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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...
In split vote, Charles board seeks affordable housing grant
In a push for affordable housing in La Plata, the Charles County commissioners approved pursuing a grant in a 3-2 split vote. The state of Maryland, through the Department of Housing and Community Development, has solicited applications from eligible jurisdictions to apply for funding under the Community Development Special Projects. The resolution the commissioners put through authorized the submittal of an application to procure funds, not to exceed $800,000, to...
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. ...
Virginia man arrested for trying to abduct 5-year-old girl from Fredericksburg Fairgrounds
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. - A Fredericksburg man has been arrested for the attempted abduction of a five-year-old girl. Police say around 4 p.m. on May 19, a Fredericksburg Sheriff's deputy contacted the Fredericksburg Police Department to report an attempted abduction of a five-year-old girl. The deputy was working an event at...
Fort Belvoir honors Memorial Day with annual wreath-laying event
This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. The celebration began in the morning outside the Cold War Memorial on the Long Parade Field. Chaplain Chad Davis delivered the invocation followed by a performance of the National...
Fort Belvoir honors Memorial Day with annual wreath-laying event
Fort Belvoir kicked off the holiday weekend early Thursday with a wreath-laying ceremony followed by a multi-part festival. The celebration began in the morning outside the Cold War Memorial on the Long Parade Field. Chaplain Chad Davis delivered the invocation followed by a performance of the National Anthem by Sgt....
Youngkin calls for transparency on attempted 'breach' at Quantico
(The Center Square) – Gov. Glenn Youngkin is demanding answers from President Joe Biden’s administration following attempts by foreign nationals to “gain unauthorized access” to Virginia military installations, including the U.S. Marine Corps headquarters at Quantico. The governor is “formally requesting” that the White House and federal government immediately provide him and his public safety and homeland security team with a “full briefing.” As first reported by Potomac Local News,...
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...
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