The Davidsonville Green Expo will return on March 29, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Homestead Gardens location in Davidsonville Launched in 2010 by the Davidsonville Area Conservation Association (DACA), the annual Green Expo brings together a wide range of exhibitors focused on sustainable living, environmental education, and green innovation. Since 2019, the event has been hosted at Homestead Gardens offering a community-focused venue for learning about eco-conscious choices in everyday life The expo will feature vendors and organizations offering resources and information on topics such as sustainable landscaping It serves as a platform for both local and regional exhibitors to promote environmentally friendly products “By continuously expanding our network of like-minded individuals and organizations the Davidsonville Green Expo continues to make a significant impact in advancing sustainable practices and fostering a greener future for all,” DACA noted in a statement Attendees will also have the opportunity to receive free tree saplings while supplies last as part of DACA’s ongoing efforts to encourage reforestation and home-based conservation Participating exhibitors for the 2025 event include: DACA expressed appreciation to Homestead Gardens for its continued support along with gratitude to all past and present sponsors and exhibitors For more information, visit Homestead Gardens or DACA’s website Chesapeake Baysox Unveil New Alternate Identity: The Chesapeake Oyster Catchers ‘Dating While Grieving’ Explores Finding Love After Loss Eye On Annapolis is a community based site focusing strictly on Anne Arundel County These staff postings are general news postings made by our team of bloggers throughout the day and are not attributed to any one particular staff person Thank you for stopping by and hopefully for engaging with Eye On Annapolis with your comments and opinions both here and on our social channels There has never been a more critical time for community involvement than today–for any number of reasons Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are our homes and this site is about the quality of life we all share It is written for the local community by the local community 2024 – The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon in Davidsonville on Governer's Bridge Road If you or your pet had contact with this infected animal, or your pet has unexplained wounds, please contact the Anne Arundel County Department of Health at 410-222-7254 Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 443-481-3140 after business hours Rabies is spread by the bite or scratch of an infected animal It is also spread when an infected animal’s saliva comes in contact with the eyes mouth or open cut of a person or another animal Preventive treatment might be required for anyone who handled fed or was attacked by the infected animal and preventive treatment (injections) must be started as soon as possible The Department of Health advises county residents to take the following precautions to prevent the spread of rabies: For information about rabies, visit www.aahealth.org/rabies. To get a free fact sheet on rabies, call 410-222-7254 unidentified drones hovering high in the sky Some have questioned whether the drones pose a national security risk The FBI and Pentagon haven't provided much information to counter various theories of who sent the drones government claims there's no evidence indicating a foreign adversary is responsible Officials also state there's no immediate safety threat suggesting the drones could be legally manned aircraft Drones have been spotted on dozens of occasions since November including near President Elect Donald Trump's Bedminster Golf Course Now a prominent Marylander says the drones have reached our backyard On Thursday night former Governor Larry Hogan said he personally witnessed several drones flying above his home in Davidsonville posting it to his X (formerly Twitter) account Last night, beginning at around 9:45 pm, I personally witnessed (and videoed) what appeared to be dozens of large drones in the sky above my residence in Davidsonville, Maryland (25 miles from our nation’s capital). I observed the activity for approximately 45 minutes. Like… pic.twitter.com/Ipx8ctLmhs I do not know if this increasing activity over our skies is a threat to public safety or national security But the public is growing increasingly concerned and frustrated with the complete lack of transparency and the dismissive attitude of the federal government," Hogan wrote on X Friday criticized the federal government's response to what seems to be a growing issue "The government has the ability to track these from their point of origin but has mounted a negligent response People are rightfully clamoring for answers We are being told that neither the White House or Homeland Security have any idea what they are or who has launched or is controlling them–and that they pose no threat I join with the growing bipartisan chorus of leaders demanding that the federal government immediately address this issue The American people deserve answers and action now," Hogan continued For more on what we know about the drones, click here This website is using a 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Holy Spirit must really want this to work,” Brownlee said noting that the class just ended in November and the project is coming together easily the sketches were “quite a surprise.” While she has taken art classes over the years she was surprised how moved she was to sketch each historical woman after class “It is so funny how God works,” McDonough said It was while living in Italy that she found the Catholic Church after attending RCIA the RITE of Christian Initiation for Adults classes with friends She and her infant daughter were baptized together The mother of four also started taking art classes while living in Europe “I was learning Hungarian and noticed my teacher had her art all over the place,” McDonough said ‘Your mind is going to be very critical of your work,’” McDonough said “I looked down and thought ‘that is the best circle I’ve ever made.’” Another teacher suggested she sit down with a blank canvas pray and create whatever the Holy Spirit showed her “That was the beginning of me listening to the Holy Spirit and creating She vividly remembers being in eucharistic adoration when she believes Jesus gave her an image of a relative who had just been diagnosed with breast cancer She was told to paint a picture of her and Jesus together “She ended up getting healed,” McDonough said she could see God was with her in the midst of her journey with cancer She now is co-leading a Wild Goose  14- part video series by Father Dave Vivonka on the Holy Spirit at Brownlee’s suggestion “I always have to be pushed by the Spirit,” McDonough said She never expected all the fuss over her sketches which she did quickly with oil pastels and with little thought other than Googling each woman for basic research “For those of us who went through (the class it helps) to envision what they look like,” said Cyndi Zajic Holy Family’s coordinator of family and fellowship ministry Zajic said the parish council plans to create calendars and note cards featuring the sketches for future fundraisers “I would never have thought about going in that direction,” McDonough said She admitted that she was at first uncomfortable with the thought of her sketches on display but it really is a collaboration with everyone,” McDonough said crediting the participants in the women of the Old Testament class as well as the parish council for their roles in the project there are so many frustrations,” McDonough said  Print Catholic Review Media communicates the Gospel and its impact on people’s lives in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and beyond Catholic Review Media provides intergenerational communications that inform inspire and engage Catholics and all of good will in the mission of Christ through diverse forms of media Catholic Media Assocation Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association The Associated Church Press by JACKSON WALKER | The National News Desk Larry Hogan on Friday said he spotted “dozens” of drones over his home Thursday night as questions mount over unexplained drone activity on Thursday accused the Pentagon of being “incredibly stupid” with its handling of recent drone sightings in his home state The Biden administration’s Department of Defense on Wednesday denied the congressman's claim that an Iranian "mothership" is involved in recent unexplained drone sightings Hogan joined those calling for answers in a lengthy post shared via X in which he described his own brush with the mysterious drones I personally witnessed (and videoed) what appeared to be dozens of large drones in the sky above my residence in Davidsonville Maryland (25 miles from our nation’s capital),” he wrote “I observed the activity for approximately 45 minutes.” Attached was a video showing several lights floating through a night sky describing growing public concern and frustration over the sightings should use its technology to determine the origin of the drones “We are being told that neither the White House or who has launched or is controlling them–and that they pose no threat,” he wrote “That response is entirely unacceptable,” Hogan added “I join with the growing bipartisan chorus of leaders demanding that the federal government immediately address this issue The American people deserve answers and action now.” Reacting to the post was former Colorado state Rep “For those who have forgotten or never knew about it there were significant drone sightings in Colorado just before the pandemic,” he wrote New York Post journalist Steven Greenstreet suggested the lights in the video match the constellation Orion Flight data around the time Hogan claimed to have filmed the video shows three planes flying near his location An unscientific poll of readers of The National News Desk on Friday found 95% agreed the government should “shoot down unidentified drones to determine their origin.” on Monday called for a “limited state of emergency” to ban all drones until the public receives answers about the drone sightings Follow Jackson Walker on X at @_jlwalker_ for the latest trending national news The Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred early this morning (July 1 whose identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification The driver of the involved Lexus remained on the scene and cooperated with authorities Troopers from the Maryland State Police Annapolis Barrack responded to a report of an inoperable vehicle stopped on the roadway they located the vehicle on the right shoulder near the crash site Preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian crossed from the westbound to the eastbound span of Route 50 for unknown reasons and was struck by the eastbound Lexus Route 50 were closed for the investigation but have since reopened The Maryland State Police Crash Team is leading the investigation Electric Scooter Sparks Apartment Fire in Annapolis AMFM Announces “In The Vane Of Pink Floyd” Showcase The Detroit Pistons took the guard in the second round with the 53rd overall pick, but they traded his rights to the Memphis Grizzlies "It was a special moment for me and my family," Spencer said Friday at his introductory press conference with the Grizzlies but it was really special to just kind of look back on all the hard work and where it got you to this point And I'm just super thankful for the opportunity that the organization's going to give me." Spencer attended high school at Boys' Latin in Baltimore He went on to win the men's basketball national championship this year with UConn he spent one season at Rutgers and three at Loyola Maryland The Grizzlies said Spencer appeared in 132 collegiate games 3.3 assists and 1.6 steals in 32.3 minutes per game 41.7 percent from 3-point range and 87.8 percent from the free throw line Spencer's older brother, Pat Spencer, played for the Golden State Warriors this year after a decorated college lacrosse career at Loyola Maryland "[I'm] super thankful for my family," Cam Spencer said You know all the sacrifices that they've made for me." Related: Marylander Makes NBA Debut With Golden State Warriors The other active NBA players from Anne Arundel County are Cam Whitmore (Archbishop Spalding) of the Houston Rockets and Trevelin Queen (North County High) of the Orlando Magic, The Capital said Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns hails from nearby Suitland in Prince George's County Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2024 at 1:27 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Former Maryland Gov Larry Hogan on Friday confirmed he saw what appeared to be dozens of large drones in the sky above his Anne Arundel County home Larry Hogan on Friday confirmed he saw what appeared to be dozens of large drones in the sky above his Anne Arundel County home and went on to slam the federal government's "negligent response" amid growing concerns over similar sightings In a statement posted on X accompanied by a video of the unidentified objects in the night sky Hogan said he witnessed the activity around 9:45 p.m I do not know if this increasing activity over our skies is a threat to public safety or national security," Hogan said "But the public is growing increasingly concerned and frustrated with the complete lack of transparency and the dismissive attitude of the federal government." The sighting by Hogan is the latest of several in places including New Jersey Thousands of tips have come into the Federal Bureau of Investigation since they began investigating reports in New Jersey of increased drone activity in neighborhoods and near important infrastructure Local officials in the Garden State are fielding the same reports Recently, NBC Washington reported that several drones were spotted in the skies over Bowie “We see at least three to five different drones in the sky,” Autumn Stasulli told NBC after capturing videos of drones outside her home The White House said Thursday that a review of the reported sightings shows that many of them are actually manned aircraft being flown lawfully White House National Security spokesman John Kirby said there were no reported sightings in any restricted airspace Coast Guard has not uncovered any foreign involvement from coastal vessels “We have no evidence at this time that the reported drone sightings pose a national security or a public safety threat echoing statements from the Pentagon and New Jersey Gov Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh has said they are not U.S Hogan called the government's response to the drones "unacceptable." "The government has the ability to track these from their point of origin but has mounted a negligent response," Hogan said "People are rightfully clamoring for answers "I join with the growing bipartisan chorus of leaders demanding that the federal government immediately address this issue The American people deserve answers and action now." The Associated Press contributed to this report Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is looking for anyone who may have come in contact with a rabid raccoon that was found in Davidsonville The area health officials focused on was Governor Bridge Road between Riva and St and preventive treatment must be started as soon as possible Residents should take the following precautions to prevent the spread of rabies: If anyone or their pets came in contact with the infected animal or their pet has unexplained wounds should call the Anne Arundel County Health Department at 410-222-7254 or 443-481-3140 and the flagship stations for the Baltimore Ravens Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites.©2023 on behalf of WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5 an annual fall event celebrating the life and legacy of Jess Stach Beard hosted by the JSB Love & Light Foundation in partnership with Respite Retreats will raise awareness and funds to support cancer survivors The event will run from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tickets for JessFest 2024 are available for purchase online through Eventbrite All proceeds from the event will go towards the JSB Love & Light Foundation which works in partnership with Respite Retreats to support individuals affected by cancer JessFest offers an opportunity to celebrate community spirit while contributing to a cause that meant a great deal to Jess JessFest 2024 will take place at:Fairview Farm2416 Rutland Road Don’t miss this chance to join the community in honoring Jess Stach Beard and supporting cancer survivors Providence of Maryland To Host 10th Annual ‘Harvest Bash’ On October 12th 2024 at 4:12 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Days after former Maryland Gov Larry Hogan said he saw dozens of large drones in the sky above his Anne Arundel County home saying the lights he spotted were "clearly" a constellation of stars Hogan posted a video on Friday about bright lights in the night sky saying he witnessed the activity around 9:45 p.m “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert poked fun at Hogan during his Monday night monologue saying that was not the former governor's only drone sighting And a smaller ladle too like pouring into the bigger one!" Colbert joked alongside a satirical X post from the governor showing an image of the Big and Little Dipper constellations Hogan also slammed the federal government's response to the growing number of drone sightings reported in numerous states including New Jersey The Federal Bureau of Investigation has received thousands of tips since opening an investigation into the mysterious drone sightings Federal authorities said Monday evening that the sightings have included legal commercial drones helicopters and even stars mistakenly reported as drones experts say what he witnessed might not have been an aircraft but the constellation Orion His original X post now includes a community note stating "The stars at the 39-second mark are recognizably the constellation Orion From this you can determine that the bright lights behind the trees are the stars Sirius and Procyon "No anomalous objects are apparent in this video." In an interview with the Baltimore Sun University of Maryland Observatory director Elizabeth Warner said Monday that it was immediately apparent to her that Hogan’s video depicted Orion “I would be extremely embarrassed if I were him,” Warner told the Sun “It’s so clearly a constellation of stars through trees.” In a statement shared on Facebook on Monday Hogan said that while some of what people are seeing may involve planes or other objects federal officials still need to offer more explanation about their origin or purpose "It is absolutely critical that the agencies and leaders tasked with safeguarding our national security stop gaslighting the American people," Hogan said "Their lack of response to date is disgraceful and dangerous People are clamoring for answers and aren’t getting any 2024 at 10:31 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}These are some of the best pumpkin patches in Anne Arundel County (Jacob Baumgart/Patch Stock Photo)ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY MD — Heading out to a patch or field to pick the best or biggest pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern It’s a chance to head out with the family in a cherished fall tradition full of fun activities Many pumpkin patches and fields offer complementary activities like hayrides Picking your own pumpkin also is a good way to support the local farmers who grow them Whether you plan to carve a jack-o’-lantern or just add some festive flair to your stoop there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin in Anne Arundel County Related: Taylor Swift Corn Maze Open In Gambrills Keep in mind that carving and baking pumpkins aren’t the same The former are grown in fields to be large more vibrant in color and relatively hollow The watery flesh doesn’t have the same flavor as baking pumpkins you’ll probably need to head to the grocery store If your pumpkin is destined for a starring role on Halloween night, here are some tips for carving a perfect jack-o’-lantern. Warren Nash on YouTube also shows a step-by-step process to make the perfect carve Pumpkin carving kits will go a long way in getting what you need If you're looking for the items individually around the house 2024 at 9:05 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Here are all the 4th of July fireworks in Anne Arundel County Start planning your July Fourth festivities now MD — Independence Day is fast approaching so it's time to find out where you can celebrate in and around Anne Arundel County To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar Patch has put together a guide to what's going on in Anne Arundel County and the surrounding areas What: Annapolis 4th of July Celebration (Parade Live Music and Fireworks)Where: Parade starts on Amos Garrett Boulevard travels the wrong way around Church Circle goes to the end of Main Street and ends at the Market House Fireworks are in the harbor.When: Thursday Live patriotic music from the Annapolis Junction Big Band starts at 8 p.m What: Admiral Heights July 4th Bike Parade, Ice Cream for KidsWhere: Admiral Heights neighborhood on Sampson PlaceWhen: Thursday What: Eastport 4th of July Kids ParadeWhere: Eastport peninsula neighborhoodWhen: Thursday What: Parade, Live Music and Fireworks and More Details (Tiki Bar Face-painting) Where: American Legion Cummings-Behlke Post 226When: Saturday July 6 (Parade starts at noon in American Legion parking lot Live music from All You Need starts at 6 p.m What: Red, White and Blue Fort Meade Fireworks (DJ Fireworks)Where: McGlachlin Parade FieldWhen: Friday June 28 (Department of Defense cardholders can enter at 4 p.m What: Glen Burnie Improvement Association FireworksWhere: Sawmill Creek ParkWhen: Wednesday What: Laurel 4th of July Celebration (Parade Music and Fireworks) Where: Laurel LakeWhen: Saturday What: 4th of July Celebration (DJ Food Trucks and Fireworks)Where: GORC ParkWhen: Saturday What: 4th of July ParadeWhere: Parade starts on Shady Side Road at Cedarhurst Road and West River RoadWhen: Thursday What: Baltimore City's Fourth of July Celebration (Picnic Fireworks and Drone Show)Where: Multiple locations along the Inner Harbor PromenadeWhen: Thursday July 4 (Picnic with food trucks starts at 3 p.m Baltimore Symphony Orchestra plays at 8 p.m Fireworks and drone show starts at 9:30 p.m What: Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival and More Details (Live Music Children's Activities and Fireworks)Where: Middle Branch Park (3301 Waterview Ave.)When: Thursday What: Ocean City Fireworks and DJsWhere: Northern display at Northside Park (125th Street and the bay) and southern display on Ocean City's boardwalk at Caroline StreetWhen: Thursday What: National Independence Day ParadeWhere: Constitutional AvenueWhen: Thursday This national parade draws thousands of spectators and features bands The route runs along Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th Street What: A Capitol Fourth ConcertWhere: West Lawn of the U.S is broadcast live from the West Lawn of the United States Capitol Check your local listings for viewing information What: Fireworks on the National MallWhere: National MallWhen: Thursday The National Park Service will host its annual Independence Day fireworks celebration on the National Mall and will be launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Check the National Park Service website for more information on access points along the National Mall Related: 4th Of July 2024 Fireworks Laws: What's Legal In MD 2024 at 7:24 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Monday's full moon is a true blue moon It is also the first of four consecutive supermoons — will Maryland's weather cooperate to see it (Shutterstock)MARYLAND — The rare blue moon coming to the skies above Maryland on Monday it’s also the first of four consecutive supermoons but it will appear a bit bigger and brighter than normal as it rises in the east just after sunset The National Weather Service forecast for early next week — the moon will appear full from Sunday through Wednesday — calls for rain Sunday night mostly cloudy skies Monday before clear skies move in Tuesday and Wednesday nights Monday’s full moon is a blue moon under the traditional definition the term “blue moon” has been used in common usage for the second full moon of a month As NASA describes it, a seasonal blue moon is the third full moon that occurs in an astronomical season that has four full moons instead of the usual three The first recorded use of the term in English was in 1528 with speculations including the origin of the term was “betrayer moon” because it led to mistakes in setting the dates for Lent and Easter “it may be a comparison to rare events such as when dust in the atmosphere makes the moon actually appear blue.” “Supermoon” is a term coined in 1979 by astrologer Richard Nolle to describe the phenomenon when the moon’s orbit is closest to Earth the biggest and brightest full moons of the year have become a favorite among skywatchers and Monday’s won’t be the most impressive in the string of four supermoons coming our way That’s because some lunar perigees come closer to Earth than others the moon can appear 14 percent larger and about 16 percent brighter 17 are “virtually tied for the closest of the year,” NASA says Before anyone started using terms like “supermoon,” full moons were given names to help Native American tribes and others keep track of the seasonal changes that dictated the lives of their communities August’s full moon is often called the “full sturgeon moon” because it’s the time of year when sturgeon a staple for Native Americans in the region were easily caught in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain including the “flying up moon,” which the Cree used to describe the time of year when young birds fledge their nests Other names include the “corn or green corn moon,” the “barley moon,” the “herb moon,” the “grain moon,” and the “dog moon,” according to NASA Sept. 18’s full supermoon will be a super harvest moon, and it will also undergo a partial lunar eclipse 17 full supermoon will be a super hunter’s moon and the closest to Earth of the four — though as NASA noted 15 full supermoon will be the super beaver moon Ham radio operators from the Anne Arundel Radio Club the largest amateur radio club in Anne Arundel County will participate in a national amateur radio exercise from 2 p.m ARRL Field Day” (www.arrl.org/FieldDay) is an annual amateur radio event organized since 1933 by the American Radio Relay League the National Association for Amateur Radio in the United States and part emergency exercise – all on display at the Davidsonville Family Recreation Center at 789 Queen Anne Bridge Road The public and media are invited to attend this free event to observe and chat with Anne Arundel Radio Club ham radio operators and perhaps get on the air and speak with someone in other areas of the country “Hams” located across North America participate in ARRL Field Day by establishing temporary ham radio stations in public locations to demonstrate their skill and service bring people together while providing essential communication in the service of communities,” explains Bill Ryan N3RY Ryan notes that the event highlights ham radio’s ability to work reliably under any conditions from almost any location and create an independent Hams from all over the world will be “on the air” all at the same time during the 24-hour period reaching out to any and all participants anywhere on the planet to establish contacts For those radio clubs competing for bragging rights the club with the most confirmed contacts at the end of the 24-hour event receives national recognition This year’s event is also noteworthy given that a particularly active hurricane season is predicted Ham-based communications could be crucial when other forms of two-way communications are interrupted by storm damage “Hams have a long history of serving our communities when storms or other disasters damage critical communication infrastructure “Ham radio functions completely independently of the internet and phone systems and a station can be set up almost anywhere in minutes Hams can quickly raise a wire antenna in a tree or on a mast more than 26,000 Hams participated from thousands of locations across North America there are more than 750,000 amateur radio licensees in the U.S. Among the tenets of the Amateur Radio Service is developing and practicing skills in radio technology and radio communications and contributing to international goodwill Hams range in age from as young as nine-years-old to older than 100 For more information about ARRL Field Day and ham radio, contact Bill Ryan N3RY (listed above), and/or visit www.arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio? Anne Arundel County Public Library Adjusts Operating Hours Casino & Hotel Maryland Fans Out for Day of Service (WBFF) — ADavidsonville man was arrested and charged with sexual abuse of minors according to police Police say detectives assigned to the Anne Arundel County Police Child Abuse Unit along with the Fugitive Apprehension Team arrested 47-year-old Donald Joseph Powell of Davidsonville 4th Degree Sex Offense-Position/Person of Authority certain behaviors exhibited by Powell were brought to the attention of investigators These behaviors consisted of Powell attempting to engage in inappropriate relationships with minor high-school-age girls who was not employed by the Anne Arundel County Public School System attended softball practice at Annapolis Senior High School in an apparent attempt to obtain a position as a coach for the team He spent two days with the team at practice until one of the players reported his behavior to Anne Arundel County Public Schools It is not believed that the behaviors occurred at the school practices Powell was barred from attending school-related events at that time ALSO READ | New details emerge in Severna Park Elementary’s alleged teacher misconduct Investigators met with high school-age females allegedly targeted by Powell who was also known as “DJ.” A high-school-aged female reported she met Powell through South River Youth Athletics where Powell volunteered as a softball coach showing up at her home and the home of one of her friends when she was there Powell allegedly sexually assaulted the female Child Abuse Unit detectives conducted witness interviews and analyzed evidence obtained through the course of the investigation After consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney detectives applied for and received criminal charges against Powell Due to the patterns of behavior exhibited by Donald Powell investigators believe there may be other young women whom he may have targeted and victimized We ask that parents speak with their children and that anyone with any information regarding Donald Powell or “DJ” please contact investigators at 410-222-4733 Callers wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700 Location/Address: 436 Central Ave Davidsonville Type of Incident: Commercial Building Fire Description of Structure/Property: 1 story Multi-Tenant Commercial Building - 22,400 Square Feet Injuries or Deaths: Minor Injury to a business owner The patient was treated on scene and released Assisting Fire Departments: Annapolis Fire Department Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis Fire Department and Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department Other Agencies: Anne Arundel County Police Department Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation by Anne Arundel County Fire Investigation Unit The Anne Arundel County Fire Department received a 911 call at 7:55 p.m from a passerby who reported seeing flames coming from the commercial structure roof An additional 911 call came in from a neighbor behind the building a couple of minutes later advising the "whole building" was on fire and that loud "booms" were being heard in the area of the building AACo Fire Crews reported the 22,500-square-foot structure to be 75% involved with fire and explosions could be heard from inside a building occupant on the scene advised crews that the building was a storage facility including hydraulic fluid containment inside A second alarm was activated due to the size of the building and the amount of fire upon arrival using the water brought to the scene on the fire apparatus to protect the attached business and several exposed vehicles while simultaneously setting up a sustainable water supply to obtain the amount of water required to control the main portion of the fire It took just under 100 firefighters approximately three hours to get the fire under control One minor injury was reported and the patient was treated and released on the scene The Anne Arundel County Fire/Arson and Explosives Unit is working to identify the cause of the fire 2024 at 6:24 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Anne Arundel County Fire Department said this Davidsonville storage facility burned Saturday causing several explosions and injuring one (Courtesy of the Anne Arundel County Fire Department )DAVIDSONVILLE MD - Officials said a Davidsonville storage facility burned Saturday was treated and released on the scene for a minor wound The fire department is still investigating the cause First responders said a passerby reported the blaze in the 400 block of Central Avenue around 7:55 p.m A neighbor called 911 minutes later to report that the "whole building" was on fire and that loud "booms" were heard Crews said they found the 22,500-square-foot warehouse 75 percent on fire with nobody inside Firefighters also said explosions could be heard from inside A building occupant said the facility had a substantial fuel load First responders said they called for a second alarm given the building's size and the amount of fire A team of 98 said it used water brought to the scene to protect the attached business and several exposed vehicles Crews said they simultaneously set up a sustainable water supply to obtain the amount of water needed to control the main portion of the fire It took about three hours to control the blaze The Anne Arundel County Fire Department thanked these agencies for their assistance: This map shows the area where officials said the fire happened — A Davidsonville man has been charged for allegedly shooting at a 71-year old woman with an AR-15 after claiming she intentionally rammed two parked cars on his property It happened around 11am Saturday at a home in the 3300 block of Riva Road Anne Arundel County Police were initially called to the location for a shooting Arriving officers spoke with the home owner who admitted to coming out of his home with a rifle and firing several shots at the woman as she drove up on his property and apparently collided with two unoccupied parked cars repeatedly later identified as 71-year-old Marlene Montes Terwilliger Shortly after police say she was involved in a hit and run crash near Solomons Island Road and Colony Crossing Later officers spotted Terwilliger's vehicle by Mitchells Chance Road in Edgewater Officers noticed Terwilliger's windshield had been shot up from the earlier incident at Haythorne's home Both Terwilliger and Haythorne now face charges Police say the two are strangers to one another Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Larry Hogan reported Friday that dozens of large drones were in the sky above his house in Davidsonville Hogan said he witnessed and videotaped the drones starting around 9:45 p.m I do not know if this increasing activity over our skies is a threat to public safety or national security,” Hogan wrote referring to the dozens of nighttime drone sightings that have been reported over New Jersey since mid-November.  Drones also have been reported in New York and Pennsylvania but Hogan’s post is among the first to report them in Maryland Hogan’s post included a two-minute video that showed little specks of white flittering across the night sky and a corner of his house for context White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said the drones were lawfully operated manned aircraft and showed no evidence of a security threat The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are among the agencies investigating They have asked residents to share their photos and video of drone sightings “The public is growing increasingly concerned and frustrated with the complete lack of transparency and the dismissive attitude of the federal government,” Hogan wrote on X “The government has the ability to track these from their point of origin but has mounted a negligent response People are rightfully clamoring for answers but aren’t getting any.” 2024 at 12:15 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Anne Arundel County Police Department said it arrested 47-year-old Donald Joseph Powell of Davidsonville last Friday and charged him with sex abuse of a minor fourth-degree sex offense-position/person of authority and second-degree assault (Courtesy of Anne Arundel County Detention Facilities)ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY MD — A softball coach from Anne Arundel County was accused of trying to have inappropriate relationships with juvenile high school girls Officers identified the suspect as 47-year-old Donald Joseph Powell of Davidsonville Investigators think there could be more victims and they urged anybody with information to come forward Police said they launched the investigation in December 2023 who was not employed by Anne Arundel County Public Schools attended softball practice at Annapolis High School in hopes of becoming a coach for the team He spent two days with the team at practice until a player reported his behavior to Anne Arundel County Public Schools Police don't think any wrongdoing happened at the school practices Officers said Powell was barred from attending school-related events while the investigation ensued Authorities said they met with high school-age females who reported being targeted by Powell Police said one "high-school-aged female" reported that she met Powell through South River Youth Athletics showing up at her home and the home of one of her friends when she was there," the Anne Arundel County Police Department said in a Tuesday press release Powell allegedly sexually assaulted the female." After witness interviews and evidence analysis officers said they applied for and received charges from the Office of the State's Attorney Detectives from the Anne Arundel County Police Child Abuse Unit and the Fugitive Apprehension Team said they arrested Powell last Friday "Due to the patterns of behavior exhibited by Donald Powell investigators believe there may be other young women whom he may have targeted and victimized," the police department said in its release "We ask that parents speak with their children and that anyone with any information regarding Donald Powell or 'DJ' please contact investigators." Anybody with information can call (410) 222-4733 Tipsters can stay anonymous by dialing (410) 222-4700 Saturday evening at approximately 7:55 p.m. a major fire broke out at a commercial building located at 436 Central Ave The Anne Arundel County Fire Department responded to the blaze following reports from a passerby and a neighbor who noticed flames on the building’s roof and heard loud explosions a 22,400 square foot multi-tenant commercial structure was found to be 75% engulfed in flames upon the firefighters’ arrival Explosions were reported from inside the building believed to be a storage facility containing a significant amount of fuel Due to the fire’s intensity and the size of the structure Around 98 firefighters from various departments Naval Support Activity Annapolis Fire Department and Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department The lack of hydrants in the area presented a challenge but crews were able to set up a sustainable water supply from the ppublic works facility on Cenbtral Avenue The fire was brought under control after approximately three hours but crews remained on the scene until 5:00am on Sunday morning A business owner sustained minor injuries during the incident but was treated on the scene and released The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Anne Arundel County Fire/Arson and Explosives Unit and is yet to be determined A dollar loss from the fire is also undetermined All images: AACoFD Limited Tickets for Annapolis Cup On Sale This Friday everyone has his or her own journey to walk with Jesus.  when 78 youths and young adults from Holy Family in Davidsonville received the sacrament of confirmation at St had a little help along the way – from their fellow twins and triplets who were confirmed alongside them Four sets of twins and one set of triplets were among those confirmed in a church filled with several hundred parishioners The twins were Grace and Patrick Callahan; Nathan and Nicholas DuBeau; Ava and Cooper Matala “It was a nice process going here and going to all the classes,” said Landon Chadwick if I had a question I could just go to them (his sisters,) especially if my parents didn’t know We can be more religiously open to each other.” going through all the sacraments with two other people by my side,” she said and I hope it continues for the rest of our lives.” who was the confirmation sponsor of all three related how the most memorable moments during the confirmation process were those that brought them together without the formality one might associate with preparation for a sacrament “I feel like there were interesting moments where we could joke with one another “You could say anything you wanted without someone being judgmental about it I feel like you have more of a comfortable space to open up to them.” directed the preparation of the confirmation class during a very unconventional year “Most of the kids did come to an in-person retreat in April.” He said interacting with the candidates during the pandemic posed obstacles with as many as 50 candidates on one screen with the option of some in-person gatherings There were also two in-person retreat options and one virtual retreat option making prayer a priority would make the biggest difference this year,” he said It’s a process of figuring out what God wants them to do How does God want them to use their gifts?” especially as they had each other to lean on They said they discussed a lot of the saints’ names and helped one another choose the best name that fit each other They also did community service together “so it was more fun,” they said whose background includes three years in the seminary was happy to learn that 16 of the 78 confirmandees were open to the possibility of religious life and another five said they would go if called That question had been posed to them by auxiliary Bishop Adam J “You have arrived in your life at a moment that will change you forever,” Bishop Parker told the confirmandees during his homily “You’re saying a very important ‘Yes.’ Belonging to the Roman Catholic Church – getting confirmed – means we are disciples of Jesus Christ What are disciples of Jesus Christ called to do He also encouraged the faithful to live a life of service and to invite others into that life of service He noted that together the church does “some pretty incredible things,” highlighting work in education sheltering those in need and offering medical care The sacrament had additional meaning for 11 confirmandees with siblings at their side “It does give a special connection,” Freiland said “I think that’s a big help and grace to them.” Copyright © 2021 Catholic Review Media  Print