Marty Madden

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Staff Writer at Calvert Recorder

Covers Calvert County for Southern Maryland News/The Calvert Recorder

Articles

Proposed edits to schools' code of conduct address AI

1 month ago | somdnews.com | Marty Madden

It’s a heavy issue and the document that the Calvert public school system uses to enforce it is also ladened with weight. During the the county school board’s May 22 work session, Cecelia Lewis, director of student services, presented summaries of the code of conduct and the significant changes that are proposed, including the use of AI. Lewis called the proposed references and policies related to artificial intelligence “a huge highlight this year.
Calvert board OKs park master plan

1 month ago | somdnews.com | Marty Madden

Apparently satisfied that they have had their say, the public offered no comment May 21 at a Calvert County Planning Commission hearing on the proposed updated master plan for an 81-acre park in the center of the county. As a result of the panel’s unanimous vote, the master plan for Hallowing Point Park has been updated for the first time in over 25 years.
Calvert treasurer to step down Friday

1 month ago | somdnews.com | Marty Madden

After serving as Calvert County’s elected treasurer for 30 years, Nova Tracy-Soper (R) will retire May 30. As the county treasurer, Tracy-Soper, who was first elected in 1994, has had the responsibility of overseeing the county’s tax collection operations.
From Owings to Oxford, Northern High student to study in England

1 month ago | somdnews.com | Marty Madden

A rare opportunity will send a Calvert County teen on a great academic adventure this fall. Luke Erly, 17, who is graduating from Northern High School next Wednesday, was accepted to Oxford University. The United Kingdom university is the English-speaking world’s oldest, with many historians agreeing that there is evidence teaching began there in 1096. “I lived in Calvert County all my life,” Erly said, adding that he has been a student in Calvert’s public school system since kindergarten.
License transfer for Solomons area restaurant approved

1 month ago | somdnews.com | Marty Madden

Diners at a seasonal restaurant located on Dowell Road in the Solomons area who might enjoy a potent drink to go with their Monday meatloaf have something to toast. On May 22, the Board of License Commissioners of Calvert County — the liquor board — granted a request for a Class B on sale beer, wine and liquor license transfer for Hidden Harbour. April Whiteman of Hidden Harbour LLC will now be the license holder. The license had previously been held by Matt Gambrill of Calvert Marina.
Unidentified teens nabbed after traffic incident

1 month ago | somdnews.com | Marty Madden

An apparent joyride in an allegedly stolen car by some teenagers in St. Mary’s County has landed the kids in hot water with the law. According to a release from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, on May 18 during the late afternoon hours, deputies responded to a reported motor vehicle collision with a possible disturbance around MacArthur Boulevard and South Poteat Court in California.
Southern Maryland police briefs

1 month ago | somdnews.com | Marty Madden

Theft suspect soughtOn March 25, Charles County Sheriff’s Office patrol officers responded to a business on Western Parkway in Waldorf for the report of a theft. Upon arrival, officers observed a suspect and, when they attempted to stop her, she fled on foot, entered a silver Toyota Highlander and fled the scene. A preliminary investigation showed the suspect entered the business and stole various merchandise and left without paying.
Calvert County briefs

1 month ago | somdnews.com | Marty Madden

Siren test at power plant announcedConstellation will conduct its semi-annual, full-volume test of the emergency warning sirens surrounding Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center on Monday, June 2, at approximately noon. This is one of two semi-annual tests performed each year. The warning siren system consists of sirens located in the 10-mile radius around the station. The sirens are not a signal to evacuate, but a warning to tune to a local Emergency Alert Broadcast television or radio station.
How bad can it be?

1 month ago | somdnews.com | Marty Madden

It's a good tradition but the artwork is ... not so much. On May 23 Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center hosted its latest Bad Art Night. Attendees visited the bad art "buffet," selecting supplies needed for their impromptu projects. Adults 21 and who are not Annmarie arts center members ponied up $7 (members could participate for free) and were given two hours to create art inspired by a place, real or imagined, that they have visited.
Leaving a legacy: A Navy Seal remembered

1 month ago | dcmilitary.com | Marty Madden

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