Jesse Yeatman

1 week ago | somdnews.com | Jesse Yeatman

atal collision involving ATV on Shiloh Church Road:A man driving an ATV died Monday after he ran off the road and struck a tree. Charles County Sheriff's Office patrol officers responded on May 26 at approximately 11:28 p.m. to the 2700 block of Shiloh Church Road in Bryans Road for the report of a motor vehicle collision. "A preliminary investigation showed the driver was operating an ATV when he struck a tree," according to a release from the sheriff's office.

1 week ago | somdnews.com | Jesse Yeatman

Measles vaccine clinic setThe St. Mary’s County Health Department will host measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine clinics. The health department recommends the MMR vaccine for most children and adults who have not yet received it or who do not have evidence of immunity. For further guidance on who should receive the vaccine, consult a primary care provider or see cdc.gov/measles/vaccines. The clinics will be open to children and adults; no appointments are needed.

1 week ago | somdnews.com | Jesse Yeatman

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted a series of covert alcohol compliance checks in late April at licensed establishments throughout the county. The April 29 operation involved using a 19-year-old confidential informant from the sheriff’s office, who was dressed in jeans and an athletic shirt. The informant was instructed to enter each restaurant and attempt to order an alcoholic beverage to test compliance with state alcohol laws.

1 week ago | somdnews.com | Jesse Yeatman

Maryland added 2,300 total jobs in April, according to new estimates released last week by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. While Maryland's employment in the private sector and in state and local government expanded last month, federal employment fell by an estimated 2,600 jobs, tempering the state’s overall jobs growth.

2 weeks ago | somdnews.com | Jesse Yeatman

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration invites residents, business owners and stakeholders to attend the upcoming open house meetings for the Southern Maryland Rapid Transit (SMRT) Planning and Environment Linkages Study. These meetings offer an opportunity to learn about potential mode and route alignment options, key project considerations, technical updates and to provide community input, according to a release from the state transportation department.