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Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Over 35 Couples Apply For Marriage Licenses In St. Mary's County During July 2026 (thebaynet.com) — Several Waldorf residents are among more than 35 couples who applied for marriage licenses in St. Mary's County during July, reflecting strong regional wedding activity. The list details names, ages, and hometowns from Waldorf, La Plata, Lexington Park, and beyond, offering a snapshot of how many local couples are tying the knot this summer.
2. Charles explores more hunting opportunities (somdnews.com) — County officials are weighing new bow-hunting access on four properties, including Gardiner Station in Waldorf, which could bring managed deer hunting much closer to local neighborhoods. Leaders stress safety, community input, and state oversight before any decision, so Waldorf residents may soon be asked to weigh in on how nearby public land is used.
3. Terry Homers in Fourth Straight Game as Legends Top Blue Crabs 7-2 (oursportscentral.com) — A professional Atlantic League matchup in Waldorf saw the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs fall 7–2 to the Lexington Legends at Regency Furniture Stadium, despite a late two-run single by Ethan Wilson. Lexington's Curtis Terry homered for the fourth straight game and their pitching staff held the Blue Crabs to just five hits over nine innings.
4. The Week In Winners: Powerball Still Rolling At $905M As Cecil County Scratch-Off Delivers $1 Million Prize (thebaynet.com) — A Waldorf player is among Marylanders who recently scored $50,000 lottery prizes as the Powerball jackpot swells toward $905 million. The state paid out more than $31.5 million in prizes in just one week, and residents are reminded to sign tickets and watch claim deadlines if they're holding a winner.
5. The Retail Safety Story Isn't as Simple as "Getting Worse" — Here's What the Data Actually Shows (southernmarylandchronicle.com) — Retail theft trends are shifting nationwide, and Charles County is seeing its own version, including a recent case where investigators tied a 58-year-old Waldorf man to multiple store thefts across the county. While some shoplifting metrics are stabilizing, repeat offenders, fraud, and safety concerns for workers are pushing new laws and security investments that will affect how Waldorf residents experience local stores.
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