Calvert board votes down plan to return students
The coronavirus has already entered Calvert County school systems while officials are still planning for students’ return.
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General Assembly leaders in Maryland ended the 2020 session early and recently declined a special session due to pandemic and presidential election concerns. But they have yet to announce plans, particularly regarding legislative voting, as the next session draws near.
St. Mary's return dates updated, again
The superintendent announced during a special meeting that St. Mary’s public school students will start returning to the buildings Oct. 7, with the option for all students to return by Nov. 16.
Rural service center zones stay the same for now
St. Mary’s commissioners shot down a request from 7-Eleven to amend an ordinance that would have removed limitations on the size of convenience stores in Rural Service Center zones.
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A Prince George’s County man charged with the strong-arm robbery of a Dunkirk convenience store on Aug. 5 was issued a three-count indictment in connection with the incident. Dion Lamont Parker, 20, is charged with robbery, theft $100 to under…
Sheriff's office Lexington Park substation opens
The St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office’s new substation in Lexington Park was formally opened by a virtual ribbon cutting on Tuesday morning.
Infection possible at cited Mechanicsville salon
Following being shut down by the county health department due to multiple complaints, a Mechanicsville salon’s potential COVID-19 exposures went public.
Charles' Berry sworn in as president of Maryland Sheriffs' Association
Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry (D) was sworn in as president of the Maryland Sheriffs' Association on Sept. 17, elevated to the role after serving as vice president for a year.
Calvert candidates react to recent board decision
Calvert school board candidates had mixed views about the school board this week voting down a plan to to return students for in-person learning.
Plan for county animal shelter approved
St. Mary’s may soon see their own animal shelter after over 25 years of sharing a facility with Charles and Calvert counties.
Calvert Hospice suspends house operations
The issue of staffing, currently deemed insufficient to provide consistent quality, has prompted a familiar Calvert County nonprofit to take drastic action.
Murder-for-hire case to return to St. Mary's
A former St. Mary’s lawyer’s health conditions delayed a post-conviction hearing following his client’s 1994 life sentence after being convicted for plotting to hire a hitman to kill his estranged wife.
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