St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating the following incidents: Second Degree Assault On October 29, 2011 deputies responded to a residence on Megan Lane in Lexington Park, Maryland for a check the welfare call. Upon arrival the deputies contacted the individual for which they were there to check the welfare. The woman/victim revealed...
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UPDATE from St. Mary’s College of Maryland Sea Voyager Move-In Information from Joanne Goldwater Tuesday November 1st, 12:46 P.M. We are delighted to tell you that the U.S. Coast Guard has approved our occupancy of the Sea Voyager. We are now ready for students to move on board. We will start moving students at...
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A 14-year-old male from St. Leonard was charged on a youth report with burglary by DFC R. Weems after the victim saw the youth with a stolen axe. The juvenile admitted to the breaking and entering of a shed on Side Saddle Trail and the theft of the axe. He said he did it...
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Calvert County DFC J. Smith responded to the Holiday Inn in Solomons on October 30 at 3:45 a.m., for a complaint of an odor of burning marijuana. Smith arrested Landen W. Adams, 20 and Paul M. Jones, 18, both of Wheaton, and David A. Amaya, 19 and Nicholas H. McMillan, 19, both of Kensington,...
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Authorities in St. Mary’s County are investigating a single vehicle crash that ended with a DUI arrest. Police and rescue crews responded to an auto accident involving an overturned vehiclein the area of South Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park on Saturday, Oct. 29 around 2:15 a.m. Upon arrival, crews discovered a single vehicle crash,...
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St. Mary’s Economy Shows Slight Improvement – A Conversation with Bob Schaller, Part 2 This is the second installment of our recent interview with Bob Schaller, Ph.D, director of St. Mary’s County’s Dept. of Economic and Community Development. Check out Southern Maryland News Net Monday mornings for interviews with people in Southern Maryland who...
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Bettie Ann Gatton, 79 of Leonardtown, MD died in the loving arms of her daughters, and son-in-laws at her home on October 27, 2011. She was born on April 11, 1932 at Providence Hospital, Washington, DC to the late George Emory and Maria Roberta Canter Carrico. Bettie was married to the late James Calvin...
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The Coast Guard and Charles County Fire and Rescue responded to a person in the water in the Potomac River near Quantico, Va., Saturday, Oct. 29. The Coast Guard received a call at 9:45 a.m., from a member of Prince Williams County emergency dispatch reporting a man was in the river after the 18-foot...
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Charles County Public Schools is sponsoring “The Scholarship Workshop,” an interactive session hosted by author Marianne Ragins, on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at North Point High School. The workshop is designed to help students successfully complete the college scholarship search and application process. Ragins is a one-time recipient of...
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Linda Amadeo Sauls, 56, Born on May 20, 1955 to Grace and the late Arthur Amadeo. Passed way on Oct 26, 2011 at her home in Prince Frederick. She is the loving wife of Donald. Devoted mother of Sondra (John) Collins, Heather (Chad) Woodmancy and Dustin (Ashley) Sauls. Sister of Bonny (Bruce) Keller and...
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Eugene Bernard “Gene” Gorrell, 93, of Lusby, MD passed away peacefully on October 24, 2011 at his residence. He was born on January 18, 1918 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Warren A. and Eda Kelly Gorrell. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen Elizabeth “Betty” Gorrell and daughter, Suzanne Lindsay....
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Vice narcotics detectives began an investigation into Suspect Regan Muse Simpson, 29 of Great Mills and her alleged distribution of Heroin. That investigation led to a Search and Seizure Warrant being obtained and executed. The warrant was executed at a traffic stop on Route 235 in California, Md. Simpson and a male subject identified as...
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On October 25, 2011, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Special Victim’s Unit, initiated an investigation into allegations George Leonard Frye, age 63, of Dameron, Md., sexually assaulted two female children, under the age of 13, who were in his care and custody in 2005 serving as a foster parent....
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Charles County Public Schools and the Charles County Department of Health are offering free flu vaccinations for students. Students in middle and high school have the opportunity to receive the flu vaccine from the health department at a variety of school-based clinics that will open after school hours. In November, four flu shot clinics...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following people on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Monday, October 24, 2011 at 6:15pm, Tpr. O. Tchi Ngambu served a Bench Warrant (T3-13325) on Camielle Nanette Commodore, 25, of Lusby. The warrant was issued on March 19, 2008 by the District Court of...
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Looking for some fun this Halloween weekend? Southern Maryland’s restaurants and bars have a great lineup of local bands and DJ’s for your partying pleasure! Check out SM News Net’s Weekend Nightlife Schedule to plan your night out on the town… Friday, Oct 28 Calvert Jake and Al’s: Frankie and the Actions Veras Beach...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s are investigating the following incidents: BURGLARY: On Oct. 26 between 1 p.m. – 2:40 p.m., unknown suspect(s) broke into a house in 7000 block of Henson Landing Road in Welcome and stole jewelry. PFC S. Weedon is investigating. THEFT: On Oct. 24 at 10:09 p.m., a male suspect stole a...
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On Oct. 27, 2011 St. Mary’s County Deputies responded to a residence on Waterview Drive in St. Inigoes for reported theft. Investigation revealed, a male subject identified as Michael Tharold Drinks, 43 of Cobb Island, arrived at the residence on Waterview Drive to clean a chimney. While at the residence, Drinks proceeded to siphon...
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Starting on Monday, October 31, the daily rental charge for DVDs will change to $1.20 a day. The price change is due to rising operating expenses, including new increases in debit card fees. Daily rental charges for Blu-ray™ Discs and video games won’t change. Additional-day charges for DVDs rented before Oct. 31 won’t be affected, either....
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The St. Mary’s County 2011-2012 school system operating calendar has been adjusted due to the inclement weather experienced in August as a result of Hurricane Irene. The changes are as follows: Schools will reopen on Monday, January 2, 2012, following the winter break. Monday, January 2, 2012, will be a full day of school...
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On Oct. 26, detectives assigned to the CCSO Criminal Investigations Division arrested Christopher Leroy Williams, 53, of Washington, DC in connection with three armed robberies and a theft. Detectives say Williams and two accomplices’ targeted gas stations along the Route 210 corridor and, at gunpoint, stole money and cigarettes. The accomplices, Mona Boakye, 38,...
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U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte sentenced James Walter Ball, Jr. a/k/a Pooh Ball, 36, of Great Mills, to 10 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine base, commonly known as “crack cocaine,” and being a felon possession of ammunition. Acting Special...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have arrested the following people on DUI charges: Weekly DUI Status Sheet October 20 – October 26, 2011 Patrick R. Ohern, 20, of Lexington Park on 10/22/11 by Tpr. E. R. Mersman James Allen Chase, 51, of Lexington Park on 10/23/11 by TFC M. A. Moore Edgar Ronaldo Castillo-Salgado,...
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UPDATE 1:40 p.m. The accident scene has been cleared and traffic is moving again along Rt. 235 Two people were checked out by EMS on the scene, but refused medical transport. Investigation revealed, a silver passenger vehicle was on FDR Blvd. attempting to make a left onto Rt. 235 when a Dodge pickup truck...
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On Friday, Oct. 28, MIR will host the last Friday night Speed Unlimited Midnight Madness event of the season. The Midnight Madness series is a great place to check out street legal drag racing, hang out with your friends, enjoy great food, meet new people, and cruise the pits. You can even enter your...
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On October 26, 2011, at approximately 10:30 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Midway Drive and North Essex Drive for a report of a disturbance. Two witnesses report that Patrick Shawn Daly, 21 of Lexington Park, was out in the street yelling at the victim’s residence that he was going to “shoot the house...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces the following office and facility closures for Veterans Day: · All Calvert County government offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. · The Calvert Pines, Southern Pines and North Beach senior centers will be closed Nov. 11. Meals on Wheels will...
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One day not long ago, a friend and I were going to lunch and he suggested we go for seafood and we ended up at Captain Pat’s Seafood Restaurant and Carry Out. It is a small building with a sign that says you have arrived. There is also a large sign that advertises all...
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The Board of County Commissioners, through the Department of Recreation & Parks, invites the public to sign up for the Adult Ladies 18 & Up Drop-In Basketball Program being held at the Carver Recreation Center. Program Information: • Ages: 18 and up • Sign-Up Info: Call Kenny Sothoron at 301-475-4200 ext 1830 or e-mail Kenny.sothoron@co.saint-marys.md.us • Cost: $50.00 per person...
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The St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Citslinc International, invites you to join them on a business and cultural tour of China March 29-April 6, 2012. This trip is a rare oppurtunity to experience China at a very reasonable price! The Tour Includes: * Transportation to/from JFK Airport * Round-trip airfare...
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UPDATE 9 a.m. The accident along southbound Rt 4 on the Thomas Johnson bridge has been cleared as of 9 a.m. Traffic is still backed up, so expect delays in the area. Traffic Alert: Accident on Thomas Johnson Bridge Authorities in St. Mary’s County are on the scene of an accident on the Thomas Johnson...
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In The Man Who Came to Dinner, celebrated critic and radio personality Sheridan Whiteside slips on the icy doorstep of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley, a small-town Ohio family living a totally conventional life. During his six weeks of recovery, Whiteside turns their lives inside-out with his continual demands, long-distance phone calls and parade of...
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St. Mary’s Vice narcotics detectives received information that suspect James DeShaun Bowman aka “Shaun”, 31 of Lexington Park, was again distributing cocaine and other illegal substances from his Lexington Park residence. As a result of the investigation a Search and Seizure Warrant was obtained. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Team and...
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Step into a world where art and artifacts seemingly come alive at the St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation Gala – A Night at the Museum – on Friday, Nov. 18 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Hollywood Social Hall. As Southern Maryland’s premier formal fundraising event to raise funds for the Foundation scholarship program,...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: BURGLARY: On Oct. 22 at 9:18 p.m., a homeowner called police to report a burglary that occurred at a house for sale in the 3800 block of Old Washington Road in Waldorf. It is not clear when the burglary occurred but copper piping was...
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In less then a week little goblins and ghouls will haunt our communities in search of trick or treats. Autumn festivals and Halloween provides us with the opportunity to don costumes, celebrate with friends and enjoy delicious delights. Sheriff Timothy Cameron and the men and women of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office support...
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October, 25, 2011 Dear St. Mary’s College Community: I have been deeply troubled by the prospect of so many Prince George and Caroline Hall residents living off campus, in hotels, as far away as Solomons Island. The arrangement, while healthy from the standpoint of mold remediation, is far from ideal academically or in terms...
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On Wednesday, Oct. 26 shortly before 8 a.m., a four car accident was reported on the Thomas Johnson Bridge in Solomons. Moments later there was report of a disabled vehicle in addition to the crash. Traffic is backed up on both the Calvert and St. Mary’s side of the bridge. Traffic in Calvert is backed...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick have arrested the following people on drug charges: DUI & Possession of Marijuana: On 10/20/11 at 11:38 pm, Trooper Smith stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Route 4 at Mulberry Drive in Prince Frederick. William J. Horton, 20 of California, was found to be intoxicated and was...
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Booz Allen Hamilton Principal Ray Wernecke, center, presented College of Southern Maryland Development Director Martina Arnold, far right, with a $2,500 donation for CSM Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) efforts. Wernecke is joined by, from left, CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried, CSM Vice President of Advancement Michelle Goodwin and CSM Vice President of...
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Civista Medical Center’s Stroke and Brain injury support group will welcome guests from the University of Maryland Aphasia Research Center and Language Music Cognition Lab. They will present “A Study of Language Recovery Following a Stroke” Find out about their research including a new study that is looking at if musical ability relates to...
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Deputy State Fire Marshals have arrested a sixty-five year old womanWillie Wood, for 1st Degree Arson after determining she had intentionally set fire to her home. The late night 11:39 p.m. blaze on Oct. 24, at 3461D Orchid Place in Waldorf caused approximately $60,000 in damages to the home. The one alarm fire was...
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Upcoming events and classes at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center November Special Events: • The 4th Annual Ornament Show (Nov 22). A popular Southern Maryland tradition, shoppers can browse through the many trees/ornament displays and purchase ornaments on-site. The Ornament Show will run from November 22nd to January 1, 2012. Open most days-please see schedule...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 3:30am, TFC J. S. Gibson served a Bench Warrant (T3-15106) on Robert Michael Stehman, 27, of Hollywood. The warrant was issued with an original charge of Driving An Uninsured Vehicle by...
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The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) heads back toward homeport Oct. 21 after spending three weeks at sea hosting the initial sea trials of the F-35B Lightning II, Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). The first F-35B landed on Wasp‘s flight deck Oct. 3, beginning an 18-day test period for the aircraft. During the...
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Events and programs are happening all month long at the Calvert Marine Museum. Visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com for a complete schedule. Thursday, November 3 and 10 – Sea Squirts Shark Secrets! Free drop-in program for children 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday, November...
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SAVING WITH COUPONS CLASS OFFERED Everyone loves a deal and shopping with coupons helps with securing better discounts. But what if you don’t know how to get started with coupons? Then the “Saving with Coupons” class is just the right ticket. The “Saving with Coupons” class will explain the benefits of couponing, give a...
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HESS Construction + Engineering Services, a leading builder of educational facilities in the Mid-Atlantic, has been selected by Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) to manage construction of St. Charles High School, a state-of-the-art science and technology school committed to environmental stewardship. Designed to engage students in a technology-rich learning environment, St. Charles High School...
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On October 24 at 1:06 a.m. DFC M. Robshaw arrested three people after investigating a suspicious vehicle report on Bayberry Crossing in Owings. Alexandra D. Wilson, 18 of Dunkirk, Alexander Conty, 18 of Owings and Samantha Jo Simms, 18 of Chesapeake Beach, were each charged with possession of marijuana. ***Pictured L to R : Simms, Conty,...
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Behind a strong defense that caused five turnovers Huntingtown (7-1) continues to drive toward the 3-A South Playoffs after a convincing 28-6 win over Westlake (6-2). The leading rusher in SMAC added 162 yards and two TD’s to his totals and Zach Piazza threw two TD passes to WR Gabe Stewart.Huntingtown is in excellent...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Second Degree Assault On October 23, 2011, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Deputy Ellis responded to a residence on Ritz Drive in Lexington Park, Maryland, for a report of an assault. Investigation revealed Sonya Tamara Roberts, 41 of Lexington Park, Maryland, engaged in an argument...
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On August 24, 2011 at 11:38 P.M,. police units responded to the area of Sell Drive in Lexington Park, for the report of a motor vehicle striking a tree. Upon police arrival it was determined the operator of the vehicle, Deandre Agustus Hawkins, 20, of Lexington Park had suffered a fatal gunshot wound in...
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Thefts from Vehicles The following thefts from motor vehicles occurred overnight between October 16 and 17. Outside a home on High Sierra Road in Lusby unknown suspect(s) broke the passenger window of a vehicle and stole a wallet and an Ipod together valued at $220. A victim on Canyon Trail reported that during the...
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Four juvenile males were charged on youth reports with theft and destruction of property after they stole a Polaris Magnum four-wheeler valued at $3000 and over $1000 worth of hunting equipment from vehicles parked on Spears Road in Huntingtown while the owners were hunting. After returning to their trucks, the victims found the items...
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Tough economic times require sound financial advice, and the College of Southern Maryland is partnering with the local libraries and the Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS® (SMAR) to present ‘Money Smart’ educational sessions Nov. 12 at the La Plata Campus. The day will include four panels, emphasizing information on real estate and mortgages, personal...
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On Saturday, October 22, 2010, Annmarie’s annual Halloween in the Garden brought out a crowd of over 5,000 people and proved to be a shining example of the wonderful partnership between Annmarie and Southern Maryland businesses. With over 60 community organizations and businesses participating this year, each company decorated their spaces and wore costumes...
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On Oct. 21 around 5:30 p.m., St. Mary’s County Deputies arrived on scene of a rollover accident involving a blue Chevrolet pick-up truck at 22275 Indian Bridge Road in California, Md. Upon arrival, EMS crews were attending to a six month pregnant accident victim, while Maryland State Trooper First Class S. VanBennekum was conducting...
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On October 24, at approximately 6:45 a.m. first responders from Bay District, Lexington Park, and Ridge responded to a two vehicle accident at Point Lookout Road and Willows Road. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Units arrived on scene to find a Toyota Camry had failed to yield the right of way to a Pontiac Montana...
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Positive Signs Begin to Stir in St. Mary’s – A Conversation with Bob Schaller As part of Southern Maryland News Net’s series, ‘A Conversation with …” we talked for a while with the Director of St. Mary’s County Dept. of Economic and Community Development, Bob Schaller, Ph.D. Assisting Schaller was Dept. Economic Development Coordinator,...
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UPDATE: On Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 2:45am, TFC J. S. Gibson served a Bench Warrant on Stacy Lynn Sboto, 35, of Callaway. The warrant was issued with an original charge of Failing to Obey All Laws on October 6, 2011 by the District Court of St. Mary’s County. Ms. Sboto was located in...
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On Oct. 23, at approximately 3:30 p.m., St. Mary’s County Police responded to the Wal-Mart in California, Md for report of a theft. Witnesses reported three subjects shopping in Wal-Mart to include, two adult females and a 10-year-old male. The group of three were all family, a mother, son and stepsister. According to witnesses, a male and...
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Maryland State Police in La Plata are investigating a fatal crash in Charles County that has left one man dead. On Sunday, October 23, 2011 at 1:36 a.m., police and rescue crews responded to report of a serious accident along Route 301 in the area of Fairgrounds Road in La Plata. Investigation revealed vehicle...
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Raymond George Schmidt, 90 of Solomons, MD formerly of Silver Spring, MD died on October 19, 2011, peacefully at home with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 27, 1921 and raised in Bound Brook, NJ by his loving parents Maud Lenore and Charles Schmidt. As a child of the...
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Maryland State Police have picked up the following people on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 6:30pm, TFC M. A. Moore served a Circuit Court Warrant (T3-14900) on Ryan Patterson Foss, 25, of Waldorf. The warrant was issued as a result of a Grand Jury Indictment for First...
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The Calvert County, Md., Department of Economic Development is currently compiling information for the 2012 Calvert County Visitors Guide. Museums, dining and shopping destinations, hotels, inns and recreational boating organizations with locations in Calvert County, Md., are welcomed to submit information for possible inclusion in the 2012 guide, free of charge. Forms are available...
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On October 20, 2011, at approximately 8:30 p.m., deputies responded to Subway located at 21729 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, Maryland, for the report of a trespasser. Investigation revealed Steven Wayne Carter, 51, of no fixed address, was given an order not to trespass at Subway on October 19, 2011. Deputy Foor arrived at...
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The CCSO has been made aware of a scam involving credit cards. Residents are receiving automated messages – allegedly from their bank – indicating their credit card has been compromised. The message prompts people to call an 800 number to fix the problem. If you call this number, another automated message directs you to...
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On October 20, 2011, Robert J. Bysheim, 23 of Lusby and his brother, Christopher A. Bysheim, 24 of Lusby, entered the Lowes Home Improvement Center in California, Md. The two suspects were observed by witnesses, loading copper wire, valued at less than $1,000 into a shopping cart and leave the store without paying. The suspects...
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On November 2, 2011 there will be a Holiday Vendor/Craft Show at the Lincoln Military Housing Community Center on NAS Patuxent River from 4pm to 8pm. As a way to kick-start the holiday shopping season and give back those who serve/have served, many of the vendors will be offering discounts and specials to those...
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Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center will host the November Maker’s Market on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Maker’s Market features over 50+ vendors selling homegrown, homemade and handmade items from Maryland. Guests of the Annmarie Maker’s Market will find fantastic shopping opportunities such as a wonderful mix of jewelry, unique...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have arrested the following people for DUI: Weekly DUI Status Sheet October 13 – Ocotober 19, 2011 Carol Ann Green, 32, of Mechanicsville on 10/13/11 by TFC B. T. Wiesemann John Edward Carroll, 55, of Park Hall on 10/14/11 by TFC B. T. Wiesemann Charles Edward Countiss, 48, of...
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St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics detectives received information that Robert Lee McDowney aka “Dirty”, 36 of Lexington Park, was distributing cocaine. A Search and Seizure Warrant was obtained for his home and cocaine, cash and a cell phone were seized. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges and arrests are pending a review with State’s...
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UPDATE 9:30 a.m. Route 2 in Owings at Fairwood Lane has been reopened as of 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 21. Traffic ALERT: Route 2 Shut Down Due to Auto Accident Authorities in Calvert County are on the scene of an accident along Route 2 south of Route 260 at Fairwood Lane in Owings. The...
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The Board of Education honored four students on Tuesday, Oct. 11, for their accomplishments in academic achievement, career readiness and personal responsibility, which are the focus areas of the school system’s master plan. Honored were Kayla Nagle, fifth grade, Gale-Bailey Elementary School; Michael Gill, fifth grade, Mary H. Matula Elementary School; Thomas Carlyle Martin,...
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The Charles County Commissioners celebrated the grand opening of a new public access television studio that is now open for use by Charles County residents and College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students. The Charles County public access television station will provides residents the training and the tools to create non-commercial television programming that expresses...
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The Patuxent Habitat for Humanity ReStore in North Beach is celebrating its first anniversary on Saturday, October 29, 2011. Thanks to support from the citizens and government of Calvert County, and especially the Town of North Beach, the ReStore had a successful first year and is looking forward to another great year. To express...
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Justin Antoney Isaacs-McClainwas born in Washington DC on February 18, 1994 to Jackie Isaacs and Toney McClain. He was granted his angel wings on October 10, 2011. Justin attended Oxon Hill Middle School, Oxon Hill High School, Friendly High School and recently went on to Potomac High School. Justin’s life seems too short to...
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UPDATE Oct. 21 at 9:45 a.m. On October 20, 2011, DFC Robert Gill from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to the 48000 block of Spinnaker Circle, Lexington Park, Maryland for a reported domestic assault. During the course of DFC Gill’s investigation it was determined Kotrell Omar Newsome, age 38, of...
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This Friday and Saturday, October 21-22, be a part of MIR history at the largest ever running of the 26th annual Superchargers Showdown! This event will feature the largest field of Pro Mods in MIR History. All the stars of the 1320 Pro Mod Warriors of the North East Outlaw Pro Mod Association will...
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Earlier this year, The Home Depot created a $30 million grant to help veterans with their home repair needs across the country. Patuxent Habitat for Humanity requested participation and was selected to partake in the pilot program which began in September of this year. According to Executive Director, Pamela Shubert, “The program began in...
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On October 19, 2011 Sheriff Timothy Cameron, Cpl. Brian Hartz and Cpl. David Alexander braved the chilly waters at Sandy Point Park to take pre-event photographs and a “practice dip” in preparation for Plungefest 2012 featuring the 16th Anniversary of the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics. The Polar Bear Plunge...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the following incidents: WARRANT SWEEP: On Oct. 19, members of the CCSO Domestic Violence Unit, Child Support Unit, and the Warrant/Fugitive Unit conducted a warrant sweep as part of the National Family Violence Apprehension Detail in which law enforcement agencies focus efforts on serving domestic violence warrants,...
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UPDATE 10 a.m. According to Maryland State Police in La Plata this accident has turned fatal. Police confirm the fatality of one adult male. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification of kin. *** Note this is the 2nd fatal pedestrian accident in Charles County along Route 301 in...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to announce the addition of Charles “Chuck” Johnston as director of the county’s Department of Planning and Zoning, effective October 12, 2011. Johnston is the former director of the Clarke County, Va., Planning Department, a position he held for 22 years. He has also...
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USS Enterprise (CVN 65) has a history of firsts. As the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, Enterprise is also the first aircraft carrier used to pursue pirates, Rear Adm. Terry Kraft, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, told the NAVAIR workforce Oct. 12. Kraft recounted the CSG’s recent six-month deployment to about 250 NAVAIR...
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UPDATE 9:10 a.m. All units were placed back in service at 9:05 a.m. It appears there was an electrical malfunction resulting in smoke conditions. No injuries were reported. Firefighters Responding to House Fire in Solomons Fire and Rescue crews from Solomons VFD are responding to report of a house fire in the 14300 block...
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Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center will be hosting the annual Halloween in the Garden on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Halloween in the Garden is a beloved Halloween tradition that offers children a no-scare, daytime, trick or treating parade. Dozens of community organizations and local businesses will don...
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On October 19, 2011, St. Mary’s County deputies responded to the Three Oaks Homeless Shelter in Lexington Park for a report of a trespasser. Investigation revealed Steven Wayne Carter, 52, of no fixed address, did not have a lawful reason for being on the shelter property and was asked by the staff to leave. Deputies...
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On Wednesday, October 19, 2011 around 6:10 p.m., St. Mary’s County police responded to report of a motor vehicle crash in the 22700 block of Three Notch Road in California, Md. Police arrived on the scene to discover an accident in the parking lot of the Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurant. Investigation revealed a white...
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To the Editor, The Lusby Change the World CROP Hunger Walk held on Saturday, Oct. 14 was a huge success! More than $3,633 was contributed by our neighbors and friends to support the hunger-fighting efforts of Church World Service, both here at home and around the world. A portion of the funds will support...
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According to a post on the St. Mary’s College Web site, St. Mary’s College of Maryland is experiencing mold conditions in two of its residence halls, Prince George and Caroline. The college has made provisions to provide housing for the 191 students on the first and second floors of both buildings. After several tests, and under the advice...
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Forty walkers came out to show their support and enthusiasm for the first Lusby Change the World CROP Hunger Walk held on Saturday, October 14. Walkers began their mile long walk at St. Paul United Methodist Church down H.G Truman Road, but it was more about what they learned on their walk about the...
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On Wednesday, Oct. 19 around 8 a.m., fire and rescue crews responded to report of an accident along southbound Rt. 235 between Airport Road and Airport View Road in Hollywood. Crews arrived on the scene to discover a Ford Focus had struck a Nissan Titan. No injuries were reported. The accident made for a slow...
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College of Southern Maryland will be hosting a Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk for Fun on Nov. 20, at 9 a.m., at the College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Physical Education (PE) Building located at 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. CSM’s Wellness, Fitness and Aquatics department will sponsor a 5k run/walk and...
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The Calvert County Department of Public Safety advises county residents that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Federal Communications Commission and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. During the test,...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the following incidents: OFFICERS ARREST MAN FOR DUI AND ASSAULT: On Oct. 16 at 2:56 a.m., officers were in the 3000 block of Leonardtown Road in Waldorf when they observed an SUV being driven erratically. A traffic stop showed the driver, Jonathan Allen Thomas, 26, of Mechanicsville,...
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On Oct. 15 at 2:36 a.m., officers responded to the area of St. Charles Parkway and Gallery Place in Waldorf for a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers observed two cars had crashed into a tree – a Ford F150 and a BMW. Officers found a male lying unconscious on the ground and determined...
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) has been named the Maryland School System of the Year by the Maryland Center for Character Education (MCCE). This award recognizes the school system in the state that has instituted, developed, and is continuing a comprehensive character education initiative throughout the school system and its community. This award...
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On Oct. 16 at 8:30 a.m., officers responded to the 5200 block of Grunion Place in Waldorf for a suspicious person acting bizarre. As officers arrived, they observed a man running around the parking lot licking cars and putting trash in his mouth. When officers approached, the man suddenly struck one of the officers...
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Maryland State Police in La Plata are investigating an accident in Waldorf that left one man dead. Police and rescue crews responded to report of a serious accident along northbound Route 205 (Mattawoman Beantown Road) at Chaney Place on Oct. 17 around 6:13 p.m. Investigation revealed that a gray Ford Focus was traveling northbound...
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In the fall of 1775, Americans initiated a privateering campaign against British commerce, and on 13 October the Continental Congress established a small naval force to contest British sea power. According to the Naval History & Heritage Command, the Continental Navy was authorized the procurement, fitting out, manning, and dispatch of two armed vessels...
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UPDATE Oct. 18 at 11:20 a.m. A body of a young African American male has been found in a wooded area in Clarksburg, Md., just off Route 121. Police believe it is the body of missing 11-year-old William McQuain who has been missing since Sept. 30. More details to follow as they become available....
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Theft: On Oct. 10, 2001 at 8:50 p.m., Trooper Costello responded to the Wal Mart store in Prince Frederick for a reported theft. Security personnel advised they witnessed a customer switching price tags on items and then purchasing the items. Jeannette Sigman, 52 of Owings,...
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Authorities in Calvert County are on the scene of an accident involving a county Public Transportation bus in Chesapeake Beach. The accident was reported on Oct. 18 at 8:41 a.m. along Bayside Road in the area of Breezy Point Road. The call was reported by a passerby who observed the bus driving erratically then...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Second Degree Assault On October 14, 2011, at approximately 5:00 a.m., deputies responded to a residence on Rumsford Lane in California, Md., for a report of an assault. Investigation revealed Monica Rankin, 34 of California, Md., engaged in a verbal altercation with the victim...
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Meet local rock star of rain, Doug Hill, at Calvert Library Prince Frederick on Thursday, November 17 at 1 p.m. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) is partnering with Calvert Library to bring meteorologist and broadcaster for ABC7/WJLA-TV, Doug Hill to talk about his background, how he came to live in...
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On Saturday, October 29, Charles County Sheriff’s officers will join DEA agents for another National Medications Take-Back Initiative in which law enforcement agencies across the country will be collecting unwanted, unused and expired medications – which often fall into the hands of drug abusers – and dispose of them in an environmentally safe way....
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Aviation Systems Engineering Company, Inc. (ASEC) announced that its VTest team has been awarded an approximate $40M contract to provide technical and analytical support to Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force (COMOPTEVFOR) and Air Test and Evaluation Squadron ONE (VX-1) in the definition, conduct, and analysis of structured operational and integrated tests and evaluation...
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The Garrett Music Academy has been a long-time supporter of Calvert Library through sponsorship of Calvert’s Next Idol, Teen Band Nights, gifts of gaming systems to draw teens into the library, and most recently, a donation of four brand new instruments to raffle off just in time for the holiday gift-giving season. The donations...
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Deputy State Fire Marshal’s have arrested Jeb J. McWade , 29 of Lexington Park, for his involvement in setting a fire inside an occupied mobile home. The 2:30 a.m. fire occurred Monday, Oct. 17 at 20275 Flat Iron Road in Great Mills. The occupants, Jessie Russell and Samantha Shadrick, awakened to the incident as...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following people on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 8:25am, TFC E. J. Page served a Circuit Court Warrant (T3-15168) on Joseph Carmine Furio, Jr., 23, of California. The warrant was issued by the Circuit Court of Baltimore County...
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UPDATE 10/17/2011: On October 15, 2011, at approximately 7:59 p.m. deputies responded to the report of a crash involving a pedestrian in the area of Great Mills Road near Carver School Boulevard in Great Mills, Maryland. Preliminary investigation revealed Gregory Allen Ford, 53 of Lexington Park, Maryland, was in the eastbound right lane attempting...
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Maryland State Police in La Plata are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that has left a Waldorf man dead. On Oct.16 around 7:53 p.m., rescue crews responded to southbound 301 at Oriole Lane in La Plata for report of a pedestrian stuck. Investigation revealed a pedestrian identified as Steven Alan Belkov, 31 of Waldorf, was...
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Authorities in Calvert County are investigating the cause of an fatal accident that left one teen dead. Fire and Rescue crews responded to report of an auto accident on Saturday, Oct. 15 around 7:45 a.m., along Northbound Route 4 and Chaney Road in Dunkirk. Crews arrived on scene to discover a single vehicle fully...
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This is the third and final installment of Southern Maryland News Net’s hour-long conversation with St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Commander, Capt. Daniel Alioto. In the first two installments, the conversation revolved around the ever transitioning fight against drugs; from street drugs to prescription drug abuse to heroin. In this final installment, Capt....
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The Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County will host a Public Forum on Tuesday, November 1 beginning at 6:30 p.m., in the Chesapeake Building Meeting Room, located at 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown, Maryland. Citizens are invited to attend the public forum and address the members of the Board of County Commissioners. The...
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On October 16, 2011, at approximately 10:30 a.m., deputies responded to the parking lot of Wal-Mart in California, Md., for the report of underage children being left unattended in a vehicle. Investigation revealed Catherine Anne Annulis, 45 of Great Mills, left her four children all under the age of 10 unattended in her vehicle which...
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Oyster lovers from far and near came together for the 45th Annual Oyster Festival in Leonardtown at the Leonardtown Fairgrounds Oct. 15 and 16. Oysters were served up raw, scalded, grilled on the barbie, on bread, on the half shell, in shooters, stewed, nude, cooked in savory sauces, in salads, even in desserts, just about...
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On Saturday, Oct. 15 at approximately 3:15 p.m., an off-duty officer Capt. Alioto responded to a call for a fight in progress in the area of Krystal Lane in Great Mills. After making contact with the victim of the assault, he issued a lookout for the suspect vehicle occupied by two white males. The vehicle was...
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On Oct. 13, around 4:30 p.m., Trooper First Class N. Gresko was in a neighborhood processing a stolen vehicle in the 45000 block of Spring Valley Drive in Lexington Park, when he heard a disturbance. TFC Gresko observed an altercation between a male subject, 26 of Loveille and a female subject in the parking lot of...
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The Patuxent Panthers (6-1) have started this season strong winning their first six games and averaging over 42 points per game. In their first drive against Huntingtown (6-1), they drove down the field and scored on a 16 yard TD run by superstar QB Travez Lee. That is where the streak ended as the...
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Fall temperatures are in the air and space heaters are arriving on a floor or table near you. State Fire Marshal William E. Barnard is reminding Marylanders of the risk associated with the use of portable space heaters. According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2008, heating equipment was involved in an estimated...
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St. Mary’s County is sponsoring its annual Household Hazardous Waste Day (HHW) Day Event on November 5, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the St. Andrews Landfill, 44825 St. Andrews Church Road, California, Maryland, 20619. Many common household products contain hazardous substances. These products become household hazardous waste (HHW) after the consumer no...
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The Charles County Board of Commissioners have coordinated with the Maryland Department of Transportation officials, including Secretary Beverly Swaim-Staley, to host a public meeting on Wednesday, October 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room in the Charles County Government Building, 200 Baltimore Street, La Plata. The public will be updated on the...
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Chopticon High School‘s long time former Athletic Director, Rich O’Donnell passed away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011. To all of the Chopticon High School Alumni this is a huge loss. He was an inspiration, a teacher and a mentor to many and his loss will be felt deeply. Condolences and prayers go out to his...
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Four exemplary Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) employees were honored by the Board of Education on October 11. Honored were Nathan Mouli, Linda Forrest, Lauren Hoza and Joan Matthews. Mouli is a social studies teacher at Maurice J. McDonough High School. He was nominated for being involved at the county level in developing curriculum...
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In September 2011 the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) completed an audit of the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy’s (SMCJA) law enforcement and corrections entry level training records. The MPCTC are responsible for the administration of public safety education for all law enforcement and corrections officers in the State of Maryland. “The...
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Looking for a night out on the town? Check out SM Net’s Nightlife ‘Hot Spot’ Schedule: Friday, October 14, 2011 Calvert Vera’s – Alive N Kickin Ruddy Duck – Groove Span Calypso Bay- DJ Pablo Charles Green Turtle – Sam Grow Murphys Pub – Syn ergy St. Mary’s Hole in the Wall – Anthony...
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The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging Community Health Fair will be Friday, October 21, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Hall, 24801 Three Notch Road. Over 600 citizens attended the event last year to learn more about the latest health and wellness news and products from...
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UPDATE: The cause of the fire appears to be accidental and originated in a bottom floor bedroom. Damage to the home is estimated to be $150,000.00. Firefighters Battling North Beach House Fire Firefighters in Calvert County are on the scene of a house fire in North Beach. Fire and Rescue crews responded to 3609 4th...
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On Oct. 12 around 7:12 p.m., rescue crews were alerted to report of a serious motor vehicle accident in California, Md. Crews responded to 22700 block of Three Notch Road near the intersection of Route 235 and Chancellors Run Road in front of the Sheetz to discover an accident involving a pedestrian. Investigation revealed...
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The Calvert Marine Museum is offering a Homeschool Open House on Wednesday, October 26 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The event is open to all homeschoolers and their parents, but is most appropriate for elementary through middle school age children. Homeschoolers will experience the museum’s three themes: paleontology, the environment, and maritime history....
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On Oct. 11 at 10:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to a domestic assault that occurred in Waldorf. During the course of the investigation, officers learned a large amount of marijuana could be found at the suspect’s home in the 400 block of Thistle Place. A search warrant was obtained and officers found four pounds...
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On Oct. 13 at 7:13 a.m., officers responded to Marshalls Corner Road at Lakeview Drive in Pomfret for the report of an accident. A preliminary investigation revealed the victim, 18, was at his bus stop when he saw the bus approaching from the north. He walked out in the southbound lanes of Marshalls Corner...
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Sotterley Plantation is pleased to announce open auditions for this year’s Holiday Candlelight Tours on the following dates: Saturday, October 22nd 3-5 p.m. Saturday, October 29th 3-5 p.m. Roles available for the following: 2 Caucasian Males (Age 45-55) 3 Caucasian Males (Age 25-35) 2 African American Males (Age 20-30) 1...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have arrested the following people for DUI: Weekly DUI Status Sheet October 6 – Ocotober 12, 2011 George Cecil Haynes, 72, of Mechanicsville on 10/7/11 by TFC M. J. Pitcher Samuel Thomas Paul Sorrels, 25, of Mechanicsville on 10/8/11 by Tpr. O. Tchi-Ngambu Thomas John Wiley, 48, of Ridge on...
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Letter from Jasper’s American Grille in Prince Frederick October 12, 2011 Dear Guests: It has been our pleasure to serve you over the last four years! The loyalty of our guests has continued to make the restaurant both popular and profitable. We would love to stay and continue to serve our many friends but...
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This weekend MIR will host the 18th annual Washington Area Ford Dealers Ford Fever Classic. The event will be a 3-day format, featuring a Test & Tune on Friday night and two complete ET races for Top, Mod and Street ET on Sat & Sun. See all Ford Drag Racing, Custom Car Show, Swap meet,...
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Detectives assigned to the CCSO Criminal Investigations Division, Auto Theft Unit, arrested DeMarcus Terrell Butler, 20, of Hillcrest Heights and Tremayne Antwan Crawford, 23, of Capitol Heights, in connection with the theft of a Mercedes S550 – valued at $50,000 – which was stolen from a car dealership in Charles County on August 30....
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Gone are the days when convicted criminals sentenced to spend jail time in the local detention center are placed behind bars, fed and forgotten. In today’s world of law enforcement and rehabilitation, it is rehabilitation that leads the way for convicted individuals. According to St. Mary’s County Sheriff, Timothy Cameron, “It was apparent to...
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On Oct. 5, 2011 at 8:37 a.m., Trooper First Class Merkelson responded to the Calvert Animal Hospital on Skinners Turn Rd. in Owings for a reported theft. Drug were stolen from the business. Police continue to investigate.
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Deputy State fire Marshal’s have charged a 24 year old inmate at the Charles County Detention Center with destruction of a fire sprinkler head and activation of the fire alarm system. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. on October 8, 2011 in cell block B/E of the detention center. Investigators and corrections officers...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Theft of Vehicle Rims: On 10/03/11 at 2:20 am, Trooper Casarella was conducting a patrol check at Bayside Chevrolet in Prince Frederick when he noticed two wheels missing from a vehicle on the lot. Further investigation revealed that thieves may have been interrupted...
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During the week of October 3 through October 9 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,641 calls for service throughout the community. The following incidents remain under investigation. Burglary Someone stole a blue X-treme scooter valued at $500 from the shed of a home on Great Lane in Lusby. Dep. C....
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UPDATE : Jeramey Bradshaw was released from commitment on October 12, 2011 On October 11, 2011, police responded to a residence in Lexington Park, for the report of an armed robbery of a citizen. Detectives from the Bureau of Criminal Investigations responded and assumed the investigation. Investigation by detectives revealed the victim had driven to...
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The Festival features the 2nd Annual Monster Rockfish Cook-Off featuring restaurants from the greater Maryland area. Taste and vote for the People’s Choice Award! Enjoy Rockfish tastings and other seasonal culinary delights, beer and local wine; music; tours of historic Rosedale Manor; awards ceremony for Monster Rockfish Tournament (held the day prior on Sat.,...
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On October 11, 2011, at approximately 9:00 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a female being assaulted on Point Lookout Road near Birch Manor Road, located in Mechanicsville, Maryland. Deputy Milam took the initial report and began an investigation. Later the victim called and advised the suspect from the assault and his brother,...
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On Sunday, Oct. 2, the Hogettes and friends gathered at the American Legion Post 274 in Lusby, not only to cheer on the Washington Redskins, but to raise money for sick children and their families at the 18th Annual Children’s Charity Benefit, a great time had by all! The following was submitted to Southern Maryland News...
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On Oct. 8, 2011 members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Special Operation Division, (Sgt. H. Young, C-SAFE Officer Dfc. K. Nelson and Alcohol Enforcement Coordinator Dfc. J. Stone), along with six community service workers, participated in a beautification/cleanup project. The project was concentrated in and around Lore’s Laundromat and Apartments in Lexington...
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Diners at Chef’s American Bistro always enjoy the freshest local ingredients while being treated to some interesting and delightful flavor combinations a step above the rest. Consider one such evening of dining enjoyment when Chef Ahmed Koroma prepared a delightful seafood three course meal. To start the evening’s enjoyment, Koroma prepared a tasty beginning...
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Shuck and slurp your way down to the Saint Mary’s County Fairgrounds for the Annual Bivalve Bash October 15th & 16th. It’s that time of year once again. When, for oyster lovers, the St. Mary’s County fairgrounds near Leonardtown transform to nirvana. Oysters served up raw, scalded, grilled on the barbie, on bread, on…...
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Located in Prince Frederick behind the Wawa, Mamma Lucia features southern Italian cooking. This type of cooking uses olive oil and fresh tomatoes and is a lighter fare that distinguishes it from northern Italian which features a lot of butter and cream and hearty dishes. The owners, Sal and Maria Lubrano, are local so look...
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Patuxent Remains the Only Undefeated Team in SMAC Patuxent QB Travez Lee put on another clinic over the weekend as Patuxent (6-0) remains undefeated with their 52-0 thrashing of Great Mills (1-5). Lee started the scoring for the Panthers with a 91 yard run on a QB Option and finished the day with 173 yards...
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On Saturday, October 8, 2011, from 9 a.m. to noon, eight, 8th grade students from Father Andrew White donated their time to wash and vacuum fifteen police vehicles at the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Father Andrew White School requires 8th graders to complete thirty (30) hours of community service in four different areas...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: BURGLARY: Between Oct. 9 – Oct. 10, unknown suspect(s) broke into a vacant house in the 12700 block of West Hatton Road and stole copper wiring from appliances. PFC. W. Dennin is investigating. THEFT: On Oct. 10 at 7:25 a.m., a man entered the...
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On Oct. 8 at 9:16 p.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of Clark Avenue in Waldorf for the report of an attempt robbery. The victim was making a fast food delivery to a house that turned out to be vacant. As the victim walked back to his car, a male came out from...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Second Degree Assault On October 6, 2011, at approximately 8:30 p.m., deputies responded to a residence on Chestnut Way in Lexington Park, for a report of an assault. Investigation revealed Ricky Thomas Hobson, 27 of Lexington Park, engaged in a verbal altercation with the victim which...
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Jeremy Gill, 23, of Clinton On October 8, 2011 at 9:32 a.m., Tpr. S. M. Morton conducted a traffic stop on a green Chevrolet truck in the area of Maryland Route 235 and Exploration Park Drive in Lexington Park for a traffic violation. Upon making contact with the vehicle, the operator was identified as...
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Letter sent home to parents/guardians of Lackey High School students: Please Talk to your Kids About Safety When Out Walking October, 6, 2011 Dear Parents/Guardians: … We want to inform you about a suspicious vehicle a student reported seeing near a bus stop in the Fenwick Road area. The student reported that a man...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown are investigating the following incidents: Drug Arrest – On October 6, 2011 at 7:12pm, TFC B. T. Wiesemann conducted a traffic stop in the Wildewood Shopping Center on a black Ford truck for a traffic violation. Upon approaching the vehicle, the operator was identified as William Vance Straight, 30, of...
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Sunday Conversations is a great opportunity to discover new books and meet local authors who have written about topics of interest in and around the Chesapeake Bay. Ralph Eshelman will present “A Travel Guide to the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake” on Sunday, October 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the museum lounge. The...
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Local Fishing Report for the Week of October 10, 2011 Rockfish and bluefish are very active now as fall approaches. Trollers, lure casters, and surfcasters are all catching rockfish in the Patuxent, Potomac, and the Bay proper. The rockfish and blues are mixed breaking all up and down the ship’s channel. Many of the...
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Southern Maryland Blue Crabs General Manager Keith Lupton was honored as the Atlantic League’s 2011 General Manager of the Year on Oct. 10, after helping lead the Blue Crabs to their third-consecutive playoff appearance last season. Lupton was one of six Blue Crabs who were honored on Monday as the League announced its 2011 Post-Season...
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UPDATE Oct. 11 Two thirteen-year-old Chesapeake Beach boys have been referred to the Department of Juvenile Services in the wake of the Abners Crab House blaze investigation this morning at 3748 Harbor Road in Chesapeake Beach. The 3:23 a.m. fire caused an estimated $250,000 in damages to the two story wood frame restaurant owned...
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The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department played host to a public Open House on Sunday, October 9, 2011 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week. Children of all ages were able to enjoy fire apparatus on display, “Sparky the Fire Dog”, playing dress up in fire gear, candy, balloons,...
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The St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary is pleased to once again host its holiday bazaar. This year’s annual event will be held on Friday, Oct. 28. The public is invited and all proceeds benefit the hospital. The popular event features a host of items to fulfill your holiday gift list, including beautiful handmade items such...
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Maryland State Fire Marshall’s are investigating a second commercial building fire in less than 24 hours in Calvert County. Over 40 firefighters from both Calvert and Charles County responded to old Country Docks Restaurant/Bar located at 6992 Hallowing Point Road in Barstow on the Calvert waterfront right by the boat ramp and the Rt. 231 bridge on Tuesday,...
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Many citizens in Calvert County aren’t aware that the Fire, Rescue and EMS responders are volunteers that donate their time to help out you; the public in your desperate time of need. It is not surprising though that many people, particularly the new residents to the county are unaware that Calvert County is 100%...
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On Oct. 9 around 4:15 p.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Corporal D. Corcoran was attempting to serve an arrest warrant on a subject in the La Grande Estates Trailer Park in Leonardtown. The deputy noticed the suspect vehicle with its doors open and attempted to make contact with the occupant. The male occupant was...
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SMNN: With all the non-drug related crimes that stem from drug addiction as explained earlier, how is it that your unit is able to keep up with all those crimes? Do you have enough officers? ALIOTO: Vice/Narcotics is a group of dedicated officers and our focus is primarily on stemming the flow of illegal...
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Nanny On Call provides nannies for families whenever they need them and they can rest-assured that the nannies have been thoroughly interviewed and undergo comprehensive background and reference checks. Nanny On Call only hires those with experience with and knowledge children development, making them confident with kids of every age and ability. Nanny On...
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Solomons Island was blessed with beautiful blue skies and warm tempertures to help celebrate the 33rd anniversary of P.R.A.D. Patuxent River Appreciation Days began back in 1978 as a festival to help create awareness, recognition, and promotion of the economic, social, recreational, cultural and historical impact of the tributaries and environs of the Patuxent River and...
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After 41 years safely delivering St. Mary’s County School children to and from schools, Thomas & Son Transport decided that delivering children was not enough. “Our goal is to make the roads a safer place for everyone,” said Vernon Thomas. “We are expanding to include bus and transport services to people who enjoy a...
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All children 12 and under are invited to take a walk through the Hughesville Baptist Church parking lot located at 8505 Old Leonardtown Road Hughesville, on Monday, October 31 to receive treats (no tricks) from the members of Hughesville Baptist Church. The trunk or treat celebration will be open from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Prizes...
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Authorities in St. Mary’s County are investigating an accident that took out a Utility pole in Valley Lee. Fire and Rescue crews responded to the 45600 block of Drayden Road on Oct. 8 around 10:48 p.m. Crews arrived on the scene to discover a single vehicle, a maroon passenger vehicle off the roadway with a utility pole and...
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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Wounded Warrior Program will host its first career fair for service-disabled veterans on Tuesday, December 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Naval Air Museum, located directly outside of Gate 1 at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station (22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park.) NAVAIR encourages...
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Representatives of over 90 graduate and bachelor programs that are presented at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center by 14 universities will be at the Center’s Open House Thursday, November 3, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The SMHEC campus is located at 44219 Airport Road, in California. All of the classes for the...
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Youth Education in the Arts is the parent company of United States Scholastic Band Association. USSBA is sponsoring the Chopticon Marching Band Show on Saturday, Oct. 8. The show is the first USSBA sponsored competition event to be held in Southern Maryland. Saturday’s competition is part of the largest competitive marching band circuit in...
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Authorities in St. Mary’s County are on the scene of an accident and vehicle fire along Route 235 and Expedition Park near Gate 1 in Lexington Park. The accident was reported around 3:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7. Investigation revealed a Honda Accord struck a silver Toyota Corolla and a Hummer H2. The driver...
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Dick’s Sporting Goods, the largest U.S. based full-line sporting goods retailer, invites the community of Lexington Park to their three-day grand opening weekend. The store opened its doors on Wednesday, October 5 and began the celebration with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, October 7 at 8 AM at the retailer’s new location at...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces the following office and facility closures for the Columbus Day holiday: · All Calvert County government offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 10, in observance of Columbus Day. · The Calvert Pines, Southern Pines and North Beach senior centers will be closed Oct. 10. Meals on...
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Looking for a night out on the town? Check out SM Net’s Nightlife ‘Hot Spot’ Schedule: Friday, October 7, 2011 Calvert County Vera’s Beach Club – Backstage Pass Anthony’s Bar & Grill – Face Down Ruddy Duck – The Piranhas Charles County Murphy’s Pub – Naked! St. Mary’s County Toots Bar: DJ Charlie Thompson...
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Effective October 7, 2011, Level I water restrictions have been lifted for the Villages at Leonardtown Community Water System. Level I Water Restrictions will remain in effect for the Forrest Farms Community Water System until monthly water usage for this community reduces to the limits set by the Commission’s Water Appropriations Permit, which is...
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Into the woods … in the dead of night! “1878: After the Storm” Ghosts of Sotterley Tours 2011 October 13, 14, 15, 21 & 22, 2011 Tours run every ten minutes, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Reservations Required – No Walk-ins After being greeted by their creepy guide, visitors of this year’s Ghosts of Sotterley...
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On Sept. 28, 2011 from 2 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office took part in an on-going C-Safe Law Enforcement effort (designated high crime area) in Lexington Park. The following officers participated in the effort, Sgt. Harold Young, Cpl. Michael Peacher, Dfc. James Stone, and Dfc Kristi Nelson. During the...
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Calvert Memorial Hospital and its partners at the Solomons Medical Center were joined by community members Saturday, Oct. 1 in Solomons for the second annual Breast Cancer 5k Run/Walk Challenge. Hundreds of participants adorned in pink to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month trekked through the streets of Solomons all with common goals in mind “Get...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following subjects on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 1:57am, TFC E. J. Page served a Bench Warrant (T3-15127) on Mark Anthony Robinson, 44, of Lexington Park. The warrant was issued with an original charge of Driving On A...
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On Oct. 5 at 12:30 p.m., officers responded to Lowes at 2525 Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of a theft in progress in which the suspect fled the area in a gray Dodge pick-up truck. Officer J. Morales responded and observed the suspect vehicle on Lake Drive where he initiated a traffic...
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The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department would like to invite the public to an Open House to be held at our station on Sunday, October 9, 2011 from 11 am until 3 pm, in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme is “Protect Your Family From Fire”. Bring your family and friends for...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have arrested the following people on drug charges: Drug Arrest – On October 5, 2011 at 1:12 p.m., TFC R. L. Jackson initiated a traffic stop on a black GMC in the area of Maryland Route 5 and West Fisher Road for a traffic violation. Upon approaching the vehicle,...
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Sheriff Timothy Cameron and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Advisory Board, in their continuing efforts to strengthen community and law enforcement partnerships, will host a Town Creek Community Meeting. The Community Meeting will be held on Monday October 17, 2011 at Town Creek Elementary School beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sheriff Cameron will...
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Leonardtown High School’s Raider’s Field Hockey team continued their winning streak Monday night, Oct. 3, with both JV and Varsity victories over Huntingtown. The JV game started off with a defensive struggle. Leonardtown’s Ellen Wamsley scored the first goal of the game with only eight minutes left in the first half. Two more goals,...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have arrested the following people on DUI charges: Weekly DUI Status Sheet Sept. 29 – Oct. 5, 2011 Bonnie Jean Lemonds, 55, of Mechanicsville on 10/1/11 by TFC M. J. Pitcher Jessie Lee Wright, Jr., 34, of District Heights on 10/2/11 by Tpr. E. T. Reuschling Michael Gerald Graves,...
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On Sept.16, 2011, police units responded to a private residence in Mechanicsville, Md., for the report of a burglary and theft. The case was forwarded to BCI for investigation. On October 5, 2011, BCI detectives arrested Kara E. Eveson, 23 of Mechanicsville and Andrew Allen Klock, 25 of Hollywood, Md. for the burglary of the residence...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners and the Calvert County Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing on proposed changes to the county’s floodplain regulations and floodplain maps on Tuesday, Oct. 18, after 7 p.m. in the Planning Commission Hearing Room, 205 Main Street, Prince Frederick. Prior to the public hearing, representatives...
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The Board of County Commissioners, through the Department of Recreation and Parks would like to make the public aware of the new permanent sound system that has been installed at the Leonard Hall Recreation Center. The new sound system, which was installed by Cardinal Sound and Communications, will greatly improve the family friendly atmosphere...
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Dick’s Opening is a Milestone
If you grew up here (at least a generation ago), shopping was like most experiences in a rural community: you had to drive a good ways. In our case that was mostly Waldorf, however sometimes you’d go farther. When the regional mall in Waldorf, St. Charles Towne Center, was built in 1990, it boasted...
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