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MECHANICSVILLE, Md. – On June 9, 2023, at approximately 12:29 a.m., police and emergency personnel responded to a single motor vehicle accident reportedly showing fire on Three Notch Road in the area of Mt. Zion Church Road. Crews arrived to find an unoccupied vehicle overturned off the roadway on its side with no fire.

RIDGE, Md. – On June 8, 2023, around noon, multiple reports came in of a waterspout spotted on St. Jerome Creek in Ridge. There have been no injuries or damage reported. The National Weather Service was contacted for more information, but nothing was available at this time. Videos shared...

LUSBY, Md. – On June 8th, 2023, Patuxent High School graduating seniors gathered together for one last night of fun and memories together before they all went their separate ways and began the next chapter of their lives. They did this by attending Project Graduation, a drug and alcohol-free celebration for graduating seniors in Calvert County. The event is 100% free for all graduating seniors and invited guests.

TALL TIMBERS, Md. – This afternoon at approximately 12:27 p.m., firefighters and rescue personnel responded to a boat fire in the Tall Timbers Marina located at 18521 Herring Creek Road. UPDATE – Investigation Continues Into Tall Timbers Marina Fire. Crews arrived on the scene and found a 60’x100’...

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – The Calvert County Department of Public Works advises citizens that work will commence on traffic safety improvements to the roadway intersections near the Calvert County Industrial Park in Prince Frederick at the Skipjack Road and MD 231 (Hallowing Point Road) intersection on Tuesday, June 13, and to the intersection at Jibsail Drive and MD 231 on Wednesday, June 14. Construction is expected to last seven days from the start of each closure. All work is weather permitting.

A $132,989 jackpot-winning ticket has been sold in the FAST PLAY Home Run Riches game, the fifth winning ticket sold in the $5 game. The lucky ticket was purchased in California, Md. at Harris Teeter #487.

LEONARDTOWN, Md. – Renovations for the Leonard Hall Recreation Center (LHRC), located at 23145 Leonard Hall Dr, began on April 1, 2023. The renovations will include removal of old dasher boards, flooring; full abatement and concrete patching; installation of new floor tiles, dasher boards, retractable bleachers, and an upgraded sound system.

LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum is excited to be hosting a number of fun-filled events for the summer. These events are open to everyone of all ages and allow the community to have a more immersive experience in the museum. Free Admission Day: On...

Colonel Michael Alan Nyalko, USMC (Ret), 76 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on May 26, 2023 at his residence with his loving wife, Lisa. He was born on December 25, 1946 in Monessen, PA to the late Michael Julius Nyalko and Mary (Matty) Nyalko. He earned the rank of Eagle...

LEONARDTOWN, Md. – St. Mary’s County Government is pleased to announce that Chris Kaselemis, Director of the Department of Economic Development, received the 2023 Public Servant Award from the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce during their Annual Business Dinner, held on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. The...

TALL TIMBERES, Md. – The Office of the State Fire Marshal is continuing its investigation into the cause of a fire that destroyed close to ten boats and caused nearly $400,000 in damages Wednesday afternoon. At around 12:30 p.m., Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding fire departments responded to...

SOLOMONS, Md. – BRRRR Ice Cream, Shakes and Crepes has officially opened its doors to the public in Solomons. Located only steps away from the Light House and Tiki Bar, this is a must stop shop along the walkway around the island. With summer heating up, chill out by...

LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) are pleased to announce the appointment of David Yingling to the position of Deputy County Administrator. “We are very excited to have Captain Yingling taking on this new role,” said Commissioner President, James Randy Guy. “We have the fullest confidence that his dedication to excellence and to our community will continue to serve our residents.”

SOLOMONS, Md. – Emerging artist, Joe Samba, harmonizes rock ‘n’ roll spirit and reggae soul to create music that bridges all generations and musical genres. Recognized for chart topping songs and dynamic vocals, Joe Samba will take the stage prior to Ziggy Marley on Saturday, June 24 at 7 p.m. at the Motto Mortgage Preferred and RE/MAX One Waterside Pavilion at Calvert Marine Museum.

For more than a decade, Capt. Chris Parker has been helping recreational boaters on the Chesapeake Bay get home, first as a hired captain and later a port manager of several TowBoatUS on-water towing ports in the Tidewater region. Wanting his own TowBoatUS on-water towing and assistance company, he journeyed east across the bay in 2019 to open TowBoatUS Crisfeld in Maryland. Now on the bay’s western shore, the captain is new owner of TowBoatUS Reedville, Virginia, essentially bookending both shores with his company’s TowBoatUS coverage.

CALIFORNIA, Md. – The FAST PLAY Home Run Riches game continues to heat up, with a $132,989 jackpot-winning ticket sold in St. Mary’s County on Wednesday, June 7. This is the fifth winning ticket sold in the $5 game. The lucky ticket was purchased in California, Md. at Harris Teeter #487 located at 44900 St. Andrews Church Road.

Southern California and UCLA will start their football schedules with the Big Ten in 2024. A look at their history with their upcoming opponents.

CALIFORNIA, Md. – Every week we will provide you with a short and informative weekly news recap surrounding interesting and important topics in Southern Maryland! Below are the articles covered this week:. St. Leonard Resident Ruth Elizabeth Hansen Celebrates Her 100th Birthday!. Contact our news desk at news@thebaynet.com.

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Rappahannock girls’ tennis team claimed the VHSL Class 1 title over George Wythe 5-3 on Thursday, June 8. The teams battled at Virginia Tech. This is Rappahanock’s first state title for the girls’ tennis team. For the George Wythe Maroons, it was their first state finals appearance in girls’ tennis team.

SMITH ISLAND, Md – The era of in-person school on Smith Island is all but certainly coming to an end according to the Somerset County School Superintendent Dr. John Gaddis, who says declining enrollment would see only one student attending the 23-24 school year. Dr. Gaddis tells 47ABC they...