On November 26, 2024, The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted a succession of Tobacco and Alcohol compliance checks within St. Mary’s…
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Lexington Park Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
On November 27, 2024, John F. Dorsey, a 36, of Lexington Park, was arrested after a routine traffic stop in St. Mary’s County led to…
Archaeologists Work with Indigenous Peoples, Department of Natural Resources to Uncover History at Chapel Point State Park
Before John Smith arrived and even before the glaciers melted to create the Chesapeake Bay, Indigenous Peoples had called the land that is now Maryland…
Christmas on the Square & Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Leonardtown is Here!! Friday Nov.29th, 2024
The holiday season begins in Leonardtown when Santa arrives for Christmas on the Square & the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Town Square on Friday, November…
Commissioners of St. Mary’s County & NAS PAX Announce Joint Meeting
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) and the Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NAS PAX) will hold a joint meeting on…
Rock in the Holiday Season with Historic St. Mary’s City
December 2024 marks the return of a beloved holiday tour, along with a fresh approach to celebration! Historic St. Mary’s City is thrilled to unveil…
Cannabis-Related ER Visits Increased Ahead of Recreational Legalization, State Dashboard Shows
by Danielle J. Brown, Maryland Matters November 24, 2024 Cannabis-related emergency room visits climbed steadily through July 2023, when recreational use was first legalized in…
No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Strikes St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters in Leonardtown
On Monday, November 25, 2024, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office advised a vehicle struck the building and was…
St. Mary’s County Museums to Host Free Family Holiday Events & Exhibits 2024
St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, which oversees Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, St. Clement’s Island Museum, and the Old Jail Museum is pleased to present…
One Transported to Trauma Center After Early Morning Crash in Hughesville
On Saturday, November 23, 2024, at approximately 7:55 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Leonardtown Road and Carrico Mill Road…
Police Investigating Shots Fired in Lexington Park on 11/21/2024
On Thursday, November 21, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m., police responded to the area of Hancock Road and Midway Drive in Lexington Park, for numerous…
‘Thank You’ to Maryland First Responders: A Father’s Gratitude for Daughter’s Recovery
On Wednesday, Sgt. Tyler Brice and TFC Patrick Nolan attended the George Washington University Hospital’s Trauma Survivors event in recognition of their treatment of Ms.…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to Host 23rd Annual Silent Angel Memorial
In a poignant commemoration of lives lost to homicide, community members are cordially invited to participate in the 23rd Annual Silent Angel Memorial hosted by…
Chesapeake Bay Hypoxia Report – 2024 Year End Summary
Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show the volume of hypoxia—waters with less than 2 mg/l oxygen—was generally…
Maryland State Police Teams Up for Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Donation Drive
The Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack has joined forces with a local middle school student to organize a donation drive for the Charlotte Hall Veterans…