Charles County Sheriff Rex W. Coffey said nearly 80 pounds of unwanted, unused and expired medications were collected on Saturday, April 28 as part of the National Take-Back Medications Day sponsored by local law enforcement agencies and the DEA. Unused medicines that are left inside medicine cabinets can be dangerous because they can get...
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John Derwood Harris, 85, of Port Republic, MD passed away on April 26, 2012 at his home. He was born on January 26, 1927 in New York, New York to the late Melkon and Lola Saajitian. Mr. Harris served in the Navy from May 2, 1944 to May 29, 1946 where he received the...
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For Calvert’s fourth Green Expo the weather was perfect with mild temperatures and no rain. There were extensive exhibits all along the circle at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center. There were people walking around and stopping at various exhibits to talk to the experts on the subject of how to” Go Green”. Mark...
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On April 27, 2012 detectives from the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Special Victims Unit, initiated an investigation regarding allegations of a sexual assault involving a minor under fourteen years of age. During the investigation it was learned a suspect was utilizing the screen name, “AWWMANCAM”, on a Facebook screen log-in for...
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Kerrie Seberg believes the world becomes a better place when children are successful. Her passion to work with children is just one of the reasons why she was named the 2012 Charles County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The William A. Diggs Elementary School third-grade teacher says it was her personal love for...
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The St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics Detectives began an investigation into the possible production of methamphetamines being conducted at a location in the Mechanicsville area of St. Mary’s County. A Search and Seizure Warrant was obtained and with the assistance of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Team, was executed. Recovered were eight...
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Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations and investigators from the St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services, initiated a joint investigation regarding allegations of suspected child abuse involving a 10 year old child. Following a physical examination by medical personnel the child was observed to have bruises...
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North Beach dedicated Wetlands Overlook Park and the new Department of Public Works building in front of town workers, politicians and citizens. North beach Mayor Mark Frazer said the building was dedicated to the citizens of North Beach. The building was constructed on an abandoned wastewater treatment plant site. This place was once a...
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Home2 Suites by Hilton along with Cherry Cove Hospitality, LLC celebrated the grand opening of its newest hotel in Lexington Park Patuxent River NAS, Md. with an announcement of a charitable community partnership, as well as a ribbon-cutting dedication and reception. The Naval Air Station Patuxent River Wounded Warriors Program has been selected as...
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During the week of April 23 through April 29 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,390 calls for service throughout the community. The following incidents are being investigated: Burglary A home on Westphalia Court in St. Leonard was burglarized in the afternoon on April 19 and jewelry, alcohol and guns were...
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Police in St. Mary’s County are investigating an assault at a local high school. On Friday, April 27 at 1:15 p.m., fire and rescue crews were dispatched to report of an assault at Leonardtown High School located at 23995 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown. Crews arrived on scene to discover a 14-year-old male was...
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Patricia Ann Owens, age 76, passed away on February 28, 2012 at the home of her niece in Columbia Falls, MT. She was born in Lexington, KY on February 21, 1936 to Houston and Stella (Reynolds) Edger. The family moved to Oxon Hill, MD when she was a child and Patricia received her education...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Theft under $100.00 On April 28, 2012 deputies responded to the Food Lion Store in Great Mills, Maryland for a report of a theft. Investigation revealed Jennifer Brandy Wright, 37 of Callaway, Maryland placed several items in her purse, walked past all points of...
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Virginia Mary “Ginny” Mackey, age 68, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away April 27, 2012 at her residence. Ginny was born September 25, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY to Frank J. and Ethel G. (Cade) Carroll. She was raised in Brooklyn where she attended public schools and graduated from Prospect Heights High School in 1961....
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Sybil Dean Caparratto, 88, of Huntingtown, MD passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 at her residence. She was born September 21, 1923 in Chattanooga, TN to Charles Franklin and Mary Florence (Atchley) Jones. She was raised on her family farm in Steele, Alabama until moving with her family to Washington, D.C. when she was...
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Patricia Ann “Pat” Smith, 67, of Owings, MD passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 at her residence. Pat was born August 15, 1944 in Washington, D.C. to James Thomas and Betty Ann (Anderson) Ellis. She was raised in the Prince George’s County suburbs, graduating from Surrattsville High School. Pat married Raymond S. Smith on...
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In January 2009, the Maryland Legislature enacted a critical public safety program requiring persons charged with committing crimes of violence, burglaries and rapes to provide a DNA sample during arrest processing. The DNA is collected by gently rubbing a sterile cotton swab on the inside of the offender’s mouth to obtain skin cells. The...
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The following Navy contracts have been awarded locally: Sikorsky Support Services, Inc., Pensacola, Fla., is being awarded a $63,331,119 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery requirements contract (N00019-11-D-0014) for logistics services and materials for organizational, intermediate, and depot-level maintenance on 179 T-34, 54 T-44, and 192 T-6 aircraft based primarily at Naval Air Station...
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Charles Russell DeVaughn, 82, of Owings, MD passed away April 27, 2012 at Calvert County Nursing Center in Prince Frederick, MD where he had resided for several months. Known as Russell, he was born July 30, 1929 in Upper Marlboro, MD to Charles J. and Lucy V. (Richards) DeVaughn. He was raised in Upper...
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Beginning this week, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will partner with Checkpoint Strikeforce to conduct sobriety checkpoints at undisclosed locations throughout St. Mary’s County. These checkpoints are an effort to crack down on impaired drivers and those driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The goal of Sobriety Checkpoints is heighten awareness regarding...
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On April 27, 2012, St. Mary’s County deputies responded to the area of Missouri Avenue and Rogers Drive in Lexington Park, Maryland to check the welfare of an intoxicated female who was disregarding vehicle traffic and walking in the roadway causing a traffic hazard. Deputies located the female, identified as Lisa Marie Tippett, 46 of...
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On April 28, 2012 at 2:26 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to a single-vehicle motor vehicle collision involving a fatality. The collision occurred on North Sandgates Road in the area of Sandgates Trail Lane, Mechanicsville, Maryland. Trooper First Class M. Pitcher of the Maryland State Police, Leonardtown Barrack, was the first police...
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The Newtowne Players announce open auditions for the upcoming beloved family musical Annie. People interested in helping with the technical and support crew are also welcome. The show runs July 27 to Aug. 12, with the possibility of an extension through Aug. 19. Auditions will be held May 5, 7 and 9 at Three...
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George Franklin “Cookie” Purcell, 78 of Drayden, MD died on April 26, 2012 at his residence. Born July 13, 1933 in Drayden, MD; George was the son of the late George T. and Lillian Marie Dyer Purcell. He was the loving husband of Margaret T. Purcell whom he married in West Monroe, Louisiana on...
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Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) teams and the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department declared the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center and Maurice J. McDonough High School clear of hazardous materials this afternoon after a group of students were exposed to a small amount of mercury. This morning, students in the Explorers Program in a heating and...
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The Calvert County, Maryland, Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) was notified by Bargo, LLC, that they have withdrawn the proposed text amendment previously submitted to the county Department of Planning and Zoning in December 2011, effective today. Therefore, the public hearing planned for May 1, 2012 at the Calvert High School is CANCELED. The...
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Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Alexander William, Jr. sentenced John Larry Dickerson, age 42, of Waldorf, Maryland, today to 140 months in prison followed by eight years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine, and possession of a firearm in a school zone. The sentence was...
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UPDATE 4:45 p.m. The accident along Route 231 has cleared. Traffic is once again flowing at speed. Serious Accident Along Route 231 in Prince Frederick Authorities in Calvert County are on the scene of a serious accident along Route 231 in the area of Sixes Road near the Calvert Industrial Park. The accident was...
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MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and Health Connections is pleased to announce that once again they received funding for the renewal of a Pink Ribbon Project grant from the Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The $33,458 grant will be used to provide free breast exams, mammograms, sonograms and surgical consults...
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On a chilly Thursday night at Regency Furniture Stadium the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs opened up their bid for a 4th consecutive trip to the Atlantic League playoffs with a 6-0 victory against the visiting Lancaster Barnstormers. This was the first of a four game set that will conclude on Sunday afternoon. It was...
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St. Mary’s Ryken sophomores Clare Tennant of Hollywood (left) and Emily Grace of Great Mills (right) receive congratulations from the Ambassador of Austria to the United States, Dr. Hans Peter Manz (center). The two sophomores were honored at the embassy on April 23 for their winning entries in the “Maryland Connects Writing Project.” The...
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The Silent Rank Sisterhood continues to expand its services and support our military troops. To help them carry out their mission, they will host a Spaghetti Dinner on April 29th from 5pm to 8pm at American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach. In keeping with the Sisterhood’s endeavor to encourage others to eat locally,...
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Authorities in Calvert County are responding to debris on the Thomas Johnson Bridge. A call was reported around 8:45 a.m.on Friday, April 27, for a tarp blowing on both lanes of traffic on the bridge. Officials are clearing the debris at this time. Expect delays in both Calvert and St. Mary’s County heading toward...
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Christa A. Maier, 75, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on April 26, 2012 at Calvert County Nursing Center where she lived for the last 18 years due to a stroke. She was born on February 6, 1937 in Germany to the late Fritz and Berta Bassfeld. Besides her parents, Christa is predeceased by...
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The Town of North Beach is excited to announce the start of the Friday Night Farmers’ Market season. The market will be open every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m., May 4, 2012 through October 26, 2012. As in the past years, your favorite vendors will be returning with bedding plants; fruits and vegetables;...
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On April 25 at 9:45 a.m., an anonymous Crime Solvers tip was received at Thomas Stone High School, 3785 Leonardtown Road in Waldorf. The tipster said they observed a student in possession of what appeared to be a black handgun. Officers made contact with the suspect and a black “BB” gun was located in...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: MAN ARRESTED AFTER BREAKING INTO HOUSE: On April 24 at 9:58 a.m., officers responded to the 10400 block of La Plata Road in La Plata for a burglary that just occurred. The victim reported she exited an upstairs bathroom of her home and entered her...
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Allen “Pop Pop” Breiterman, 69, of California, MD formerly of St. Petersburg, FL and Ft. Myers, FL, a long time resident of Annapolis and Ocean City, MD died in Callaway, MD on April 23, 2012. Born on January 15, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Green)...
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Dennis Kevin Scott, 61, of Lusby, MD formerly of Leonardtown and LaPlata, MD passed away on April 23, 2012 at his residence. He was born on April 23, 1951 in LaPlata, MD to Sheila C. Ferris Scott and the late Raymond F. Scott. Dennis graduated from LaPlata High School in 1969 and went on...
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Robert “Bob” Edward Yates, 78, of Coltons Point, MD passed away surrounded by his loving family by his side on April 23, 2012 in Callaway, MD. Born on May 30, 1933 in Washington, DC. He was the son of the late Russell Garnet and Pearl Anna (Donavant) Yates. Mr. Yates is survived by his...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a gas station. Surveillance photos of the suspect are being released and detectives want to hear from anyone who knows who the suspect is. Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of...
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On April 25 at 10:03 a.m., officers responded to the area of Woodville Road at Watson Road in Hughesville for the report of a motor vehicle collision. A preliminary investigation revealed the driver of a Honda Element was traveling East on Woodville Road and slowing to make a left turn onto Watson Road when...
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Sheriff Mike Evans, accompanied by Eric Best and Richard Hall, both of Bob Hall, LLC, drew the winning tickets on Monday at the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office for the prizes awarded to those who signed up as designated drivers during the weekend Tiki Bar opening celebrations. Clarice Maldonado of Lusby and Tim Gunther of...
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by adopting a furry friend. On Saturday, May 5, the Tri-County Animal Shelter will be visiting the Walmart in Dunkirk, Maryland from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Adorable animals will be available for adoption. The Walmart is located at 10600 Towne Center Boulevard, Dunkirk, MD 20754 In celebration of Cico de Mayo,...
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Calvert County’s Green Team is showcasing a year’s worth of work on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center on Dowell Road. It will also be the grand opening of Annmarie’s new artLab in the Arts Building. It is Annmarie’s new upcycling center, where visitors of all...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Twenty-one civilian employees received Master’s Degrees in Systems Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School during a ceremony held here on April 11. The students were selected for the degree program based on their ability to implement and execute NAVAIR systems engineering projects. The program is...
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UPDATE 9 a.m. All north and southbound lanes of Route 4 have reopened. Delays extend south into Dunkirk. Overflow traffic is heavy on Route 2 and Branch Ave. SB Rt. 4 Closed in Upper Marlboro Authorities in Prince George’s County are on the scene of a serious accident along Route 4 south prior to Route...
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Whether you like to run or walk, make your steps count this June: Join the Charles County Sheriff’s Office for the 2012 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maryland. The CCSO will host the Torch Run on June 7 to raise money for Special Olympics Maryland. Three routes – a 4-mile route...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office currently holds warrants for Jeramey Kishan Bradshaw, 23 of Lexington Park, Maryland. Jeramey Bradshaw is wanted for the following: Failing to Appear – Concealed Dangerous Weapon Charge (Calvert County, Maryland) Failing to Appear – Armed Robbery Failing to Appear – Non-Support 4th degree Burglary Crime Solvers is offering...
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On Thursday, April 26 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm Civista Medical Center along with 13 Maryland hospitals will participate in the Sisyphus Field Training Exercise, conducted by the 11th Air Wing, Joint Base Andrews. This is a full-scale (realistic) exercise to test the region’s ability to respond to a mass casualty incident and...
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Department of Aging Programs and Activities April 27, 2012 – May 4, 2012 Brought to you by the Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County: Francis Jack Russell, President; Lawrence D. Jarboe; Cynthia L. Jones; Todd B. Morgan; Daniel L. Morris; and the Department of Aging & Human Services Department of Aging Center...
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A recent mailing to Calvert County residents concerning Prince Frederick Town Center zoning issues has raised questions about the zoning process and the future of the former Calvert Middle School site. The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) offers the following clarifications: · The “Urgent Notice” mailer and reply card was not sent...
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FORT WORTH, Texas, April 24, 2012 – On Saturday, Apr. 21, a Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II conventional takeoff and landing aircraft completed the program’s first in-flight refueling mission while configured with external weapons at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. George Schwartz piloted the test aircraft, known...
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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 $68,284,013 modification to the previously awarded cost-plus-incentive-fee F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Low Rate Initial Production II contract (N00019-07-C-0097) for changes to the configuration baseline hardware or software resulting from...
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In satiric romp As Bees in Honey Drown, by Douglas Carter Beane, Evan Wyler, a young writer, is the latest “hot young thing” to hit New York City. He finds himself in the irresistible clutches of one Alexa Vere de Vere, who promises him fame and fortune — and takes him on a whirlwind...
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SOLOMONS, MD — Sail Solomons will hold an Open House on Saturday, May 5th from 12 – 4 pm at their new location at Zahniser’s Yachting Center (245 C St, Solomons). This is a great opportunity to climb aboard the Sail Solomons fleet of cruising yachts and daysailers. Prospective new sailors and salty sailors...
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There is an ongoing effort that will begin on or about Monday, April 30, 2012 and require several years to complete. The work will be performed Monday through Fridays from approximately 7 a.m. through 5 p.m. and no work will be planned for weekends or holidays. The water lines in the older sections of...
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Jeffrey Charles “Jeff” Verbeten, 60, of Port Republic, MD passed away on April 22, 2012 in Solomons, MD. He was born in January of 1952 in Appleton, WI to Hilda Verbeten and the late Charles Verbeten. He was the beloved husband of Catherine Verbeten whom he married on November 19, 1975 in Landover, MD....
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Ernest “Ernie” Carl Fankhauser died peacefully on April 22, 2012 at the age of 89. Before moving to the Charlotte Hall Veteran’s House, he lived in Lothian, Maryland. Ernie was born on September 1, 1922 in Washington, DC to Ernest and Twila Fankhauser. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Louise Fankhauser...
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Clarence Edward Carroll, 84 of St. Inigoes, MD, affectionately known as E.D., peacefully passed away on April 23, 2012 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Clarence was born on March 20, 1928 to the late Anna Lucille and George Samuel Carroll of Saint Inigoes, MD. Clarence attended school in St Mary’s County Maryland until...
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More than 450 middle and high school students from Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties came face-to-face with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals at the Youth in Technology Summit on April 12 at the College of Southern Maryland’s La Plata Campus. Michael Milani a Calvert Middle School sixth-grader, center, and Jacob Mayer,...
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The Charles County Commissioners praised the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) on April 24, 2012 for its decision to award the construction of a 661-megawatt, natural gas-fired, electric generating facility in St. Charles to Competitive Power Ventures (CPV), a Silver Spring, Maryland-based company. The PSC order directs investor-owned utilities in the state to enter into...
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The Coast Guard rescued two boys after their 14-foot sailboat capsized approximately three miles off the coast of Little Cove Point, Tuesday. At approximately 4 p.m., a 25-foot Response Boat – Small crew from Coast Guard Station St. Inigoes immediately responded after they saw the capsized sailboat and retrieved the 14 and 17-year-old boys...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: BARRICADE: On April 24 at 6:31 a.m., members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office’s Tactical Response Squad and Warrant/Fugitive Unit and members of the U.S. Marshal’s Joint Task Force responded to a residence in the 4200 block of Drake Court in Waldorf to serve...
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On April 20 at 10:31 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to Jaybee Lane in La Plata for the reported stabbing. The investigation revealed the victim, a 39-year-old man, intervened in an argument between Joseph Henry Forbes, 32, of no fixed address and another man. A physical fight between Forbes and the victim ensued,...
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On April 23, 2012, police units responded to a private residence in Lexington Park, for a report of suspected child abuse. Upon arrival officers learned suspect David Karl Clements, Jr.,27 of Lexington Park, was providing care of a three year old child during the day. Officers observed the child had multiple bruises on her...
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Poodle skirts and letterman jackets will be all the rage at the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s Relay for Life Team’s 50’s Sock Hop Dinner & Dance. Join the team at Bowles Farms on Saturday, April 28 at 5 p.m. for a night of dinner and dancing. Enjoy a Fried Chicken dinner, cupcakes by Farmer’s...
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The Center for Children is hosting its 4th Annual Touch A Truck Festival on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The event will be held at the Regency Furniture/Blue Crabs Stadium in conjunction with the Blue Crabs home opening weekend. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children over one....
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On Friday, April 20 at 11 p.m., Dean A. Curry, 40 of Lusby, was escorted from the Tiki Bar by bouncers for disorderly behavior. Once outside the bar, he continued his behavior and was arrested by Trooper Esnes. During the arrest, it was discovered that Curry is a wanted fugitive from Virginia. He was incarcerated...
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A steady stream of rockfish came into the Tackle Box on opening day for photos and citations. Trollers found the fish in the Potomac, lower and upper bay, using umbrella rigs, tandem rigs, daisy chains, big spoons and surgical eels. Terms like “wide open,” “jumping in the boat,” and “plenty of fish” were used...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Possession of Marijuana: On 4/17/12 at 7:51 pm, Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Skinners Turn Rd. in Owings. A search of the vehicle revealed that Joseph J. Navalaney Jr., 18, and John P. Grogan, 18, both of...
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Today, April 23, 2012 the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department has accomplished one of the biggest milestones since our inception seven decades ago. Our members have proudly responded to every single call we’ve been alerted to for the 5,000 days straight. PFVFD has remained “scratch free” for more than 13 years. PFVFD was able to...
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Investigative persistence by Maryland state troopers in Charles County, assistance from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office, Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, and help from concerned citizens resulted in today’s arrest of a Charles Co. man in connection with the fatal hit and run traffic crash that occurred more than one...
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Cmdr. Eric Buus and Marine Corps Lt. Col. Matthew Taylor fly F-35C test aircraft CF-1 and CF-2 respectively on a formation test flight in the Atlantic test range April 18. The test flights included a formation takeoff and landing, and structural loads testing on CF-2. The F-35C carrier variant of the Joint Strike Fighter...
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On April 20 at 3:30 p.m. DFC P. Aurich responded the community park at Lake Shore Drive in Owings for the report of a suspicious person. The complainant advised that a man had been asking several children if they were at the park alone and where their parents were. The children gave a description...
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On April 20 at 7:21 p.m., Calvert County Dep. M. Quinn arrested Wesley Alden Fancher, 28 of Lusby, at the Calypso Bay Restaurant on Charles Street in Solomons after he became disorderly and almost pushed someone off the deck into the water. Fancher was advised by police more than five times to leave the area...
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On April 20 at 10:40 p.m.,, Calvert County Dep. C. Fox arrested Melvin Douglas Ferris, 51 of Huntingtown, at the Dunkirk Walmart for disorderly conduct. Employees of the store advised Dep. Fox that Ferris appeared drunk and was harassing customers and employees inside the store.
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During the week of April 16 through April 22 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 3,590 calls for service throughout the community. The following incidents are being investigated: Destruction of Property Sometime between April 13 and 16 unknown suspect(s) damaged the boardwalk railing and bollards at the Chesapeake Beach Nature Trail...
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Dorothy Frances Barbour, a resident of Charles County, Maryland died on April 23, 2012 at the Genesis Health Care, La Plata Center. She was 95 years old. Mrs. Barbour was the sixth and youngest child of Thomas Webster Short and Margaret Lucille Smallwood. Mrs. Barbour was married to James Walter Barbour for 41 years...
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William “Rod” Blount Rodman, 68 of California, MD died at his home on April 18, 2012. Born on August 6, 1943 in Portsmouth, Virginia, he was the son of the late William Blount Rodman IV and Susan Noble Rodman. William served in the Navy from 1972-1994, retiring as a Commander for the US Navy....
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On Friday, April 20 around 5:45 p.m., fire and rescue crews from St. Leonard and Prince Frederick VFD responded to Broomes Island Road in the area of Nan’s Cove in Broomes Island for report of a pedestrian struck. Crews arrived on scene to discover a male in his late teens on a skateboard had been struck...
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John Dennis (Denny) Murray lost his battle with cancer on February 3, 2012. He was a well known builder and developer in Calvert County and was instrumental in the development of Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center and spent many hours and resources to see the vision of the Garden come to fruition. Denny’s...
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The Department of Defense (DoD) recently announced a new teleworking policy for the civilian workforce. Changes made to the existing telework policy were prompted by the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 and will help DoD to achieve greater flexibility in managing its workforce through the use of telework. The policy requires the heads of...
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On April 18, 2012 around 5 p.m., a look out was placed for an intoxicated subject operating a pickup truck who was last seen urinating on the side of the road along Route 5 in the area of Flat Iron Road in Great Mills. Captain D. Alioto, a member of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office...
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The following Navy contract was awarded locally: Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Sensors, Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a $126,512,656 modification to a previously awarded advance acquisition contract (N00019-11-C-0020) to provide for the production and delivery of 24 mission avionics systems and common cockpits for the MH-60R for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) under...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance On April 21, 2012 Deputy Flerlage stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation. Francis Darnell Thomas, 48 of Clements, Md., was the operator of the vehicle and Jennifer Rebecca Leann Cross, 29 of Avenue, Md., was the passenger. A...
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On April 20, 2012 Deputy Krum initiated a vehicle stop on a Ford Explorer which travelled through radar exceeding the posted speed limit. Deputy Krum contacted the driver, Phillip Edwin Levy, III, 29 of Lexington Park. As Deputy Krum was speaking with Levy, Deputy Krum observed a semi-automatic handgun partially concealed in the vehicle’s...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Corporal Angela Delozier was appointed President of the Maryland DARE Officer’s Association (MDOA} on April 3. 2012. MDOA is a fraternal organization whose purpose is to provide a means to disseminate, share, advise and coordinate information which is beneficial to the operation on a statewide basis. Corporal Delozier will serve...
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Richard “Rich” Allan Roys, 74, of Lexington Park, MD died on April 19, 2012 in Callaway, MD surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 29, 1937 in Santa Ana, California, he was the son of the late Norman R. and Faye Irene Harrington Roys. Mr. Roys was the loving husband of Diane L....
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Leave your car behind and cycle to work on Friday, May 18, for Bike to Work Day 2012. This event last year drew a record-breaking 11,000 participants. The continually growing event has launched a new website and has opened online registration. The first 11,000 bicyclists who register and attend will receive a free Bike...
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As demolition nears completion at the old Calvert Middle School site in Prince Frederick, former students, teachers and other residents have expressed interest in obtaining mementos from the building. Members of the Calvert County High School class of 1963 have volunteered to coordinate distribution of keepsake bricks from the school. The demolition contractor is...
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David Oliver Anderson, 55 of Coltons Point, MD passed away on April 20, 2012. Born on January 11, 1957, he was the son of the late Howard Waldermar Anderson and Jeanette Winifred Perrigo Anderson. David is survived by his brothers Bob and Tom Anderson. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 26, 2012...
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Love Nature Time at Greenwell? Now your child can enjoy even more outdoor fun with Nature Time Camp! The Greenwell Foundation is offering two sessions of this new camp during the summer of 2012. Each session is four hours per day, three days a week. Sessions: July 10, 11 & 12 and July 31,...
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Sotterley Plantation is pleased to announce a special gift for all mothers on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, 2012. From Noon ~ 4 p.m., mothers will receive the Guided Tour of the 1703 Plantation House at HALF PRICE! We welcome you and your mother to stroll the exquisite blooming gardens, walk the plantation grounds...
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CALIFORNIA, MD – April 27, 2012 – 3 Chicks Promotions, LLC, an event planning company, recently announced information about the SOMD Women’s Show and Kids’ Expo set for Saturday, April 28. WHAT: A first of its kind, the SOMD Women’s Show and Kids’ Expo, is a regional, tri-county event focusing on women and...
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On April 17, NRP served a criminal summons to Robert S. Nelson Jr., 29 from Hollywood. He was charged with five counts of possessing unculled oysters, five counts of failing to put shellfish harvesting tags on oyster containers, possessing oysters more than two hours after sunset, operating his boat without proper navigational lights and...
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The Hershey Track and Field Youth Program will host an invitational track meet on Sunday, May 20 at Leonardtown High School, 23995 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD. The meet begins at 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, with registration starting at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Birth certificates are required for proof of age. Ages...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) and the school systems of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties recently honored 17 local educators for their accomplishments in the fields of mathematics and science. This year, nine math teachers and eight science teachers from schools in the three counties received awards. The teachers were chosen for...
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Summer is near! Today marks the 31st annual Solomons Tiki Bar opening. The annual rite of passage draws thousands from far and near to the iconic bar to kick off the summer long party at 12 noon. With an early morning fog and clouds giving way for bright warm skies, the crowds are...
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The Calvert County Division of Parks and Recreation is welcoming springtime with Spring Family Fun Splash Day on Saturday, April 28, 1-4 p.m., at the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center located at 130 Auto Drive in Prince Frederick. The event will feature free activities with paid admission including an inflatable obstacle course, raft races,...
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St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks is offering lifeguard training for those interested in becoming a lifeguard. The training will be held at the Great Mills Pool from May 2 – May 10, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm and is a 25 hour course. Participants must first pass a swim test held on May...
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Students at Theodore G. Davis Middle School recently donated more than $3,600 to the American Heart Association through its Hoops for Heart fundraiser campaign. Participants gave donations at the school and through the American Heart Association’s website as a part of February’s National Heart Health month. Top donators included seventh graders Kalvin Mosley and...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following people on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 2:48am, TFC M. A. Moore served a Bench Warrant on Joseph Henry Payne, 35, of Lexington Park. The warrant was issued with an original charge of Driving On A Suspended...
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Between mid-February and mid-March 2012, the Sunderland and Huntingtown areas of Calvert County were plagued with numerous cases of property destruction and defacing. Utilizing black, green or chrome (silvery-white) colored paint, the suspect(s) repeatedly wrote derogatory racial slurs or drew “white power” related insignia on numerous items. The primary target of the suspect(s) was...
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Spring has arrived and everyone is out enjoying the warm days and bright sunshine. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind citizens to please be mindful of children playing in the neighborhood streets and pedestrians enjoying evening and weekend walks. Along with the warm weather we see an increase of bicyclists...
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On April 5, 2012 detectives from the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations initiated an investigation regarding alleged sex offenses involving a minor child. The female victim, now 18 years of age, reported to law enforcement officials in Texas she had been sexually assaulted multiple times over a period of several years by...
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St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics Detectives recently made the following arrests: William Scott Jordan, 40 of Lexington Park, was indicted by Vice Narcotics Detectives for “Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute”. More than $800.00 in cocaine and nearly $6,700 were seized during the execution of a Search and Seizure Warrant. ...
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UPDATE April 19 11:30 a.m. Charles County Sheriff’s detectives have identified the victim of the shooting on Kent Avenue as Martin Hawkins, 32, of La Plata. On April 18 at about 8:30 p.m., officers were patrolling Charles Street in La Plata when they heard the sound of multiple gunshots. Officers canvassed the area and...
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On April 18 at 5 p.m., CCSO patrol officers responded to the Shell gas station at 6985 Indian Head Highway, Bryans Road, for the report of a motor vehicle crash in which two pedestrians – an 8-year-old girl and her 31-year-old father – were struck as they crossed the parking lot from the fuel...
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Citing the benefits to Maryland families, small businesses, and tourism overall, Comptroller Peter Franchot today called for a statewide policy change to have all school systems in the state begin classes after Labor Day weekend. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and members of the local business community joined the Comptroller at the announcement. “The...
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RIVA, MD (April 19, 2012) –Governor Martin O’Malley today announced the Chesapeake Bay’s juvenile blue crab population is at the highest level on record, and the overall blue crab population is at its highest level since 1993. Joined by stakeholders and elected officials, Governor O’Malley revealed the results of the Maryland Department of Natural...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance On April 18, 2012 deputies responded to a disturbance call on Fox Ridge Road in Lexington Park. While investigating the disturbance complaint deputies discovered suspected marijuana and controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia inside the residence. Clayton Timothy Dixon, 31...
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Michael Edward “Mike” Daisey, 43 of Bushwood, MD passed away on April 14, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born July 30, 1968, he was the son of Sharon Huffman and Raymond Daisey. Mike is survived by his wife Vanessa Daisey of Bushwood, MD, whom he married on Sept. 15, 2007 in Grace Brethren Baptist Church, ...
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Alton Aloysius Lee, 60 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on April 12, 2012 in the Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center, Lexington Park, MD. Born on January 28, 1952 he was the son of Ruth Aberdeen Whalen Lee and the late James Richard Lee. Alton is survived by his brothers Joseph L. Dyson and James...
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Enjoy specialty cruises all year long aboard the historic Wm. B. Tennison departing from the Calvert Marine Museum. Built in 1899, the Tennison is the only Coast Guard licensed log-hulled, passenger carrying vessel in the United States. The vessel served as an oyster buyboat until 1978 and has been designated a National Historic landmark....
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Volunteers giving over 100 hours of service in 2011 are pictured left to right: George Brstilo, Jan Turner, Mary Hyatt, Marilyn Grace, County Commissioner Cindy Jones, Duff Bailey, Eileen Amole, Delegate Johnny Wood, Shirley Leyland, Mary Jane Palmby, and Grace Hutchinson. The volunteers of the Museum Division of St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation...
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3 Chicks Promotions, LLC, an event planning company, recently announced the Southern Maryland Women’s Show and Kids’ Expo (SOMD Women’s Show and Kids’ Expo) is set for April 28, 2012, 10:00am-3:00pm at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California, MD. A first of its kind, the SOMD Women’s Show and Kids’ Expo, is...
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On March 30, 2012 members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Team and the Drug Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant at a home on Sharon Circle in Sunderland. Evidence of suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia was found throughout the house. Marijuana seized from one bedroom totaled 485.50 grams and 41.50 grams was...
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Frances Lucille Kidwell, 70, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away at Civista Medical Center on April 15, 2012. She was born in Bowie, MD on October 11, 1941. Lucille was the daughter of the late George F. McKenze and the late Marie Brady. She was raised on a farm and went to Woodmore High...
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On April 7, 2012 St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center personnel took part, along with over 340 participants, in the Fifth Annual “Looking for Trouble 5K Race/Walk and Kids Fun Run” to benefit St. Mary’s Community Mediation Center. Runners of all ages arrived dressed in their favorite Easter or spring-themed costumes. Sheriff...
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Marion Frank McCracken Visitation April 23, 2012 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Memorial Service April 23, 2012 11 A.M. Location: First Baptist Church of Calvert County
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George Alfred Hutchinson, 66, passed away at his home in Lusby, Maryland surrounded by family on April 16, 2012. Beloved husband of Barbara A. Hutchinson. Loving father Of Wendy Carrasquillo ( Erik), Connie Hutchinson ( Beany Sellman), James C. Hutchinson (Bobby-Jo Richardson) and the Late Kimberly K. Boone. Grandfather of 8 grand-children and 3...
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Euphemia Catherine Natoli, “Phemie” of Huntingtown, MD, formerly of Coral Hills, MD entered into rest on April 17, 2012 at the age of 91. She was born in Clinton, NC on September 29, 1920 to Bertis and Cornelia Butler. Beloved wife of the late Anthony “Tony” Natoli. Loving mother of Charles Anthony (Ruth) Natoli,...
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Celebrate Earth Day 2012 in Leonardtown Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Get the whole family involved – Come spend Earth Day in Leonardtown, MD! Talk to experts in soil and water conservation, animal rescue, solar energy, gardening, and recycling. See painting and yarn spinning demonstrations and live animal exhibits....
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The following Navy contracts have been awarded locally: BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services, Inc., Rockville, Md., is being awarded a $35,932,485 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N00421-09-C-0102) to exercise an option for engineering and technical services and supplies for the design, development, integration, test and evaluation, maintenance and logistics support of...
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The last day of the 2011-12 school year for Charles County Public Schools students is Monday, June 11. Two-hour early dismissal days are June 6, 7, 8 and 11. The last day of school for students in the Three’s Program is Tuesday, June 5. The last day of school for teachers is Thursday, June...
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The Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center is asking for the community’s support and sponsorship for our “Luau with the Blue Crabs” fundraising event at a Blue Crabs baseball game. We are working with the team to help raise funds for the Forrest Center’s student organizations and programs. Several of our student...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – After ejecting a 500-pound bomb from F-35B test aircraft BF-3, the test team took a collective breath, and watched as it hurtled toward the concrete deck. Coming to rest in the foam covering the pit floor, the March 29 “pit drop” marked the end of two...
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The President of the United States annually declares the month of May as “Older Americans Month” and this year his theme is “Never Too Old To Play”. Older Americans are encouraged to stay active, engaged and involved in their own lives as well as that of their community. The Calvert Board of County Commissioners...
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The College of Southern Maryland hosted a spirited day of robotics competition April 14 for area elementary and middle school students at its La Plata Campus that included 52 teams from 28 schools, hundreds of students and hundreds of parents, grandparents, siblings, judges and referees. Top performers for the day included, Esperanza Middle School...
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In January of this year members of the Calvert Investigative Team began investigating a sex offense that occurred on January 16 at Nick’s of Calvert grocery store in Prince Frederick. During this particular investigation it was learned that an 11-year-old girl had been touched inappropriately by a white male while inside the store. The...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following people on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 3:45pm, TFC N. E. Gresko served an Arrest Warrant (T3-15440) on Antonio Wendell Chase, 25, of an Unknown Fixed Address. The warrant was issued for Mr. Chase’s arrest on March...
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Representatives from SMECO gave a presentation to the Calvert Board of County Commissioners on the Southern Maryland Reliability Project. This part will connect Holland Cliff station to Hewitt Road station in Lexington Park. Phase 1 is Sollers Wharf to Holland Cliff and Phase 2 Sollers Wharf to Hewitt Road. This will entail 28 miles...
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When Sotterley mansion fell into disrepair in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Elizabeth Harman said “you can close a house; you can’t close a garden.” She and others got permission to work on the gardens while finances were sorted out to maintain the home. So they researched and worked to bring back the...
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What is the greatest benefit of donating to the Maryland Law Enforcement Torch Run? Supporters of the Torch Run help give Maryland’s children and adults with mental retardation and/or closely related developmental disabilities the opportunity to discover their talents and gifts through the year-round programs of sport training and athletic competition offered by Special...
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After reviewing last year’s numbers, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is easing regulations for summer flounder and tightening them up for tautog. The changes in regulations are designed to allow for ample recreational opportunity while taking a conservative approach to protecting the populations. “Because Maryland anglers have remained under the summer flounder...
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Manford T. Smith, 79, of Lusby, MD passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D. C. Manford was born on June 19, 1932 in Chickasaw, PA. He was the last son of the late Clinton and Lula Reinholtz Smith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...
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To celebrate The Newtowne Players’ participation in the Eastern States Theatre Association Original Works Festival this April, the theater is pleased to host a send-off for the cast and crew of Headquarters. The Newtowne Players will perform Headquarters, an original one-act play by local author Peter E. Abresch, on Wednesday, April 18 at 7...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: ASSAULT: On April 15 at 8:51 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s Officer R. Walls responded to a residence in the 3600 block of Kempsford Field Place in Waldorf for the reported assault. The investigation revealed seven male suspects, who had congregated in front of...
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During the Calvert Board of County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, April 17, three women were honored by the Calvert County Commission for Women. The Commission wanted to honor these ladies and recognize the commendable and significant contributions they made to Calvert County residents. The nominations were received from individuals, community, civic and religious organizations. Lynda Striegel...
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On Saturday, April 28, between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., the Charles County Sheriff’s Office will join the DEA in the National Medications Take-Back Program. “This is an important program because unwanted medicines- which can fall into the hands of drug abusers- can be removed from the house and disposed of in an environmentally...
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The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce held breakfast with the Legislatures on Monday at the Holiday Inn at Solomons. In attendance were Maryland Senate President Mike Miller, Senator Roy Dyson, House Minority Leader Tony O’Donnell and Delegate Mark Fisher. Each of the politicians had their own take on the recent legislative session. Regarding the...
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The following Navy contract has been awarded locally: ITT Corporation, Electronic Systems , Electronic Warfare Systems, Clifton, N.J., is being awarded a $62,264,415 firm-fixed-price production contract for the manufacture and delivery of 23 AN/ALQ-214(V)4 on-board jammer systems, under Full Rate Production Lot 9, for installation on the F/A-18 aircraft. Work will be performed in...
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Bob Hall, LLC and Anheuser Busch, working together with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse and the Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties Community Traffic Safety Programs are sponsoring a Designated Driver program to be held during the annual opening of the Tiki Bar this weekend. The...
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools announces the selection of Ms. Bernadette Scheetz, a mathematics teacher at Esperanza Middle School, as its 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year. “Ms. Scheetz is the model of excellence in education who will represent our school system well,” said Dr. Michael J. Martirano, Superintendent of Schools. “Her passion for teaching...
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As part of a foreign military sales case, the U.S. Navy worked together with French military to execute France’s first aerial-target live-fire event using a GQM-163A Coyote Supersonic Sea Skimming Target (SSST), or missile, on April 4. France’s military procurement agency Direction Generale Pour L’Armement (DGA) worked with representatives from the Navy Aerial...
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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 April 16, 2012, at 07:47 A.M. patrol units from St....
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Maryland State Fire Marshall’s are investigating a house fire in St. Leonard that has displaced a family of four. Over 54 firefighters from St. Leonard, Prince Frederick, Benedict and Bay District Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the 5300 block of Bayview Ave in St. Leonard on April 16 around 3:03 a.m. Crews arrived on...
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During the week of April 9 through April 15 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,497 calls for service throughout the community. The following incidents remain under investigation: Theft Someone stole a Virgin Mobile Samsung Triumph phone valued at $230 from inside an unsecured locker at the Edward T. Hall Aquatics...
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Twin brothers were arrested after a high speed chase that began on Md. Rt. 4 southbound at Sherry Lane in Prince Frederick and ended on Broomes Island Road and Oyster House Road in Broomes Island. On April 15 at 4:59 p.m. Cpl. A. Moschetto observed 5 to 6 motorcyclists take off from the light...
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Charles County Sheriff’s detectives recently charged two building contractors from D&M Construction with operating without a license and theft. Christopher David Manion, 38, of North Beach, and Albert Lester Styles, 48, of Dunkirk, were recently issued summons in lieu of arrest stemming from cases in which they were paid in advance to do home...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Theft from Vehicle: On 4/9/12 at 3:30 pm, Trooper Smith responded to Twin Beach Car Care on Donald’s Way in Owings for a reported theft from a motor vehicle. Two rear wheels from a 1999 Ford F-150 truck were stolen from a vehicle...
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United Way of Calvert County is hosting a free Direct Sellers of Calvert County Networking Reception on Thursday, April 19, 2012 from 5:30-7:30 at the United Way House in Prince Frederick. The Direct Sellers of Calvert County (DSCC) is a new collaborative of women with direct sales businesses who want to make a difference...
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Ms. Lisa Bachner, Principal of Leonardtown Middle School, has been selected as St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ recipient of The Washington Post’s Distinguished Educational Leadership Award. The Washington Post Distinguished Educational Leadership Award exists to recognize those principals who go beyond the daily challenges of their position to create an exceptional educational environment. “Ms....
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Marie Croke from Hollywood, Maryland was honored Sunday night, April 15th, at the 28th Annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement awards at the prestigious Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The annual event celebrated the winners in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests (www.writersofthefuture.com) before a packed hall of...
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FORT WORTH, Texas, April 16, 2012 – BK-1, the United Kingdom’s first Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II production aircraft, flew its inaugural flight Friday. Lockheed Martin test pilot Bill Gigliotti took the short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) jet through a series of functional flight checks during a sortie that lasted 45 minutes. The...
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The Air Force has filed a draft environmental impact statement for the proposed operational basing of the F-35 Lightning II within the continental United States. The current active Air Force and Air National Guard alternatives under consideration are: Burlington Air Guard Station, Vt.; Hill Air Force Base, Utah; Jacksonville Air Guard Station, Fla.; Mountain...
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Caroline Elizabeth Kendrick, 104, of Owings, MD passed away April 13, 2012 at Solomons Nursing Center, Solomons, MD. She was born October 20, 1907 in New City Township, ND to Peter and Margaret (Kremer) Phillipp. She was raised in Bisbee, ND where she attended public schools, and received her teaching credentials at Fargo State...
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Larry Keith Waldroop, 58, of Lusby, MD passed away April 11, 2012 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD . Larry was born on April 1, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio to Daniel and Erma Waldroop. He loved gardening, camping, hiking, and anything to do with outdoor nature. Larry is survived by his wife Wanda, Mother...
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On April 14, 2012at approximately1:46 p.m., St. Mary’s County deputies responded to a serious motorcycle crash on Maddox Road in the area of Notley Hall Road, Chaptico, Maryland. Preliminary investigation revealed Michael Edward Daisey, 43 of Chaptico,was operating a 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa southbound on Maddox Road at a high rate of speed. Mr....
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Samuel E. Brookbank, Sr., 100, a native of St. Mary’s County, died on April 13, 2012 at home in Chesapeake, VA. Born at Notley Hall Farm in Maddox, MD on June 4, 1911, he was the son of the late Samuel T. and Ruth Knott Brookbank. He was preceded in death by his...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) had 13 linemen competing in equipment operations, apprentice, and journeyman events at the 10th annual Gaff ’n’ Go Lineman’s Rodeo held at the Caroline County Agricultural Fairgrounds in Ruther Glen, Virginia, on March 31, 2012. More than 80 linemen from 13 electric utilities located in Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky,...
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Insurance premiums for Calvert County government workers will rise by 8.5% in July due to rising health care costs. For those who retired prior to August 1, 1994, the subsidy from the county is 100% for the retiree and 50% for their dependents, for those who retired from August 1, 1994 through June 1,...
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Exhibitors and job seekers are invited to a JobZone Job Fair to be held on Tuesday, April 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park). For exhibitors, please go to www.jobzoneonline.com/events/documents/PAXRIVER_JAN24_APR17_AUG21_2012REGISTRATION.pdf for a registration form. For more information, contact JobZone at 434-263-5102 or...
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Uniformed members of the United States Air Force and Army filed into the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes Thursday, 12 April, to honor a Maryland Air National Guard officer for heroism in Laghman Province, Afghanistan May 4, 2010. In a standing room only capacity crowd that included his family and members of the Army unit...
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Robert D. Bibb, 69, of Port Republic, MD passes away on April 13, 2012 in Prince Frederick, MD. He was born on June 30, 1942 in Fayetteville West Virginia to the late Alfred C. and Wilma Bibb. He is survived by his wife, Judy Bibb of Port Republic, MD and his daughter, Carey Bibb...
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Travis Thomas of Thomas and Son Transport had a dream when he joined the family business with his father – make the roads safer for everyone. So after discussing with his father, Thomas launched The Party Bus. In fact the Party Bus started only a few weeks before Southern Maryland News Net was born...
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On April 9, 2012, a thirteen year old female reported to police she had been sexually assaulted by a male subject while inside the Wal-Mart store in California, Maryland on April 7, 2012. The case was forwarded to the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations. Detectives responded to the Wal-Mart store and with...
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St. Mary’s County Fire and Rescue responded to St. Andrew’s Church Rd and Wildewood Parkway around 10:30am on Friday, April 13 for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle. Crews arrived on the scene to discover that the operator of a Yamaha motorcycle had rear ended an SUV. The operator of...
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Fire and Rescue crews in St. Mary’s County responded to the Leonardtown McDonald’s located at 40950 Merchants Lane around 8:30 a.m. on Friday, April 13 for report of a vehicle overturned. Crews arrived on scene to discover a single vehicle flipped over in the area of the drive thru. Investigation revealed an elderly driver...
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Maryland State Fire Marshall’s are investigating a house fire in Waldorf that has displaced one local family. Over 35 firefighters from Waldorf, La Plata, Bryans Road, Accokeek and Brandywine VFD’s responded to 21oo block of Westwood Drive on April 11 around 9:44 p.m. for report of a house fire. Crews arrived on scene to discover...
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On Wednesday big hearted jailbirds were brought in or turned themselves in to the makeshift jail at Outback Steakhouse in Prince Frederick. Each of the “inmates” was allowed to make phone calls from their “jail cells” in order to obtain the needed “bond money”. This was a fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Association. All the...
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On Tuesday, the Calvert Board of County Commissioners proclaimed the month of April as Month of the Young Child. The Interagency Council for Families and Children, the Success by 6 initiative of the United Way of Calvert County and other local organizations, in conjunction with the National Association for the Education of Young Children...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following suspects on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 10:28am, TFC N. E. Gresko took Henry Clay Hinson, 25, of Great Mills into custody from a Correctional Facility in Baltimore. Mr. Hinson was being returned to St. Mary’s County...
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On April 10 at 10:15 a.m., officers responded to the 7000 block of Quicktree Farm Court in Hughesville for the report of a theft in progress. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim who advised a man and a woman had just stolen approximately 20 metal dry wall liners. Officers located the suspects...
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UPDATE 5:20pm - Both lanes are open, but major delays are still expected. UPDATE 4:40pm - Police are escorting State Highway and a tow truck to the scene now, from rt 235. UPDATE 4:10pm - Traffic is alternating north and south using one lane at this time. Authorities in Calvert County are on the scene of multiple accidents on the Thomas Johnson...
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The 2011 Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) Committee is pleased to announce the awarding of two grants aimed at raising awareness and concern for the productivity of the Patuxent River and its life. The PRAD committee, through proceeds from its annual October festival, makes grant awards to non-profit organizations that either provide educational programs...
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Patuxent Habitat for Humanity has announced that the proceeds from its fourth annual ReStore Recycled Art Show on May 4 will be dedicated to funding its next home being constructed by Chief Petty Officers stationed at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. “The Recycled Art Show is a great way for the community to support...
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(Point Lookout, Maryland) – The Maryland Natural Resources Police and Ridge Volunteer Fire Department personnel rescued two people from a sailboat at the mouth of the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay after being battered around by strong winds and high seas. On April 10, 2012, at approximately 10:30 pm, Robert G. Weber, 59...
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The Waldorf Volunteer Fire/EMS and the Charles County Board of Education will be conducting a school exercise today 4-12-12 at Thomas Stone High School at 9:00 am. Expect possible delays in this area due to Fire/EMS and Law enforcement activity. This exercise will last approxiately 1 hour.
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Gardening Workshop #I at Sotterley Rick Davis: Flower Arranging & Design Saturday, May 5th – 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. In the first of three gardening workshops, Rick Davis, Owner and Lead Creative Directorthe award-winning D.C. based floral and event design firm Amaryllis, Inc., brings his expertise to Sotterley. As an innovative leader in the field...
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Anchored – The Greatest Show of All Time! April 14, 2:00 & 6:00 pm Take a Bow Performing Arts will be performing ‘Anchored- The Greatest Show of All Time!’ on Saturday, April 14 at 2:00 & 6:00 p.m. at North Point High School in Waldorf. A traveling circus complete with a ring master and...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick have arrested the following people on DUI charges: Malcom S. FOWLER, 34 of Huntingtown, was arrested on April 6 at 11:52 pm by TFC D. Saucerman Lisa R. BROOKS, 28 of Chesapeake Beach, was arrested on April 7 at 1:07 am by TFC M. Parker Paula J. LEIGHTON, 28 of Owings, was arrested April 7 at 2:24...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: First Degree Assault: On 4/5/12 at 9:30 am, Trooper First Class Johns responded to the 100 block of Cove Point Rd. in Lusby for a report of an assault in progress. Jarel A. Stepney, 22 of Lusby, assaulted the victim using a brick...
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Photo Courtesy of Charles County Government Thousands of brave Americans demonstrate their courage and commitment to freedom by serving the armed forces of the United States of America in active duty posts around the world. More than 40 percent of these soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines have left families with children behind. More than...
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On Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 2:00 p.m., The Town of North Beach will dedicate the new Department of Public Works (DPW) Building and Wetlands Overlook Park, both located at the northern end of Dayton Avenue. In attendance will be Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr.; Delegate Mark Fisher; Sue Kullen representing Ben...
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The Charles County Commissioners are pleased to announce that on Tuesday, April 24, GenOn Energy, Inc. will contribute $200,000 on behalf of the 290 GENON employees who live and work in Charles County. These funds are to be used for the purchase and installation of a digital, variable message highway sign. The new message...
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The Board of Education today approved the Superintendent’s recommendation for redistricting for Theodore G. Davis Middle School, William A. Diggs Elementary School and Mary B. Neal Elementary School with one amendment. The Board agreed to allow students who would be redistricted a second time in elementary school to stay at their current school if...
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Great Mills High School will host a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) GALA on Thursday, April 19, 2012, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Great Mills High School cafeteria. The community is invited to attend this event to view senior capstone presentations and talk with STEM Academy seniors. Refreshments will be served....
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Dr. Michael J. Martirano, Superintendent of Schools, announced at the April 11, 2012, Board of Education meeting that the last day of school for students in St. Mary’s County Public Schools will be Friday, June 8, 2012, and the last day for teachers will be Friday, June 15, 2012. The school year will be...
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On Tuesday, April 10 around 1:32 a.m., police and fire were dispatched to report of an accident with injuries along the 48800 block of Evergreen Park Road in St. James. Crews arrived on scene to discover a single vehicle rollover. Investigation revealed the single occupant wrecked a Subaru Legacy on Evergreen Park Road but...
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The owner of Personalized Touch Catering, LLC, Patty Sparks after 15 years is having fun doing exactly what she enjoys, and owes it all to the support of the community. “I have been catering for 15 years but since Oct. 2011 have gone to full-time catering and gave up my 9-5 job during the...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: TRAFFIC COLLISION LEADS TO DRUG ARREST: On April 10 at 3:52 a.m., officers responded to the area of Smallwood Drive and Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of a man jumping up and down on the hood of his truck. When officers arrived, the...
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On March 30, members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit received a tip through Crime Solvers about a man selling drugs from an ice cream truck. The tipster indicated the suspect had just sold packets of marijuana and was believed to still be in possession of drugs. Officers located the truck near...
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St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics Detectives have made the following drug arrests: Damon Wayne Cutchember, 35 of Saint Inigoes, Md. was indicted and subsequently arrested by Vice Narcotics Detectives for “Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute”. Justin Robert Belanger, 23 of Huntington, Md. was indicted and subsequently arrested by Vice Narcotics Detectives for...
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St. Mary’s Vice Narcotic Detectives recently made the following arrests: Suspect Brian Christopher Hancock, 33 of Leonardtown was stopped by a Sheriff’s Office Deputy and was placed under arrest for “Driving under the Influence of Prescription Medication”. He resisted arrest, however was eventually placed into custody. Vice Narcotics Detectives continued the investigation and found...
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Kenneth Edward Miller, 46 of Lexington Park was indicted and subsequently arrested by Vice Narcotics Detectives for “Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute”. He was originally arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at approximately 6:45 p.m., by St. Mary’s County deputies while on patrol in the 21600 block Great Mills Road in Lexington...
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Governor Martin O’Malley today joined Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., House Speaker Michael E. Busch, and Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown to sign legislation to protect public education and improve Marylanders’ quality of life. The Governor signed into law the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) bill and the Maryland Health Improvement and Disparities...
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Calvert Economic Development Conducting 2012 Business Survey
The Calvert County, Md., Department of Economic Development is conducting the 2012 business survey and seeks input from county business owners. The survey helps the department learn more about county businesses, offers insight into business concerns and suggests steps that can be taken to provide assistance. Data collected from the survey will be used...
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