St. Charles NewsLocal news for St. Charles, MD continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Charles Connector Falls a Year Behind- April 29, 2008 "It can be frustrating to have your route closed for so long, but I hope people realize that we've really made progress." Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, April 27, 2008; Page SM01 An ambitious, multi-year plan to upgrade and expand Charles County roads has resulted in several improved streets reopening in the past several ... via The Washington Posthttp://www.topix.net/city/st-charles-md/2008/04/charles-connector-falls-a-year-behind?from... Waldorf weathers April tornado recalling disaster of 2002's storm- April 27, 2008 "The board of county commissioners is working diligently to ensure that those citizens affected by this tornado are given all of the assistance that they need during this very difficult time" Staff photos by GARY SMITH Above, this tornado-toppled tree punctured the roof and plunged into the pool of a home on Snowbell Court in the Sentry Woods subdivision of St. via The Independenthttp://www.topix.net/city/st-charles-md/2008/04/waldorf-weathers-april-tornado-recalling-d... Scooting to better security- April 25, 2008 Among the number of changes under way at St. Charles Towne Center in Waldorf, none is more evident than the increased visibility of the public safety officers. via The Independenthttp://www.topix.net/city/st-charles-md/2008/04/scooting-to-better-security?fromrss=1 Besche will lead efforts to raise $5 million- April 23, 2008 As the College of Southern Maryland embarks on its first-ever major gifts campaign, the CSM Foundation has named Michael A. Besche as the chairman for its $5 million ''Campaign for the Next 50 Years." ''As the ... via The Independenthttp://www.topix.net/city/st-charles-md/2008/04/besche-will-lead-efforts-to-raise-5-millio... Tornadoes hit Maryland- April 21, 2008 "We're extremely fortunate that no injuries occurred" Two tornadoes ripped through the Maryland suburbs of Washington yesterday, part of a weather system that sparked fires, spawned hail and flooded roads around the state. Afternoon reports of severe weather in Charles and Prince George's counties were confirmed as tornadoes late last night by the National Weather Service in Sterling, Va. No injuries were reported. Closer to Baltimore, the weather service issued a tornado warning for northern..http://www.topix.net/city/st-charles-md/2008/04/tornadoes-hit-maryland?fromrss=1 St. Charles firm ponders separation- April 10, 2008 The developer of Waldorf's St. Charles planned development announced last week that it is considering splitting its company into two different entities in order to reduce its tax burden. via The Independenthttp://www.topix.net/city/st-charles-md/2008/04/st-charles-firm-ponders-separation?fromrss... St. Charles Man Charged with Sexual Assault- April 8, 2008 O'Fallon Police arrested and charged a St. Charles man on suspicion of rape. Authorities said the incident took place on August 7, 2007 in the 200 block of Barrington Drive. via KSDK NewsChannel 5http://www.topix.net/city/st-charles-md/2008/04/st-charles-man-charged-with-sexual-assault... Smaller is better for homes, say builders- April 4, 2008 The icon of Charles County's passing real estate boom was the McMansion a gargantuan dwelling of 3,000 square feet or more containing half a dozen bedrooms, luxuriously outfitted common rooms and a multicar ... via The Independenthttp://www.topix.net/city/st-charles-md/2008/04/smaller-is-better-for-homes-say-builders?f... Senate kills global warming bill- April 2, 2008 ANNAPOLIS The Senate on Tuesday rejected a measure aimed at reducing air pollution that representatives of Competitive Power Ventures, Inc. via The Recorderhttp://www.topix.net/city/st-charles-md/2008/04/senate-kills-global-warming-bill?fromrss=1 |