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Donations needed for United Way's book drive
The season of giving is officially here. At this time of year, churches are making an extra push to congregations to dig a little deeper and give to those less fortunate so they can eat a hot meal or put extra clothing on their backs.
Local doctor facing trial on wrongful death claim
A jury heard testimony from expert witnesses and family members this week in a wrongful death civil case that accuses a local doctor of failing to properly diagnose a patient and provide health care in the ordinary standards, contributing to the death of the patient in 2007.
Flood Warning Issued in Calvert County
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Calvert County in southern Maryland until 10:30pm Thursday night.
Sheriff's office seeks suspect
The Calvert County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of Keith Robert Lewis, 49, a white male with the birth date of July 20, 1960.
Another rash of vehicle burglaries was reported in a Huntingtown neighborhood right before dawn last Tuesday, Oct.
Dunkirk Boy Scout sending care packages to troops
For his Eagle Scout project, Life Scout Alex Dugone of Troop 789 in Dunkirk is collecting donations to send overseas to Maryland soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Grounded: Balloon festival's other draws help keep spirits up
Bill Brown, left, of Winchester, pours some wine from North Mountain Vineyard and Winery for Rudy and Diane McCumber, of Dunkirk, Md., during the Hot Air Balloon, Wine and Music Festival at Long Branch Historic House and Farm near Millwood on Saturday.
County principal planner cited for ethics violations
The Calvert County Ethics Commission determined in a Sept. 4 report that Principal Environmental Planner David Brownlee committed three ethics violations with regard to his business relationship with Dunkirk development company Marrick Properties.
Nine-year animal warden veteran John Miedzinski of the St. Mary's County Animal Control unit greets a furry friend at a farm in Mechanicsville earlier this month.
James Trembly, 8, of Dunkirk pets a champion ram Saturday at the Calvert County Fair in Barstow.
Railway trail gets the go-ahead
Beginning Oct. 1, the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A public hearing on proposed fence ordnance is set for 7:30 p.m. on Oct.
Northern business groups merging
Mergers aren't just for Wall Street anymore. The Beach Business Group and the Calvert Business Alliance announced Friday, Sept.
A comprehensive and detailed investigation report released last week by a police agency regarding a fatal collision involving a police cruiser and a civilian on July 24 did not provide a conclusion as to whose actions caused the crash.
Report: Deputy Going 110 MPH Before Fatal Crash
Share + Sep 11, 2009 9:22 am US/Eastern PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. An independent investigator says a Calvert County sheriff's deputy was traveling at 110 mph shortly before hitting the car of a Dunkirk teenager who was killed.
The woman who pleaded guilty to theft of money from the Solomons Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad's boot drive was sentenced Wednesday to serve six months active jail time with another six months added for a violation of probation.
Forestville Homicide Suspect Caught On Video
Prince Georges county police are hoping that you can help them identify a man wanted for questioning in a fatal shooting that happened Thursday in Forestville.
SHA gives briefing on Brickhouse Road intersection
At its Tuesday meeting, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners held a work session with engineers from the State Highway Administration concerning plans to alter the "modified-T" intersection at Route 4 and Brickhouse Road in Dunkirk.
Cigarettes discarded with live burnt ash tips can cause fires. Proper receptacles like this one help, but the butts still pile up and can cause a fire hazard.
Dunkirk resident sought by police
The Calvert County Sheriff's Office is searching for Joshua Hugh Donehoo, whose last known address was in Dunkirk.
Residents air concerns over sewage facility
Residents of the Apple Greene community in Dunkirk packed the Fairview Library in Owings on July 29 for a public information meeting on proposed changes to a groundwater discharge permit for the sewage treatment facility of a planned shopping center.