PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – June 18, 2026 – The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation and the Calvert County Department of Community Resources advise residents that the Southern Community Center and Southern Pines Senior Center in Lusby will be closed from Wednesday, June 24, through Tuesday, June 30, 2026, for heating and air conditioning system repairs.

Normal hours will resume Wednesday, July 1.

The Southern Community Center and Southern Pines Senior Center are located at 20 Appeal Lane in Lusby.

The departments appreciate the community’s patience and understanding while this maintenance work is performed.

Find information on Calvert County Government services online at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov. Stay connected with Calvert County Government through the mobile app, newsletters, social media and more at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/StayInformed.

LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 18, 2026) – On Tuesday, June 16, while conducting traffic enforcement at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue and Barthelme Street in Leonardtown, a patrol deputy initiated a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Trailblazer for failure to stop at a stop sign.

When the patrol deputy exited his vehicle to initiate contact with the driver, the vehicle fled the area. The vehicle subsequently stopped in a parking lot in the 41000 block of Fenwick Street, fled a second time, and ultimately stopped at the intersection of Pope Street and Church Street, where the deputy made contact with the driver.

As part of the ensuing investigation, the deputy returned to the Fenwick Street parking lot and located three bags containing controlled dangerous substances (CDS), totaling 57 grams of suspected cocaine and six grams of suspected crack cocaine. The deputy also located evidence in the Trailblazer consistent with that of the discarded bags of suspected CDS.

The driver, identified as Joseph Valentino Thomas, 37, of Avenue, Maryland, was taken into custody, transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, and charged with possession with intent to distribute, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and multiple traffic citations. Thomas remains incarcerated on a no-bond status.

GLEN BURNIE, MD (June 17, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) will close all branch offices and Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP) stations on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. The MVA branch offices and VEIP stations will reopen for normal operations on Saturday, June 20, in alignment with the State holiday calendar.

Customers can schedule an appointment at an MVA branch or complete more than 60 transactions with a myMVA Online Services account – anytime, anywhere and at their convenience. Customers can also use self-service VEIP kiosks, which are available 24-hours each day, throughout the holiday weekend.

View a complete list of 2026 closings here.

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – June 17, 2026 – The Calvert County Department of Community Resources advises residents that the Southern Pines Senior Center is closed for repairs on Wednesday, June 24, and the North Beach Senior Center and Calvert Pines Senior Center will close early Wednesday, June 24, at 1 p.m. for staff training.

Lunch will be served at its regular time of noon, and Meals on Wheels deliveries will operate as usual that day. Normal hours will resume for North Beach Senior Center and Calvert Pines Senior Center on Thursday, June 25. Southern Pines Senior Center remains closed through Tuesday, June 30 and will reopen July 1.

Calvert County’s three senior centers are located throughout the county:

· North Beach Senior Center

9010 Chesapeake Beach Ave., North Beach

· Calvert Pines Senior Center

450 W. Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick

· Southern Pines Senior Center

20 Appeal Lane, Lusby

The department appreciates the community’s patience and understanding as staff members participate in training to enhance services and programs.

Learn more about senior centers, activities and resources in Calvert County at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/Aging.

Find information on Calvert County Government services online at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov. Stay connected with Calvert County Government through the mobile app, newsletters, social media and more at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/StayInformed.

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Outlying Field Webster, Smith Island, Maryland and residents of the Northern Neck of Virginia are advised that there will be potential for inshore supersonic flights from June 15-18 and June 23-26, 2026. These flight events have the potential to generate a sonic boom that could be heard and potential felt throughout the surrounding communities.

As with all operations, NAS Patuxent River takes precautions to lessen the impact of testing and training activities on the community. For more information call 1-866-819-9028.

LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 16, 2026) – State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Collin Andrew Hixson, 35, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, was sentenced to 30 years in prison with 10 years and 302 days of active incarceration for the sexual abuse of a minor while he was a houseguest in a Mechanicsville home in May 2025.

“The Defendant was welcomed into a family’s home and, in a significant breach of trust, used that opportunity to victimize a child,” said State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling. “This predatory behavior represents a profound violation of a child’s boundaries and sense of safety that exploited both the child and the trust placed in him.”

Hixson was convicted in December 2025 following a one-day bench trial.

The Maryland Sentencing Guidelines recommended a sentence between 7 and 13 years of active incarceration in prison. The State advocated for 17 years above the guidelines range, requesting 35 years in prison with 30 years of active incarceration, to include mandatory lifetime sexual offender supervision and registration for LIFE.

The Court’s sentence:

• Sex abuse of a minor: 25 years in prison, with 10 years of active incarceration; and
• Second-degree assault: 5 years in prison, with 302 days of active incarceration.

The Court imposed 30 years in prison with 10 years and 302 days of active incarceration, lifetime sexual offender registration, and lifetime supervision.

Assistant State’s Attorney Zachary Varda prosecuted the case on behalf of the citizens of St. Mary’s County.

Detective Andrew Burgess and Deputy Austin Edelen of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were the lead investigators.

The Honorable Joseph Stanalonis presided over the case.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (June 16, 2026) — The Maryland Office of the Comptroller today announced that the State of Maryland collected $26.2 million in cannabis sales tax revenue between January and March 2026. Maryland law imposes a 12% sales and use tax on retail sales of adult-use cannabis and cannabis products and redistributes those funds across the state.

Here is a regional breakdown of the revenue:

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On July 1, 2025, the sales and use tax for cannabis increased from 9% to 12%, in accordance with the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2025. The additional 3% is allocated to Maryland’s General Fund, before additional allocations are made, as outlined in the Cannabis Reform Act of 2023.

The allocations for January to March are as follows:

Maryland General Fund (Initial 3% Distribution): $6,549,162

Maryland Cannabis Administration: $7,476,322.67

Maryland Department of Social and Economic Mobility: $5,332,359

Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund: $2,393,931

35% of quarterly revenues fund community-based initiatives serving areas disproportionately impacted by the enforcement of cannabis prohibition prior to July 1, 2022. Funds from the CRRF will be distributed to each county based on percentages formulated by the Office of Social Equity.

Maryland Counties: $341,990

5% of quarterly revenue is allocated to Maryland counties based on the percentage of revenue collected from that county. Counties will then distribute 50% of funds to municipalities with cannabis dispensaries that contribute to sales and use tax revenue.

Cannabis Public Health Fund: $341,990

5% of quarterly revenues will be distributed to the Cannabis Public Health Fund to address the health effects associated with the legalization of adult-use cannabis.

Cannabis Business Assistance Fund: $341,990

5% of quarterly revenues will be distributed to the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund through FY 2028 to assist small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses entering the adult-use cannabis industry.  

Net to Maryland General Fund: $3,419,901

The Office of the Comptroller releases quarterly reports on the tax revenue generated from cannabis sales in the state, available here.

The Maryland Cannabis Administration has developed information and resources for responsible adult cannabis use, available here.

(Nanjemoy, Maryland) – On Monday, June 15, 2026, at approximately 2321 hours, Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack along with deputies from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to Maryland Route 224 (Riverside Rd) in the area of Wilson Landing Road for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Due to the circumstances, TFC A. Sabock, Advanced Collision Investigator (ACI) responded to assume the investigation.
A preliminary investigation conducted by Troopers indicates a 2021 minibike operated by a 16-year-old male, of Nanjemoy, MD was traveling southbound on Maryland Route 224 in the area of Wilson Landing Road. The 2021 minibike collided head on with a 2018 minibike operated by James Thomas Claggett (19 yoa) of Nanjemoy, MD. The 16-year-old was flown by MSPAC helicopter Trooper 7 to Capital Region Hospital in serious condition. Mr. Claggett was flown by MSPAC helicopter Trooper 2 to MEDSTAR/Washington Hospital Center and was later pronounced deceased.
Both operators were not wearing helmets at the time of the collision. The minibikes were unregistered and did not have headlamps for proper roadway illumination and vehicle identification. Anyone who may have witnessed this crash is asked to contact TFC Ashley Sabock, of the MSP La Plata Barrack at (301) 392-1200. The investigation is ongoing and will be presented to the Charles County States Attorney’s Office for charges. (26-MSP-019288)

CDS Violation: 26-49010 On June 3, 2026, at approximately 12:44 a.m., Deputy McIntosh conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation at the BP Gas Station located at 2975 W. Chesapeake Beach Road in Dunkirk. During the investigation, the passenger, Norman Lindsey McLeod Jr., 60 of Upper Marlboro, was found to be in possession of several rocks of suspected crack cocaine. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of a burnt glass pipe. McLeod was charged with Possession of CDS– Not Cannabis and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.

CDS Violation: 26-48754 On June 2, 2026, DFC Campbell responded to Flagship Cinemas, located at 200 W. Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick, for the report of a suspicious person. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with Nichole Lynn Ward, 38, of Prince Frederick, as she was walking out of a wooded area marked with posted “No Trespassing” signs. During the investigation, Ward advised deputies that she was in possession of prescription medication prescribed to another individual. Ward was arrested and charged with CDS: Possession – Not Marijuana and Trespassing on Posted Property.

Fleeing and Eluding: 26-48546 On June 1, 2026, at approximately 3 p.m., F/Sgt. Moran observed a vehicle traveling more than 90 mph on Rt. 4 in Lusby, while passing vehicles on the shoulder and driving erratically through heavy traffic. The vehicle was observed weaving between lanes, tailgating other motorists, and overtaking vehicles by straddling both lanes of travel. The driver repeatedly changed lanes without signaling, failed to yield to other vehicles, and cut off multiple motorists at unsafe distances. F/Sgt. Moran activated his emergency equipment and attempted a traffic stop, but the SUV fled. While canvassing the area, F/Sgt. Moran located the SUV concealed at the end of a private driveway in the 6900 block of Woodland Court, in an apparent attempt to avoid detection. Deputies conducted a felony stop and took the driver, identified as Bryan David Schneider, 37, of Lusby, into custody without incident. Schneider admitted to fleeing from law enforcement and was charged with Fleeing and Eluding Police.   

Fleeing and Eluding: 26-50084 On June 6, 2026, at approximately 10:19 a.m., DFC T. Bowen observed a sports motorcycle, a blue 2013 BMW HP4, traveling southbound on Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick without a registration plate displayed. As deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the operator initially appeared to comply before fleeing westbound on Rt. 231 at a high rate of speed. The operator accelerated to speeds exceeding 80 mph and passed vehicles by crossing the double yellow centerline into opposing traffic. Due to traffic conditions and concerns for public safety, the pursuit was terminated in the area of Hallowing Point Park. At approximately 10:48 a.m., information received led deputies to the park, where the suspect and motorcycle were located. The operator was identified as Marc McDaniel Donaldson, 32, of Laurel. Donaldson was taken into custody without incident and admitted to fleeing from law enforcement. Donaldson was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Fleeing and Eluding.

Resisting Arrest: 26-50134 On June 6, 2026, Deputy Connolly conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Prince Frederick for multiple equipment violations. During the stop, deputies observed a rifle on the passenger-side floorboard. The driver, identified as Jykiel Eugene Barnes, 26, of Upper Marlboro, refused multiple lawful orders to exit the vehicle and actively resisted deputies' attempts to remove him.  Barnes was subsequently arrested without further incident. Deputies recovered a loaded Bear Creek Arsenal BCA15 rifle chambered in .556 caliber containing 26 rounds of ammunition. Additional magazines and ammunition were recovered during a search of the vehicle. Firearmrelated charges are pending consultation with the Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office.Barnes was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Failure to Obey a Reasonable and Lawful Order of a Law Enforcement Officer and Resisting/Interfering with Arrest.

Theft: 26-49486 On June 4, 2026, DFC Claggett responded to the 6500 block of 12th Street in Chesapeake Beach for a reported theft. The complainant advised that two "No Parking on Private Property" signs had been removed from the victim's property. The total value of the stolen property was $55.98.

Theft: 26-49033 On June 3, 2026, at approximately 3:49 a.m., Deputy Connolly responded to the Wawa located at 305 Market Square Drive in Prince Frederick for a reported theft. Investigation revealed that an unidentified male and female, both wearing hooded sweatshirts and concealing their faces, entered the store and proceeded behind the sales counter. The suspects stole multiple cartons and individual packs of cigarettes before leaving the business. The value of the stolen property is unknown at this time. 

LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 15, 2026) – State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Cameron David-Louis Curtis, 23, of Valley Lee, Maryland, was sentenced to 90 years in prison with 30 years of active incarceration for his role in the 2025 attempted murders of four St. Mary’s County men.

Curtis was convicted by a St. Mary’s County jury of two counts of attempted first-degree murder, two counts of attempted second-degree murder, four counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence, and one count of handgun in vehicle in November 2025 following a six-day trial.

“This case involved an extraordinary level of danger that unfolded across the county and put countless innocent members of our community at risk,” said State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling. “Our office remains committed to aggressively prosecuting violent offenders and holding accountable those who threaten public safety.”

Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Alena Mosier prosecuted the case on behalf of the citizens of St. Mary’s County.

Detective Warren Forinash of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was the lead investigator.

The Honorable Amy Lorenzini presided over the case.

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – ?June 15, 2026? – The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Water & Sewerage Division, advises residents of water line extension work along Auto Drive in Prince Frederick from June 15 through July 24, weather permitting.  

The project will create a system loop to increase the resiliency of the water supply for businesses on Prince Frederick Boulevard and CalvertHealth Medical Center.  

Temporary single-lane closures on Route 4 are scheduled for June 15 and July 9 during off-peak traffic hours. Access to the hospital from Route 4 will not be affected.  Crews will begin with the southbound lanes before transitioning to the northbound lanes. Each lane closure is expected to last 10 to 15 minutes.  

The exit lane from Auto Drive to Rt4 will be closed during construction from approximately June 22 through July 24. The detour will be removed for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Traffic will be detoured west on Auto Drive to North Prince Frederick Boulevard and onto Route 4 from Stoakley Road. The detour route will not affect access to CalvertHealth from Route 4. 

The northbound shoulder of Route 4 will be closed from June 26 to July 14. The closure will not affect access to CalvertHealth from Route 4.  

The Calvert County Water & Sewerage Division appreciates the community’s patience and understanding during this work. For questions or concerns, call 410-535-1600, ext. 2329.  

Find information on Calvert County Government services online at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov. Stay connected with Calvert County Government through the mobile app, newsletters, social media and more at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/StayInformed.  

**No penalties will be assessed for any payment or filing deadline that falls within the system’s outage window.**

E-check payments will remain available throughout the entire transition period. This free, fast, and secure payment method debits directly from a taxpayer’s bank account and can be used for existing balances, estimated payments, and extension payments. More information is available at MarylandComptroller.gov/Payments.

Taxpayers, tax professionals, and community partners are encouraged to visit MarylandComptroller.gov/IndividualTaxHub for a complete list of key dates, answers to frequently asked questions, and resources to share with constituents and clients. The page will be updated regularly through the September 1 launch.

NEW CARROLLTON, MD (June 15, 2026) – On June 1, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced that Southern Maryland counties have received a combined $375,000 through the state’s State Revitalization Programs for projects and activities that promote community development and economic growth in Fiscal Year 2027.

The state's six State Revitalization Programs support revitalization and redevelopment projects and activities including: business expansion and retention; façade and streetscape improvements; homeownership and home rehabilitation incentives; commercial improvement programs; community facilities; mixed-use development, and demolition activities. 

“Each one of these projects advances community-driven priorities tied to revitalization goals, and helps make great places – places that strengthen economic competitiveness and that people want to call home,” said Jake Day, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. “That investment delivers real returns: For every dollar invested through the Department’s revitalization programs, there’s approximately $17.90 in economic impact.”

Projects in Charles and St. Mary’s counties were selected through a competitively-scored, multi-agency review process used for the State Revitalization Programs. These projects are:

• Acquisition and consolidation of lots outside of NSF Indian Head for future development (Charles County);
• Continuation of minor improvements to properties within the downtown business district of Leonardtown (St. Mary’s County).

The Fiscal Year 2027 State Revitalization Program awards include 247 projects, awarded a total $77.3 million. Projects in 21 of Maryland’s jurisdictions received awards through one or more of the programs. For a full list of awards, visit FY27 State Revitalization Program Awards.

For more information about the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and each of the State Revitalization Programs, visit our website.

The Maryland Department of Health announced today an expanded consumer advisory for all cheese products made by Clover Hill Dairy, located in Mechanicsville, Md., due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) contamination. The facility has agreed to initiate a voluntary recall for all of its cheese products. 

The Maryland Department of Health previously issued a consumer advisory on June 3, 2026 for Clover Hill Dairy requesón/soft ricotta cheese products. Due to the public health risk, the Maryland Department of Health suspended the facility’s operating license on May 30, 2026, and is continuing a follow up evaluation in cooperation with the facility. 

Clover Hill Dairy products are sold directly from their retail market, at farmers markets, and through third party distributors, including in North Carolina, New York, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. Products may be relabeled under a different brand name when distributed, including but not limited to KESSO, QUESOS LA RICURA, IZALCO, DE MI PUEBLO, RIO LINDO. Consumers are urged to check the manufacturer information on packages, if available. The label should identify the Clover Hill Dairy manufacturer permit (or plant) number as “24-128”.

Consumers, retailers and restaurants should not eat, sell or serve cheese products from Clover Hill Dairy, and should dispose of any product containing them. Written as they appear on Clover Hill Dairy products and pricing sheets, these cheeses include but are not limited to:

Soft and Semi-Soft “Spanish Style Cheese Varieties”

• Cuajada
• Soft Cuajada
• Soft Cuajada in Brine
• Soft Cujada Crumbs
• Ricotta/Requeson
• Soft Ricotta w/ Jalapeno’s (Requeson Con Chile)

Mild Cheese Varieties

• Yummy Cheddar
• White Cheddar
• White Colby
• Monterey Jack
• Marble Jack
• Fresh Cheddar Curd
• Snack Pack - Assorted (White Colby, Marble Jack, and Yummy Cheddar)
• 3-in-A-Pack - Assorted (White Colby, Marble Jack, and Yummy Cheddar)

Hard Cheese Varieties

• Yummy Cheddar
• White Cheddar
• White Colby
• Snack Pack Sharp Stix

Smoked Cheddar Cheese Varieties

• Chedder 
• White Cheddar

Flavored Cheeses

• Horseradish
• Old Bay Cheddar

Pepper Cheese Varieties

• Jalapeno Cheddar
• Pepper Jack
• Sizzlin’ Colby (with Habanero Peppers)
• Snack Pack- Assorted Pepper Stix (Jalapeno Cheddar and Pepper Jack)
• 3-in-A-Pack - Assorted (Jalapendo Cheddar, Pepper Jack, and Sizzlin Colby)

Smoked Pepper Cheese Varieties

• Jalapeno Cheddar

To date, whole genome sequencing has identified a total of nine individuals across multiple states infected with this Listeria outbreak strain, including one death in Maryland that occurred in 2023. The Maryland Department of Health will not release additional information about the individuals to protect their privacy. 

L. monocytogenes is a type of disease-causing bacteria, part of the Listeria family, that can grow in unsanitary food production conditions, leading to contamination of the food. When people eat food contaminated with L. monocytogenes, they may develop a disease called listeriosis. It can survive and grow even under refrigeration, and can easily spread to other foods and surfaces. Pets can also spread the bacteria in the home if they eat food contaminated with L. monocytogenes.

Listeriosis can cause a range of symptoms that vary depending  on the severity and form of the illness. It can be serious and life-threatening, particularly for pregnant women, newborns and young children, older adults, and persons with weakened immune systems. Mild symptoms include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, which often persist for 1 to 3 days. For the more serious form of the disease, symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. Although people can sometimes develop listeriosis up to 2 months after eating contaminated food, symptoms usually begin within several days. People should immediately consult with a healthcare provider if they suspect they have developed symptoms that resemble a listeriosis infection. 

Consumers at higher risk for Listeria illness should not eat any soft cheeses that are made with unpasteurized milk. Although pasteurization of milk kills Listeria, soft cheeses made from pasteurized milk can still become contaminated after the pasteurization process and cause Listeria illnesses.

This represents the best information currently available to the Maryland Department of Health.

• Maryland Department of Health: Listeriosis Fact Sheet
• FDA: Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Soft Cheese (June 2026)
• FDA: Clover Hill Dairy Recalls Soft Ricotta/Requeson Cheese Due to Possible Health Risk
• CDC: Investigation Update: Listeria Outbreak, June 2026

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LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 13, 2026) – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at the Spark Pax Apartment complex in the 46000 block of Hilton Drive in Lexington Park.

At approximately 6:32 p.m., on Saturday, June 13, deputies responded to reports of multiple shots being fired. Upon arrival, deputies located two individuals suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both victims were flown to regional hospitals for treatment.

Community members are asked to avoid the area for the next several hours as the investigation continues.

Additional information will be released as available.

The Board of Education of Charles County at its June 9 meeting unanimously approved the fiscal year 2027 operating budget. The $553,532,999 budget represents a $26.02 million increase, or 4.9%, over the fiscal year 2026 operating budget.  

The CCPS operating budget is primarily funded through state and county dollars, with about 39% coming from the overall Charles County general fund budget for fiscal year 2027. The approved budget prioritizes employee compensation and mandatory costs.  

Mandatory CCPS budget expenses include health care costs, negotiated school bus contractor wages and the replacement of retiring school buses, funding for special education, utility increases and funding to support the continual implementation of the required Blueprint for Maryland’s future policy areas.  

The budget also includes one-time cost increases that include portable weapons detection equipment, community and student pilot programs, additional transportation vehicles and the expansion of the gun detect software technology for installation on interior cameras. Budget reductions include the elimination of six central office positions, lapsed salary savings from 47 currently vacant positions (that include a mix of support staff and teaching positions) that will not be filled for the coming school year, and a decrease of funding to the Proximity Learning program.  

The fiscal year 2027 budget allocates $16,935,039 for employee compensation. The funding will go toward salary and cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increases for the Education Association of Charles County (EACC) and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) negotiated agreements.  

For the 2026-2027 school year, eligible certificated staff that fall under the EACC agreement will receive a one-step/one grade increase and a 3% COLA. CCPS eligible support staff who fall under the AFSCME negotiated agreement will receive a one-step/one grade increase and a 2.5% COLA.   

To learn more about the fiscal year 2027 approved operating budget request, visit the CCPS website here.  

About CCPS

Charles County Public Schools provides 27,904 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 38 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Mike Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event. 

CCPS provides nondiscriminatory equal access to school facilities in accordance with its Use of Facilities rules to designated youth groups (including, but not limited to, the Boy Scouts).

(June 11, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will perform routine maintenance on the MD 231 (Hallowing Point Road) bridge over the Patuxent River at the Calvert/Charles County line on Sunday, June 14. Maintenance crews will clean the bridge deck (riding surface) between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m., weather permitting.

One lane of the two-lane bridge will be closed, and crews will direct traffic using a flagging operation. Drivers should plan extra travel time during work. Customers who have questions may contact the District 5 Office at 410-841-1000 or toll-free at 800-331-5603.

The State Highway Administration is?Serious About Safety?.? Motorists are urged to remain alert and avoid distractions when traveling through the work zone. Motorists must move over or slow down while driving through work zones.?Motorists can dial #77 on their mobile devices for roadside?assistance.

For a list of all major State Highway Administration projects, news and travel information, visit roads.maryland.gov?.

LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 11, 2026) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 for the Juneteenth holiday. This includes the main office in Leonardtown and all satellite offices. Normal operations will resume on Monday, June 22, 2026.

Learn more about SMCHD programs, services, and hours of operation at smchd.org/about/locations.

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On June 11, school administrators at Milton Somers Middle School received a report that a student, age 12, was in possession of a knife. The student displayed the knife while on the school bus; no threats were made. An administrative search resulted in the knife being located in the student’s bookbag. In accordance with MD law, the student cannot be charged due to their age. In an unrelated case, school administrators at Mattawoman Middle School learned of a student, age 13, smoking a vape inside a school bathroom. A vape was recovered as well as a knife, which was located in the student’s bookbag. The student was charged with possession of a dangerous weapon on school grounds. Both students face disciplinary consequences in accordance with the Charles County Public Schools student code of conduct. Parents are urged to speak with their children about the dangers and consequences of bringing weapons on school property.

The CCSO was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in 2001 and has since earned the highest rating of Excellence. Established in 1658, the CCSO is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the United States. For more information, visit www.ccso.us.

Charles County Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person responsible for a crime in Charles County. All individuals who provide tips through Crime Solvers will remain anonymous. Anyone with information about an unsolved crime or the location of a fugitive may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app, which can be found in the Android Store and Apple Store by searching P3tips. For more information about the P3 program, click on this link: www.p3intel.com. 

11. Dereck E. Davis — Maryland State Treasurer
12. Mike Pellicciotti — Washington State Treasurer
13. Jake Barnett — Managing Director, Sustainable Investment Strategies, Wespath Benefits and Investments

The Council of Institutional Investors has requested a meeting with SpaceX and its advisers to discuss the concerns outlined in the letter before the company completes its offering.

The full letter is available here.