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Public hearing divides residents, council on La Plata property tax hike
Despite May 14 being an election day, the La Plata town council had a considerable turnout for a public hearing on increasing the town’s property tax rate. The tax increase, if approved, would change the property tax from $0.32 per $100 assessment value to $0.35 per $100 of assessed value. Before the hearing began, Brent Manuel, La Plata’s town manager, stated the case for the tax increase, saying that the...
Maryland woman turns struggles into stepping stones for girls with her non-profit
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Life has brought Charles County resident Ebony Belt a long way. She grew up without her parents and said her grandmother provided a strong foundation that has helped carry her through difficult times. "I have gone through the fire so now I can hold...
Southern Maryland police briefs
Mother allegedly pulls a gun on daughter Charles sheriff’s officer Brennan Kunz responded to Prince Albert Square in Waldorf for an assault in progress involving a weapon on May 12. Upon arrival, Kunz made contact with Kendra Bracey, 42, who said she got into an argument with her daughter while she had her gun, charging documents say. Bracey allegedly told the officer that she said she would “pistol whip” her...
Local athletes shine at SMAC championships
Numerous athletes from across the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference were looking to garner bragging rights and also seeking to peak heading into their respective region and state meets last week during the two days of the SMAC track and field championships at St. Charles High School. In the boys’ bracket, La Plata High athletes attained a grand sum of 107 points to edge fellow Charles County foe Westlake (106) by a single point, while Chopticon (89) took third, followed by Great Mills (64), Leonardtown (63),...
Charles school board hopefuls compete for at-large seat
In Charles County's only election this year, an at-large board of education seat, Michael K. Lukas, the seat's incumbent, led Tuesday night with about 40% of the vote. Letonya Smalls received the second most votes with 29.1% of the total as of Tuesday night, meaning that the match is likely set for the general election this November. Christopher O.J. Alberts ended with the third most votes, capturing 14.9% of the...
Firefighters Respond To Large House Fire In La Plata, Dogs Rescued
LA PLATA, Md. — Firefighters and rescue personnel responded to a house fire on Pomfret Road near Livingston Road on May 12, 2024. No injuries were reported, though two dogs were found unharmed in the basement. According to a 911 caller who reported the incident at approximately 7:32 p.m.,...
$50K Lottery Scratcher Sold At Maryland Sheetz
If at first you don't succeed... Just keep scratching.A Maryland man turned a $5 Money Money Money ticket into $50,000, though not before he lost on three previous tickets during a stop at Sheetz in St. Mary's County.The lucky winner said that he purchased four tickets at Sheetz in the 22700 b…
St. Mary’s Planning Commission Approves Site Plan For Medical Center Expansion
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – During their May 6, 2024, meeting, the St. Mary’s County Planning Commission approved the concept site plan for the Medstar Shah Bean Medical Center Expansion Development, located at 24035 Three Notch Road in Hollywood. The plan was approved with the following conditions including any road...
Charles commissioners approve $561 million budget
And with the stroke of a pen, essentially, the Charles commissioners approved a $561.3 million budget, the largest ever for the county. On Tuesday, May 14, the board unanimously adopted a balanced General Fund budget of $561,338,600, an increase of 6.4% over last year. The approved budget does not increase the current property or income tax rate while expanding investments in education, public safety and recreation priorities, a release from...
Charles County briefs
Two town halls planned A town hall meeting will be hosted by Commissioner Vice President Ralph E. Patterson II (D) on Monday, May 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Selby’s Grab & Go, located at 11672 Billingsley Road in Waldorf. The topic will be changing to charter form of government in Charles County. Also, Commissioner Gilbert “BJ” Bowling (D) and Commissioner Amanda Stewart (D) will hold a joint town hall meeting on Thursday, May 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bryans Road firehouse,...
A Season To Remember: Leonardtown High Are SMAC Tennis Champs
WALDORF, Md. – In a thrilling conclusion to the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference (SMAC) tennis championships, the Leonardtown High School tennis team came out victorious, securing the overall team title for the second consecutive year. The championship, held over two days at North Point High School, saw Leonardtown accumulate...
Maryland junior prepares for Miss Maryland Teen USA
Lily Belle McDowell has been on stage many times before, but the Leonardtown High School student is preparing to step onto arguably her biggest stage yet. After being selected as a Maryland state finalist, McDowell will compete with the title Miss Leonardtown Teen USA in the Miss Maryland Teen USA competition, which will be held May 31 to June 1 at the Bethesda North Marriott in Bethesda. “I’ve always had...
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