Southern Maryland News

09/26/2025

A persistent drizzle that prevailed during the Sept. 24 opening of the Calvert County Fair. A steady turnout went through the gate during the late afternoon and early evening hours, as attendees enjoyed carnival rides, food, exhibits and all things …

A persistent drizzle that prevailed during the Sept. 24 opening of the Calvert County Fair. A steady turnout went through the gate during the late afternoon and early evening hours,

09/26/2025

Rather than eating the deer meat, Russell Shlagel hunts the animals at night and then donates the meat to help those in need.

09/25/2025

A 39-year-old Lothian man who had reportedly been observed speeding on a motorcycle in northern Calvert County Tuesday evening was killed in a fiery crash in southern Anne Arundel County shortly before 8 p.m., police in that jurisdiction reported.

A 39-year-old Lothian man who had reportedly been observed speeding on a motorcycle in northern Calvert County Tuesday evening was killed in a fiery crash in southern Anne Arundel County

09/25/2025

When the Northern High School girls flag football team convened for their weekly team dinner on Tuesday evening, one night before hosting the St. Charles team, the Patriots never realized they would be without one of their players for that contest i…

When the Northern High School girls flag football team convened for their weekly team dinner on Tuesday evening, one night before hosting the St. Charles team, the Patriots never realized

09/24/2025

Despite the financial challenges and the looming presence of crime that is plaguing many American communities, Calvert’s leaders are painting a picture of wise money management and safety.

09/24/2025

The Charles school board on Wednesday announced Bridgette Patterson as its new member after holding interviews for two candidates interested in the District 4 vacant seat.

09/24/2025

In a powerful moment of remembrance and reconciliation, Historic St. Mary’s City hosted a Ceremony of Return on Saturday, reuniting the remains of some of Maryland’s earliest settlers, including colonial leader Philip Calvert, with the sacred ground…

In a powerful moment of remembrance and reconciliation, Historic St. Mary’s City hosted a Ceremony of Return on Saturday, reuniting the remains of some of Maryland’s earliest settlers, including colonial

09/24/2025

A different approach to the enactment of development ground rules in Calvert’s seven town centers will reach a significant crossroads in October. Three input sessions are planned in October in three different towns to discuss the streamlined process…

A different approach to the enactment of development ground rules in Calvert’s seven town centers will reach a significant crossroads in October. Three input sessions are planned in October in

09/24/2025

Shouts against data centers were heard from the back of the room during a meeting Saturday that addressed noise, water and electricity impacts but also stressed potential economic benefits.

09/24/2025

Like so many public school buildings nationwide, St. Mary’s County has its share of facilities that have infrastructure issues.

09/24/2025

Since 2011, the floor has been open at a Lusby Episcopalian church almost once a year on the subject of what organizers call “dismantling racism in our community.”

09/24/2025

The Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council elected a new chair and provided updates during its virtual meeting on Sept. 22.