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Boys & Girls Club opens in Indian Head

2 days ago | somdnews.com | Matt Wynn

Despite a rainy day, the youth of Charles County had something to smile about on Tuesday. Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maryland hosted a grand opening celebration for its new Indian Head Club on May 13 that brought together civic leaders, elected officials and community partners to mark the occasion. This marks the first Boys & Girls Club to open in Charles County.
School system shows out at Charles County budget hearing to emphasize the value of funding

2 days ago | somdnews.com | Matt Wynn

Charles County’s fiscal year 2026 budget public hearing on May 7 could be described as déjà vu if you watched last year’s meeting. Public schools officials came out en masse to let the Charles County commissioners know how they felt after not getting their budget ask for the second year in a row, despite the county giving the system an $11.2 million increase and exceeding the required maintenance of effort by $8.9 million.
Charles County briefs

2 days ago | somdnews.com | Matt Wynn

Fatherhood program availableThe Charles County Department of Social Services, with the support of A Father’s Place, Prince George’s County, offers fatherhood program virtual cohort sessions for eligible fathers, expectant fathers, and male role models who live in Charles County.
Calvert County participates in state's housing bond allocation program

2 days ago | somdnews.com | Marty Madden

A housing program, which the state provides an annual bond allocation to Maryland’s jurisdictions, is again being utilized in Calvert County. During their May 6 meeting the county commissioners voted unanimously to forward a letter to the Maryland Department of Commerce secretary indicating its transfer of $4.36 million in private activity bonds to the Department of Housing and Community Development for the purpose of participating in the “On-Behalf-of-Bonds Local Government Housing Program.
Waldorf man gets 45 years for the murder of a 17-year-old

2 days ago | somdnews.com | Matt Wynn

A Waldorf man will spend 45 years in prison after his conviction for killing a 17-year-old student outside his home. The state’s attorney for Charles County, announced that on May 12, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Monise A. Stephenson sentenced Elijah Bernard Barnes, 20, of Waldorf to 45 years in prison for the second-degree murder of Rajon Lateef Jackson III, 17, as well as related charges. On March 7, a Charles County jury convicted Barnes of the charges. On Jan.
La Plata town council does not approve agenda, meeting ends in five minutes

2 days ago | somdnews.com | Matt Wynn

La Plata’s new Town Council’s first meeting ended in just a few brief minutes after a failure to approve a motion to accept an agenda. A special meeting was called to order following the town council’s swearing-in. Mayor Jeannine James called for the approval of the agenda for the meeting, which is a standard procedure done at the beginning of every meeting.
Brandywine man and Bowie woman arrested following alleged Macy’s theft

2 days ago | somdnews.com | Marty Madden

On May 10, at 6:03 p.m., a Macy’s asset protection manager called 911 to report a theft at the store, located at 11200 Mall Circle in Waldorf. There were two officers working overtime at the mall during the time of the incident. Dispatch advised them of the theft, reporting two subjects who allegedly stole from the store before crossing the street to Buffalo Wild Wings, where their blue SUV was parked, according to charging documents.
Annual arts festival held at All Saints Episcopal Church

3 days ago | somdnews.com | Marty Madden

The 19th annual Calvert Arts Festival was held May 10 at All Saints Episcopal Church in Sunderland. Adult attendees could, for a price, taste the wines and beers poured by vendors on the the festival grounds. Children's activities included a craft table. There was live entertainment throughout the day. Approximately 50 vendors participated in the seven hour event.
Eagle takes flight at museum ceremony

3 days ago | somdnews.com | Marty Madden

Not everyone who dons the uniform walks the path to attain the highest honor. Michael Robusto, however, has completed the long journey one must take to become an Eagle Scout. Robusto, 18, who will soon graduate from St. Mary’s Ryken High School, was saluted May 10 at the Eagle Scout Court of Honor presented by Troop 420 of the Boy Scouts of America. The event was held at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum in Lexington Park, which benefitted from Robusto’s Eagle Scout project.
Annual arts festival held at church

3 days ago | somdnews.com | Marty Madden

The 19th annual Calvert Arts Festival was held May 10 at All Saints Episcopal Church in Sunderland. Adult attendees could, for a price, taste the wines and beers poured by vendors on the the festival grounds. Children's activities included a craft table. There was live entertainment throughout the day. Approximately 50 vendors participated in the seven hour event.