney Point
PINEY POINT, Md. – On May 21, 2024, at approximately 9:10 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a serious motorcycle crash on Piney Point Road in the area of the Saint George Island Bridge. A 911 caller advised a biker was down with unknown injuries. Upon arrival, crews found the...
Whitman baseball falls in Maryland 4A State Championship
WALDORF, Md (DC News Now) – Whitman’s high school baseball team falls in their first 4A state championship appearance in school history to Leonardtown 2-0. “Gave it our best shot,” Joe Cassidy, head coach of Whitman said. Cassidy mentioned how this team was the first to go this far, “Been nice to be the first […]
Power outage curtails Calvert board meeting
It was during the presentation of a proclamation for National Poppy Day that the lights went out in the Calvert County commissioners’ hearing room. Representatives from a local American Legion had just presented Quilts of Valor to Mark Willis, county administrator, and David Payne, assistant sheriff, (both Willis and Payne are Marine Corps veterans) that the room in the Calvert County Courthouse in Prince Frederick went dark. While the commissioners...
Teens In Stolen Vehicle Lead To Five-Vehicle Crash In Mechanicsville, Sheriff Says
At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, a vehicle was stolen from a Great Mills residence, which was spotted shortly after 2:45 p.m. later that afternoon by sheriff's deputies, who attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the area of Three Notch Road and Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville. The...
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