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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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MD State Police in Prince Frederick

MD State Police Report 8-4-14

Theft/Shoplifting:  On 7/28/14 @ 03:25 pm, Trooper Palumbo responded to the Walmart in Prince Frederick for a shoplifting complaint.  Wendy L. Bartlett, 48 of Solomons, placed several items in her handbag and exited the store without paying for them.  She was confronted in the parking lot by the Loss Prevention Officer and was detained until police arrived.  She was arrested…

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100 Ways to Simplify Your Life

Understanding Life has become hectic we’d like to enlist your help in creating a list of the top 100 ways to simplify your life on a daily basis. Periodically we will add your suggestions to this list. Contact us with your suggestions. If you would like to have your name listed with your suggestion let us know that in the…

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Tree/Green Debris Accepted Free of Charge

Calvert County to Conduct Free Roadside Tree Debris Removal Following Severe Thunderstorms Tree/Green Debris Also Accepted Free of Charge at Landfill for Limited Time  Following severe thunderstorms the week of July 14 that left damage in their wake, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners, through the Department of Public Works, announces that residents may dispose of tree/green debris for…

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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Armory Road Name to Remain Following Prince Frederick Construction Project Change to Chesapeake Boulevard Withdrawn  Armory Road in Prince Frederick will retain its name following the road improvements project along the Armory Road/Dares Beach Road corridor in Prince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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How to Get Approved for a Mortgage

Real estate professionals say the market is rebounding, and many would-be home buyers are eagerly awaiting their opportunities to purchase their own homes. Fresh data indicates that the inventory of properties is quickly drying up and soon the market is poised to point in the sellers’ favor. According to Allen & Associates, a real estate appraisal, consultant and research firm…

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10 Ways to Protect Your Home From Hurricanes Damage

Protecting a home from hurricane damage is a priority for every coastal resident. Using the right building products and taking advice from industry experts can help secure a home from even the fiercest storms. Find out What your home’s worst enemy is during a hurricane. Not the driving rain. Not the frequent lightning. What is your home’s worst enemy during…

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Reducing Electric Consumption

Did you know?  Reducing Electric Consumption Reducing your electricity consumption is an easy way to reduce your environmental footprint. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 39 percent of the energy used in America is used to generate electricity. Most of that electricity is generated from fossil fuels like coal, natural gas and oil, and generating those fossil fuels can…

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Carwash Facts

Carwash Facts

Some interesting Carwash facts according to Staticsbrain.com. Busiest carwash days by % of weekly washes:Saturday  25%Friday  20%Sunday  12%Monday  12% Strongest season of the year by Percentage of sales:32% Winter25% Spring25% Summer18% Fall Have you visited a carwash lately?  Cheseldine Carwash in California MD is waiting to see you.  This brushless carwash offers packages to everyones budget.  

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Power Generators

Power generators may be a good investment Generators are not something people think about on a daily basis. However, in the wake of the powerful storms that have battered the country in recent years, more and more people have realized just how valuable generators can be. Portable generators as well as stationary standby generators have become must-have items for many…

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Charles County Crime Solvers Fugitive Friday Case

Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the whereabouts of Corey David Tucker, 31, of Waldorf. Tucker currently has outstanding warrants charging him with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and reckless endangerment.   Tucker is 6’1”, 290lbs., and has black hair and green eyes.      Anyone with information about Corey David Tucker’s whereabouts is asked not to…

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OPPORTUNITY IN EXCAVATING