Bushwood, MD — Emergency crews quickly responded to a single-vehicle crash on Colton Point Road, near the intersection of Maddox Road and Milestown Oak Lane. The incident, reported this afternoon at approximately 1:30 PM, involved a vehicle that overturned, trapping the driver inside. Fire and EMS personnel successfully extricated the driver in under ten minutes. […] The post Quick Rescue: Driver Freed from Overturned Vehicle in Bushwood appeared first on The BayNet ..read more

AVENUE, Md. — The Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad hosted its annual Installation of Officers event on Jan. 11, inducting its newly elected leaders for 2025. The ceremony highlighted the organization’s commitment to community service and recognized members for their years of dedication. Newly Elected Officers To The Rescue Squad And The Rescue Squad Auxiliary […] The post Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad Installs 2025 Officers, Honors Longtime Members appeared first on The BayNet ..read more

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. – The Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) today announced key voting information for the upcoming Prince George’s County Special Election, emphasizing the importance of understanding voting methods and deadlines to ensure a smooth and accessible voting process. The primary election will be held on March 4, 2025, with ballots being mailed […] The post appeared first on The BayNet ..read more

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Dust off your banjos and don your dancing boots because bluegrass fans in Southern Maryland are in for a treat. The legendary Lonesome River Band is headlining an afternoon of toe-tapping, heartstring-plucking music this Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Calvert Elks Lodge #2620. Located at 1015 Dares Beach Road in […] The post Lonesome River Band Set To Bring Bluegrass Bliss To Southern Maryland appeared first on The BayNet ..read more

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Governor Wes Moore signed a proclamation officially enshrining into Maryland’s constitution “an individual’s fundamental right to reproductive freedom.” The constitutional amendment—sponsored by House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson—passed by over three-quarters of Maryland voters on Election Day 2024, provides the highest level of protection of abortion rights.  The governor was joined […] The post Gov. Moore Signs Proclamation To Enshrine Reproductive Freedom In Maryland’s Constitution appeared first on The BayNet ..read more

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – During the week of January 6, 2025 – January 12, 2025, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 1,548 calls for service throughout the community including, but not limited to: CDS Violation: 25-002531 and 002485 On January 10, 2025, detectives from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) observed […] The post Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Crime Blotter appeared first on The BayNet ..read more

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Earlier this week, Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) expanded its long-term contract with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to provide more wildlife technicians in the state to dispose of dead waterfowl, raptors, and other birds that could be carrying Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The federal agency specializes in […] The post DNR Expands Dead Wild Bird Collection Efforts Due To Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza appeared first on The BayNet ..read more

WALDORF, Md. – On January 16 at 2:55 p.m., a student at JP Ryon Elementary School assaulted another student in the classroom. When a teacher intervened, the student assaulted the teacher. School administrators were called and upon intervention, one administrator was bitten, and the other administrator was punched. In accordance with Maryland law, the student […] The post Chaos At JP Ryon Elementary: Student Assaults Classmates, Teacher, And Administrators appeared first on The BayNet ..read more

DUNKIRK, Md. – On January 8, 2025, at approximately 9:02 p.m., DFC Huy was alerted to a stolen vehicle entering Calvert County, traveling southbound on Southern Maryland Blvd. near Yellow Bank Road in Dunkirk. A Maryland State Trooper attempted a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle near Country Plaza Shopping Center. Although the vehicle briefly […] The post High-Speed Chase In Calvert County Ends In Crash, Suspect Found With Fake IDs And Fraudulent VINs appeared first on The BayNet ..read more

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Jan. 9 marked a new dawn for military law in Maryland. Existing policies often contain outdated terminology, prompting the introduction of legislation aimed at modernizing military law. The goal is not to completely rewrite Maryland’s laws but to update them to reflect modern standards and ensure equality. Lawmakers aim to provide consistent […] The post Legislation Introduced To Overhaul Military Laws In Maryland: Here’s What You Need To Know appeared first on The BayNet ..read more