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Work on Armory Road Roundabout in Prince Frederick Nears Completion

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md.  – Dec. 2, 2014 – Roadway patterns at the intersections of Armory and Dares Beach roads and Armory and Fairground roads in Prince Frederick are returning to normal as the Armory Road corridor project nears completion. Permanent pavement marking and striping is complete and all temporary detour and maintenance of traffic signage placed along Route 4, Dares…

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James Piatt Selected to Fill Board of Education Vacancy

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – Dec. 3, 2014 –The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) yesterday voted unanimously to appoint Lusby resident James C. Piatt to the position of First County Commissioner District representative on the Calvert County Board of Education . Piatt’s appointment fills the vacancy left by Joseph R. Chenelly, who resigned Nov. 1, 2014 to move out…

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Calvert County Safe Nights Program Opens for the Season

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – Nov. 14, 2014 – The Safe Nights program provides winter shelter for the homeless and will resume for the season Nov. 16. Safe Nights protects Calvert County’s homeless from the cold by providing shelter in a clean and safe environment. Host shelters provide a warm bed and breakfast, a bag lunch and dinner. Shelter hours are…

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Sheriff Mike Evans Receives Patriotic Employer Certificate

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Bill Rector, who is also a Sergeant in the United States Army National Guard, presents Sheriff Mike Evans with a Patriotic Employer Certificate from the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The award is for Contributing to National Security and Protecting Liberty and Freedom by Supporting Employee Participation in America’s National Guard and Reserves Force….

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Patuxent River’s Champion to be Recognized by Governor

State Senator Bernie Fowler Cited for Shining Attention on State’s Longest River An early photo of Sen. Bernie Fowler (credit: Maryland Manual) BALTIMORE, MD (September 9, 2014) – Former State Senator Bernie Fowler never really intended to be a politician or the man known widely in Maryland as the sneaker guy.   Fowler’s white high-tops became a visible symbol in his…

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Traffic Pattern Change on Armory Road in Prince Frederick Begins Sept. 9

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md.  – A new traffic pattern   A new traffic pattern along the Armory Road corridor in Prince Frederick will take effect Tuesday, Sept. 9, as progress continues in the third phase of the road improvement project for Armory Road and Dares Beach Road. The traffic pattern change will affect the intersection of Dares Beach and Armory Roads…

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Calvert County Government Facility Closures for Labor Day

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces the following office and facility closures for Labor Day: All Calvert County government offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 1. The Calvert Pines, Southern Pines and North Beach senior centers will be closed Sept. 1. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered to clients Sept. 1. All Calvert…

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Maryland Chiefs of Police Association Scholarship Award

  Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans presents Zachary Forschen with the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association Scholarship Award for $500 along with a Sheriff Salute. Zach will be attending the University of North Dakota in the fall and majoring in Criminal Justice. According to their website, “Each year the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association offers a Scholarship Award opportunity to…

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SECOND CALL ON “MARYLAND FiRST”

Today, Governor Martin O’Malley joined Superintendent of the Maryland State Police Colonel Marcus Brown, and several other state and local officials to make the ceremonial second call on the Maryland First Responders Interoperable Radio System Team or “Maryland FiRST,” the new statewide 700 MHz radio system.

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Stolen Political Signs

Between the dates of June 30, 2014 and July 13, 2014 an unknown culprit(s) stole various campaign signs from Sheriff Mike Evans. These signs were stolen from Mt. Harmony Road, Federal Oaks drive in Sunderland and on one night (5) five signs were stolen from the Plum point Road area. The values of these signs are in excess of $800.00….

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Armory Road Name

Armory Road Name to Remain Following Prince Frederick Construction Project Change to Chesapeake Boulevard Withdrawn  Armory Road in Prince Frederick will retain its name following the road improvements project along the Armory Road/Dares Beach Road corridor in Prince Frederick. According to county regulations, road name changes require concurrence from at least 75 percent of the property owners abutting the road…

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HOMELAND SECURITY INITIATIVES

‘GOVERNING FOR RESULTS’ SERIES TO HIGHLIGHT PROGRESS ON HOMELAND SECURITY INITIATIVES Governor O’Malley, State Officials to make ceremonial second call on “MARYLAND FiRST”, the statewide 700 MHz radio system As part of the ‘Governing for Results’ series, Governor Martin O’Malley will join Colonel Marcus Brown, Superintendent of the Maryland State Police, and several other state and local officials to make…

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