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LUSBY, Md. – In a major drug bust in Calvert County, authorities arrested Kenneth Eugene Rollins Jr., Chelsea Lee Hoofnagle, and Daniel Wayne Grover on September 26, 2024. The three individuals were apprehended as part of a sting operation by the Calvert County Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) after months of surveillance and years of prior investigations into drug-related offenses.

A 23-year-old Prince George’s County man who was convicted in June of attempting to kill a Calvert County deputy sheriff during an incident in December 2022 was given a life sentence Friday by a circuit court judge. In imposing Brandon Alexander Turner’s sentence on 16 counts related to a high speed pursuit and shootout with deputies in a Huntingtown neighborhood, Judge Andrew Rappaport suspended all but 40 years of the life sentence for attempting to shoot and kill Deputy James Flynt. ...

A 50-year-old woman is in custody for murder after she allegedly hit a man with a vehicle in Lexington Park Monday. Maryland State Police homicide investigators arrested Simone Stewart, 50, of Lexington Park in connection with the death of Demeatrum Scarborough. Stewart is charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault, homicide by motor vehicle and driving under the influence. She is currently at the St. Mary’s Detention Center awaiting an appearance...

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – Sheriff Ricky Cox, Major T.D. Reece are proud to announce the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy (SMCJA) celebrated the graduation of 10 new correctional officers – 4 of which will be assigned to the Calvert County Detention Center. CCSO is proud to honor and...

Southern fast-food favorite Zaxbys is set to debut in Maryland with three locations along the Eastern Shore, starting in Cambridge in late 2025, followed by Easton and West Ocean City/Berlin. Zaxbys menu features its signature fried chicken sandwiches, wings, chicken fingers (“Zaxby’s Zingers”), crinkle-cut fries, and Texas toast.

The head that wears the crown must belong to a young woman committed to community service, full of maturity and confidence. That sparkly crown belongs to Maddie Bronk, a 22-year-old Calvert County resident, who won the title of Miss College Park 2025 on Sept. 29 over eight other 17- to 24-year-old competitors.

CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. – On October 11, 2024, at approximately 8:42 a.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to a vehicle fire threatening the structure at Beezy Point Market located at 3885 Breezy Point Road. Crews arrived on the scene and found a delivery van fully involved threatening the structure....

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, awarded a $39.9 million contract to Seacoast Marine Construction Inc. of Long Island, New York, for restoration work at Barren Island, part of the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island Ecosystem Restoration project in Dorchester County. The contract award ushers in the second phase of Mid-Bay restoration work on Barren Island, including construction of two bird islands adjacent to the existing island and connected to the breakwater; construction of stone sill structures;...

MDOT State Highway Administration crews will soon start roadwork at two additional locations in southern Maryland. Drivers are asked to slow down in the work zone for the safety of all drivers and the crews working to improve our roadways. Area residents and commuters are also advised to plan for...

Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division executed a search and seizure warrant on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at a residence in the 21000 block of Little Girls Way, resulting in the recovery of an unserialized handgun, magazines, and ammunition. Following an ongoing investigation,...

When the two dozen golfers from a quartet of Calvert County high schools arrived at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in Lusby on Wednesday afternoon for the annual Calvert County Golf Championships, much of the attention was properly focused on the team trophy although it was the individual honors that provided the most drama. Northern, which went undefeated during SMAC league play, lived up to its billing as the top squad in the first of three postseason matches when the Patriots posted the low team score...

SUNDERLAND, Md. – The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation advises citizens the Mt. Hope Community Center will be temporarily closed for floor maintenance Saturday, Oct. 12, through Monday, Oct. 14. Normal hours of operation will resume Tuesday, Oct. 15. The Mt. Hope Community Center is located at...

Calvert won against North Point last Friday with 20 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Thursday. The Calvert Cavaliers walked away with a 20-7 win over the Huntingtown Hurricanes. The victory was familiar territory for the Cavaliers who have now won four contests in a row.

DORCHESTER COUNTY, Md. -- The Army Corps of Engineers has awarded $40 million for a project in the Chesapeake Bay. It will help kickstart the second phase of Mid-Bay restoration work on the barrier islands surrounding Dorchester County. Dorchester County Council President Lenny Pfeffer said the project will benefit the...

October is shaping up to be a busy month for the Cavaliers with Homecoming being the main event. If you are confused about what is going to be happening, read more to stay in the know. Homecoming tickets are on sale from October 7 to 11 during all lunch periods....

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Every day is practice for Jordan "Jay" Gallet. Known as the "master shucker" at Superior Seafood, Gallett shucks roughly 2,000 oysters a day behind the Uptown restaurant's oyster bar. And next week, he'll compete in the 2024 U.S. National Shucking Championship in Leonardtown, Maryland. "There's no other place I'd like...

The anti-opioid medication Narcan can save lives. But first, people need to be trained to use it. As a designated Narcan trainer with the Dorchester County Department of Health's Behavioral Health unit, Keita Bailey believes in making house calls to reach people where they are.

On 10/2/2024, Tpr Spruell responded to the area of Valley Court, Lexington Park, MD for the report of a hit and run. Investigation revealed that Patricia Elaine Thomas, 63 of Lexington Park, MD struck the victim with her vehicle and proceeded to chase the victim while still operating the vehicle in an attempt to strike the victim again. Thomas initially fled the scene but was able to be located. Thomas was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where she was charged with First Degree Assault and Second Degree Assault.

LEONARDTOWN, Md. – St. Mary’s County Public Schools congratulates the school coaches from across Maryland who have been selected as the 2023-2024 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches of the Year. The NFHS annually honors a Coach of the Year in the top girls’ sports...