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Point Lookout Hotel; memories of fun, history and dreams of yesterday are mixed with reports of trash and poor conditions at State Park

May 4, 2017May 5, 2017admin0

In some fairness to the military owners – they did improve the Old Girl while She was under their command. They installed a sprinkler system, put storm windows on each window, erected a helicopter pad behind the swimming pool (something every little hotel needs,) and saw to it that it was kept in as good of shape as possible.

Ocean City cites lousy job by real estate analyst in disputing designation as being crime haven

April 17, 2014April 17, 2014admin0

Ocean City, Md., officials dispute a real estate company’s study that found the popular vacation destination to be the most dangerous city in the state.

The Poppa Francis of Piney Point

September 15, 2013September 15, 2013Editor0

Built to work the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and tributaries, the Poppa Francis now boards more tourists than bushels of oysters. Learn more about The CHESAPEAKE; The Chesapeake: Tales & Scales The Chesapeake: Legends, Yarns & Barnacles These two books are collections of as many as 53 short stories that have appeared since 1988 […]

Letter from St. Gabriel’s Manor: Steamboat Days

September 10, 2013September 10, 2013Editor0

One evening about five pm in August, we boarded our steamer at the 7th street wharf in Washington.

Announcing! The Chesapeake: Legends, Yarns & Barnacles…in Kindle and paperback

February 6, 2012February 6, 2012Editor0

Now available in Kindle edition and paperback at Amazon!

Now! The CHESAPEAKE: Tales & Scales! 53 of the best stories that appeared in The Chesapeake over the years!

October 26, 2011August 29, 2013Editor0

Buy now only $2.99 on Kindle on Amazon and $29.99 in paperback on Amazon Join us as we visit the pages of The Chesapeake for action, fun and adventure in The Chesapeake region. Murder, Mayhem and Mystery along with blues, rockfish and Serendipity Seranades to convince fish to jump onto the hook. From Jack Rue, […]

Pandemonium reigned on St. George Island as massive crack separated bridge

October 16, 2010October 17, 2010Editor0

After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.

After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.
After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.
After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.
After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.
After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.
After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.
After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.
After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.

ELECTION 2022: FORENSIC of CAMPAIGN FINANCES – Charles County States Attorney Tony Covington campaign contributions

ELECTION 2022: FORENSIC of CAMPAIGN FINANCES – Charles County States Attorney Tony Covington campaign contributions Does George Soros pump money into Charles County prosecutor politics? News and Commentary BY KENNETH C. ROSSIGNOL THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY LA PLATA, MD. – Charles County States Attorney Tony Covington has done an admirable job of raising money for a […]

ELECTION 2022 Craig Kontra inches closer to victory in Calvert Sheriff race as powerhouse fundraising puts Sheriff’s Star in reach

ELECTION 2022 Craig Kontra inches closer to victory in Calvert Sheriff race as powerhouse fundraising puts Sheriff’s Star in reach BY KENNETH C. ROSSIGNOL THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY News and Commentary PRINCE FREDERICK, MD. – When Craig Kontra raised his hand the first time in a Calvert County Courtroom it was to be sworn in as […]

ELECTION 2022 Calvert Sheriff Hopeful Dave McDowell’s campaign blessed with big bucks by outgoing boss Mike Evans; significant war chest ready for GOP primary battle

ELECTION 2022 Calvert Sheriff Hopeful Dave McDowell’s campaign blessed with big bucks by outgoing boss Mike Evans and car dealer Wanamaker that wants to be a sheriff-maker News and Commentary BY KENNETH C. ROSSIGNOL THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY PRINCE FREDERICK, MD. – Starting right at the main drag in Prince Frederick, early in 2021, the owner […]

ELECTION 2022: FRIENDS OF JAYMI STERLING RAISES $80,000 FOR ST. MARY’S STATES ATTORNEY BID

ELECTION 2022: FRIENDS OF JAYMI STERLING RAISES $80,000 FOR ST. MARY’S STATES ATTORNEY BID 01/10/2022 Sterling, Jaymi PO Box 805, Leonardtown, MD 20650 Self (Candidate) Candidate Loan $30,000.00 Sterling, Jaymi Friends of 2022 Annual Electoral By Kenneth C. Rossignol THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY LEXINGTON PARK, MD. – Putting her money where her hopes are, former […]

COURT NEWS: Maskless Entry to Courthouse Results in Arrest of Former School Board Candidate; May Launch Dawn Keen to Victory as County Commissioner

COURT NEWS: Maskless Entry to Courthouse Results in Arrest of Former School Board Candidate; May Launch Dawn Keen to Victory as Calvert Commissioner PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – In Virginia, the Governor has now rescinded the prior order for the wearing of masks in schools. The CDC and top United States officials such as Dr. Anthony […]

DWI HIT PARADE: Outcomes in court from 2018 DUI arrests by St. Mary’s Sheriff deputies

COURT NEWS: Outcomes of DWI arrests by St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Department Deputies in 2018 LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s Sheriff Tim Cameron reports that on March 17, 2018, Destiny Anne Key-Mellies, (DOB 01/12/1996) of 46705 Robert Leon Drive, Lexington Park, Md, was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Under the […]

TALBOT SHERIFF NEWS BEAT: Jackson Steckler charged with assault and property destruction at his mother’s house.

TALBOT SHERIFF NEWS BEAT: Jackson Steckler charged with assault and property destruction at his mother’s house. OXFORD, MD. – Talbot County Sheriff Joe Gamble reports that on January 7, 2022, Deputies from the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office served a Criminal Summons on Jackson Valery Steckler, 23, (DOB 09/20/1998) of Oxford, Md. The District Court Commissioner […]

MURDER USA: PG Police charged Markell Lewis with Christmas Eve road rage murder of boxer Danny Kelly Jr. as he drove his family to a Christmas dinner celebration in Temple Hills

MURDER USA: PG Police charged Markell Lewis with Christmas Eve road rage murder of boxer Danny Kelly Jr. as he drove his family to a Christmas dinner celebration in Temple Hills The Prince Georges Police announced on January 14, 2022, that the Homicide Unit identified and arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting in […]

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The existing bridge was opened for traffic in 1940 and soldiers guarded the supports and the bridge from possible saboteurs during WWII. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo
The Rt. 301 Governor Harry Nice Bridge is 135 feet tall to accommodate large ship traffic to ports in Alexandria and Washington and the U. S. Navy Yard in Washington, D.C.
Rt. 301 crosses the Potomac River by the Gov. Harry W. Nice Bridge. The bridge opened in 1941 and had guards posted against German saboteurs during WWII.

After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.
After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.
After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.
After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.
After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.
After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.
After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.
After months of expectation and inaction on the part of the O’Malley Administration the Gregorian Fault shifted once again and this time left a 6 foot crack between the end of the St. George Island Bridge and the island making travel by vehicle onto the island for tourists and residents impossible.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Buzz's Marina says that Ken, Jen, Pete and Jen got these beautiful blues out on the Dream Maker with Capt. Mike on July 16, 2017
Buzz's Marina featured the huge cobia of Kyle Johnson on July 15, 2017
Buzz's Marina notes that Kyle Johnson of Rock Solid Charters was not playing around that morning, the biggest of the two cobias was 55 inches. July 12, 2017
Buzz's Marina and Jeremy's catch on July 10, 2017
Buzz's Marina and Joshua's big fish on July 10, 2017
Buzz's Marina displays the great catch of the day of Travis
Buzz's Marina asks for anyone to identify the species of of ray in this photo caught in the Honga on a flyrod. July 10, 2017
Buzz's Marina displays the proud catch of Teagan and Randy on July 10, 2017
Buzz's Marina featured Susan and Dave's catch on July 10, 2017
Buzz's Marina featured the Charlie Steward Crab Boil on July 8, 2017
Buzz's Marina featured the huge cobia of Kyle Johnson on July 15, 2017
Buzz's Marina heavy blues on July 19, 2017
Buzz's Marina noted that Laurie and Danny were taking advantage of the beach on the Fourth of July.

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Point Lookout Hotel; memories of fun, history and dreams of yesterday are mixed with reports of trash and poor conditions at State Park

Ocean City cites lousy job by real estate analyst in disputing designation as being crime haven

The Poppa Francis of Piney Point

Letter from St. Gabriel’s Manor: Steamboat Days

Announcing! The Chesapeake: Legends, Yarns & Barnacles…in Kindle and paperback

Now! The CHESAPEAKE: Tales & Scales! 53 of the best stories that appeared in The Chesapeake over the years!

Pandemonium reigned on St. George Island as massive crack separated bridge

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