Calvert County:
Theresa Johnson Chosen for Leadership Maryland: CalvertHealth Vice President of Brand Strategy and Philanthropy and Churchton resident one of 52 selected for professional development program
Patuxent High School receives $1,000 education bonus from local wireless retailer: TCC, one of the nation’s largest Verizon Authorized Retailers, announces today it has awarded Patuxent High School in Lusby, MD, with a $1,000 gift card to Amazon as a part of the company’s ninth annual Teachers Rock Supply Giveaway.
Batteries Plus Opens New Location in Prince Frederick: Batteries Plus, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, lightbulb, key fob, and phone repair franchise, is opening its newest locally owned and operated store in Prince Frederick. Opening its doors on March 21 at 118 West Dares Beach Road, Batteries Plus is dedicated to providing the community with quality products and services, all at affordable prices.
Calvert’s Nazzal Joins Leadership Maryland Class of 2022: Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation Director Shannon Nazzal has been selected to participate in Leadership Maryland. The professional development program is dedicated to building a stronger Maryland by educating, cultivating, and connecting the state’s brightest leaders.
Charles County:
Blue Crabs Bring Back Patrick Baker, Add Two Newcomers: The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs continue to form their 2022 roster, announcing the signing of a trio on Thursday afternoon. The Crabs inked deals with a pair of right-handed relievers, Patrick Baker and Pedro Echemendía, and a speedy outfielder, Jack Sundberg.
Jenifer’s hallways host entertainers, politicians, athletes and others for ‘wax museum’: Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School welcomed historical figures on Feb. 24 for its inaugural Living Wax Museum. Students at every grade level were invited to study a famous person they were interested in and develop a short report based on their research.
Charles County Sheriff’s Corrections Officer Suspended: The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has suspended a correctional officer – a four-year veteran of the Charles County Detention Center – and relieved him of his duties after being made aware that the officer is alleged to have violated the privacy of an arrestee’s cell phone during the booking process.
Trove of oyster shells discovered in Potomac River. Now what?: Nautical charts of the Potomac show about 30 “lumps” or knolls in a 10-mile stretch above the U.S. 301 bridge. That prompted speculation, as underwater hills in the Upper Bay mark one-time oyster reefs now smothered under thick layers of silt and sand.
St. Mary’s County:
Veteran Prosecutor Jaymi Sterling announces bid for St. Mary’s County States Attorney: Former St. Mary’s County Deputy States Attorney and current Anne Arundel County Assistant States Attorney Jaymi Sterling has announced her bid for St. Mary’s County States Attorney, taking on her old boss, Richard Fritz.
California Man Charged with Sex Abuse of Minors: In February 2022, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division began an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving minors. During the investigation, several victims were identified, leading to the arrest of Brian Steven Spicuzza, age 46 of California.
Brown Explodes for Six as Seahawks Men’s Lacrosse Rallies for Road Win: Senior attackman Jude Brown (Bel Air, Md./John Carroll) put up a career-high six tallies Wednesday afternoon as the St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s lacrosse team rallied from four down for their fourth consecutive win. St. Mary’s College (4-0) posted a come-from-behind 18-13 triumph over the host Marymount (Va.) University Saints (1-2).
St. Mary’s Commissioners Appoint David Weiskopf Interim County Administrator: The Commissioners have appointed David Weiskopf as interim County Administrator. Weiskopf served as Deputy County Attorney from 2008-2017 and was appointed County Attorney in 2018. Recently, Weiskopf has been acting Co-County Administrator following a period of medical leave and the subsequent retirement of County Administrator Dr. Rebecca Bridgett. The appointment is effective Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
State of Maryland:
Officer indicted for misconduct in crash that killed two in Clinton in 2020: A grand jury indicted a suspended Prince George’s County Police Officer. Sergeant Shaun Urbina was indicted on a misdemeanor charge of misconduct in office.
Record-Setting 182,000+ Enroll In Coverage Through Maryland Health Connection During Open Enrollment: Uninsured Marylanders Can Enroll Through State Tax Forms’ Easy Enrollment Or, If Eligible, Through Medicaid
Maryland hospitals mark two years fighting COVID-19 on the front lines: The state’s hospitals have been there for their communities throughout the crisis, saving nearly 58,000 lives. Now, as the state moves into the next phase in the fight against COVID-19, we reflect on the tenacity, dedication, and day-to-day heroism of our health care workforce.
The average Marylander drank 734 alcoholic drinks in 2021 – 10% more than the previous year, survey reveals: Marylanders drank 10% more in 2021 compared to 2020.
