🌱 How a Lusby house fire nearly claimed a firefighter’s life
Lusby, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Lusby! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Lusby house fire nearly claimed a firefighter’s life
- Lusby man held without bond after major drug and DUI charges
- Which Lusby neighbors just applied for marriage licenses nearby?
Also on today's calendar: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
- Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• UPDATE: Firefighter Makes Recovery and Returns to Service After Suffering Life-Threatening Medical Emergency at Lusby House Fire (smnewsnet.com) — A Lusby house fire on Planters Wharf Road in April led to St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department Safety Officer Marc Richman suffering multiple cardiac arrests on scene, but he has since recovered and returned to duty. Local fire and EMS crews from across Calvert County are credited with saving his life, and departments are using the incident to highlight the importance of CPR, AED access, and community support for first responders. 
• Lusby Man Charged With Drug Distribution After Solomons Arrest (smnewsnet.com) — A 36-year-old Lusby resident is being held without bond after Calvert County deputies reported finding suspected psilocybin, suspected cocaine, and drug-related items following an early-morning arrest at a Solomons car wash. Court records detail multiple felony and misdemeanor drug counts, as well as DUI and reckless driving charges, stemming from the May 26 incident.
• More Than 55 Couples File Marriage License Applications In St. Mary's County During May 2026 (thebaynet.com) — Several Lusby residents are among the 56 couples who applied for marriage licenses in St. Mary’s County this May, according to courthouse records. The list highlights names and hometowns from across Southern Maryland and beyond, offering a snapshot of who’s planning to tie the knot locally as wedding season ramps up.
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Capital Readiness in Today’s Economy: What Lenders Really Look For →
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- Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Service Clerk - Salad Bar - 0343 in Lusby. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Solomons
- The Space Collective Studios Opens July 1 In Prince Frederick: A New Home For Women's Fitness, Wellness, And Community (thebaynet.com)
- Fun Ways to Keep Learning Over the Summer (annapolismomsmedia.com)
- St. Mary's Arts Council June Spotlight on the Arts: Pat Morrison (southernmarylandchronicle.com)
California
- First Watch Confirmed For Former Panera Bread Location In California (thebaynet.com)
- Pet Of The Week: Tinkerbell Brings Big Personality, Snuggles To St. Mary's Shelter (thebaynet.com)
- Mediacom Communications Ramps Up Speeds with Debut of 5-Gig Internet (valdostaceo.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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