Born in Towson, Maryland, Kimmie Meissner is a figure skater that became a World Champion in 2006 and a National Champion in 2007. She also competed in the U.S. Olympic games in 2006 where she finished 6th place.

We caught up with Meissner at an outdoor ice skating event in Rockville where she performed and signed autographs for hundreds of fans.

How was it to compete in the U.S. Olympics at such a young age?

To get to the Olympics in 2006 was difficult. You had to place in the top two at nationals because there were only two spots and the talent was pretty tough. I competed against people that I looked up to as a child such as Sasha Cohen, Michelle Kwan, and Emily Hughes. It was the best thing that has happened to me.

According to The Prince George’s County Police Department, their Special Operations Division will resume hosting their 2nd annual “IRON TEAM” Endurance Competition at Supplee Park in Laurel, Maryland.  

This Friday, August 19, at 9 a.m., Sheriff Rex W. Coffey, CCSO School Resource officers, members of the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and baseball players from the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs will meet and greet 100 Charles County kids ages 10 – 14 for the county’s second annual Badges for Baseball camp. The camp is a free program sponsored by the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation that offers local youth free baseball instruction from the pros and the opportunity to work side-by-side with sheriff’s officers who will help mentor and guide participants.  

WHO:             Charles County Sheriff Rex W. Coffey

       School Resource Officers

       Cal Ripken, Sr. Baseball Foundation