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Calvert sheriff’s office investigating crash that killed man

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office revealed Nov. 5 that its crash reconstruction team is investigating the death of a 55-year-old Port Republic man in a vehicle crash that occurred last month. The deceased is identified as William Cordell Johnson. The sheriff’s office said he died a few days after the Oct. 22 incident. In their release, the sheriff’s office said a preliminary investigation shows Johnson was operating a multi-colored scooter-style motorcycle, and the vehicle was traveling north on Broomes Island Road near Hance Road. A black Mazda CX-90 SUV driven by Kayla Nicole Young, 29, of St. Leonard was also traveling north on Broomes Island Road. “Based on evidence and the initial scene investigation, the Mazda struck the motorcycle from behind, causing it to leave the roadway,” the sheriff’s office release stated. Johnson was flown to a trauma center. Young was not injured. Based on an alert the sheriff’s office issued Oct. 22, the collision occurred during the morning hours and traffic in the area was temporarily shut down. No charges were filed at the time. Investigation of the collision is headed by Deputy Anna Morrison of the sheriff’s office’s crash reconstruction team. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash

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New Northern Middle opens in Calvert County

Calvert public schools’ Superintendent Marcus Newsome noted it had been 22 months since his predecessor and other school and community leaders did the traditional moving of dirt with golden shovels. And now the new Northern Middle School has opened for learning. The project, which was slowed by weather and challenges in obtaining building materials, cost nearly $60 million, which was a combination of state and county funds. The three-story, 109,237-square-foot building, co-located with Northern High on Chaneyville Road in Owings, can accommodate 800 students. With its current enrollment at 715 there’s room for more, although it’s still Calvert County’s most populous middle school. “It takes every department in the school system to make this happen,” the superintendent said during his monthly report to the Calvert County school board Nov. 5. In a matter of hours, the new building went from being a storage site for unopened boxes and bare shelves into a new school. Newsome credited school staff, assisted by honor students from Northern High, with the move from the old school to the new building. “It’s looking amazing,” Ruth Ollie Reist, a Northern High junior and current student member of the board, said of the new facility. Reist was

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Five Calvert Schools Earn Five Stars As District Outpaces State In Top Ratings

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Nearly 82% of Calvert County’s rated public schools earned four or five stars on Maryland’s latest school report card, compared with half of public schools statewide. Five Calvert schools received the highest five-star rating, up from three last year. The number receiving three...

Calvert County, MD · 1d
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Calvert’s Tristan Thomas Draws Nearly 30 College Offers While Building Football Legacy

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — With approximately 28 college offers, including opportunities from nationally recognized programs, Calvert High School junior Tristan Thomas has developed into one of Southern Maryland’s most heavily recruited football players. But beyond the attention from college programs, Thomas is focused on building a lasting legacy with the Cavaliers.

Prince Frederick, MD · 18h
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Vehicle Strikes Deer In Hollywood, Two Transported To Hospital

HOLLYWOOD, Md. — Emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a deer Tuesday evening, Nov. 10, 2026, near Bradford’s Neighborhood Market in Hollywood. The incident was reported at approximately 7:59 p.m. in the 23000 block of Hollywood Road, near the intersections of St. Johns Road and Tin Top Hill Lane.

Hollywood, MD · 14h

Calvert Recorder

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Pedersen, Ostenso move slightly ahead in Calvert election counts

The counting of over 8,000 mail-in ballots in Calvert has resulted in a slightly different picture than what was seen on election night last week. The county commissioner at-large race has a change in its second slot. Democrat Judy Pedersen now occupies second place in that race among five candidates for the two at-large seats. Another Democrat, Antoine White, has also surged slightly ahead of Republican Jason Scaggs, who was firmly in second-place on election night. According to the unofficial results so far from state and county election officials, Pedersen now has 15,886 votes, 109 more than White and 296 more than Scaggs. After two rounds of mail-in ballot counting, Pedersen tallied 3,410 more votes than Scaggs. Overall, Republican Patti Stueckler remains the top vote-getter in the at-large race, leading Pedersen by 1,111 votes. Additionally, the Calvert school board’s current chair, Jana Post, is also now trailing in her nonpartisan race for one of the two at-large seats. As of Tuesday, Nov. 10, former Calvert Education Association president Dona Ostenso leads Post by 138 votes. Incumbent Lisa Grenis remains the top vote-getter in the school board at-large race with 15,614 tallies. Another race that has gotten tighter since mail-ins were

Calvert County, MD · 15h

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UPDATE: 64-Year-Old Box Truck Driver Dies After Head-On Crash In North Beach

NORTH BEACH, Md.– On Thursday, November 5, 2026, at approximately 3:12 p.m., deputies with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to a report of a serious motor vehicle collision with injuries in the 8700 block of Bayside Road in North Beach. A preliminary investigation revealed a...

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Firefighters Extinguish John Deere Combine Fire In Prince Frederick

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Firefighters extinguished a fire involving a John Deere combine Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2026, in Calvert County. Emergency crews were dispatched at approximately 2:41 p.m. to the 3300 block of Adelina Road in Prince Frederick after callers reported a piece of agricultural equipment on fire.

Prince Frederick, MD · 18h

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Middle River man dies in collision

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office reported a Baltimore County man died after a crash on Nov. 5 on Bayside Road in North Beach. According to a release from the sheriff’s office, a 2025 International commercial box truck was traveling south on Bayside Road when it crossed the center line and collided head-on with a northbound Chevrolet Equinox. The box truck’s driver was identified as Chester McDonald, 64, of Middle River. Investigators said McDonald may have experienced a medical emergency before the collision. McDonald was transported to CalvertHealth Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Kylie Gasch, 19, of North Beach was identified as the driver of the Chevrolet. Gasch was also taken to the hospital in Prince Frederick for injuries that were not life-threatening. According to his obituary, McDonald enjoyed motorcycles and line dancing, was the father of one daughter and had three grandchildren. The crash investigation is being handled by Deputy Michael Daily of the sheriff’s office’s crash reconstruction team. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or events leading up to it should contact Daily at 410-535-2800 or by email at Michael.Daily@calvertcountymd.gov .

North Beach, MD · 21h

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Calvert Commissioner, School Board Races Remain Tight Ahead Of Nov. 10 Ballot Count

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Two Calvert County races remain separated by fewer than 160 votes as candidates await additional ballot counting, with the next mail-in ballot canvass scheduled for 10 a.m. Nov. 10. Republican Jason Scaggs leads Democrat Judy Pedersen by 153 votes for the second at-large county commissioner...

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Looking For Thanksgiving Pies? Here Are 8 Places To Buy Them In Southern Maryland

SOUTHERN MARYLAND — No Thanksgiving dinner is complete without dessert, and for many families, that means making room for a slice of pie. Whether it’s a traditional pumpkin pie, a sweet pecan filling, a fruit-filled favorite or something a little different, local bakeries and small businesses across Southern Maryland offer plenty of options for the holiday table.

Southern Maryland, MD · 4h

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A Familiar Name, A New Dream: McKay’s Celebrates Its Next Chapter In Charlotte Hall

CHARLOTTE HALL, Md. — Long before Tommy McKay was sketching plans for his newest business, he was a second grader responsible for keeping the Campbell’s soup section stocked at his family’s supermarket. By age 10, he was drawing supermarkets of his own, imagining how a store could...

Charlotte Hall, MD · 1d

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9 Grocery Stores in Maryland Famous for Their Quality Meat Departments

One Maryland grocery store makes its own country sausage and will even prepare custom cuts of beef for your freezer. The meat counter also carries stuffed pork chops, porterhouse steaks, and fresh poultry. That’s a lot more tempting than grabbing the first plastic-wrapped package you see. At another family-owned...

Baltimore, MD · 17h

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Lexington Park Man Who Lured Firefighter Through Dating App, Stabbed Him In The Back Sentenced To 20 Years

LEXINGTON PARK, Md.– State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that D’Montre Montez Bush, 26, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to 20 years in prison with 14 years of active incarceration for armed robbery and related offenses. In May 2026, a St. Mary’s County jury convicted Bush...

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Five Calvert Eagle Scouts Honored With Sheriff’s Salute

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md.– The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office would like to honor and congratulates Andrew Bisang, Roger Bredenkamp, Logan Oberg, Hunter Puryear and AJ Stoakley on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout with Boy Scout Troop 1429. On Oct. 18, 2026, Sheriff Ricky Cox presented each scout with...

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Driver Injured After Vehicle Crashes Into Country Lakes Sign In Mechanicsville

MECHANICSVILLE, Md. — One person was transported to the hospital Tuesday afternoon, November 10, 2026, after a single-vehicle crash into the Country Lakes sign at Mechanicsville Road and Asher Road. The crash was reported at approximately 2:00 p.m., prompting a response from firefighters and emergency medical personnel, including Rescue...

Mechanicsville, MD · 19h

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130 Vendors, Handmade Gifts And Stuffed Ham Coming To Hollywood For Annual Fall Craft Show

HOLLYWOOD, Md. — The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department will host its Annual Fall Craft Show on Sunday, November 22, 2026, bringing together 130 vendors offering a wide variety of handmade items just in time for the holiday shopping season. The event will take place from...

Hollywood, MD · 2d

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Multiple People Trapped, Including Child, In Three-Vehicle Crash On Chancellors Run Road

ST. MARY’S COUNTY, Md. — Emergency crews responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Chancellors Run Road and FDR Boulevard at approximately 6:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9. Initial reports indicated the crash involved a T-bone-style collision, with multiple occupants reportedly trapped inside the vehicles, including a...

St Mary'S County, MD · 1d

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Leonardtown Man Gets 15 Years After Victim Jumped From Moving Car To Escape Attack

LEONARDTOWN, Md.– State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Shawn Michael Clarke, 44, of Leonardtown, Maryland, was sentenced to 15 years in prison with 8 years of active incarceration for offenses stemming from an October 2025 domestic violence incident. In May 2026, a St. Mary’s County jury convicted...

Leonardtown, MD · 17h