The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management will conduct a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout Calvert, St. Mary’s and Dorchester counties Monday, June 5, 2023, at noon.
The full-cycle test includes a three-minute activation of all sirens within the 10-mile area around Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. Citizens are encouraged to be aware of the testing and relay this information to friends, family and neighbors.
The testing is conducted to check siren operation and increase public awareness of the alert and notification siren system. If the sirens sound at any other time outside of scheduled testing, residents should tune to one of the listed local radio stations for information and instructions.
Emergency Alert System stations include:
· WKIK FM 102.9 MHz - California
· WPRS FM 10
The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Class of 2023 will be honored during outdoor graduation ceremonies set for May 30 through June 2 at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf.
The Class of 2023 includes 2,013 graduates who earned a record-breaking number of scholarship offers totaling almost $200 million. The total is likely to increase as graduates report scholarship offers to their respective high schools.
First in the CCPS high school graduation schedule is North Point High School at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30.
The schedule is as follows. All graduations will stream live at www.ccboe.com.
Tuesday, May 30: North Point High School, 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 30: Henry E. Lackey High School, 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 31: St. Charles High School, 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 31: Maurice J. McDonough High School, 1 p.m. Thursday, June 1: Westlake High School, 9 a.m. Thursday,
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $1 million in grant funding to help protect public health in coastal and Great Lakes beach communities in the Mid-Atlantic Region. The funding is being awarded to Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia to assist with water quality monitoring and public notification programs for local beaches.
“So many of us have a rich tradition of spending our summers splashing, swimming, and playing at our favorite beach, which is why it’s so important for EPA to help our local partners protect the water at coastal and Great Lakes beaches,” said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox. “These grants help Tribes, states, and territories fund programs to test water quality at beaches to ensure it’s clean for swimming and boating.”
Under the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act, eligible states, territories, and tribes use the gra
Patrol Officer Recovers Loaded Firearm in Vehicle During Traffic Stop: On May 17 at 6:48 p.m., a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop in the 3200 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for registration and insurance violations. Further investigation revealed a loaded handgun inside the vehicle. The driver, Jordan Malik Barnes, 27, of Forestville, was arrested and charged with illegal possession of a firearm due to previous convictions, transporting a loaded firearm in a vehicle, and other related charges. On May 18, a judge ordered Barnes could be released from the Charles County Detention Center after paying 10 percent of a $2,000 bond. Officer Gordon is investigating.
LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) are pleased to invite the entire community to attend the 2023 Flag Day Celebration on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 6 p.m. on the Governmental Center lawn in Leonardtown.
The event will feature:
· A procession by various color guards and veteran groups from around St. Mary’s County.
· A special Flag Day Service, presented by Elks Lodge 2092, highlighting the history of the American Flag.
· Patriotic music, featuring the Father Andrew White, S.J. School chorus and the cast from Recreation & Parks 41st Annual Summerstock Production, School of Rock.
· An official Flag Retirement Ceremony, led by