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Construction Worker Airlifted To Hospital After Cutting Leg Working On Roof Of Maryland Home Construction Worker Airlifted To Hospital After Cutting Leg Working On Roof Of Maryland Home
Construction Worker Airlifted To Hospital After Cutting Leg Working On Roof Of Maryland Home A construction worker who suffered a painful injury while on the job in Calvert County had to be airlifted to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation, fire officials say. At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, paramedics and a helicopter responded to a stretch of Ridge Road in Huntingtown, where there was a report of a construction worker who cut his leg with a saw. Upon arrival, the pilot of the helicopter found the worker with a wound on the roof of a house under construction, according to a spokesperson from the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department. Paramedics were able…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Maryland HS Briefly Evacuated, Students Fall Ill From Odor, Report States Maryland HS Briefly Evacuated, Students Fall Ill From Odor, Report States
Maryland HS Briefly Evacuated, Students Fall Ill From Odor, Report States A high school building in Maryland was temporarily evacuated on Tuesday morning when several students fell ill, according to a WBAL report. Glen Burnie High School Principal Kevin Carr sent a letter to parents advising that several students were treated at the health office and were taken to area hospitals as a precaution for evaluation, while the building was temporarily evacuated and then safely reopened a few minutes later, the outlet states. Carr said the gas odor reportedly was tied to equipment on campus due to ongoing construction. The complete WBAL story can be found here.

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by Zak Failla
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Lane Closures Extended In Calvert County Due To Supply Chain Issues Lane Closures Extended In Calvert County Due To Supply Chain Issues
Lane Closures Extended In Calvert County Due To Supply Chain Issues Sewer line repairs in Calvert County have led to an extended lane closure on a busy roadway to allow crews to complete the project. In mid-June, the Calvert County Department of Public Works Water and Sewerage Division began repairs on HG Trueman Road between Rousby Hall Road and Southern Connector Boulevard in Lusby. The project led to lane closures on HG Trueman Road to allow for the installation of jersey walls. On Tuesday, June 28, officials announced that the completion date for the project has been extended through at least Friday, July 15, weather permitting, with work taking place …

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by Zak Failla
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Tree And Debris Removal Will Require Day-Long Bridge Closure In Maryland Tree And Debris Removal Will Require Day-Long Bridge Closure In Maryland
Tree And Debris Removal Will Require Day-Long Bridge Closure In Maryland The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT) announced that a busy bridge will be closed for several hours this week to allow contracting crews to clear the area of debris. Officials announced that the MDOT will close the MD 180 bridge over Catoctin Creek for approximately six hours on Wednesday, June 29, to remove large debris and trees lodged against and under the bridge in the Jefferson area of Frederick County. Starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, crews will use a crane and other equipment to pull tree limbs and other debris out of the creek and away from th…

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by Zak Failla
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I-95 Construction Will Put Traffic At Standstill All Week Long In Virginia I-95 Construction Will Put Traffic At Standstill All Week Long In Virginia
I-95 Construction Will Put Traffic At Standstill All Week Long In Virginia Construction on Interstate 95 is expected to bring traffic to a complete standstill outside of Fredericksburg several times this week, ABC News8 reports. Drivers are being urged to plan ahead or take alternate routes through Friday, April 25, the outlet said citing the Virginia Department of Transportation. Click here for the full story including a list of closures and timing from ABC News8.

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by Annie DeVoe
Obituaries
John Cervenka Of Pasadena, Glen Burnie, Dies Christmas Eve John Cervenka Of Pasadena, Glen Burnie, Dies Christmas Eve
John Cervenka Of Pasadena, Glen Burnie, Dies Christmas Eve A lifelong resident of Pasadena and Glen Burnie, John C. Cervenka has passed away at 50-years-old. Cervenka died on Christmas Eve in his home. The cause of death was not made public. As a native of Anne Arundel County, Cervenka graduated from Northeast High School in 1989.  He worked in construction putting up drywall and also enjoyed bowling, watching NASCAR and his watching favorite football team, the Patriots. Click here for the complete obituary and arrangements.

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by Joe Gomez