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Leonardtown Man Gets 15 Years After Victim Jumped From Moving Car To Escape Attack
Shawn Michael Clarke, 44, of Leonardtown was sentenced to 15 years in prison, with eight years of active incarceration, for offenses stemming from a domestic violence incident in October 2025. A St. Mary’s County jury…
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Crab-mas At Piney Point Lighthouse!
The St. Mary’s County Museum Division invites families to the annual “Christmas at Piney Point Lighthouse: A Family Tradition” event on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 5-8 p.m. The free, festive celebration at the Piney Point…
St. Mary’s School Board Advances $14.3 Million Capital Request Amid Aging Infrastructure, State Funding Shortfalls
The St. Mary’s County Board of Education advanced a $14.3 million local capital funding request for fiscal 2028 to county commissioners at its Nov. 4 meeting. The proposal prioritizes aging school facilities, heating…
SCAM ALERT: Callers Posing As Detention Center Staff Demand Payment For Ankle Monitor Release
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has issued a scam alert regarding callers posing as detention center staff. Fraudsters are contacting family members of incarcerated individuals, falsely claiming that overcrowding…
St. Mary’s County Election Update After Another Round Of Mail-In Ballots
Curtis King has extended his lead for the third St. Mary’s County Orphans’ Court seat following the latest count of mail-in ballots. King now leads Republican Michael White by 618 votes. The update also narrowed margins…
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Two Students Injured After Trash Truck And School Bus Collide In Leonardtown
Two students were injured following a collision between a school bus and a trash truck in Leonardtown, Maryland, on Monday morning. The bus, which was carrying 15 students, was involved in the crash at the intersection…
Alice “Regina” Goddard Abell
Alice Regina Goddard Abell, 99, of Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away on October 31, 2026. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, she was a dedicated volunteer and local historian. She was married to the late…
Port of Leonardtown Cabernet Franc Beats 162 Wines For Maryland’s Top Honor
Port of Leonardtown Winery has won the prestigious Governor’s Cup Best in Show award for its 2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve. This marks the third time the winery has received the top honor at the Maryland Governor’s Cup…
Firefighters Respond To Attic Fire At Camp Maria Retreat Center In Leonardtown
Firefighters responded to a small attic fire at the Camp Maria Retreat Center in Leonardtown on Saturday morning. The incident, reported around 10:28 a.m., involved smoldering insulation near an electrical box. Crews…
Lexington Park Man Arrested For Burglary After Entering Victims Home and Making Himself Coffee
On Thursday, November 5, 2026, a Lexington Park man was arrested following a reported burglary at a residence in the 23000 block of Gunston Drive in Lexington Park. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office…
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Veterans Day 2026 Freebies: Free Meals And Discounts For Southern Maryland Veterans
Businesses in Southern Maryland are preparing to honor veterans and active-duty service members this coming Veterans Day, November 11, 2026. Various national and local establishments, including restaurants and…
Forget The Sleigh! Santa Is Going Scuba Diving In Leonardtown This December
St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks is hosting a unique holiday event where participants can go scuba diving with Santa Claus. The event takes place on December 12 at the Wellness & Aquatics Center in Leonardtown. Open…
Things To Do In Southern Maryland Nov. 6 Through November 12, 2026
Southern Maryland residents have a variety of events to look forward to between November 6 and November 12, 2026. Highlights include the Harry Potter Mystic Market in Leonardtown, VikingsCon in La Plata, and beach…
12-Year-Old Girl Reportedly Injured In Leonardtown, Emergency Crews Dispatched
Emergency medical personnel responded to a residence in Leonardtown on Thursday evening following reports of a 12-year-old girl with lacerations to her arms and legs. The incident, reported in the area of Jenkins Court…
Leonardtown Woman Charged With Secretly Recording Prosecutor During Meeting About Assault Case
A 23-year-old Leonardtown woman, Roshanna Denise Griffin-Walker, faces a felony charge for allegedly secretly recording a meeting with a St. Mary’s County prosecutor. The meeting concerned an ongoing assault case…
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Medevac Requested After Serious Head-On Crash In Leonardtown
A serious two-vehicle collision occurred on Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, Maryland, on Wednesday afternoon, leaving one driver trapped. Emergency crews performed a door removal to rescue the individual, and one…
St. Mary’s County Votes: A First Look At The 2026 Election Results
Republicans are leading in all five races for St. Mary’s County commissioners following Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial results from the Maryland State Board of Elections. Roy Alvey leads the contest for…
A Cake And A Shared Legacy: Brüdergarten To Celebrate Marine Corps’ 251st Birthday
Brüdergarten Beer Garden in Leonardtown will host a celebration for the Marine Corps' 251st birthday on November 7. The event, organized by a local Marine veteran, will feature a ceremonial cake cutting and a reading of…
Point Lookout Road Lane Closures at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown Due to Serious Crash With Entrapment
Emergency crews responded to a serious head-on collision at Point Lookout Road and Lawrence Avenue in Leonardtown on Wednesday afternoon. One person was trapped in their vehicle and required extrication by firefighters…
Who’s Getting Married? 42 Couples Apply In St. Mary’s County During October 2026
St. Mary’s County saw 42 couples apply for marriage licenses during the month of October 2026. The applicants ranged in age from 19 to 73 and included residents from across Southern Maryland as well as visitors from…
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Leonardtown’s Brudergarten Hosts Election Night Watch Party With Music, Karaoke And Voter Discounts
The Brudergarten Beer Garden in Leonardtown, Maryland, is hosting a “Rock the Vote!” election night watch party on Tuesday from 7 to 11 p.m. The event, organized in collaboration with Saint Mary’s Social, features…
St. Mary’s Schools Face Nearly $20 Million In Rising Costs As State Funding Remains Uncertain
St. Mary’s County Public Schools projects a $19.5 million increase in operating costs for the 2028 fiscal year. The anticipated rise, driven by higher expenses for employee compensation, health insurance, and special…
Christmas In April Seeks Volunteers For ‘Home For The Holidays’ Fundraiser
Christmas in April St. Mary’s County is seeking volunteers for its 'Home for the Holidays' fundraiser, scheduled for December 5 at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. The organisation needs help with building displays…
Passport To The Holidays Shop & Stroll Returns To Leonardtown Nov. 6-8
The Leonardtown Business Association is hosting its 'Passport to the Holidays Shop & Stroll' from November 6 to 8. Residents and visitors are invited to visit local businesses to collect stamps in a passport, with…
Leonardtown Plans Veterans Day Parade As Museum Bells Honor World War I Veterans
Leonardtown, Maryland, is preparing for its annual Veterans Day parade on November 11, starting at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Ryken High School. The event will feature a wreath-laying ceremony in Town Square and bell-tolling…
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Downtown Leonardtown Roads To Close For Veterans Day Parade On Nov. 11
Leonardtown will host its 2026 Veterans Day Parade on November 11, starting at 10 a.m. from St. Mary’s Ryken High School. The procession will move through the town square, followed by a wreath-laying memorial ceremony…
Hera Finds A Family — And Plenty Of Reasons To Hug
Hera, an affectionate shelter dog previously featured for her habit of giving hugs, has officially found a permanent home. New owners Shelby and Kevin Coates adopted the dog from the St. Mary’s County Animal Adoption…
A Ride To Safety: St. Mary’s Seeks Drivers For Winter Homeless Shelter Program
The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services is seeking volunteer drivers for the upcoming winter season of the Wrapping Arms ‘Round Many (WARM) program. Starting November 8, the initiative provides…
St. Mary’s County To Remember 27 Local Heroes Lost In World War I
St. Mary’s County will honor 27 local veterans who died in World War I during the national 'Bells of Peace' remembrance on November 11. Bells at St. Clement’s Island Museum and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum will toll at…