Col. David W. Saxton, 90, died of natural causes on March 30, 2012 in Charlotte Hall, MD. Born in Holton, Michigan, David attended a one-room schoolhouse. After graduating as class valedictorian, he received a scholarship to Hope College in Holland Michigan. In his junior year, he joined the army and finished his degree in...
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Celebrating the 14th Annual Plant Sale and Free Plant Exchange with something NEW - an extra day! April 28 & 29th, 2012 Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sunday from Noon – 3:00 p.m. The popularity of this event has grown significantly over the years and the dedicated Sotterley Garden Guild has just announced that they...
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Don’t miss out on a great day of biking through beautiful Western Charles County! Riders age 16 and older are invited to join us on Saturday, May 19, 7:30 a.m. -3 p.m., for a scenic ride beginning at Nanjemoy Community Center. The Center is located at 4375 Port Tobacco Road in Nanjemoy. Resident Fee:...
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Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Annmarie Garden) is seeking your clean, reusable waste for use in their new artLAB in quantities of 15 or more. Annmarie Garden is looking for surplus, discontinued, and scrap materials. Office supplies, paper goods, packaging materials, textiles, appliances, wooden materials, plastics, and more are welcome. For an exhaustive...
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April arrives with the promise of warmer days as nature greets spring with an explosion of color. In Calvert County, it brings museum adventures, outdoor celebrations and plenty of family-friendly fun. Through August 31 Home Tweet Home: Art for the Birds Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons 410-326-4640 • www.annmariegarden.org...
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George Frederick Darney, IV, 58, of California, MD., died on March 27, 2012 at his residence. Born on June 19, 1953 in Clinton, MD, he was the son of the late Vera Mae and George Frederick Darney, IV. George is survived by his sisters: Susan Trossbach of Leonardtown, MD., Linda Zimmerman of Amherst, VA,...
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During the demolition of the old Calvert High/Calvert Middle School, the crew discovered a time capsule in the cornerstone dated 1947 and was apparently placed there sometime in 1948, about the time the school was finished being constructed. Inside the box was a timeline on the struggle to build a new high school for...
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The Solomons Business Association hosts the 12th annual Taste of Solomons event on Saturday, March 31 from 11 am to 4 pm. Taste of Solomons is a one-day food festival showcasing the many wonderful places to eat in this lovely waterfront community. Food and drink tickets are only $4 each, and are available for...
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An Executive Order issued on September 8, 2007 by Governor Martin O’Malley, created the Bicentennial Commission for Maryland’s part in the War of 1812. Multi-year cultural tourism and educational programs have been planned. In 2005, Congress amended the National Trails System Act to designate the Star-Spangles Banner Trail in Maryland,Virginia and the District of...
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Ready for the weekend? Band, DJ or Karaoke? Southern Maryland News Net’s Entertainment Guide has it all! Check out the hottest bands at your local bar, club and/or restaurant. Friday, March 30 Island Bar & Crab House: Shuckin’ Country Ruddy Duck: Stephanie Williams Band Anthony’s Bar and Grill: Legal Action Band (Classic Rock) Blue...
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Continuing in his efforts to aggressively crackdown on cigarette smuggling through strong partnerships with local and state law enforcement agencies, Comptroller Peter Franchot announced March, 29 that agents from his Field Enforcement Division, working closely with the Maryland State Police (MSP), confiscated more than 6,500 packs of the contraband cigarettes. In addition to seizing...
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Southern Maryland Hospital Center has begun discussions to partner with a regional health system as part of its mission to serve the 800,000 citizens of Prince George’s, Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s Counties. Aligning with a regional hospital system will give Southern Maryland Hospital Center, which is privately owned, access to additional resources to...
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On Thursday, March 29 at 3:50 p.m., police and rescue were dispatched to report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries in the 46200 block of Corporate Way in Lexington Park. Crews arrived on scene to discover a pedestrian struck in the area of the Navy Federal Credit Union. One female patient was flown by...
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UPDATE 7 p.m. Fire and rescue crews were dispatched to Bear Creek BBQ located in the 21000 block of Point Lookout Road in Callaway on Thursday, March 29 around 3:45 p.m. Crews arrived on scene to discover heavy smoke coming from the dwelling. After several minutes of firefighting operations the roof caved in. No...
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On February 4, 2012 at 6:34 p.m. Sheriff Mike Evans and members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 665 Patuxent Reach Drive, Prince Frederick, for a report of an underage drinking party. Upon arrival Sheriff Evans, Cpl. Libby and F/Sgt. Payne made contact with a juvenile, who appeared to be intoxicated, in...
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On March 22 at 8:20 a.m., a Charles County Sheriff’s Office School Resource officer assigned to North Point High School located 2500 Davis Road in Waldorf, received information from a Crime Solvers tip about a student possibly involved in suspicious activity on an athletic field outside of the school. Officers investigated and found the teen in...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: BURGLARY: On March 28 at 3:45 p.m., officers responded to the 15000 block of Bassford Road in Waldorf after the homeowners observed a gray or silver colored minivan parked outside their detached garage. One of the occupants, described as a white male with blonde hair,...
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On March 16, 2012 two hundred fifty seven law enforcement officers from forty eight states and 26 countries graduated the 248th Session of the FBI’s National Academy. Captain Steven Hall, of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, was a member of the graduating class. “Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy Program, held...
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The following Navy contracts have been awarded locally: Northrup Grumman Systems Corp., Electronic Systems Sector, Land and Self Protection Systems Division, Rolling Meadows, Ill., is being awarded an undefinitized contract action with an estimated value of $25,500,000 to procure 110 sensors, 200 upgraded processors, and associated technical data in support of the Advanced Threat...
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by Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service (AFPS) — Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta reaffirmed March 27, the Defense Department’s commitment to the F-35 joint strike fighter program and to ensuring it remains within the defense strategy’s budget. The secretary spoke at a news conference following a meeting with...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) with a 2012 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for its outstanding contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by delivering information and services to its customers to increase energy efficiency. SMECO’s accomplishments were recognized at an awards ceremony in Washington,...
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With the start of the baseball season inching closer and closer, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs are preparing for Spring Training for a third year in a row at Regency Furniture Stadium to get ready for the 2012 season. Highlighting the Blue Crabs spring training schedule are five exhibition games including two at home....
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On December 19, 2011 Governor Martin O’Malley signed an executive order, Plan Maryland, stripping local governments of their zoning and land use power. Before that, local elected officials were accountable to local voters, deciding when, where and how much new development would take place in their county. Officials also told the state where to build...
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Getting fit is more fun when exercises are varied and you are joined by likeminded people—or as in the case of Rodrekia Johnson of Nanjemoy—joined by fellow warriors in training for the Warrior Dash to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Johnson, who is studying to be a phlebotomy technician at the College of...
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Maureen Frederick works as an Administrative Aide to the Calvert Board of County Commissioners and was nominated as the April Employee for 2012. She is being recognized for her dedication, diligence and commitment to excellence. While Maureen’s supervisor was out on a medical issue for approximately sixteen weeks, she stepped up and prepared the...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) was recognized at the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Roundtable inOrlando,Florida, on March 14, 2012, as a 2012 Customer Service Champion. SMECO was one of only 50 companies to have earned this distinction this year. To qualify for inclusion on this elite list, companies must not only excel...
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Today, Southern Maryland News Net had the privilege of celebrating the grand opening celebration of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet as they opened for business in the St. Mary’s Square located in Lexington Park. Hundreds waited in line all night for this one of a kind celebration. As doors opened at 9 a.m., shoppers were greeted by NASCAR...
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The Calvert Board of County Commissioners proclaimed April “Fair Housing Month”. April 2012 marks the 44th anniversary of the passage of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act. The Act outlaws discrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing because of race, color, familial status, religion, sex, physical/mental disability, marital status or national...
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Rachel Reese, who works for the Calvert Marine Museum as an Exhibits Graphics Technician, was nominated as Calvert County Government Employee for March. She designs and prints all of the signs, posters, flyers and brochures for the Museum. Rachel also keeps all the audio-visual equipment up and running including the computers used in the...
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St. Mary’s County Government Offices will be closed on Friday, April 6, in observance of Good Friday. Offices will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, April 9, 2012. The St. Andrews Landfill, Solid Waste/Recycling Program and six (6) convenience centers will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 8. The landfill and convenience centers...
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On Wednesday, March 28 join Southern Maryland News Net live from the scene of a grand opening celebration like no other in the region. Join us in Great Mills at St. Mary’s Square as Ollie’s Bargain Outlet cuts the ribbon on its first bargain superstore in Southern Maryland. The festivities get underway at 9...
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On March 24 at 5:45 a.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of Heathcote Road in Waldorf for the report of a stabbing. Investigation showed the suspect, Jueston Kyle Dorsey, 31, of Waldorf, stabbed the victim, 20, with a fork during an argument. The victim had a significant laceration to her face and wounds...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Terence Andrew Dyson, Jr. THEFT OF COPPER WIRES: Between March 23 – March 26, unknown suspect(s) stole copper wiring from a house under construction in the 8700 block of Grassland Court in Bensville. Officer M. Mellott is investigating. SECOND-DEGREE BURGLARY: On March 26, a...
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On March 25 at 10:19 p.m., officers responded to Popeye’s in the 2400 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of an attempted robbery that just occurred. According to witnesses, the suspect, Daniel Thomas Newman, 45, of no fixed address, entered the Popeye’s, approached an employee, implied he had a weapon, and...
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On March 23 at 5:46 a.m., officers assigned to the CCSO Warrant Squad located and arrested Michael Scott Burke, 28, of Ridge, in connection with five outstanding warrants including charges of violation of probation, theft over $500, theft under $500, two counts of child support violations and theft under $100. Sgt. D. Bacon and...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following people on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 11:10am, Tpr. W. A. Couter served a Circuit Court Warrant (T3-15428) on Charles Rodger Wathen, 31, of Hollywood. The warrant was issued for Mr. Wathen’s arrest on March 14, 2012...
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For the 5th Anniversary Season of Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball, the team has made a huge effort to provide many more promotions, giveaways, and appearances than ever before! With the launch of the 5th Anniversary 5 for $55 Opening Day Packages, the Blue Crabs will be announcing the top 25 promotions for this...
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Maryland State Police are investigating an incident involving one of their own troopers who allegedly assaulted a waitress at a local Ruby Tuesday Restaurant after his meal was under cooked. On Thursday, March 22, Cpl. Paul A. Trossbach, a Trooper with MSP- Leonardtown Barrack was dining at the Ruby Tuesday Restaurant in Prince Frederick,...
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Charles Edward Cook died of congestive heart failure on March 25, 2012. He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on January 27, 1924. His parents moved to Maryland in 1930 and Mr. Cook attended Hyattsville schools through high school. After two years at the University of Maryland, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 and...
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James M. Fowler, 54, of Port Republic, MD, passed away on March 25, 2012 in Snake Spring, PA. Jimmy was born in Prince Frederick on October 3, 1957 to Raymond E. Fowler and Irene V. Fowler. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan and he loved to fish and shoot pool. He is survived...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick have arrested the following people for DUI: Mona A. Banik, 57 of Huntingtown, was arrested on March 19 at 5:14 p.m., by TFC K. Donaldson Betsy L. Logue, 57 of Prince Frederick, was arrested on March 21 at 8:12 a.m., by TPR. J. Oles Mary A. Lavin, 59...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for communities to help raise baby oysters for the 2012 season through the Marylanders Grow Oysters program. Now in its fifth year, the program is bigger and better than ever thanks to enthusiastic citizens who have helped establish and expand this effort. “I would like...
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The Navy announced March 26, 2011 a full and open rolling admission to add prime contractors to its SeaPort-e Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Proposals are due May 1 to the NAVSEA SeaPort-e contracting office in Dahlgren, VA. SeaPort-e is the Navy’s vehicle for technical services, with over $44 billion in task order awards since...
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Joseph Luther Hoopengardner, Jr., 90, of Hollywood, MD died on March 25, 2012 in Charlotte Hall, MD. Born on May 6, 1921 he was the son of the late Catherine Renner and Joseph Luther Hoopengardner, Sr. He was the loving husband of Loretta Joy Ashby Hoopengardner whom he married on December 18, 1942 in...
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Ronald Edward McCready, Sr., 62, of Nappanee, IN formerly of Lusby, MD passed away on March 20, 2012 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on February 8, 1950 in Prince Frederick, MD to the late Hilda Virginia Sadler and James Edward McCready. He married his beloved wife Hazel Gene McCready on September 20, 1970...
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Unless you live under a rock, you have probably heard Facebook has released the new timeline for business pages. If you are confused or trying to understand how you can adapt to this new format, I will try to provide some direction on how it works. If you have not chosen to upgrade to...
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Thomas Weirich, principal at the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center, makes it a point to be visible in his building at all times. Whether he is talking with a student or with a staff member, he is friendly and approachable. He has an open door policy to foster communication among students and staff, and...
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The following Navy contract has been awarded locally: The Boeing Co., Seattle, Wash., is being awarded a $30,144,000 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded advance acquisition contract (N00019-09-C-0022) to procure additional long lead materials in support of P-8A Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) III. Work will be performed in Seattle, Wash. (63.8 percent); Greenlawn,...
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FORT WORTH, Texas, March 26, 2012 – The first night refueling in the history of the Lockheed Martin F-35 program was completed Thursday at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Piloted by U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Peter Vitt, AF-4, an F-35A conventional takeoff and landing variant, rendezvoused with an Air Force KC-135 tanker and...
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Virginia Elizabeth “Ginny” Hughes, 60, of Leonardtown, MD, formerly from Washington, DC died on March 24, 2012 in Callaway, MD. Born on August 24, 1951 she was the daughter of the late Helen Elizabeth and George Washington Fowler. Virginia is survived by her son Robert G. Hughes of Aylett, VA., Siblings: Zoe Ann Vest...
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UPDATE March 26, 2012 Seventeen-year-old Jessica Leatherwood, who had been reported missing by family members to deputies at the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office on January 3 of this year, was found safe on January 26 in Baltimore. Leatherwood’s mother called Det. Jason Ewig of the C.I.T. on the evening of January 26 and stated...
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Vice Narcotics Detectives conducted a several month long investigation into the prescription drug network that was being conducted by Suspect Robert Anthony Mister, age 42 of Chesapeake Beach, Md., his wife Jennifer Lynn Mister, age 38 of Chesapeake Beach, Md. and others. The investigation revealed that a large amount of prescription medication was being...
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St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics Detectives has arrested and indicted the following suspects on drug charges: L: Burch; R: Clarke William Edward Burch, 35 of Loveville, Md.,was arrested on a Grand Jury Indictment charging him with Felony drug charges to include “Distribution of Oxycodone”. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Division would like...
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John Lee Farrell, Sr., 57, of Avenue, MD, died on March 21, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on May 20, 1947 he was the son of the late Virginia Lee Thompson and John William Farrell. He was preceded in death by his wife Sheila L. Farrell who he loved with all his heart. John...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: DUI and Possession of Marijuana: On 3/19/12 at 5:14 pm, Trooper First Class Donaldson stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Dalrymple Rd. at Karen Dr. in Chesapeake Beach. The driver, Mona A. Banik, 57 of Sunderland, was arrested for driving under the influence. ...
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Lighthouse lovers are invited to the popular Lighthouse Adventure Cruises on Saturday, June 2, June 30, July 21, and Sunday, August 5 aboard a private charter vessel. The cost is $130 for the day-long trip; lunch is on your own. Museum members pay $120. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call (410) 326-2042...
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Calvert County’s Green Team will host the fourth annual Green Expo on April 28th from 10am to 5pm at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center on Dowell Road. Calvert’s Go Green initiative is a local effort to promote the responsible use of energy and resources in order to achieve a healthier environment and a...
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During the week of March 19 through March 25 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,722 calls for service throughout the community. The following incidents remain under investigation: Burglary Unknown suspect(s) stole $1260 worth of tools from an unlocked detached garage of a home in the 3800 block of Hallowing Point Road...
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On March 22 at 1:11 a.m., Calvert County DFC J. Norton responded to the area of eastbound Md. Rt. 260 and Old Solomons Island Road in Owings for the report of a vehicle driving erratically. Norton observed the subject vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on St. Andrews Drive at Waterford Way in Chesapeake Beach. ...
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Norris Cecil Hindle, 68 of McConnellsburg, PA, formerly of St. Mary’s and Charles County, MD passed away at his home surrounded by his family. Born July 29, 1943 in LaPlata, MD, he was the son of the late Maurice Hindle and Virginia Dare Bowie. He is survived by his loving and caring wife, the...
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Clarissa Angie Ogle, age 81, of Huntingtown, MD passed away on March 23, 2012 at her home. She was born April 14, 1930 in Sioux City, Iowa to William Irving and Hazel Ella (Colvin) Britton. She moved to Waysons Corner as a young woman and lived with her sister. Clarissa married John Howard Ogle...
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Calvert County’s diverse economic opportunities and an unparalleled quality of life make it an outstanding location for business investment. The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Economic Development welcome the following new businesses to the county. Visit them and help support your local economy. Stoney’s Giftshop, 541 Solomons Island Road,...
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Ruth Marie “Penny” Walker, 85 of Lusby, MD passed away on March 22, 2012 at Bayridge Health Care, Annapolis, MD. She was born on October 9, 1926 in Washington, D. C. to the late Reddie Wright Sweeney and Norman W. Sweeney. Penny was always known for her compassion, wisdom and understanding. She was preceded...
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Join Greenstreet Gardens on Saturday, March 31 at 10:30 a.m. for an Easter Parade, Egg Hunt and Magic Show. Bring your own Basket and dress in comfy shoes for the walk to the back of the farm. The Easter Bunny will there here of course; bring your own camera! $5/child with partial proceeds donated to the...
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Registration for prekindergarten and kindergarten students begins Monday, April 23, at all Charles County public elementary schools. To enter prekindergarten for the 2012-13 school year, students must be four years old by September 1. To be eligible for kindergarten for the 2012-13 school year, students must be five years old by September 1. Registration...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces the following office and facility closures for Good Friday: All Calvert County government offices will be closed Friday, April 6, in observance of Good Friday. The Calvert Pines, Southern Pines and North Beach senior centers will be closed April 6. Meals on Wheels will be delivered...
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A North Beach man is facing murder charges after he shot his girlfriend after an argument Friday in North Beach. Kenneth William Mitchell II, age 34, was arrested on March 23 around 2 a.m., when officers responded to the 7000 blk of Charleston Avenue for report of a shooting. Upon arrival, Anne Arundel County Police...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Warrant Service, First Degree Assault and Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance On March 23, 2012 deputies responded to a possible controlled dangerous substance complaint on Patuxent Road in Lexington Park, Maryland. As deputies were investigating the complaint they made contact with Turez Lydell...
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On Friday, March 23 at 8:15 p.m., firefighters from Bay District VFD were dispatched to a construction site in the 46300 block of Pegg Lane in Lexington Park for a report of a tractor on fire. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a Pettibone Extendo 10056 construction forklift fully involved. The site of the fire was at a...
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Sheriff Timothy Cameron and Cpl. Angela Delozier would like to announce the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office participation in the 29th Annual National Night Out, which will be held on August 7, 2012 this year. National Night Out has proven to be an effective, inexpensive and an enjoyable program to promote neighborhood spirit and...
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Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Emergency Management Division, will conduct a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout southern Calvert and St. Mary’s counties on Monday, April 2, 2012, at 12 p.m. The full-cycle test includes a three-minute activation of all sirens within the 10-mile area around Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power...
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On March 21, 2012, Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Division identified Laura Elizabeth Thomas, 19 of Prince Frederick, as the person advertising sexual contact on the Internet. Contact was made with the suspect via telephone and arrangements were made to meet the suspect at the Sleep Inn Hotel on Three...
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Spring is in the air and April is an awesome time to visit the Calvert Marine Museum. Visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com for a complete listing of events and programs. Monday, April 2 – Monday, April 9 ~ Spring Break FUN Spend Spring Break at the museum with special programming for children of all...
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools will be sponsoring the Elementary School Summer Fine Arts Camp, June 25 – 28, 2012, for students completing grades 3, 4, and 5; and the Middle School Summer Fine Arts Camp, July 9 – 12, 2012, for students completing grades 6, 7, and 8. Both camps will be held...
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Patuxent Habitat for Humanity, an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International serving St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties, has been selected to receive one of 46 Capacity Building grants funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. The grant will help Patuxent Habitat increase their ability to build more affordable housing and partner...
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Darius Lamont Prigg, 18 of White Plains, MD was charged with one count of armed robbery for his part in the recent Charles and St. Mary’s County robberies of local convenience stores. According to court documents, Prigg admitted to conspiring with Green and Hinnant while inside the car on their robbery spree. Prigg stated he never got out...
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Charles County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested the suspect responsible for stealing spare tires from vehicles parked at a local commuter parking lot and for breaking into numerous vending machines throughout the county. The suspect has also been linked to several thefts across the region including St. Mary’s County and King George, VA. The arrest...
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Calling all visual artists and arts organization exhibitors! You are invited to join us at the largest outdoor arts festival in Charles County . . . ArtsFest 2012! The Charles County Arts Alliance proudly presents its 20th annual ArtsFest in partnership with the Town of La Plata. This year, ArtsFest takes place on Saturday,...
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On Friday, March 23 at 6:00 a.m., Hollywood VFD was dispatched to report of a vehicle in the 43900 block of Commerce Ave. in Hollywood. Crews arrived on scene to discover heavy fire coming from a Chevrolet pickup truck in the parking lot of Sailing Specialties, Inc. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze. Police made...
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The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) charged four recreational anglers and one commercial angler with possession of striped bass during closed season in two separate incidences. On March 14, NRP Officers charged John Edward Smith III, 57 of Shadyside, with possession of striped bass during closed season, commercially possessing striped bass with out a...
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The results are in for the recent Tricoda Open. Check out the score card below. According to Robbie Tejchman. “This was the best turnout we have had for the Tricoda Open and hope it is even bigger next year.” He continued to explain, “The First Annual Maryland State Cricket Championship was held and two of...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: ROBBERY: On March 21 at 9:13 p.m., officers responded to Ultra Fuels in the 300 block of Smallwood Drive, Waldorf, for the report of a robbery. Investigation showed the suspect entered the store and picked up a bag of cookies as if he was going...
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Due to Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2012, security has increased at NAS Patuxent River. Because of this, there are entry gate changes to be aware of. Gate 1 is open 24 hours. For Friday, March 23 only, Gates 2 and 3 will be open from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Mission Essential Personnel should...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating thefts of American and Maryland State Flags. The thefts occurred in the town of Leonardtown, Maryland, sometime during the week of March 4 though March 10, 2012. Anyone with information regarding these crimes or any other crime is asked to call Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333. Tipsters...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is testing for Deputy Sheriffs on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Individuals interested in becoming a Deputy should visit the Sheriff’s Office website http://www.firstsheriff.com/ and download a Preliminary Screening Sheet. All Preliminary Screening Sheets must be completed and turned into the Sheriff’s Office Human Resources Division by April 6,...
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On March 22, Gazette.Net, an online newspaper endorsed Tony O’Donnell for the 5th District congressional race in the Republican Primary. Gazette.Net said: O’Donnell is minority leader of the Maryland House of Delegates. His party is badly outnumbered in Annapolis and it falls to O’Donnell to publicly and forcefully argue the Republican position in a...
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On Saturday, March 17, 2012 beginning at 7:00 p.m., ten Troopers from the La Plata Barrack participated in a Checkpoint Strickeforce DUI Saturation Patrol. The saturation was concentrated on the Waldorf areas of Route 301, Route 205, Route 228, Route 5 and Route 925. This area was selected because of the high level of...
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On Friday, March 23 at 7:30 a.m. Andy Bell, St. Mary’s County Fire Chief and Gerald Gardiner, St. Mary’s County Emergency Manager, will be on the air with T-bone and Heather on WSMD Star 98.3 FM to discuss Open Air Burning Regulations. At a recent Fireboard meeting concern was expressed about the increased number...
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UPDATE: March 22, OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has charged two men in connection with the March 20 robbery of a 7-Eleven store in the 3300 block of Leonardtown Road in Waldorf. The suspects are also responsible for an armed robbery that occurred hours later at a store in St. Mary’s...
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Dream Weaver Café had such an intriguing sounding name that I just had to check it out. So on a Sunday afternoon we decided to go try their brunch. It was voted Calvert County’s Buy Local Restaurant for 2010 and it advertises the best in fresh food. Located in a shopping center, the outside...
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Nine Charles County public schools earned recognition in the 2011 Maryland School Performance Recognition Program, which honors schools for academic and subgroup achievement on the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) or the High School Assessment (HSA). Four schools were honored for overall academic achievement. They are Dr. James Craik Elementary School, Milton M. Somers and...
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Registration has begun for the Pax River Raiders Youth Football & Cheer League Fall 2012 Season. Online Registration can be found at www.paxriverraiders.org for the 2012 Fall Season for Cheerleading and Tackle Football, along with open Summer Registrations for the Southern MD Youth Contact Camp (July 18th-21st) and PRR Youth Cheerleading Camp featuring UCA...
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Stuart J. Goodman, MD, MBA, chief of Southern Maryland Hospital’s Stroke Center and department of neurology, has been elected president of the Southern Medical Association (SMA). The appointment lasts one year and begins in 2013. The SMA is a professional organization that supports physicians’ professional development. It has member physicians across 16 states. Dr....
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The offices of Charles County Government, and the Tri-County Animal Shelter in Hughesville, will be closed on Friday, April 6, in observance of Good Friday. The Department of Public Works main office will be closed but the Charles County Sanitary Landfill, Recycling Center, and Composting Facility in Waldorf; the Pisgah Recycling Center; and curbside...
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With one leader pledging to ensure the continuation of the organizational mission and the other reflecting on its legacy, the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School hosted a change of command ceremony here March 16. TPS staff and family gathered in Hangar Bay 110 to welcome Cmdr. Brandt Moslener as he took the reins...
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This Friday marks two years since President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law. Since then, millions of Americans have seen the positive impacts of health care reform, and here in Maryland’s Fifth District, families and small businesses are benefitting from new protections and greater freedom and control over their health care choices,...
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Authorities in St. Mary’s County responded to a house fire in Ridge . The fire broke out in the 15300 block of Tennyson Lane on Tuesday, March 20 around 2:48 a.m. Over 50 firefighters responded to the scene of single family, two-story home. The house was unoccupied at the time of the blaze. Investigation revealed firefighters...
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On Tuesday during their meeting, the Calvert Board of County Commissioners got an update from MACo Executive Director Michael Sanderson and President Ingrid Turner. The teachers’ pension shift is now in the Senate and it looks like there are not enough votes to stop it from being passed down to the counties. Along with...
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John H. McHenry, Jr., 69, of Solomons, MD, passed away peacefully at his home on March 16, 2012 after a long, courageous fight against liver cancer. He was born in Baltimore, MD to the late John H. McHenry, Sr. and Jeannette Koons McHenry. John is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Amy...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have arrested the following suspects on DUI charges: Weekly DUI Status SheetMarch 15 thru March 21, 2012 Walter Green, Jr., 60, of Great Mills on 3/15/12 by TFC K. D. Lashley Antonio Derrell Washington, 23, of Lexington Park on 3/17/12 by TFC A. J. Malaspina Francis Osborne St.Clair, 65,...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown are investigating the following incidents: Drug Arrest – On Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 10:27am, Tpr. E. T. Reuschling conducted a traffic stop on a Volkswagen in the area of Maryland Route 246 and Kay Drive for a traffic violation. Upon approaching the vehicle, contact was made with...
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On Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 9:01am, TFC J. S. Gibson responded to an Emergency Communication Broadcast that indicated a theft had just occurred at the Food Lion in St. Mary’s Square in Lexington Park. The broadcast provided information regarding the description of the suspect, last known direction of travel and that the items...
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Bret Michaels, pop culture icon and lead singer of the band Poison, will perform live at the Calvert Marine Museum’s PNC Pavilion on Sunday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale to museum members on Tuesday, April 3 at 10:00 a.m. and to the public on Tuesday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m....
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On March 19, 2012 detectives with the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Special Victims Unit, conducted an investigation regarding alleged sex crimes committed by Jody Leroy Malinich, age 46, of California, Maryland over the past five years. As a result of the investigation it was revealed Malinich had engaged in illegal sexual...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of a man who robbed a convenience store. Surveillance photos of the suspect are being released in the hopes someone can identify him. Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a $1,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the suspect. On...
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Five exemplary Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) employees were honored by the Board of Education on March 13. Honored were Leroy Pressley, Barbara Woods-Miazza, Nancy Buter, Tamra Nissen and Philip Jones. Pressley is a music teacher at William A. Diggs Elementary School. He was nominated for recognition for starting an elementary school choir, for...
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On February 27, 2012 detectives with the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Special Victims Unit, conducted an investigation regarding alleged sex crimes committed by Cary Michael Anderson, age 32, of Dameron, Maryland over the past two years. As a result of the investigation it was revealed Anderson had engaged in illegal sexual...
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Join SMECO on a scenic 75-mile bike ride on June 2, 2012, to celebrate their 75th anniversary. Travel through the beautiful byways of Southern Maryland to Colton’s Point on the shores of the Potomac River. June 2 is National Trails Day, a perfect opportunity to join your neighbors for a 29-, 47-, or 75-mile ride...
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Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center reminds the public that March 31, 2012, is the application deadline for several upcoming visual artist opportunities, including, a public art project called Solomons Splash, a fine arts exhibit titled Treasured, and the annual arts festival, Artsfest ’12. Artists who are interested in any of these programs can...
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The St Mary’s County Department of Public Safety is pleased to announce the following CERT training opportunity for the citizens of St. Mary’s County: April 28, and April 29, 2012 (two day class) 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location – Dept. of Public Safety, 23090 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)...
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On March 17 at 12:20 a.m., officers responded to the 11700 block of Business Park Drive in Waldorf for the report of an armed robbery with shots fired. The victim, 16, reported he and several friends were in the 3200 block of Westdale Court when a lone male approached and demanded money. The victims...
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Comptroller Peter Franchot announced March, 20, 2012, that as of mid-March, his agency has processed electronically-filed returns with more than $1 billion in refunds requested for the 2011 tax year and that number is expected to increase as the filing deadline draws closer. The Comptroller’s Office offers a variety of free, fast and foolproof...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: THEFT FROM AUTOS: On March 19, between 3:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., unknown suspects stole a spare tire from a car at the Mattawoman Park and Ride in Waldorf. Officers canvassed the area and discovered another car in which it appeared someone tried to...
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Donna Lee Quinn of Port Republic died on March 18, 2012. She was born on December 30, 1953, in Bethesda, MD to Donald S. and Margaret (Peggy) Foley. She was raised in Bradbury Heights, MD and attended Suitland High School. She married David C. Quinn of Clinton, MD in 1977 where they lived until...
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Albert “Nick” Henry Nicholson, Jr. of Dunkirk, Maryland, formerly of St. Mary’s County in Maryland, died peacefully on March 19, 2012 at the age of 72. Nick was born on February 25, 1940 in Washington, DC to Albert H. Nicholson, Sr. and Agnes Harriett (Herbert) Huppmann. He is the beloved husband of Mary Ann...
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On Tuesday, March 20, the Charles County Commissioners issued a proclamation designating March 30 as Doctors’ Day in Charles County. Licensed physicians are devoted to relieving human suffering through the prevention and treatment of illness and injury. Physicians safeguard our health and well-being through their reverence for human life and commitment to promoting beneficial...
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On March 14 at 2:39 p.m., officers responded to Burch’s Garage in the 10800 block of Charles Street in La Plata after an employee called to report a theft of scrap metal that just occurred. Officers arrived and obtained a description of the suspect’s vehicle which fled the scene minutes earlier. On a hunch,...
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On March 16, CCSO School Resource Officers arrested a 15-year-old male in connection with a strong-arm robbery that occurred at North Point High School, 2500 Davis Road in Waldorf. On March 9, at about 4 p.m., the victim, 15, was walking home from school after missing his ride. There was an early dismissal that...
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During the week of March 11 through March 18 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,933 calls for service throughout the community. The following incidents are being investigated: Burglary Unknown suspect(s) burglarized Lee’s Nail and Spa on Village Center Way in Lusby overnight between March 15 and 16 and made off...
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The loss prevention officer at the Dunkirk Safeway called police on March 16 at 5:25 p.m. to report that he had a suspect in custody who had stolen over $650 worth of food from the store. Calvert County DFC E. Bradley responded and arrested Anthony Joseph Pruitt, 42 of North Beach, and charged him with...
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The Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) was awarded a $5,000.00 grant from Washington Gas for the establishment of a Fossil Fuel Fund. The support will help offset the cost of transportation to bring elementary and middle school students from the Washington metropolitan area that is more than 40 miles from the museum. Local schools have...
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For the 5th Anniversary Season of Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball, the team has made a huge effort to provide many more promotions, giveaways, and appearances than ever before! With the launch of the 5th Anniversary 5 for $55 Opening Day Packages, the Blue Crabs will be announcing the top 25 promotions for this...
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March 23rd marks the two-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare”. Prior to its passage, the Congressional Budget Office claimed the bill’s cost would be under $900 Billion over 10 years. However, just last week the Congressional Budget Office revised its estimate to $1.76 Trillion, nearly twice the originally estimated...
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The Charles County Commissioners are pleased to announce that the White Plains Regional Park is offering free admission to all skateboarders ages six and older on Sunday, April 1. The Charles County Parks Division wishes to thank the skateboarders for their patronage throughout the year and encourage first-timers to bring their boards and...
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Come to The Ultimate Social Media Plan Seminar and Take the Reins of Your Online Presence The Ultimate Social Media Plan Seminar will be held on Tuesday, March 27th from 10am-1pm at the Center for Children, La Plata. The cost is $25 and all proceeds will be donated to the Center of Children. The...
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A student at Mattawoman Middle School in Charles County was charged with possession of a weapon on Monday, March 19. A tip to county school officials just before the start of school lead to the principal and a school resource officer recovering an unloaded gun inside the school. According to Katie O’Malley-Simpson, a spokesman for the...
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Charles “Charlie” Corbin, 75, of Abell, MD died at his residence in Abell, MD. Born July 11, 1936 in Washington, DC he was the son of the late Virginia Grimes and George Corbin. Mr. Corbin. Mr. Corbin was the loving husband of Audrey Lucille Coffren Corbin whom he married in Forestville, MD in October,...
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On March 17th 2012, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office conducted two separate Sobriety Check Points. The first one was in the area of Route 235 Hollywood MD. Three hundred sixty two vehicles passed through the Check Point during its operation. Three drivers were cited for having suspended vehicle registrations, one was cited for...
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Senate Bill 236, the Maryland Government’s septics bill is reported as being out of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee today and will be considered by the full Senate tomorrow. The bill is less about addressing septic systems and more about state control of local land use decisions. MACo is opposing the bill...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick have arrested the following suspects on DUI charges: Ottis L. Farmer, 29 of King George, Va., was arrested on March 14 at 12:02 a.m. by TPR. S. Lewis Joseph A. Haines, 22 of Prince Frederick, was arrested on March 14 at 4:39 a.m., by TPR. S. Barlow Christopher B. Redding,...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have arrested the following suspects on drug charges: Drug Arrest – On Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 12:26am, TFC E. M. Evans conducted a traffic stop in the area of Mervell Dean Road and Joy Chapel Road on a Toyota for a traffic violation. Upon approaching the vehicle, TFC...
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Dorothy Fowler Morgan, 94, of Mechanicsville died peacefully on March 16, 2012, attended by her loving family. Born February 2, 1918 in Calvert County, MD, she was the daughter of the late Fayette and Lydia (Lottie) Fowler. She graduated from Prince Frederick High School in 1934. She lived her life dedicated to God and...
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Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Annmarie Garden) in Solomons, Maryland, offers a variety of classes for all adults and children. Advance registration is required. Call 410-326-4640 or visit www.annmariegarden.orgfor detailed information. Adult Classes: Annmarie Garden will present a Watercolor Class, a six class series taught by Mary Blumburg on Thursdays, April 5 through...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following people on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 7:15pm, Tpr. S. M. Morton served an Arrest Warrant (T3-15417) on Geoffrey Scott Welcome, 49, of Lexington Park. The warrant was issued for Mr. Welcome on March 15, 2012 by...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Possession of Marijuana: On 3/15/12 at 10:55 am, Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 261 south of Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach. The odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. Flakes of Marijuana were observed...
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Whether you are a novice or an experienced gardener, a long-time resident or new to the area, Sotterley Plantation invites you to revel in the wonders of springtime at the 14th Annual Plant Sale and Free Plant Exchange on Saturday, April 28, 2012. The Plant Sale, sponsored by the Sotterley Garden Guild, will run...
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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, taught by local coupon celebrity, Kimberly Pepper-Hoctor (aka TheGirlLovesCoupons.com), will be held March...
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Juniors Cody Schwenk, Nick Young and Dominic Wilkins from St. Mary’s Ryken swept the top spots in the Rotary Club of Lexington Park’s annual “Four-Way Test” speech contest. The trio presented their speeches at the club’s meeting on March 5. First place winner, Dominic Wilkins of California, Md., spoke about negative political tensions and...
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On Friday, March 16, 2012, Howard “Bernie” Carroll, Jr. passed away at his home in Waldorf, MD. He was 70 years old. He is survived by his brother Raymond Carroll and his wife Carol and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his beloved parents Marie T. Carroll and Howard B. Carroll,...
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On Friday, March 16, 2012 we say goodbye to a piece of Calvert County history, Calvert Junior-Senior High School. A demolition company, hired by the Board of County Commissioners, did what their contract told them to do. The school was under construction in 1947 with additions and renovations done in 1960, 1973 and 1974. It opened in...
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CalvertCounty’s Staff recommended budget was presented to the citizens on March 13 at 7 p.m., at the Calvert Senior Pines auditorium. The FYI General Fund Budget is recommended at $232,335,354 with a use of prior year fund balance of $6,249,094 required to balance it for FY2013.. The budget is relatively flat from FY 2012 with...
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Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Manager Patrick Osborn has announced the official signing of two more players, with spring camp set to begin exactly one month from today on April 16. Right-handed pitcher Virgil Vasquez is returning to the Blue Crabs after spending last season with the club. More pitching depth has been added with...
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Attend one of Washington’s most exciting springtime traditions − the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® on Saturday, April 14, rain or shine! Following the parade enjoy the beauty of the city in its finest bloom while exploring the National Museums or enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere of the largest Japanese cultural festival featuring food, arts...
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On Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 7 p.m., four Troopers from the MSP-Leonardtown Barrack participated in a Checkpoint Strikeforce DUI saturation patrol. The saturation covered areas in the middle part of St. Mary’s County, Maryland, specifically, California. During the operation, 32 vehicles were stopped; resulting in 2 subjects being arrested for DUI. One vehicle was...
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Leadership Maryland’s project for class 2011 will be hosting a Southern Maryland Regional Briefing on hiring military veterans at Patuxent High School auditorium on March 26th from 9:30am to 11am. The seminar will highlight the unique skills, qualities, characteristics and training those veterans and Wounded Warriors have. There will be a panel of business...
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Frank A. Jaklitsch, 67, departed March 16, 2012, at home. He was born August 6, 1944, in New York, the son of Dr. Frank A. Jaklitsch and Helen E. Jaklitsch. Frank graduated from Farmingdale High School, NY, class of 1962. Following graduation, he studied at Greensboro College, NC. He left college after two years...
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Kimberly Dawn Lambert, 44 of Clarksburg, WV, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2012. Kim was born on April 2, 1967 in Cheverly, MD. She was the daughter of Jane Lee Lambert of Rivesville, WV and Nolan C. Lambert, Senior, of Kingsport, TN. She is survived by three brothers, Clayton and his wife Alisa,...
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John Wayne Catterton, 63, of Deale, MD passed away March 14, 2012 at his residence. Known as Wayne, he was born February 10, 1949 in Churchton, MD to William W. and Ella Mae (Marquess) Catterton. He was raised in Deale, MD and attended Deale Elementary, Southern Middle and Southern Sr. High School in Lothian,...
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Charles County Sheriff Rex W. Coffey said CCSO officers will be out this St. Patrick’s Day conducting saturation patrols looking for impaired drivers. Across the nation, St. Patrick’s Day has become a popular night out to celebrate with friends and family. Unfortunately, due to the large volume of drunk drivers, the night out has...
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SMECO recently hosted an online general knowledge quiz for more than 220 students who participated in the 18th Annual Elementary School Knowledge Bowl. Twenty-eight teams of fourth- and fifth-graders from 18 elementary schools in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties competed in the event. The Elementary School Knowledge Bowl quiz tested the students’ knowledge...
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The Center for Children is hosting the Harlem Ambassadors on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. Come see the high-flying slam dunks, dazzling ball-handling tricks and hilarious comedy routines as the Ambassadors play the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Enforcers. The event will be held at the Calvary Gospel Church, 11150 Berry Road in...
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On Friday, March 16 around 3:55 p.m., police and rescue responded to the 45000 block of Worth Ave near First Colony Blvd. in California between the Giant Food Store and Lowes. Crews arrived on scene to discover three vehicles involved to include a Dodge Avenger, a Toyota Camry and a Dodge Caravan. Investigation revealed the driver...
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A trip to the theater offers an escape to another time and place, an experience in which audience members can relax as they are transported into the realm of the imaginary. Beginning this weekend, Friday, March 16 at Three Notch Theater, the Newtowne Players will provide such an escape as they present The Caucasian Chalk...
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Calvert County Public Schools is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year. The pre-kindergarten program was developed by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to meet the needs of low income students who may not have the readiness skills needed to be successful in school. Students are selected based on the criteria...
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Virgil Leroy Bowen, 89, of Amherst, VA formerly of Calvert County, MD passed away on March 7, 2012 at Fairmont Crossing Nursing Home in Amherst, VA. He was born on June 17, 1922 in Calvert Co. to the late Virgil H. and Effie Fowler Bowen. In addition to his parents he was preceded in...
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The St. Mary’s County FOP 7 is sad to announce the passing of long-time Active Retired Member William “Sarge” Largent. Sarge was a retired Anne Arundel County Deputy Sheriff, and resided in Glen Burnie, Maryland. He vacationed in St. Mary’s for years and became a member of F.O.P Lodge 7 several years ago on...
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Charles County Sheriff Rex W. Coffey and members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office are hosting their annual “Crime Watch” kick-off event on Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. at the Waldorf Jaycees. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about crime prevention programs throughout the county. Sgt. Charlie Baker, a supervisor...
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On Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 11:42 a.m., police and fire responded to a report of an accident at the intersection of Great Mills Road and Chancellors Run Road in Great Mills. Investigation revealed a Chevrolet pickup truck with a single occupant lost control and struck a pole. The truck then drove over a...
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The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) will resurface five miles of MD 231 (Hallowing Point Road) in Calvert County beginning this Sunday night, March 18. Work includes milling, patching, resurfacing and restriping MD 231 from the Charles County line at the Patuxent River to Mason Road just west of Prince Frederick. Work will take...
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The American Samoa Society, headquartered in Washington, D.C., selected Miss Samara Marion Lupelele Schaff, daughter of Mr. Kevin Jon Schaff and Mrs. Christina Maiava Schaff of Southern Maryland, as the American Samoa Junior Princess for the 2012 Centennial celebration of the Cherry Blossom Festival. During the American Samoa Society Coronation and Reception at Ft....
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UPDATE March 16 Wilbert Garcia, the 9-year-old boy who was the subject of a statewide Maryland Amber Alert on Thursday night, was found safe in Reno, Nev. early Friday morning. Wilbert Garcia and his mother were both found in Reno after the Amber Alert was issue. Wilbert, disappeared on Thursday after his mother, Silvia...
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Minor Traffic Delays, Increased Security Measures Expected Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2012 will be conducted on naval bases and installations throughout the continental United States on March 19-24, 2012. Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2012 is not in response to any specific threat but is a regularly-scheduled exercise. Within the Naval District Washington area, installations participating...
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Maryland State Police-Leonardtown Barrack has arrested the following people on DUI charges: Weekly DUI Status Sheet March 8 thru March 14, 2012 Joanna Rae Murray, 20, of Reisterstown on, on 3/8/12 by TFC G. A. Thompson Charles Nickels Kilgore, 27, of Lexington Park, on 3/9/12 by TFC M. J. Pitcher Daniela Denise Wolf, 48,...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following people on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 1:15pm, TFC D. S. Brill served an Arrest Warrant on Anthony Maurice Ford, 28, of Lusby. The warrant was issued for Mr. Ford’s arrest with an original charge of First...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: OFFICERS APPREHEND THEFT SUSPECT: On March 12 at 11:59 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block of Barksdale Avenue, Waldorf, for a report of two people breaking into a car. Cpl. Belfield responded and observed one subject running toward a wooded area. Cpl. Belfield...
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Catherine “Cathy” Ann Mattingly, 56, of Abell, Maryland died March 15, 2012 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s. Born on October 7, 1955 in Clements, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John W. (Buck) & Alice Marie (Suite) Quade. She graduated from Chopticon High School and several years later married her...
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On Wednesday, March 14 shortly after 11 p.m., crews from Bay District and NAS Patuxent River Fire Department were alerted to a report of a commercial building fire located in the 21700 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. Crews arrived on scene and discovered an activated Sprinkler in a 3rd floor apartment of the...
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The Calvert Board of County Commissioners has applied for a grant through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The program supports projects that will protect communities from coastal hazards. These hazards are from storms, erosion and sea level rise through modification of ordinances, codes, plans and programs. The County currently has a Coastal Communities...
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Beginning Sunday night, March 18, the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) will begin a project to clean, paint and repair portions of the MD 4 (Patuxent Beach Road) Bridge over the Patuxent River. Work includes cleaning and painting steel girders, rehabilitating concrete girders and installing drainage troughs. The project will be performed on both...
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Southern Maryland News Net was created to serve the Southern Maryland region by providing the very best in live, local, breaking and community news. Our mission is to provide needed information to the residents and businesses in Calvert Charles and St. Mary’s Counties in times of need – providing news during weather disasters and...
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools, in collaboration with the Patuxent Partnership, is pleased to open the application period for the 2012 Space Camp Program to be held at Great Mills High School. Camp sessions specifically designed for students entering grades 2-6 offer young scientists the opportunity to practice and improve their problem solving and...
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The President of the United States along with the Congress has designated March as Women’s History Month. Women of every race, class and background have made significant contributions to our Nation, State and County. They have been a significant part of our workforce, contributing inside and outside of the home. American women have also...
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Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) celebrated the carrier’s 30th year of service March 13. Navy veterans who commissioned the ship joined them from afar as they recalled their service aboard Vinson. Commissioned March 13, 1982 in Newport News, Va. with Capt. Richard L. Martin as her first commanding...
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The following Navy contracts have been awarded locally: Research and Engineering Development, LLC*, Lexington Park, Md., is being awarded a $16,816,616 cost-plus-fixed-fee, performance-based contract to provide acquisition, engineering, analysis, development and integration services in support of irregular warfare efforts sponsored by the Naval Air Systems Command’s Human Systems Department (AIR-4.6). The estimated level of...
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Marvin Ralph Marks, 90, of Hollywood, MD formerly from Lanham, MD, died at his residence in Hollywood, MD. Born on December 28, 1921, he was the son of the late Hattie Emma Stickler and Ralph Oswin Marks. Mr. Marks is the loving husband of Rose Cecila Marks whom he married on September 27, 1981...
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On March 12, 2012 at 11:22 A.M. police units responded to the report of a subject armed with a shotgun making threats to cause bodily harm to himself and others at a residence in Leonardtown, Maryland. The suspect left the residence in his vehicle and a lookout was dispatched to police units responding to...
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After meeting with and listening to the concerns of stakeholders, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will propose amendments to House Bill 1307 to substantially reduce the proposed cost of registering a boat in Maryland. DNR introduced the proposed legislation to address the State’s critical boating infrastructure needs. “We hope these proposed fee...
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At approximately 11:40 a.m., the father of a 12-year-old male from Spring Ridge Middle School contacted the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and stated a firearm was missing from his home and he believed his son may have taken it to the Lexington Park school. At 11:45 a.m., Maryland State Police and several units from...
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Joseph L. Reigle, 83, of St. Leonard, MD passed away on March 12, 2012 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD Joe was born on August 1, 1928 in Lewistown, PA to the late Katherine Wilson and Joseph L. Reigle II. He is also predeceased by his siblings, Doris Wagner, Herbert Reigle and Gerald...
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UPDATE 11:12 a.m. The missing teen has been located as of 11:12 a.m. ALERT: Missing Calvert Teen Authorities in Calvert County are searching for a missing 14-year-old from the Owings area. According to Maryland State Police, the missing teen is being described as a white male, possibly suicidal. He was last seen wearing a...
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March 12, 2012 through March 12, 2013 is proclaimed Girl Scout ‘Year of the Girl’. The Calvert Board of County Commissioners, during their Tuesday meeting, presented the young ladies and their adult advisors with a proclamation, congratulating them on their ongoing contributions to their communities. Founded by Juliet Gordon Lowe in 1912, it has...
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James Patrick Jarboe, 78, of St. Mary’s City, MD died March 11, 2012 at his home. Born February 25, 1934 in Pearson, MD, he was the son of the late Virginia Hammett and Thomas Melvin Jarboe. He led a life of Christian faith and service to others. He is survived by his loving wife...
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“Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving” St. Mary’s County law enforcement will be highly visible this weekend in an effort to crack down on aggressive and impaired driving. Deputies and Troopers will conduct sobriety checkpoints and/or saturation patrols throughout St. Mary’s County. “We encourage everyone who plans to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year to...
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Earlier in the year, the Pearl Harbor Parade Committee reviewed countless band performances from every high school in the United States. One high school marching band would be chosen to represent each state in the second Pearl Harbor Day Parade and salute to those who gave their lives on that day that still lives...
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MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is pleased to announce that there is an easy way to receive information, updates and to interact with your community hospital. MedStar St. Mary’s launched its official page on Facebook, the social media network, to offer a new way of engaging the community in conversation. Our Southern Maryland community and...
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UPDATE March 14 The name of the deceased has been identified as Juwuan Michael Stewart, 17 of Nanjemoy. Teen Killed in Fiery Crash On Tuesday, March 13 around 3:26 p.m., fire and rescue crews responded to report of a serious crash along MD Rt. 425 in the area of Charles County Landfill Road in Pisgah....
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The College of Southern Maryland and Excelsior College of Albany, N.Y., announce a partnership to enable a seamless transfer for CSM students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. CSM students who have earned associate of science degrees in business administration, computer science, engineering technology, nuclear engineering technology and hospitality management are eligible for transfer consideration. Excelsior...
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Superintendent James E. Richmond presented his redistricting recommendations today to the Board of Education, which include modifications to two proposals. The school system is in the process of developing new attendance zones for Mary B. Neal Elementary School, William A. Diggs Elementary School and Theodore G. Davis Middle School. Those redistricting efforts also impact...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following people on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 7:50pm, TFC R. L. Jackson served a Bench Warrant on John Robert Townshend, 52, of Lexington Park. The warrant was issued on March 8, 2012 by the District Court of St....
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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., March 13, 2012 – U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Joseph Bachmann successfully piloted the second F-35 local orientation flight in the skies above the Emerald Coast today. AF-13, an F-35A conventional takeoff and landing variant, launched at 2:30 p.m. CDT and completed a 93-minute flight landing at 4:03 p.m. CDT....
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: DRUG ARREST: On March 11 at 12:42 a.m., officers were conducting a parking lot check at a car dealership in the 2200 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf when they observed a suspicious car. Officers conducted a traffic stop and found marijuana inside the...
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Calvert County-based businesses seeking a fresh and free way to find employees are invited to try the Calvert County Department of Economic Development’s online classified ads. The free service allows business owners to add, edit, renew or remove employment listings at any time. Listings are valid for 30 days and if the position has...
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North Beach Mayor Mark Frazer kicked off Calvert Library, Twin Beaches Branch’s Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration on March 1 with his entertaining reading of The Cat in the Hat. Over 60 attendees celebrated this annual event with readings, skits, and activities based on Dr. Seuss’s much-loved books. Regan Cashman, Twin Beach Players Youth Troupe...
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Walter Haycock “Buddy” Cusick, 81, of Avenue, Maryland passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2012. Buddy is survived by his wife, Laura Hayden Cusick, who he married on May 6, 1961 at Holy Angels Church, in Avenue, Maryland. Also survived by in-laws Paul Cecil Hayden Sr. of Edgewater, MD; Polly Hayden Hall of Abell,...
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In observance of spring break, the College of Southern Maryland will close its campuses and facilities Wednesday, March 14 and remain closed through Sunday, March 18. While administrative offices will be open until 5 p.m. on March 12 and 13, all other areas will operate on a normal schedule, including continuing education courses, the...
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St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics Detectives have indicted Lakshmana Manoharon aka “Mano”, 64 of Leonardtown, for Possession with Intent to Distribute Synthetic Marijuana. Undercover purchases were conducted and the execution of a Search and Seizure Warrant on his Callaway business, ”The Corner Store”, revealed more than $3,200 in illegal drugs and related paraphernalia. This incident remains...
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St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics Detectives received a complaint of controlled substances being sold from a Ridge, Md., home. The Target of the investigation was quickly identified as Susan Mary Wieber aka “Breezy”. A Search and Seizure Warrant was obtained and executed by the St. Mary’s County Emergency Services Team, Vice Narcotics Support Team members and...
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Shawn Wetzel, 27 of Orrtana, Pennsylvania, caught a whopping 80-pound, 12-ounce blue catfish on February 23 in the Potomac River near Fort Washington. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed that the blue catfish was a new State record, annihilating the previous record holder by 13 pounds. “The rod went down hard, and...
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The system that integrates the launch hardware and software to provide weapon control for the Tomahawk Land Attack Missile is being modernized by Lockheed Martin . As a member of the Tomahawk Weapons Control System Development Activity in partnership with the U.S. Navy Labs, Lockheed Martin is upgrading the Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control...
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The following Navy contracts have been awarded locally: Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $56,329,396 cost reimbursement modification to previously awarded contract (N00019-10-C-0002) to provide additional funding for the sustainment effort necessary to meet the requirements and delivery schedule for the F-35 Low Rate Initial Production...
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