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🌱 Leonardtown firearm confrontation leads to multiple charges and suspect’s release

Hi there, Leonardtown! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Leonardtown firearm confrontation leads to multiple charges and suspect’s release
  • How Leonardtown neighbors can light the night for Brice Trossbach
  • Leonardtown principal up for a huge national honor—will she win?

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 56. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Cloudy, showers; cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. California Man Charged After Reported Assault Involving Firearm (thebaynet.com) — A man from nearby California, Maryland has been charged after an argument in Leonardtown where a victim reported a firearm was pointed at him, leading deputies to recover an unserialized handgun and high‑capacity magazine. The suspect faces multiple assault and weapons charges and was taken to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center before being released on personal recognizance pending trial.
   

2. Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters 2026 – Community Event to Remember and Honor Our Fallen Heroes (smnewsnet.com) — Leonardtown residents are encouraged to honor fallen firefighters, including local firefighter Brice Trossbach, by lighting homes and buildings in red during National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. The campaign highlights Brice’s service with Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department and points residents to local stores, including Ace Home Improvement in Leonardtown, that are stocking red bulbs for the tribute.
   

3. St. Mary's County Principal Named Finalist For National Principal Of The Year Award (thebaynet.com) — Leonardtown Middle School principal Dr. Deborah Dennie is one of just three middle school principals nationwide named a finalist for the National Principal of the Year Award. After a decade leading the Leonardtown school, she’s being honored for student-centered leadership that’s strengthened academics and community, with the national winner to be announced at a Washington, D.C. gala.
   

4. Rents Ease Slightly but Maryland Housing Gap Widens Over Decades (southernmarylandchronicle.com) — Housing costs are squeezing Southern Maryland renters, with limited rentals near employment hubs like Leonardtown making it harder for workers, including first responders, to live close to their jobs. A new Harvard report shows rents have long outpaced incomes, while local leaders test measures like childcare priority for essential workers to help offset the pressure.
   

5. 200-Mile 'Miles Across MedStar' Run Concludes Today After Olney Stop (mocoshow.com) — A four-day, 200-mile “Miles Across MedStar” run kicked off at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown before winding through the region and finishing in Baltimore. Led by ultramarathoner Michael Wardian, the run promotes how everyday physical activity supports healthy aging and reduces disease risk, with MedStar researchers using the effort to spotlight exercise’s long-term health benefits.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Myth vs.
    Reality: Your Utility Bill In the spirit of Financial Literacy Month, it’s time to clear up the confusion around Maryland’s energy costs. There’s a… (Nextdoor )
  • St. Mary's County Public Schools posted a job opening for School Counselor in Leonardtown. Apply here.
  • The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for Special Education Teacher (SPED) in Leonardtown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leonardtown here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Leonardtown

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