Ridge News

Chesapeake Bay blue crabs, a staple of Southern Maryland Fourth of July celebrations, are commanding a hefty price this year, with seafood markets across the St.

Summer intern Brett Hermans, left, and hatching manager Kendall Free wash baby oysters at a production facility in Ridge, Md., as part of the Marylanders Grow Oysters project.

Clarence "Buzzy" Ridgell, veteran, former county commissioner and proprietor of the famed country store in Scotland, died June 11.

Brady Hobbs, a student in Melissa Molitor's fifth-grade class at St. Michael's School, watches a corona break down through an ionized channel and how his fingers influence its path during a science and technology career exploration day last month at the College of Southern Maryland's Leonardtown campus.

St. Mary's County government banned drinking alcohol in public places, including county parks, in 1976.

Emergency Medical Services Week in St. Mary's featured an "EMS for Children Day" held May 21 on the county governmental center's lawn, featuring a Teddy Bear Clinic where public safety personnel helped children patch up worn or damaged stuffed animal toys.

Checks may be mailed to St. Mary's County Science and Engineering Fair Board, P.O. Box 258, California MD 20619.

The orange construction fence across Dunbar Lane that blocked access to a county pier at Fox Harbor in Ridge was taken down last month.

The next South County Business Association meeting will be held on Thursday, June 4 at 7 p.m. at the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department.

Takeda Global Research & Development Center, Inc., U.S. announced today that Azmi Nabulsi, M.D., M.P.H., was named president, Takeda Global Research & Development Center, Inc., U.S. Dr.

Forest plans open for online comment CUMBERLAND - The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service is accepting online comments on the proposed fiscal 2010 work plans for Green Ridge, Pocomoke, Potomac-Garrett and Savage River state forests.

Fridaya s 87-degree heat didna t stop crowds of people from gathering in downtown Rome to cheer on the 29 hand cyclists circling downtown.

The harmful nitrogen that runs off into the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries comes from three primary sources - developed and agricultural land, septic tanks and sewage treatment plants.

Minnie Russell, 75, put up a barrier across Dunbar Lane last month to stop people from using Fox Harbor pier, a public pier.

M. Charlene Hagen, age 66, of Northfield, died peacefully Friday, April 10, 2009, at her home surrounded by her family.

It's an event that has gained steam over the years, drawing more participants each time it is held.

When flames swept through Claude Medley's home off Loveville Road last week, it was only the latest in a series of blazes to hit his residences and workplaces over the years.

Eleven agencies receive grants to provide direct services The Commissioners for St.

Although the National Archery in the Schools Program has been in Maryland since 2006, Beall High School was the only school in Allegany and Garrett counties that got on board, as a charter member.

David LaFleur was a nuclear engineer for 23 years before making a drastic career change.