Almost 300 Calvert County employees were honored on Jan. 24, for going above and beyond during the days before and after Hurricane Irene. Each Department head went to the podium and called the names of their employees to come forward and accept a token of appreciation. These Departments were the Board of County Commissioners, Circuit...
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New paid preparer regulations which include registration with the IRS, testing by the IRS and continuing education will affect 350,000 paid income tax return preparers beginning in 2012. Previously there were no minimum education requirements, no testing, and no continuing education requirements for someone to prepare income tax returns for a fee. Effective 1/1/12,...
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The St. Mary’s County Public School System is pleased to announce that registration will begin on April 11, 2012, for children entering kindergarten for the 2012 – 2013 school year. Under current Maryland law, kindergarten attendance is mandatory for all children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2012. Parent(s)/Guardian(s)...
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On Tuesday, Jan. 31 around 12:30 p.m., firefighters from Bay District and the NAS Patuxent River were alerted to report of a house fire in Lexington Park. Fire crews responded to the blaze in the 46400 block of Chapman Drive to discover a kitchen fire in a trailer. All of the occupants were able to escape...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has teamed up with Crime Solvers of Charles County to offer a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest or indictment of individuals stealing copper wire from the electric distribution system in Southern Maryland. The economic slowdown has increased the occurrences of copper theft throughout...
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Local scuba divers and Southern Maryland Divers, LLC will Dive Against Debris on Sunday February, 26 at Driftwood Beach in the Chesapeake Ranch Estates in Lusby. As part of Southern Maryland Divers commitment to protecting the ocean, trained divers not only remove underwater debris such as plastic bags, glass and plastic bottles, fishing line...
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The Charles County Department of Public Works will hold registration for the upcoming Adult Softball League from Monday, February 27, through Friday, March 16, 2012. League play will start the week of April 22 at Laurel Springs Park and White Plains Park. Teams may register at the Department of Public Works (1001 Radio Station...
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The following Navy contracts have been awarded locally: Insitu, Inc., Bingen, Wash., is being awarded a $41,090,719 ceiling priced modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-11-C-0061) to exercise an option for operational and maintenance services in support of the ScanEagle unmanned aerial systems. These services will provide electro-optical/infra red and mid-wave infrared imagery...
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Forget flowers and boxes of candy … come to the Tri-County Animal Shelter in Hughesville to pick out your very own “furry valentine.” The Tri-County Animal Shelter will be holding the “My Furry Valentine” adoption event from February 11 through February 29. Come adopt a new pet for a sweetheart of a deal! Cats...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md– NAVAIR announced Jan. 30, 2012 it is working with multiple sponsors to establish guidelines to support the migration of avionics software applications across DoD aviation platforms. The Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) Technical Standard will enhance the U.S. military aviation community’s ability to address issues of limited...
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Susan Ann Miller, 56 of Lusby, MD passed away on January 29, 2012 at Georgetown University Hospital. She was born on September 14, 1955 in Charleston, WV to the late Hartsel Hayes and Elenita Miller. Susan married Roy Miller in Warren, Michigan and loved to play bingo and be with her family. She is...
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The Number One Small Business Marketing Mistake – Part 2 by Chris Ripley Last week I talked about the number one small business marketing mistake – failure to have a strategic and tactical marketing plan – and I concentrated on the strategic marketing plan. This week I’ll focus on the tactical plan. If you...
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The 21st Annual Senior Prom will be held Friday, March 16, from 6-9 p.m., at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center. Our 2012 Night on the High Seas will take you on a romantic cruise through music, dancing, decorations, and more. A light buffet, catered by the Greater Waldorf Jaycees, will be served. Everyone...
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The Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center will host its thirteenth annual Forrest Tech Center Expo, Thursday, February 9, 2012, 5:30-8:00 p.m., at the school site located at 24005 Point Lookout Road, directly across from the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown, Maryland. The purpose of the Forrest Tech Center Expo is...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is using a new notification system that allows parents to sign up to receive e-mails and/or text messages when schools are closed, delayed or closing early due to inclement weather. The Charles County Citizen Notification System (CNS) is a free service that allows citizens to receive timely notifications about...
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Richard William Nueslein, Sr., 80 of Hollywood, MD and formerly of Clinton, MD passed away on January 27, 2012 at his residence. Born on November 1, 1931 in Washington, DC he was the son of the late Frederick William and Mamie Virginia Nueslein. Richard was the loving husband of Henriettta Virginia Sweeney Nueslein whom he...
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Which of our Congressional Maryland representatives are fighting to support the Freedom of Religion in the U.S. Constitution? The quick answer is none of them. In a letter to Catholic Priest in the Archdiocese of Washington, Cardinal Wuerl stated the following “On January 20, 2012, the United States Department of Health and Human Services...
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During the week of January 23 through January 29 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,461 calls for service throughout the community. The following incidents are being investigated: Theft from Vehicle Unknown suspect(s) stole a wallet from an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home on Deer Chase Lane in Chesapeake...
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On January 26 at 2:27 a.m., Calvert County DFC A. Woodford responded to the scene of a single motor vehicle crash at Bayside Road and Breezy Point Road in Chesapeake Beach. The driver, identified as Ashley Shae Donaldson, 19 of Chesapeake Beach, who was not injured, was found to be in possession of suspected...
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Joseph “Elwood” Cusic, Sr. 94 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on January 28, 2012 at The Village of Taylor Farms in Bushwood, MD He was preceded in death by his wife, Elvie Ann Wood Cusic; son, Joseph Elwood “Teenie” Cusic, Jr., sisters, Catherine Raley, Theresa Raley and Yvonne Wood; brother James Cusic and son-in-law,...
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Troy Bennett Moore, 19, of California, MD, died on January 25, 2012 in California, MD. Born on September 30, 1992 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of Crystal Lee Moore of Lexington Park, MD, Timothy Bennett Moore and step-mother Carolyn Moore of California, MD. Troy is survived by his siblings; Amy Myers, Jennifer...
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Calvert County’s Department of Public Works oversees all utility permit requests within the county’s right- of- way. The county has never charged any fees associated with the issuing of these permits. The department would like to issue fees to cover costs associated with issuing these permits. The costs incurred are reviewing plans and applications,...
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Mechanicsville Optimist Clubl with host it’s 27th annual Fantasy Night n March 10, 2012 at the Mechanicsville VFD’s Social Hall located at 28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanicsville MD. There is only 200 tickets sold at $110.00 per ticket, each ticket admits 2 people or a couple to the event. Your tickets enters you in the...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Stolen Vehicle Registration Sticker: On 1/22/12 at 11:54 p.m., Trooper First Class Saucerman stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 231 at Sea Gull Beach Road in Prince Frederick. Discrepancies were noted in the vehicle’s Florida registration and investigation revealed that the...
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Authorities in St. Mary’s County are on the scene of an overturned dump truck in Leonardtown. Police and fire were dispatched to report of an overturned vehicle around 12:45 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30 in the 42900 block of Heritage Drive and Route 5 in the area of Wilderness Run. Crews arrived on scene...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have arrested the following people on drug charges: Drug Arrest – On Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 10:50pm, Cpl. M. W. Laney initiated a traffic stop on a gold Lincoln passenger vehicle in the area of Maryland Route 235 and Clarks Landing Road for a traffic violation. Upon approaching the...
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Maryland Association of Social Services Board named Ayisat Herbert as the 2011 Board Member of the Year. Ayisat Herbert was appointed to the Calvert Department of Social Services Board in 2007 by the Board of County Commissioners. Ms. Herbert volunteered to lead the information technology assessment of DSS’s infrastructure. She worked with board members...
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Hundreds gathered Saturday, Jan. 28 at Vera’s Beach Club in Lusby to support and raise funds for Baby Ava. Baby Ava is a 19-month old baby girl who continues to fight for her life at Johns Hopkins Trauma Center in Baltimore as she was left critically injured, after being struck by a driver high...
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UPDATE 12:15 p.m. Traffic is once again flowing back to normal in the Prince Frederick area following the early morning gas leak. ORIGINAL STORY Authorities in Calvert County are on the scene of an active gas leak in Prince Frederick along Prince Frederick Blvd. and Costley Way. The incident was reported around 8 a.m. on...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff”s Office is investigating the following incidents: Destruction of Property On January 27, 2012 deputies responded to a residence on Eighteen Wheel Drive in Lexington Park, for a report of a disturbance. Investigation revealed Kyle Wayne Jones, 18 of Lexington Park, was engaged in a verbal dispute with the victim. Jones...
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UPDATE 1/29/2012 The St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations is an investigative team comprised of Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police, Leonardtown Barrack. The unit was established on July 1, 2003 and is based in Leonardtown, Maryland. On January 28, 2012 at 10:30 A.M. two kayakers...
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Amidst a throng of Republican supporters, including elected officials from across the state and the Southern Maryland area, Delegate Anthony J. O’Donnell opened his campaign headquarters located in the King Building in Prince Frederick on Jan. 28th. The ceremony began at 11 a.m. as Frank McCabe, Chair of the Calvert County Republican Central Committee...
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On Friday, January 27, seven brave St. Mary’s County Correctional Officers and/or Deputies braved the cold waters and participated with other law enforcement and corrections personnel in the 16th Annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge for Maryland Special Olympics. Together they raised $2,105.00 for their efforts. Correctional Officer, Benjamin Luffey raised over $900.00, with the other six raising the remainder....
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Judith Ann Gray, 70, of Huntingtown, MD passed away on January 25, 2012 at her home. She was born July 10, 1941 in Jefferson, Ohio to the late Robert Lomas and Janet Smith Lomas. Judith graduated from Kent State University with a major in Voice and a minor in History. She was member of...
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On Friday, Jan. 27 around 8:30 p.m., fire and rescue responded to report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries in the 27000 block of Laurel Grove Road in Laurel Grove. Crews from Mechanicsville VFD and rescue from Hollywood and Mechanicsville arrived on scene to discover a single vehicle into a pole with a male and...
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Looking for a night out on the town? Southern Maryland has an entertainment lineup you won’t want to miss! Friday, January 27 Stoney’s Kingfishers: Ben Connelly Ruddy Duck: The Piranhas Anthony’s Bar and Grill: The Craze Apehangers: Justin Crenshaw Country Blue Dog Saloon: Naked Murphys Pub: Rock Bottom Memories: VenDetta Loveville Tavern: Full Steam...
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UPDATE Jan. 27 John Patrick Kravats, 45 of Mechanicsville, Md., was sentenced to one year in jail after he pleaded guilty January 25, 2012 to failing to yield the right of way and driving under the influence that caused a three vehicle motor vehicle collision involving a school bus transporting the girls’ basketball team from...
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The College of Southern Maryland Foundation has announced the addition of Michelle Aughinbaugh, Eric Bailey and Christine M. Rush to the foundation board of directors. Jay Lilly has been selected chair of the foundation board of directors. A resident of Charles County and an alum of CSM from the Class of 1975, Lilly has served on the...
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Ruth Evelyn White, 91, of Solomons, MD formerly of LaPlata, MD passed away on January 25, 2012 at her residence. She was born on August 17, 1920 in Hutsonville, IL to the late Everett Ray Berry and Goldie Mae Edginton Berry. Ruth married US Navy Lt. Charles Earl White on December 13, 1941 and...
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Deputy State Fire Marshals have determined the cause of a January 26, house fire at 917 Copley Avenue in Waldorf was the result of unattended lit candles in the first floor living room of the two story, split level wood frame home. The 7:43 a.m. one alarm fire was brought under control within fifteen minutes by approximately...
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You’re invited to an evening of dining, dancing, and gaming at the Calvert Marine Museum’s Annual Bugeye Ball on Saturday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m. Join the air of excitement and mystery of the Roaring Twenties with fine cuisine and cocktails by Ken Upton of Ken’s Creative Kitchen. Try your luck at the gaming...
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Police are on the scene of a broken down vehicle on top of the Thomas Johnson Bridge in Solomons. The broken down vehicle was reported around 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26. Traffic is backed up on the St. Mary’s side to Route 235. Expect major delays.
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Victoria Marie Schaller, 87, of Leonardtown, MD, died on January 24, 2012 in La Plata, MD. Born March 18, 1924 in Compton, MD she was the daughter of the late Ida Pillsbury and Benjamin Morgan. Victoria was the loving husband of Donald Leroy Schaller. The family will receive friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home,...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office arrested Keyan William Mitchell, 22, of Waldorf on Jan. 24 at 1:30 p.m. Mitchell had been wanted since Jan. 15 for robbery, three counts of second-degree assault, theft valued at less than $1,000, and credit card theft. The charges are the result of an investigation that began on April...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Marsellis Laron Ledwell, 23, of Waldorf for the murder of Torris Powell, Jr., 41, of Waldorf which occurred on Jan. 20. The investigation began on Jan. 21 about noon, when officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to the 13200...
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On Thursday, Jan. 26 around 12:30 p.m., Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a neighborhood off Little Cove Point Road in the area of Richard Lane in Lusby after a toddler was found wandering the streets. A good samaritan noticed the lone child and called police. Investigation revealed a 16-month old female walked out of...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following people on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Monday, January 23, 2012 at 12:50pm, TFC E. J. Page served a Bench Warrant (T3-15319) on Reginald Sean Allen, 31, of Lexington Park. The warrant was issued by the District Court of St. Mary’s County...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have arrested the following people for DUI: Timothy Randolph Gravely, 53, of Mechanicsville, was arrested on 1/21/12 by TFC J. G. Fleetwood Megan Elizabeth Devos, 29, of California, was arrested on 1/22/12 by TFC E. M. Evans Chad Michael Istvan, 22, of Mechanicsville, was arrested on 1/22/12 by TFC J. A....
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On Jan. 26 at 2:26 a.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to the 2300 block of Ironwood Drive in Waldorf for the reported motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers discovered the driver of the vehicle was deceased. The driver was identified as Kenneth Fitzgerald Kelley, 47, of Forest Heights, Md. Traffic Operations Unit investigators...
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UPDATE 12 p.m. Route 231 at the bridge has been reopened. Three patients were transported to Calvert Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. ORIGINIAL STORY Head-on Collision on Route 231 Fire and rescue crews in Calvert and Charles County are on the scene of a head-on collision...
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On Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 2:24 p.m., TFC M. A. Moore responded to the area of Maryland Route 237 and Sayre Drive in Great Mills for a report of a fight on a school bus. Upon arrival, contact was made with a female complainant, 49, of Lexington Park who advised a male juvenile,...
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On Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 1:32 a.m., Tpr. W. A. Couter responded to the 44000 block of Saint Andrews Church Road in California for a reported theft. Upon arrival, contact was made with a male complainant, 51, of Lusby who advised he observed suspicious activity around a storage shed where he maintained supplies....
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Awesome Conventions, LLC is proud to present the first-ever Southern Maryland Comic-Con on Sunday, January 29, 2012. The comic book convention will take place at the Waldorf Elks Lodge, 2210 Old Washington Rd, from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is only $5, and kids 10 and under get in free. This exciting event...
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Calvert County Sheriff deputies and Calvert County Crime Solvers are seeking the public’s assistance in finding the suspect(s) responsible for numerous tire slashings in the month of December 2011 in Chesapeake Beach. Several victims reported anywhere from one to all four tires on their vehicles either punctured or slashed resulting in thousands of dollars...
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Two Charles County public elementary schools – Dr. James Craik and William B. Wade – were recently named recipients of the Maryland Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education (EGATE) award. The recognition program honors elementary, middle and high schools that offer gifted and talented programs that model excellence and focus on improving levels of...
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The Southern Maryland AFCEA chapter invites members of the public, business, and base communities to the “Airborne Networking: Challenges and Solutions” Symposium at the Solomons Holiday Inn Jan 31 – Feb. 1. The goal of this symposium is to help members of the broader community (government, industry, and academia) better understand the issues and...
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The Sotterley Garden Guild is in need of volunteers! The public is invited to attend the 2012 kick-off meeting on Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in Sotterley’s Warehouse. Many types of volunteers are needed to be part of this dedicated group at Sotterley Plantation. For those with a green thumb, working in...
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A group of concerned Drum Point residents decided to take a hard look at the Drum Point Property Owners Association Special Tax District budget for 2013 and 2014. The DPPOA would like to raise the STD to $166 per lot from the current $50.00 per lot. After studying the budget presented, the group found...
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Charles County Public Schools requires all students entering the sixth and ninth grades to provide two current proofs of residency as a way to update school system records. Students entering the sixth and ninth grades are not officially registered for next year’s classes until the proofs of residency are received. Acceptable proofs of residency...
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UPDATE 4 p.m. As of 4 p.m., the accident has been cleared. ORIGINAL STORY Accident Blocking Traffic on Great Mills Road Authorities in St. Mary’s County are on the scene of an accident along the 21700 Great Mills Road in the area of Shangri-La Lane in Lexington Park. The accident was reported at 3:30 p.m....
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Old Line Bank presents CSM with a sponsorship donation of $10,000 in in support of the CSM Arts 2011-12 season. From left are Old Line Bank Chief Executive Officer, President and Director Jim Cornelsen, Old Line Bank Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Christine M. Rush, CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried and CSM Vice...
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Several dumpsters close to the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport are filled to capacity with open tops. This condition is attracting turkey vultures, which are a hazard to pilots during routine takeoffs and landings, and is creating favorable conditions for roosting. The Airport Advisory Committee and the Department of Public Works and Transportation is...
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On Tuesday, Jan. 24 around 11:30 p.m., fire and rescue crews from Prince Frederick, St. Leonard, Huntingtown, Dunkirk, North Beach VFD from Calvert and Benedict VFD from Charles County responded to report of a house fire on Terrace Drive in Prince Frederick in the area of Windsor’s Store. Crews arrived on scene to discover a single...
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Since I love Chinese cuisine and the name Laughing Buddha was intriguing, I chose this restaurant to dine with friends. It was a Friday night and parking was scarce. After finding a space at the end of the strip mall, I went in to wait for my friends. The wait staff welcomed me and...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – The Navy recently completed a milestone test phase for its network-enabled weapon that will give forces greater effectiveness at sea. Joint Stand-off Weapon (JSOW) C -1, DoD’s first network-enabled weapon, completed developmental test (DT) in late 2011 at Point Mugu Sea Range, Calif. The completion of...
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Pax River’s naval aviation community is hailing its newest group of pioneers. In December, NAWCAD recognized the Cargo Resupply Unmanned Aerial System (CRUAS) team with its Commander’s Innovation Award for developing a fast-track contracting and technical strategy, allowing the Navy and Marine Corps to deploy the first Unmanned Vertical Lift Cargo UAS. Eric Pratson,...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Motor Vehicle Theft: On 1/17/12 at 11:45 am, Trooper Smith responded to the 4000 block of Pinewood Terrace in Chesapeake Beach. Investigation revealed that a black 2001 Yamaha Motorcycle was stolen from the victim’s driveway. Investigation continues. Driving Under the Influence & Theft: ...
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The St. Mary’s Ryken First Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics team brought home the prestigious PTC Design Award from the FTC qualifying round of competition on January 21, 2012, in Aberdeen, Md. The design award recognizes the team with the most compelling functional, aesthetic and industrial design elements incorporated into their robot. To win the...
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The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Division of Solid Waste, is hosting an electronics recycling collection day on Saturday, Feb. 18, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at two county locations: the Appeal Landfill at 401 Sweetwater Road in Lusby and Huntingtown High School at 4125 Solomons Island Road in Huntingtown. The event will...
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On January 22, 2012 deputies responded Three Notch Road in Dameron, Md., for a report of an assault in progress. Investigation revealed Joseph Gerard Denaro, Sr., 53 of Dameron, was engaged in a verbal dispute with the victim which escalated into a physical assault when Denaro threw objects at the victim including a pot of...
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With Opening Day vastly approaching, three more signings were officially unveiled Jan. 24 by the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Starting pitchers Michael Schlact and Ben Moore will return to Southern Maryland, along with outfielder Casey Benjamin. Entering his eighth professional season, Michael Schlact will rejoin the Blue Crabs for his second season with the team...
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The following Navy contract has been awarded locally: Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $781,500,000 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-10-C-0044) for the manufacture and delivery of five low rate initial production Lot 4 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. Work will be performed in Syracuse, N.Y. (25.36 percent); Bethpage,...
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Jeffery Kennedy Grover, Jr. “Big Jeff”, 32, of Lusby, MD, passed away suddenly on January 22, 2012. He was born on February 25, 1979 in Prince Frederick, MD to Vickie Ellen Simmons and Jeffery Kennedy Grover. Big Jeff was a lifelong resident of Calvert County, an avid Redskins fan and he loved to go...
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On Jan. 22 at 3:55 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to the JC Penny located at 11130 Mall Circle in Waldorf for the reported strong-arm robbery. The investigation revealed D’chae Lexus Womack, 18 of Upper Marlboro, approached a 17-year-old girl in a store bathroom, grabbed the girl’s purse and removed a wallet. Womack...
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The Charles County Sheiff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: DRUG POSSESSION: On Jan. 24 at 12:50 a.m., Cpl. D. Savoy of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office was patrolling the area of Ladysmith Court and Wilkerson Road in Brandywine when he observed an occupied vehicle parked without its lights on. As the officer approached,...
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The Celtic Society of Southern Maryland (CSSM) is celebrating its 16th Annual Robert Burns Night on Saturday, February 4th 2012, at the Hilton Garden Inn Solomons. This celebration offers a formal evening affair for those who love history, Celtic tradition and Robert Burns, the man and poet. This formal event is held to honor...
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The Charles County Department of Public Works will hold registration for the upcoming Spring Women’s Soccer League from Monday, February 27, through Friday, March 16, 2012. League play will take place on Sundays at Laurel Springs Regional Park in La Plata. A “7 vs. 7″ format will be played on an intermediate-size field. The...
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UPDATE 2:15 p.m. According to Charles County Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Kristen Timko, the wanted suspect Keyan William Mitchell has been apprehended by officers. More details to follow on his arrest. WANTED: Info Sought The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating Keyan William Mitchell, 22 of Waldorf. Mitchell is wanted for robbery,...
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Bridges to the World Fourth Annual International Film Series Presents Five Films and Five Venues World Artists Experiences and the International Division of Maryland’s Office of the Secretary of State, in conjunction with Frostburg University, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, Salisbury University, and Towson University, invite the public...
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UPDATE Jan. 24 On Monday, January 16, 2012, St. Mary’s County Deputies responded to a residence in Lexington Park, for the report of a violation of Protective Order. Upon arrival, contact was made with the victim/complainant who advised her ex-boyfriend/suspect, Grafton Samuel Robinson, 20 of Saint Leonard, gained access and has been using her Facebook...
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Breton Bay 2nd Annual Polar Plunge 2012 When: Saturday, Jan 28th. Plunge starts at 3 p.m. Where: The Plunge will be at the Breton Bay Beach at the end of Society Hill Road. The Post-Plunge Party will follow immediately afterward and be at the Avenmar Community Center off of Bretmar Drive. Cost: Both the...
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Mary M. Burroughs, 90, of Mechanicsville, MD, died on January 23, 2012 in Solomon’s, MD. Born May 30, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Helen Mae Wood Pilkerton, and William Archie Pilkerton, Sr. The family will receive friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 5:00-8:00...
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A silent auction of Pat Woodside’s original art will take place on Sunday, February 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Great Hall at Middleham & St. Peters Parish, 10210 H.G. Truman Road, Lusby, Maryland. The sale is open to the public and all proceeds will be given to Calvert County Hospice, Haiti...
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By Chris Ripley I’ve been working with small businesses for almost nine years, helping them with their marketing and business development. In almost every company I find this one major marketing mistake – failure to have a strategic and tactical marketing plan. A strategic and tactical marketing plan – to some it may sound...
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The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) charged five watermen, on three boats, power-dredging for oysters in the Tangier Sound Oyster Sanctuary. On January 20, at 7:30 a.m., an NRP Officer aboard a Maryland State Police helicopter saw eight commercial boats power-dredging for oysters within the sanctuary. The Officer was able to identify and plot...
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Vacant Navy housing near La Plata High School has been demolished, making way for future athletic fields and parking lots for students. In November, the Interagency Committee on School Construction (IAC) approved the acquisition of the 19-acre site by Charles County Public Schools from the Federal Government and Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action. The...
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Emilio Baluyot “Mel, Mely” Balmaceda of California, MD., 63, died on January 22, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 17, 1948 in Orion Bataan, Philippines, he was the son of Catalina Balmaceda and the late Teodoro Balmaceda. He was the husband of Estella V. Balmaceda whom he married in Bataan, Philippines. He is...
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County Government received a 2011 grant from the Maryland Emergency Management Agency by way of the Federal Homeland Security Grant Program. The County Commissioners had placed $242,368.00 in their budget for 2012. Of this amount $70,000 was budgeted for the Emergency Planner and $172,368 was budgeted for Homeland Security. The actual grant received was...
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On Jan. 19, 2012 at approximately 3:01 p.m., Trooper First Class N. Gresko was conducting radar along MD Rt. 246 in the area of Kay Drive in Lexington Park with members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office when he observed a vehicle travelling well over the posted speed limit. TFC Gresko initiated a traffic stop and...
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In 2011, the State Legislature adopted new policies and procedures that affect most of Calvert County’s main roads. These bills addressed enforcement of signs within the State road right-of-way and adjacent to State Scenic Byways. Businesses and citizens have expressed concern over these new regulations. Any existing advertising that were legal prior to October...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown are investigating the following incidents: Drug Arrest – On Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 11:24pm, TFC M. J. Pitcher conducted a traffic stop on a black Chevrolet in the area of Maryland Route 5 and Maryland Route 4 for a traffic violation. Upon approaching the vehicle, contact was made...
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Maryland State Police have picked up the following suspects on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 5:00pm, TFC J. S. Gibson served an Arrest Warrant (T3-15182) on Anna Ruth Stamp, 42, of Dickinson, Texas. The warrant was issued for Ms. Stamp’s arrest on October 13, 2011 with an...
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During the week of January 16 through January 22 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,419 calls for service throughout the community. The following incidents are being investigated: Theft Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle on Carla Drive in Huntingtown on January 16 at an unknown time and stole $350 worth...
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St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics Detectives identified Lekuarius Clifford Plater, 29, as a distributor of both cocaine and marijuana. A Search Warrant was obtained and executed on his vehicle. Detectives discovered powder cocaine, 10 bags of crack cocaine, marijuana and $137.00 in cash. Plater was arrested and charged with additional charges pending a State’s Attorney’s...
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NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md., Jan. 20, 2012 – Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta announced Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 he’s lifted probation from the Short Takeoff, Vertical Landing variant of the fifth generation F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter which is absolutely vital to maintaining air superiority. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and U.S. Rep. Steny...
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Vivian Houle “Ma” Demko, 56, of St. Inigoes, MD died on January 20, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on April 20, 1955 she was the daughter of Dennis Joseph Houle, II and the late Florence Bertha Shaw Houle. Vivian was the loving wife of the late Joseph Demko whom she married on April 27,...
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Vincent Lee Thrasher, 88 of St. Leonard, MD died the morning of January 19th at the Charlotte Hall Veterans’ home where he had lived for the past year. Vincent was born January 27, 1923 in rural Lewis County, MO to the late Anna Thrasher. Vincent was raised on a farm in Missouri where he...
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On January 22, 2012 at approximately 2:46 a.m., TFC S. Murphy was patrolling southbound MD Route 5, north of Oliver Shop Road when he observed a red BMW cross the solid yellow line on two occasions. TFC Murphy stopped the vehicle and made contact with the driver, Brannon Mickeal Ramgett, 23 of La Plata, MD....
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On January 21, 2012 at approximately 10:35 p.m., St. Mary’s County deputies responded to a residence on Point Lookout Road in Ridge, Md., for a report of a disturbance. Investigation revealed Joanna Marie Oneil 27, of Ridge, Md., was causing a disturbance by yelling and screaming. Oneil was advised to calm down and lower her...
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Due to expected icy conditions, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management recommends that Federal employees remain off the road until 9:00 a.m. on Monday, January 23. Federal Government offices will open to the public at 11:00 a.m. Employees who commute to the office will be granted excused absence for the delayed arrival. Employees have...
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As the possibility of freezing rain continues tonight and Monday morning, the State Highway Administration (SHA) and Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will keep crews available to respond. However, as crews salt, if freezing rain continues it can be hard to prevent icing, particularly on bridges, ramps and overpasses. Motorists need to be extremely cautious....
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On Sunday, Jan. 22 around 4:30 p.m., fire and rescue crews from both Huntingtown and North Beach were alerted to report of a serious auto accident on Dalrymple Road in Owings. Crews arrived on scene to discover a single vehicle off the roadway which had struck several trees. According to Huntingtown VFD Chief Jonathan Riffe, a black...
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The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) is coordinating a search for a possible plane crash in the waters of Tangier Sound. NRP was contacted by a resident of Wenona who heard what she though was a plane crash into the waters of Tangier Sound. At approximately 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, a resident...
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A Marine from Calvert County is among the six who were killed this week in the crash of a U.S. helicopter in Afghanistan. Today, the Defense Department identified Cpl. Jesse W. Stites, 23 of North Beach as among those killed. The CH-53D helicopter crashed Jan. 19, 2012 in Afghanistan’s southern province of Helmand. Stites was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter...
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Doris Barrett Matteson, 80, of Solomons, MD, passed away on January 16, 2012. She was born on October 12, 1931 in Appeal, MD to Daniel and Suzanna Virginia Allen Barrett. Doris was a life long resident of Calvert County. She graduated from Calvert County High School in 1948 and Blackstone College in 1950. Doris...
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On Friday, January 20, 2012 at 10:37 a.m., Huntington Fire and Rescue were alerted to a serious auto accident at Route 4 and Plum Point Road in Huntingtown. While units were enroute to the scene, communications advised they had supplemental information that one patient was trapped and unconscious. Units from the Huntingtown VFD arrived on location and...
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The 2012 Calvert County Visitors Guide is now available. The Visitors Guide contains information on shopping, restaurants and county visitor attractions like Breezy Point Beach & Campground, Annmarie Garden, Calvert Marine Museum, Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, historic churches, five local wineries and many other places of interest. The guide also features contact information...
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Cast Your Vote for the 2012 Military Spouse of the Year! Kimberly Pepper-Hoctor Southern Maryland is proud to announce California, Maryland resident Kimberly Pepper-Hoctor was been nominated as a Navy branch winner for Military Spouse of the Year. Kimberly is well known for her involvement in the community at Patuxent River. Kimberly works with local...
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Due to inclement weather forecasts, all Charles County Public Schools activities scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 21, have been canceled. Stay with Southern Maryland News Net for continuous weather coverage, closings and delays.
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The National Weather Service has Issued a Winter Weather Advisory for all of Southern Maryland for Snow, Sleet & Freezing Rain, which is in effect from 11 p.m. this evening to 1 p.m. on Saturday. * Precipitation Type: Snow, Sleet & Freezing Rain. * Accumulations: A coating to one inch of snow & sleet....
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Pinkie L. Green, 94 of Prince Frederick, MD passed away at her home on January 19, 2012. Beloved wife of Oliver F. “Sonny” Green, of Prince Frederick, MD mother of Edward J. Green (Tracy) of Conway SC and Bernard G. Green (Wendy) Prince Frederick, MD. She is also survived by grandchildren, Shannon Marie Smith,...
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The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the University of Maryland (UMD) will conduct training for fruit and vegetable producers who want to learn more about implementing good agricultural practices. Farmers are invited to learn about the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) program at a training session to be held Wednesday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m....
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The 2012 Spring Classic will provide Southern Maryland with a day of maximum social enjoyment through the alternative sport of dodgeball. This sport requires minimal equipment, set up and playing experience. Teamwork and strategy are more valuable factors in dodgeball than athletic skill and individual competitiveness. Experience is countered by enthusiasm. Dodgeball is now...
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Photo Courtesy of BleacherReport.com Governor O’Malley today wished the Ravens luck as they continue their success in the playoffs and announced yet another “Purple Friday” this week for state employees, where they will be allowed to dress down in support of the Ravens and wear their team gear to work. “As the Baltimore Ravens...
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 19, 2012 – The first night flight in the history of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Program was completed Wednesday, January 18 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Piloted by Lockheed Martin Test Pilot Mark Ward, AF-6, an F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) variant, launched at 5:05 p.m. PST and landed...
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Southern Maryland Blue Crabs manager Patrick Osborn has announced the first official signing for the 2012 roster. Jim Ed Warden will again most likely assume the closer duties to begin the 2012 season. Osborn, in his second season as Crabs’ skipper, is looking to make a fourth playoff appearance after finishing up 2011 with...
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On January 13, 2012 Trooper First Class E. Page observed a juvenile male standing in the median of Three Notch Rd. in the area of McArthur Blvd., California, Maryland. Contact was made with the juvenile who stated he had been struck in the head with a blunt object and stabbed multiple times by several...
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On January 18, 2012 St. Mary’s County deputies responded to a residence on Magee Drive in Leonardtown, Md., for report of an assault. Investigation revealed John Drew Busler, Jr., 24 ofLeonardtown, was engaged in a verbal dispute with the victim which escalated into a physical assault when Busler choked, kicked and struck the victim. Busler...
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On Friday, January 20, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m., St. John’s Road in Hollywood, Md., will have restricted access due to a very large funeral service at St. John’sChurch. Beginning at 1000 a.m. restricted road access will begin at the intersection of St. John’s Road and Maryland Route 235. Road access will...
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After competing at the Maryland Community Theatre Festival, The Newtowne Players’ production of Headquarters will advance to the ESTA Original Works Festival on April 19-22, 2012, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. This is the second consecutive time the troupe has advanced to the regional competition. Headquarters, an original one-act play by local author Peter E. Abresch,...
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The Business Alliance of Charles County (BACC) is proud and excited to announce the election of Mr. Wayne Magoon as Chairman of the Board for 2012. Wayne is co-owner of Beacon Printing, Inc. in Waldorf, a veteran-owned company with a strong reputation for community service and Charles County Chamber of Commerce 2011 Reed W....
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Captain Patrick James Hovatter, U.S. Navy (Ret.), age 60, of Havelock, formerly of Leonardtown, Md., and Fairfax, Va., died January 2, 2012, after a sudden and brief illness. Pat was born June 7, 1951, in Falls Church, Va., to James and Shirley Hovatter. A native of Forest Lake, Minn., he graduated from Forest Lake...
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The refusal of the President and his allies in Congress to build the Keystone Pipeline is another example of political correctness triumphing over the needs of hardworking American families. This project should have been approved last year. The President and his congressional allies tried to delay a decision on Keystone until after the election....
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Charlotte Ann Coppage, 70, of Great Mills, MD, died on January 17, 2012 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Facility in Lexington Park, MD. Born on July 23, 1941 in Jefferson County, WVA, she was the daughter of the late Leedy and Emma Coppage. Charlotte was with the ARC of Southern Maryland, St. Mary’s County for...
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Lena Orpha Adkins, age 93, of Lexington Park, MD formerly of Great Mills, MD and Coeburn, VA went to her eternal rest on January 15, 2012. Matriarch of a large and loving family, she was the “glue” that kept her family together. Lena was born on April 9, 1918, in Wise County, VA, the...
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UPDATE 8:30 a.m. Two people have been transported to St. Mary’s Hospital as a result of injuries receieved. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Accident Along Three Notch Road and Chancellors Run Road Authorities in St. Mary’s County are on the scene of an accident with injuries along Three Notch Road and...
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The annual Charles County Public Schools Science Fair is March 2-3 at La Plata High School. Student participants can drop off their projects on March 2, and judging begins at 9 a.m. on March 3. An awards ceremony will be held March 3 at 5 p.m. Before participating at the county science fair, students...
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With the tax filing deadline less than three months away, Comptroller Peter Franchot recently announced important changes and new customer service initiatives for this year’s filing season. Many of this year’s changes are part of the Comptroller’s initiative to go green, saving our state’s natural resources and tax dollars. “I’m proud of my agency for...
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The following Navy contract has been awarded locally: Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $7,283,403 modification to a previously awarded fixed-price-incentive-fee V-22 multi-year production contract (N00019-07-C-0001) to provide for production line preparation and production incorporation of unique identification marked parts for MV and CV Lot 16 aircraft. Work will...
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Steffen Zachary Monger, 21 of California, Md., was indicted by Vice Narcotics Detectives for “Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute”. He was arrested and originally held without bond. Monger was previously arrested back in December of 2011. For more on Monger’s previous arrest, click here.
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The Board of Education of St. Mary’s County seeks public input in preparation for the development of the 2012-2013 (Fiscal Year 2013) operating budget for St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS). SMCPS employees and community members are invited to participate in this Budget Forum on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 6:00 p.m., in the Board...
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Bonnie Jo Turner, 44, of Lusby, MD, passed away suddenly on January 15, 2012. She was born on June 9, 1967 in Prince Frederick, MD to Bonnie Jean Shipman Turner and the late Franklin Percy Turner, Sr. Bonnie loved to play softball all of her life. Her hobby was to fix computers. She was...
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During its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 11, the Lexington Park Business and Community Association reviewed the current status of the Lexington Park master plan – an enormous effort to revitalize and transform the area into a thriving business and community district; safe from crime and prosperous for businesses of all types. During...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: DUI & Possession of Drugs: On 1/7/12 at 8:14 pm, Trooper First Class Evans stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 south of Ball Rd. in St. Leonard. The driver, Scott T. Hewerdine, 52 of Middletown, MD, was arrested for DUI...
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On Jan. 14, at 1:02 a.m., Trooper Matthews was patrolling Route 261 in the area of 1st street in North Beach when he observed what appeared to be a fight in the street in front of Neptune’s Bar and Grill. While questioning the parties involved, Stephan M. Whitehurst, Jr., 22 of Chesapeake Beach, began...
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In the wake of the devastating 45-10 loss that the Denver Broncos endured against the New England Patriots in the AFC Divisional game on Saturday, January 14, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs will be inviting Broncos quarterback and football sensation Tim Tebow to throw out a first pitch on Thursday, June 21 before the...
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The Officers and Members of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department regretfully announce the passing of Charles J. “Jenks” Mattingly, III. Jenks proudly served the volunteer fire service for over fifty years. He was a Past President and Past Chief of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, and currently serving as Chaplain. In 1995 Jenks served...
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UPDATE Jan. 18 OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE On January 17, 2012 at approximately 3:40 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the area of Maryland Rt. 2 and Wayside Drive in Sunderland, for the report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival units located a 1994 Chevrolet...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown are investigating the following incidents: Theft Less Than $1,000.00 – On Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 12:45pm, TFC E. M. Evans responded to the Wal-Mart on Miramar Way in California for a reported theft. Upon arrival, contact was made with loss prevention staff who advised that a female was...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office have arrested the following suspect on assault charges: Second Degree Assault On January 12, 2012 Deputy Green responded to a residence on Sandy Bottom Road in Hollywood, Maryland for a report of an assault. Investigation revealed Anthony Eugene Vittatoe, 27 of Hollywood, Maryland was engaged in a verbal dispute...
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Effective immediately, Ms. Arlene McLaren has been dismissed from the position of Executive Director of the Charles County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Details of the dismissal are of an internal employment nature and will not be discussed further. The Chamber wishes her the best of luck in her future endeavors. In the interim, the...
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On January 13, 2012 deputies responded to a local bar on Mervell Dean Road in Hollywood, Md., for a report of a large disturbance. Upon arrival deputies were directed by the establishment’s security to four individuals who had assaulted a female and were trying to leave. Deputies attempted to interview the individuals who were...
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On January 24, 2012 at 4:00 p.m., winners from the four high schools in Calvert County will compete in the County Level Competition of the Poetry Out Loud Competition at CalvArt Gallery, 110 S. Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick. Contestants from Calvert High School, Huntingtown High School, Northern High School and Patuxent High...
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In honor of Black History Month, Sotterley Plantation is pleased to offer the second of four presentations of the 2nd Saturday Series entitled, “To Live Enslaved.” These specialty tours will run on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Slavery was a part of Sotterley’s history from the turn of the 18th...
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On Jan. 13 at 9:56 p.m., officers responded to the 2000 block of St. Thomas Drive in Waldorf for the report of a shooting victim. Officers located the victim, 31, and found he had a gunshot wound to his leg. He advised officers he had been shot moments earlier on Robinson Place. The victim...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: THREE CHARGED WITH POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE DRUGS: On Jan. 13 at 10:37 p.m., officers initiated a traffic stop near Chicamuxen Road and Bicknell Road after observing a speeding violation. Upon approaching the car, officers detected a strong odor of marijuana. Officers located...
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Do you want to be the xext Pinch? Come to the open audaitions on Feb. 11 at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf! The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs will be holding Open Auditions on February 11 from 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. in the quest to find energetic and talented performers to fill the role of...
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The 29th Combat Aviation Brigade, known as Task Force Normandy, had a new mission here only days after the end of the war in Iraq. On Dec. 18, the last remaining American Soldiers departed Iraq, bringing the almost nine-year conflict to a close. Col. David W. Carey, Task Force Normandy commander, led the last...
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Have you ever told yourself you were going to do one thing and later discovered you didn’t accomplish it? In other words, you had a good idea in the beginning, but after a while, you got discouraged, distracted, or disturbed in the process. It’s easy telling others what you’re going to do, however, it’s...
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The Maryland Natural Resources Police report that the body that was found at 8:00 am this morning in the 2200 block of Chesapeake Harbor Drive, East is Tyler Cordrey, 25 from Eden, Md. Cordrey went missing on December 17, after a sailboat capsized near the Sandy Point light house in the Chesapeake Bay.
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In the past there was a Charlie’s Deli inLexingtonPark, where people went for great sandwiches and breakfast and then one day it was gone. But now it has come back again. This time it is located south of Patuxent Naval Air Station’s gate 3. From the outside it didn’t really look like a place...
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The 8th Annual Southern Maryland Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast was held at St. Mary’s College of Maryland on Monday, January 16, 2012. Attendees were delighted with performances by the First Missionary Baptist Church, Spring Ridge Middle School, and the College’s Black Student Union Gospel Choir. Speaking at the breakfast was Dr. E....
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 16, 2012) – Governor Martin O’Malley today issued the following statement honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: “Today, we honor and reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “At a time in our nation when many are divided whether by political or social beliefs, we should...
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On Monday, Jan. 16 around 10:45 a.m., Maryland State Police responded to the Bank of America in Lusby located at 11780 H.G. Trueman Road after a large hole was discovered in the window of the bank. Investigation revealed a citizen using the ATM discovered a large hole in window of the bank and flagged down a trooper...
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Blanche Marie Spears, 73 of Lexington Park, died peacefully, January13, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born March 10, 1938, in Hollywood, MD, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Idola M. Spears. Ms. Spears was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. She received her education in the St. Mary’s County...
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Joseph Alexander Foley, Troop 426, was awarded the status of Eagle Scout on December 30th at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor atTrinityUnitedMethodistChurch. His project was for the American Chestnut Land Trust at Scientist Cliffs. He solved an erosion problem, where a pond was running over a foot trail. He redirected the stream and...
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St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics Detectives recently made the following arrests: James Deshaun Bowman, 30 of Lexington Park, was arrested after Vice Narcotics Detectives indicted him for felony drug possession. Suspect Bowman was found to be in possession of cocaine and “Oxycodone” in sufficient quantity to indicate there was intent to distribute. Kyrel Antonio Lewis,...
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The Charles County Department of Public Works, Parks and Grounds Division, is currently accepting applications for seasonal and part-time employment opportunities for the 2012 season. For additional information and to receive an application and job listing, please call the Parks and Grounds Division office at (301) 932-3470, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4...
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Dr. Dorman Walton (DW) Fawley, Jr., 84, of Lusby, Maryland died on Saturday, January 12, 2012 from complications of a stroke. Dr. Fawley was born February 25, 1927 in Broadway, Virginia; he was the son of the late Dorman W. Fawley and Edna Cale Fawley. He was preceded in death by his brothers, John...
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Maryland State Fire Marshal’s are investigating a house fire that completely destroyed a home in Chesapeake Beach. On Sunday, Jan. 15, around 5 a.m., firefighters were alerted to report of a house fire in the 5200 block of Bayside Road in the area of the Holiday Beach subdivision. Over 50 firefighters from North Beach,...
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On Dec. 28, 2011 at approximately 12:45 a.m., deputies responded to a bar in California, Md., for a report of a disorderly individual. Investigation revealed a disorderly subject identified as Terrence A. Queen, 28 of Great Mills, was a patron of the bar and got into a verbal altercation with the victim, which escalated...
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On Friday, January 13 around 6:30 a.m., fire and rescue responded to the report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries along the 25000 block of Budds Creek Road in Chaptico. Crews arrived on scene to discover two vehicles involved with two patients trapped inside one of the vehicles and a third patient injured...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 511 candidates for degrees and certificates during its 13th Winter Commencement held Jan. 12 at the La Plata Campus. “When you watch our graduates walk across the stage—this is an amazing feat for most of them because most have families, they work, they have a life and...
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Anna Virginia Sharpe, 90, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away January 13. 2012 in Solomons Nursing Center. She was born May 19, 1921 in Lost City, West Virginia to the late Wade and Marcella Shell Snyder. Anna worked in the Administration Department for National Geographic. She was kind and sweet, and she always put...
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Ethel Collee Hart Wilson, 71 of Hollywood, MD died January 12, 2012 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Born January 8, 1941 in Perry, FL, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. Hart and Ethel Lee (Moore) Hart. She was raised in Foley, FL. Collee married James A. Wilson in 1967. He...
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Alice Joyce Nobles, age 85, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away January 11, 2012 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. Joyce was born September 4, 1926 in Kinston, NC to John and Josephine (Tilghman) Gardner. She received her education in North Carolina public schools and attended Columbia Union College in Takoma Park,...
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Katherine S. Clark, “Kay,” 90 of Lexington Park, MD died at Washington Hospital Center on January 10, 2012 with family at her side, of heart failure. She embodied the saying, “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out,...
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James Leroy Cox Sr., “Jimmy,” 80, of Huntingtown, Maryland passed away on January, 10, 2012 in Auburndale, Florida. He was born, September 9, 1931 in Prince Frederick, Maryland to Ernest Leroy Cox and Myrtle Gray Cox. He was a graduate of Calvert Senior High, Baltimore Business College, and the Army Officer’s School at...
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The Celtic Society of Southern Maryland in partnership with the Calvert Marine Museum presents the Heartstring Quartet, on Saturday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the museum auditorium. Tickets are $25 each and may be purchased at www.cssm.org. Heartstring is a multi-faceted, unique quartet from the UK boasting some of the most important names...
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Charles County Public Schools is seeking nominations for the school system’s Maryland Teacher of the Year candidate. The nominated teacher must be a classroom, resource or media teacher who spends the majority of his or her time teaching and has a minimum of five years teaching experience. The selected candidate will also be named...
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Promoting mentoring are 18 government and non-profit agencies, that have joined together to expand the roles for businesses, congregations, families, neighborhoods, schools and youth organizations. Businesses are encouraged to have their employees mentor as good citizens, while they help build the future workforce. It is important that all Calvert County citizens learn about the...
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Calvert County has received, for the eleventh year in a row, the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the National Government Finance Officers Association. The award represents the highest achievement in governmental budgeting. Bond rating agencies see this award as favorable. This award is valid for one year. In order to receive the budget award,...
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The new 2012 St. Mary’s Hospital commemorative calendar now available is also a piece of history. The calendar takes you on a journey through memory lane and on to the present day. The special limited edition calendar honors the hospital’s 100 year history with an array of historic facts, health observances and numerous photos...
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A resolution to be even more expeditionary will be met this year, now that Marines here received their first two F-35B Lightning II variants of DoD’s fifth generation fighter Jan. 11. At the 33rd Fighter Wing, Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 is the home for the new aircraft where its “Warlords,” pilots and...
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The Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) F-35 System Development and Demonstration 2011 flight test program resulted in the completion of more test flights and test points than in any year. The 2011 flight test plan called for the accumulation of 872 flights and 6,622 test points by Dec. 31. For the year, the SDD program...
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T. N. Bowes Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. is partnering with St. Mary’s County’s Building Trades Foundation at the James A. Forrest Career Center in Leonardtown with their venture to build a 2600 square foot Cape Cod style house in Madel Manor. Currently, the house is under roof and ready for rough-in HVAC, plumbing,...
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The Charles County Scholarship Fund, Inc. is offering 40 scholarships to Charles County high school students. Applications for scholarships are available at all county high schools and must be submitted by March 2. Award notification will be announced at each high school’s senior awards ceremony later this spring. Applications are also available on the...
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What’s more than 40’ long, brown and green, and rolls along the highways of Southern Maryland offering consumers a chance to save up to 70% on their heating and cooling bills? The answer is a Dillon motorcoach that’s been transformed into a huge rolling billboard. For the past couple weeks, motorists stretching from Charles...
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UPDATE 9 a.m. The accident has been cleared as of 9 a.m. Both mother and child were transported to St. Mary’s Hospital with minor injuries. Accident on Rt. 5 in Leonardtown Authorities in St. Mary’s County are on the scene of a single vehicle accident in Leonardtown along Point Lookout Road just past the Willows Restaurant...
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The following Navy contracts have been awarded locally: The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded an $80,554,934 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for maintenance, manufacturing of parts, instrumentation and engineering support for all models of the F/A-18 & EA-18G aircraft including future variants, domestic and Foreign Military Sales, for ground and flight test programs conducted...
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The Northern High School girls’ softball, team led by Head Coach Robert Earl Radford, were the Class 3-A State Champions for 2011. The team beat Howard County 3-0 allowing them to have a perfect season 22-0. This is the team’s fourth straight championship, having won in 2008, 2009 and 2010. The champions of all four...
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On Saturday, February 11, 2012, Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) will offer above-grade-level testing to interested students from St. Mary’s County elementary schools as part of its Global Talent Search. Talent Search test scores will be used to reveal or confirm exceptional academic abilities, determine true academic peers, and qualify students...
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The Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center is hosting its annual Soup Cook-off on Monday, February 6, 2012, in the school’s state-of-the-art kitchen. The contest has two age groups, a junior division for students and a senior division for adults. Cooking begins at 3:00 p.m. and the doors open to the public...
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Governor Martin O’Malley, delivered a keynote address on Jan. 12, 2012 at the Education Week Quality Counts 2012 event, where Maryland’s public schools were once again named the number-one public school system in the nation, now for four years in a row. The Governor released the following statement: “I’d like to thank the students,...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following suspects on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 11:12am, TFC E. M. Evans served a Bench Warrant (T3-15290) on Charles Edward Taylor, III, 26, of Lexington Park. The warrant was issued with an original charge of Credit Card...
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On December 7 at 9:19 a.m. employees of Wendy’s located at 170 Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick called to report that a robbery had just occurred. It was learned that an employee of Wendy’s observed the store manager being robbed by a black male. That employee then gave chase, following the suspect north...
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On December 16, 2011 one family’s life was forever changed because of a 47-year-old man who felt that he was okay to drive after getting high on PCP (Phencyclidine), also known as known angel dust, which is a recreational dissociative drug that has both hallucinogenic and neurotoxic effects on those who ingest it and/or...
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It is that time of year again! The Annual Giant Gently Used Book Sale hosted by Friends of Calvert Library will begin with a members-only preview night on Thursday, January 12 from 5-8pm. You can join at the door with $10 for an individual and $15 for a family membership. The sale opens to...
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Angela Dorene Quade, 56 of Lexington Park, MD formerly of California, MD passed away on January 9, 2012 in Washington Hospital Center. Born August 17, 1955 in LaPlata, MD, she was the daughter of the late George R. and Dorothy D. Taylor. Angela is survived by her children; Rebecca Quade and Joseph Quade both...
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On January 8, 2012 at 10:36 p.m., the Ridge VFD, Bay District VFD, Avenue VFD, NAWC Fire Department, Ridge EMS and Lexington Park EMS and were dispatched to 48548 Mattapany Road in St. James for the report of a house fire. Crews arrived on the scene to discover a two story single family home with smoke...
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An extensive investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal has revealed the suspects responsible for setting fire to a 2001 Audi four door sedan on August 7, 2011. The remains of the vehicle were located at the dead end of Mattawoman Creek Road in Marbury, Charles County. Damages to the vehicle were...
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The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) will receive more than $6.8 million from the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Emergency Relief Program to help cover the costs to repair roads and bridges damaged during Tropical Storm Lee in late-summer 2011. “When the severe weather struck late this summer, SHA responded aggressively to make repairs so...
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Roy Rogers Restaurant in Solomons is hosting a benefit fundraiser for the children of the late Capitol Police Officer Keith Dowell. Keith grew up in the Solomons area and died in an accidental fall, while volunteering his time at Potter Church. The fundraiser is this evening, Thursday, January 12 from 5PM to 9PM with 25%...
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Norman Albert “Country” Fox, 64, of Compton, MD, died on January 9, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on May 20, 1947 he was the son of the late Frank James and Alyce Ida Mundt Fox. He was the loving husband of Lucheria Amanda Fox whom he married on May 28, 1977 in Leonardtown, MD....
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UPDATE 7 p.m. All lane of Route 301 have been reopened as of 7 p.m. UPDATE 6:15 p.m. According to State Police, a second accident has occurred at Rt. 301 and Mattawoman Beantown Road. Two lanes remain shut down as of 6:15 p.m. Expect major delays and use alternate routes. UDPATE 5:20 p.m. According...
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Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations and the St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services were notified of an allegation of suspected sexual abuse of a child, which occurred in December 2009. A joint investigation was conducted, which led to the arrest of Donald R. Millsaps, 33 of Lexington Park....
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An ongoing investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office has resulted in the arrest of three adults. Ronald Perry (28), Nira Monk (29) and Ashanti Gregory (22) have all been charged with Arson, Second Degree. The fire occurred on Sunday, January 8, 2012 in the area of 3030 Baptist Church Road in Nanjemoy,...
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Patuxent Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications from low to moderate income veterans to remodel and renovate their homes. Projects that will be funded include interior or exterior work performed to alleviate critical health, life and safety issues or code violations. Each award will be up to $10,000. Repair Corps grants will pay...
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Statement of Tony O’Donnell on the State of the Union
Republican Leader of the Maryland House of Delegates Candidate for Congress (MD-5) The State of the Union Address misses the mark when it comes to helping Maryland families. First, we should be creating good paying jobs for Americans by developing our own energy resources. That is why it is such a terrible mistake to...
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