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Leonardtown, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Leonardtown! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ready to claim your spot in Leonardtown’s Scarecrow Stroll?
  • Where Leonardtown-area anglers are finding the hottest bites this week.
  • Leonardtown court hands down 21-year sentence in cocaine case.

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 97 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very hot, temps: high: 99, low: 76.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Leonardtown Scarecrow Stroll Returns This October; Registration Now Open (thebaynet.com) — Leonardtown’s popular Scarecrow Stroll is set to return this October, and registration is now open for residents, businesses, and community groups to claim their spots. Downtown streets will be lined with creative scarecrow displays all month, turning the Arts & Entertainment District into a walkable fall gallery while showcasing local shops, galleries, and restaurants to visitors.
   

• Ken Lamb Reports Hot Summer Fishing in St. Mary's County (southernmarylandchronicle.com) — Datelined from Leonardtown, this week’s fishing report says Southern Maryland waters are producing strong catches of bluefish, spot, croaker, rockfish, and more from Point Lookout to the Patuxent. Local anglers are finding action from piers, boats, and shorelines, while experts like Ken Lamb at The Tackle Box share tips on bait, timing, and where species are biting best.
   

• Great Mills Repeat Offender Sentenced To 21 Years After Cocaine Bust Ends With Leap Into Pond (thebaynet.com) — From the Leonardtown courthouse, State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced a 21-year active prison sentence for Great Mills resident David Leroy Harvey Jr. following cocaine distribution and fleeing convictions. The case stemmed from a February 2026 traffic stop in Lexington Park, with St. Mary’s County deputies, prosecutors, and a circuit court judge all playing key roles in the prosecution.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Have questions about how to read your utility bill?
    We will walk through utility bills line-by-line in these 30-minute information sessions, answering your questions along the way. Sign up for these… (Nextdoor )
  • BGE: https://opc.maryland.gov/Why-is-my-2026-summer-BGE-bill-so-high
    Delmarva Power: https://opc.maryland.gov/Why-is-my-2026-summer-Delmarva-Power-bill-so-high Pepco: https://opc.maryland.gov/Why-is-my-2026-summer… (Nextdoor )
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Leonardtown. Apply here.
  • PNC posted a job opening for Part-Time Teller in Leonardtown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leonardtown here.

🗞 Nearby News

California

  • Healthcare Microgrid Developer Starts Preliminary Work at Senior Living Facilities in California (microgridknowledge.com)
  • Reported Explosion Sparks Detached Garage Fire In California, MD (thebaynet.com)
  • After Being Returned, Lucont Is Still Waiting For His Forever Family In St. Mary's County (thebaynet.com)

Lexington Park

  • Boafo won 90% of Maryland's 5th Congressional District, precinct data shows (dailygazette.com)

Ok Leonardtown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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