The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred today at 2:07 p.m. at the White Plains Dash-In at 4705 Crain Highway, White Plains. Preliminary information showed the driver of a Mazda passenger car pulled up to a gas pump but lost control of his vehicle and accelerated directly toward...
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On May 29 at 2:58 p.m., officers responded to Hampshire Recreation Center in Waldorf for the report of several teenagers driving through the area firing a BB gun; two people reported being struck. Officers obtained a description of the suspect’s car and located the vehicle on Stanford Place. The suspects, ages 12, 15, 16,...
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During the week of May 21 through May 27 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,544 calls for service throughout the community. The following incidents remain under investigation: Theft A 30-year-old man was charged with theft after witnesses saw him steal a purse off the counter at the Prince Frederick 7-11...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: BURGLARY: On May 30 between 1 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., unknown suspect(s) broke into a house in the 10600 block of Village Drive in La Plata and stole a long gun and jewelry. PFC W. Dennin is investigating. THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLES: Between May 29...
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Those attending the Community Concert Series hosted by St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department this summer do more than get some quality music and shows, but they also help provide tickets to Wounded Warriors and local Vets. The SLVFD takes pride in providing free tickets to area service men and women and proceeds help them...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown are investigating the following incidents: Violation of Protective Order – On Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 3:16pm, TFC R. L. Jackson responded to the 21000 block of Prather Drive for a late report of an assault. Upon arrival, contact was made with Destiny Virginia Kennedy, 20, of Lexington Park...
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Maryland State Police are investigating the following thefts from Wal-Mart: Theft Less Than $100.00 – On Monday, May 21, 2012 at 6:22pm, Tpr. D. Buckalew responded to the Wal-Mart located on Miramar Way in California for a reported theft. Upon arrival, contact was made with Loss Prevention personnel who advised that two males were...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have arrested the following people for DUI: Weekly DUI Status Sheet May 24 thru May 30, 2012 Jeffery James Gembicki, 29, of California on 5/25/12 by TFC E. M. Evans Wayne Tyrone Estep, Jr., 20, of Callaway on 5/25/12 by TFC A. J. Malaspina Sean Anthony Smoak, 30, of Mechanicsville...
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On May 24, 2012 the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police conducted a Border to Border Seatbelt Compliance Check with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Charles County Sheriff’s Office. As a result, the following statistics were obtained: The Border to Border Checkpoint with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the following suspects on drug charges: CDS Violation On May 22 at 4:54 p.m. Dep. J. Migliaccio responded to the area of Md. Rt. 4 at Parran Road for the report of a motor vehicle crash. A motorist advised that a white van had hit the rear of...
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The Southern Maryland Job Match Re-Employment Project Presents the Southern Maryland Job Fair “Nine Innings of Networking” on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Waldorf, MD at Regency Furniture Stadium located at 11765 St Linus Drive. Space is still available for employers and vendors. To pre-register, they must visit...
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Sheriff Tim Cameron would like to congratulate Corporal Joseph Somerville and Deputy Michael Worrey for completing the University of Maryland’s Department of Public Safety Police Motor Officer Training Programs. Corporal Somerville completed a 120 hour Police Motor Officer Instructor’s Training Program. The Instructor’s Training Program includes instruction on how to prepare a lesson plan,...
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The Calvert Board of County Commissioners held a work session on May 22, after asking staff to investigate how target loads for nitrogen, phosphorous and sediment were derived back in March. The Commissioners had also expressed concern regarding passing on the costs of the Watershed Implementation Plan to citizens and businesses using a storm...
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Tina L. Dorman, age 44, of Lothian, MD passed away in Bentonville, VA. She was born August 30, 1967 in Washington, DC to Joseph Anthony and Linda Messina. Tina graduated from Northern High School in 1985. She attended Goucher College and graduated from Towson University in 1990. She married Robert Dorman in Lothian on...
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Sheriff Timothy Cameron and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Advisory Board, in their continuing efforts to strengthen community and law enforcement partnerships, will host a 7th District Community Meeting. The Community Meeting will be held on Wednesday June 6, 2012 at the 7th District Volunteer Fire Department in Avenue, Maryland beginning at...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron and the men and women of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate and welcome seven new Corrections Officers. Kristie Ardire, Patrick Britt, Brianna Colleli, Ryan Harris, Michael Labanowski, Jr. Kevin Molitor and Luis Ramos-Dompenciel completed the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy’s Corrections Entry...
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Charles County Public Schools is offering sports physicals this summer to student athletes. Physicals will be limited to the first 100 students and are done on a first-come, first-serve basis. The schedule has been updated and is as follows: Maurice J. McDonough High School, Wednesday, June 6, 5 – 7 p.m.; La Plata High...
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On Friday, June 1, 2012 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. the Leonardtown Business Association is hosting live music and Info Share on The Square. This Friday also marks the beginning of the Summertime raffle ticket sales and a new charity drive supporting Hope Phones. For more information go to www.hopephones.org. Start the evening off...
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The following Navy contracts have been awarded locally: Science Applications International Corp., McLean, Va. (N00421-10-D-0016); Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., McLean, Va. (N00421-10-D-0017); L-3 Communications Corp., Mount Laurel, N.J. (N00421-10-D-0018); and National Technologies, Inc., Alexandria, Va. (N00421-10-D-0019), are being awarded modifications to previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award contracts to exercise options for business financial management...
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Department of Aging Programs and Activities June 1-8, 2012 June 21, 2012 – Elder Abuse Awareness – 1 p.m. at Pegg Road Senior Apartments Triad/SALT has partnered with Kathy Goodspeed, Ombudsman for the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services to accomplish Triad’s main goal of promoting senior safety and reducing the fear of...
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Deputy State Fire Marshals have arrested 64-year-old Donald William Knuth of Huntingtown, in connection with a vehicle and garage fire located at 2521 Hillside Drive in Huntingtown, Maryland on May 13, 2012. Investigators located multiple points of origin for the fires involving a 1996 Honda Accord and a detached single car garage belonging to Debra Knuth. The...
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On May 27, 2012 police units responded to the Patuxent Self Storage located on Great Mill’s Road, Lexington Park, Maryland for the report of multiple burglaries to various storage units wherein firearms, motorcycles and other various items had been stolen. The case was forwarded to the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations for...
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools will be recognizing the various winning student robotics teams and their coaches on Thursday, June 7, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center in Leonardtown, Maryland. Teams from elementary, middle, and high schools will demonstrate and explain their projects. Included in the showcase...
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Can you change the world? It is easier than you think! Join tweens (children entering 5th – 7th grades) for our June Tween Summer Book Fest events at The Calvert Libraries. We’ll have an evening of activities and snacks while exploring actions suggested in 31 Ways to Change the World by Tanis Taylor. Space...
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Calvert County citizens came together on Monday, May 28 to honor and remember our fallen heroes. It was a hot, sticky afternoon on the Veteran’s Green at the Courthouse. Despite the weather, many came to participate. The Posting of the Colors was performed by Calvert, Huntingtown, Patuxent and Northern High Schools ROTC and the...
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Fresh air, art and family fun will offer a festival atmosphere for visitors to the annual Plein Air Festival, sponsored by the Solomons Business Association (SBA) with the College of Southern Maryland June 13 to 16 in Solomons. This year’s Plein Air Festival will include a competition of plein air artists, culminating on June 16 with a Quick...
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Deputy State Fire Marshals served an arrest warrant on 28-year-old James Edward Randles, III, of La Plata, after an extended investigation into a vehicle fire involving a 2010 Dodge VST pick-up truck belonging to Randles. The incident originally occurred on March 22, 2011 at approximately 11:20 p.m. in an undeveloped portion of the Brentwood Housing Development on Linden...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announced May 29, 2012 that three independent credit rating agencies have given Calvert County strong credit ratings in light of the county’s consistently sound financial operations, strong reserves and conservative fiscal policies. Fitch Ratings and Standard and Poor’s Ratings Services both gave the county their highest...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following suspects on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 11:30pm, TFC A. J. Malaspina served a Bench Warrant (T3-14494) on Dexter Allen Gantt, 25, of Lexington Park. The warrant was issued for Mr. Gantt’s arrest on July 1, 2010...
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For 32 years United Way of Calvert County has raised over 14 million dollars to give back to nonprofit organizations in Calvert County. Whether helping grassroots programs like Project ECHO get established or promoting the value of evidence-based programs like Big Brothers Big Sisters, United Way’s focus has always been on meeting a community...
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By Ken Lamb of the Tackle Box, 301-863-8151 There is plenty of good fishing in Southern Maryland. The beautiful Memorial Day Weekend with sunshine and summertime heat turned on the croaker just about everywhere. Croaker are in the Potomac tributaries including the St. Mary’s River and the Wicomico. The croaker are biting with white perch...
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Authorities in St. Mary’s County are investigating a serious auto accident in Great Mills that has left four injured. On Tuesday, May 29 around 5:15 p.m., police and rescue were dispatched to a report of an accident with injuries along the 19600 block of Point Lookout Road. Crews arrived on scene to discover an...
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Brothers Stanley and Jerry Skalka are celebrating 50 years in business, with their headquarters in Dunkirk. Victor Stanley, Inc is a leading manufacturer of site and street furnishings in the United States with sales in over 20 countries. The Calvert Board of County Commissioners recognized the Skalka Brothers with a proclamation for their outstanding...
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When the “Blood, Sweat and Beers” Tour comes crashing into St. Leonard on Saturday, June 2 fans in attendance can expect one thing from headliner Eric Church, their moneys worth. As the Granite Fall, NC native continues to sell out venues across the country on his first headlining tour it is easy to see...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners celebrated the opening of the new tasting room at Perigeaux Vineyard and Winery located at 8650 Mackall Road in St. Leonard with a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 22. The winery, first opened in 2002, has won more than 30 awards for its locally produced wines. At center with...
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Gerald Robert “Jerry” McGrath, 48, of Dunkirk, MD formerly of Silver Spring, MD passed away suddenly on May 25, 2012 at his residence. He was born on August 2, 1963 in Washington, D.C. to Paul L. McGrath and the late Jean F. Lumsden McGrath. He was the beloved husband of Susan K. McGrath whom...
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Deputy State Fire Marshal’s have charged a 14 year old juvenile from the Lusby area for First Degree Arson. The fire was located in a one story, single family dwelling at 11484 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby. A total of 45 volunteer firefighters responded from the Solomon’s, St. Leonard, Prince Frederick, Bay District and Hollywood Volunteer Fire Departments to...
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On Sunday, May 27 around 10:56 p.m., fire and rescue crews responded to the 21600 block of North Essex Drive in Lexington Park report of a serious motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Crews arrived on scene to discover an 8-year-old female had been struck by a passenger car. One witness reported the child ran into...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Theft: On 5/22/12 at 8:12 pm, Trooper First Class Wiersma responded to the 4900 block of Storeplace Ln. in Prince Frederick for a reported theft. A Sony Playstation 3 gaming console, game controllers, several Playstation games and a diamond ring were stolen from...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have arrested the following people on DUI charges: DUI Arrests from May 10 thru May 23, 2012 Michael Thomas Ashley, 26, of Washington. D.C. on 5/11/12 by Cpl. M. W. Laney Ismael Armando Garayua Gonzalez, 28, of Piney Point on 5/12/12 by Cpl. M. W. Laney Kevin Vincent Thompson,...
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The CCSO Traffic Operations Unit, along with the Tactical Response Unit, the COPS Unit and Patrol Unit, recently conducted two sobriety check points. The first check point was on May 27 on Indian Head Highway at Downs Drive. During the operation, 924 vehicles passed through the check point. A total of 20 citations, 8...
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Four of a Kind Band performs at this Friday, June 1 on the west lawn of the La Plata Town Hall. Concert begins at 7 pm- your favorite oldies, classic rock, southern rock, country, and blues from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. Concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for...
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UPDATE 1:45 p.m. Southbound Rt. 4 has been reopened in Huntingtown. Maryland State Police continue to investigate. SB Rt 4 Shut Down in Huntingtown Southbound Rt. 4 at Main Street in Huntingtown is shut down as of 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29 due to an auto accident. NB Route 4 is a single...
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On Saturday morning, under clear and sunny skies, Chesapeake Beach and North Beach opened the Stars and Stripes Festival at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Many citizens came out to honor the men and women who died while serving our country. The United States Naval Academy Band Brass Quintet played while everyone was assembling. Welcoming remarks...
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Jeffrey Willie moved closer to his career goal on May 18 when he graduated, along with sixteen other students, from the Charles County Public Schools Adult Independence Program (AIP). Willie aspires to be a maintenance worker like his dad, and he learned many of the life skills he needs to reach his goal in...
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On Sunday, May 27 at the Calvert Marine Museum, rocker, Bret Michaels wowed the crowd with many fan favorites and put on a highly charged show. In many cases the rocker interacted with the crowd even throwing guitar picks to the audience. Prior to the show, Southern Maryland News Net and Papa Johns took...
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American Legion Post 274 in Lusby held its Memorial Service at the gravesite of Arick L Lore, who was killed in World War I on October 4, 1918 and was from Solomons, Maryland. American Legion Post 274 is named for him. The family and members of the Post gathered at the cemetery where a...
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Readers of SMNEWSNET.com were advised last week, If you drink and drive in St. Mary’s County… beware. Maryland State Police along with law enforcement throughout the state would be out in full force for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign and would be conducting sobriety checkpoints over the Memorial Day weekend. A cooperative effort...
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Authorities say a Waldorf man set himself on fire while trying to light a homemade barbecue pit over the holiday weekend. Forty-five-year-old Bruce Sharp is being treated for non-life-threatening first- and second-degree burns to over half his body. Investigation revealed Sharp was igniting a 270 gallon barrel that was converted into a homemade BBQ grill...
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On Saturday, May 26 around 5:43 p.m., fire and rescue crews were dispatched to report of a serious motor vehicle accident in the 44400 block of Medley’s Neck Road in Chingville. Crews arrived on scene to discover a single vehicle, a maroon pickup truck into a tree with entrapment. Rescue crews worked to extricate...
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U.S. District Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. sentenced Heather Lee Wayson, age 36, of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, on May 25, to 42 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for conspiracy to commit credit card fraud, unauthorized use of credit cards and aggravated identity theft. Judge Williams also ordered Wayson to pay...
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UPDATE May 28 at 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Natural Resources Police report that the body of the missing boater from Kent Narrows boating accident was recovered today at 12:30 pm. David Whitlow, 43 from Hebron, Md was recovered near the scene of the boating accident by the Charles County Dive and Rescue unit using...
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Anne Marie Croissette, 69, of Chester, MD formerly of Dunkirk, MD passed away May 22, 2012 at Hospice of Queen Anne’s in Centreville, MD. She was born March 12, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA to Henry and Mary (Smith) Montgomery. She was raised in Langhorne, PA and attended Our Lady of Grace grammar school in...
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Phyllis Sandra “Wingy” Poole, 72, of Avenue, MD, passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 25, 2012 in Callaway, MD. Born on May 20, 1939 in Watertown, NY she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Marion Bush Lobdell. Phyllis is survived by her children: Robin Owen of Bushwood, MD., Kevin...
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UPDATE Official Press Release On May 27, members from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police responded to the scene of a personal injury crash on Maryland Route 2 at the intersection of Lower Marlboro Road in Sunderland. Two of the subjects that were involved in the crash were receiving CPR. Due...
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For those wishing to explore the area around beautiful Solomons Island with all its creeks, hidden coves, there is no more fun, economical way to embark on a journey of discovery than by boat. Solomons Boat Rental has been offering would-be explorers and adventurers that opportunity for 25 years. Those traveling to Solomons who...
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On May 24 at 1:57 p.m., officers responded to the 12200 block of Kings Farm Place in Newburg for the report of a domestic-related shooting in which a male suspect assaulted a man and then fired several shots inside a house and fled. According to witnesses, the suspect, Charles Augustine Thomas, 53, of Waldorf,...
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On Tuesday, May 22, the Charles County Commissioners recognized the 485 citizens who participated in the 2012 Potomac River Watershed Clean-up on April 14. These volunteers helped ensure clean water by working to clean up the watershed for all of Charles County to enjoy. Approximately 60 tons of debris was diverted from our waterways at...
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The Newtowne Players announce upcoming performances of four one-act plays, two of which are original scripts, during its annual Footlight Festival. In Sure Thing, by David Ives, Betty and Bill meet at a restaurant, but their conversations are a little rocky — fortunately, they get a chance to redo every missed conversational opportunity. Mental...
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The offices of Charles County Government, the Tri-County Animal Shelter in Hughesville, the Charles County Sanitary Landfill, Recycling Center, and Composting Facility off Billingsley Road in Waldorf, and the Pisgah Recycling Center on Route 425 in Pisgah will be closed on Monday, May 28, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Curbside recycling will...
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M7 Aerospace, L.L.C., San Antonio, Texas, is being awarded an $11,677,286 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery requirements contract (N00019-11-D-0002) to exercise an option for logistics support for 12 Navy/Marine Corps UC-35 aircraft and seven Navy C-26 aircraft located at nine global locations. Services to be provided include organizational and depot-level maintenance, parts, support...
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The Town of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, will sponsor its first annual Stars and Stripes Festival to honor all fallen heroes of past armed conflicts along with living veterans, and active duty personnel along with their spouses, children, and parents. The Festival kicks off Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at the Veterans’ Memorial...
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For the third year running, St. Mary’s College of Maryland has been included in “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges: 2012 Edition,” a downloadable book that profiles 322 schools in the U.S. and Canada which demonstrate the greatest environmental and sustainability-related commitments and initiatives. The Princeton Review chose schools for the guide...
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With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, families across Maryland will venture outside – either to the beach or the mountains – or maybe just to their backyard. Increased outdoor activities also result in an increase of outdoor fire risks; therefore State Fire Marshal William E. Barnard is providing a few common-sense tips...
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The hunt is on! The Diamond Jim component of the 2012 Maryland Fishing Challenge kicked off May 24, when Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologists and some eager young anglers caught, tagged and released dozens of striped bass into the Chesapeake Bay. One of today’s tagged fish is the official Diamond Jim worth...
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Terry Bentley “Buddy” McAllister, Sr., 81, of Owings, MD passed away May 24, 2012 at his residence. He was born October 9, 1930 in Speedwell, Virginia to James R. and Sarah (Crouse) McAllister. He was raised in Speedwell until moving with his family Williamsburg, VA when he was a teenager. He attended public schools...
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If you drink and drive in St. Mary’s County beware, Maryland State Police is joining with law enforcement throughout the state for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign and will be conducting sobriety checkpoints over the Memorial Day weekend. The strong statewide impaired driving crackdown will include high-visibility enforcement, in an effort...
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During the May 22, meeting of the Calvert Board of County Commissioners, the ERC Scholarship award winners were recognized. The scholarships were made available to any graduating senior, whose parent or guardian is a Calvert County employee. This year a new category was created for those seniors who work for Calvert County. A number...
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After 40 years working as the Health Officer at the Calvert County Health Department, Dr David L Rogers is retiring on July 1. Before coming to Calvert County, Dr Rogers had a private practice in Washington, DC, served as an Epidemic Intelligence Officer in the United States Public Health Service, worked as Director of...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – The U.S. Navy and Air Force stand to save more than $2 billion after jointly developing an engine modification that will keep critically important aircraft flying for years. The two services and industry worked together to develop and field a modification to CFM International’s CFM56-2 (F108)...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown are investigating the following incidents: Assault 2nd Degree – On Friday, May 18, 2012 at 9:24pm, TFC J. A. Pilkerton responded to the Leonardtown Fire House in the 22000 block of Lawrence Avenue in Leonardtown for a reported assault. Upon arrival, contact was made with a female complainant, 42,...
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After demolition of the old Calvert High School/Middle School, 1500 bricks were set aside to give to those who attended or worked there. On Saturday, May 15th, the Class of ’63 was on hand to give them out from 10am to 5pm. The bricks were a popular item, judging by the number of people...
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On Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 1:22pm, Tpr. S. M. Morton responded to the 21000 block of Peabody Street in Leonardtown for a reported theft. Upon arrival, contact was made with a male complainant, 52, of Chaptico who advised a male victim, 82, of Leonardtown had a credit card and US currency stolen from...
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The following is a sample of recent events investigated by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. For information about other events which are not included in this report, visit www.CrimeReports.com and search by county, city, zip code or street address. DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY/RRE: Between May 23 – May 24, unknown suspect(s) spray painted profanity and...
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Between May 20 – May 21, unknown suspect(s) broke into Trinity Baptist Church in the 2600 block of Mattawoman Beantown Road in Waldorf and stole money and an appliance. Officers canvassed the area for witnesses and processed the scene for evidence. Officer F. Davis is investigating. Charles County Crime Solvers offers rewards of up...
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Authorities in Charles County are investigating a shooting in Waldorf that has left one man injured. Charles County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Master Suites Hotel located at 2228 Old Washington Road shortly after midnight on Thursday, May 24. Investigation revealed officers found a 27-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds inside one of the rooms....
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Vice Narcotics Detectives, working in conjunction with St. Mary’s County Detention Center staff began an investigation into controlled prescription medication being introduced into the correctional facility. The ongoing investigation revealed that inmate Charles Anthony Gegor age 35 was instructing his girlfriend, Michelle Dawn Horton-O’Dell age 36 of California, Md, to send him prescription medication...
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On May 23, 2012 members of the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations Sex Offender Registration Unit initiated an investigation regarding registered sex offender Earl Benjamin Washington, black male, 6’2″, black hair and brown eyes. Washington also goes by the nickname “Taz”. Washington is no longer residing at his listed residence and his...
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Peggy Lenora Dixon, 83, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on May 22, 2012 in Callaway, MD., born on October 12, 1928, in Washington, DC. , she was the daughter of the late Edmund Roger and Josephine Julia Kelly Wright. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Ralph Dixon who died on May,...
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The Leonardtown Wildcats will be offering FREE football training clinics on Sundays (Dates: 6/3, 6/17, and 7/1). The clinics will be at Dorsey park on Rt. 245 in Hollywood from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Leonartown High School coaches and players will be in attendance to help assist the Wildcats coaches. For more information go to:...
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools is sponsoring a Tech Kids Summer Youth Enrichment Program for students ages 8 – 15. The program takes place at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center in Leonardtown. The goal of this program is to provide fun, enriching, hands on opportunities for students. Due to budget...
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Senior Finlay Cushen from St. Mary’s Ryken High School (SMR) has been chosen “Outstanding Female Catholic Youth” by the Archdiocese of Washington (ADW). This award is presented to a high school senior for being a leader to young people within a Catholic Youth Organization (CYO). Finlay, of Port Tobacco, is a member of Sacred Heart...
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Solomons Island will be back in the national spotlight this September when the Solomons Offshore Grand Prix returns for its third year. The roar of the Miss Geico turbine engines will once again echo along the banks of the Patuxent River as sleek, powerful race boats tear across a three mile course with speeds...
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CALVERT COUNTY- School is out in a few short weeks and families will soon be looking for fun events and adventures to fill the summer days. Calvert County is home to unique museums, beautiful parks, one-of-a-kind attractions and fun-filled events for everyone. Tuesdays in June (3-7 p.m.) Calvert County Farmers Market – Prince Frederick Calvert...
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Keona Daniels and Kayla Reynolds of North Point High School were named as the Career Research and Development (CRD) Students of the Year for 2012 at the annual employer/employee breakfast. It is the first time two first-place winners have been named. Allentown Fitness and Splash Park employed Reynolds and Daniels worked for Lakeside Childcare...
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The Charles County Redistricting Board is holding public hearings in each of the four proposed County Commissioner Resident Districts to consider a proposed redistricting plan for the Commissioner Districts as a result of the 2010 Decennial Census. The public hearing in Commissioner District 2 will be held on Thursday, June 7 at 7 p.m....
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Hazel Mae Copsey October 25, 1936 – May 22, 2012 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 9:30 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Mechanicsville, MD with Fr. Anscar Laczko officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery Helen, MD. Visitation: The family will receive...
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Born on 4/8/1943 in Fall River, MA. Departed on 5/21/2012 and last resided in Waldorf, MD. Mr. Pariseau was a Service Station Owner of Morningside Shell and Naylor Road Shell Service Stations for 35+ years. He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a member of the American Legion Post #293...
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Angelina Marie Culpepper of Waldorf, MD died on Friday, May 18, 2012 at her residence. She was 21 years old. Angelina was a student at Pensacola Christian College in FL where she was studying to be a nurse and was a graduate of Capitol Baptist School in Dover, DE where she excelled in volleyball,...
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A reminder to all who travel on the roads in Southern Maryland: the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office in cooperation with other local enforcement agencies is participating in the National Click It or Ticket seatbelt enforcement mobilization, May 7, 2012 through June 3, 2012. Click It or Ticket is an education and enforcement campaign...
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Chesapeake Highlands was the setting for the 3rd annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service to honor all those firefighters who had passed away in the line of duty this past year and to honor all the others who had served. The service opened with Chaplain Michael Bowen welcoming everyone and to ask all to stand...
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On Wednesday, June 6, 2012 join Calvert Library Prince Frederick for a science fiction thiller. Advanced technology enters the human mind through dream invasion, a process called inception, and a thief is given his final chance at redemption which involves executing his toughest assignment. The film is rated PG-13. Lights go down at 6:00...
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Department of Aging Programs and Activities for May 25 – June 1, 2012 American Heart Association Walking Club Kick Off Event In celebration of National Senior Health and Fitness Day, the Garvey Senior Activity Center will hold an American Heart Association Walking Club organizational meeting on Wednesday, May 30 at 10:00 a.m. At this...
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On Tuesday, May 22, the Charles County Commissioners proclaimed May 20-26 as Emergency Medical Services Week. Emergency Medical Service is a vital public service, and the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide life-saving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Access to quality emergency...
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The latest survey measuring the underwater seagrass abundance in Maryland’s coastal bays shows the plants have decreased by 35 percent in less than year. The sharp decline is believed to be the result of degraded water quality combined with an especially hot summer in 2010 – when large declines were also seen in the...
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Nearly 2,252 students are expected to graduate from Charles County Public Schools in June, and Charles County’s six high schools are already planning graduation ceremonies. Ceremonies for Henry E. Lackey, La Plata, Maurice J. McDonough, Thomas Stone and Westlake high schools will be held at the Showplace Arena in Upper Marlboro on June 4...
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May 21, 2012 By Ken Lamb of the Tackle Box, 301-863-8151 Croaker are the hitting bloodworms, peeler crab, squid, and shrimp off the beaches and from boats in Southern Maryland. The croaker (also known as hardhead) are up the Potomac River and its tributaries including the Wicomico, Breton Bay and the St. Mary’s....
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Roger Dudley Cook, Sr., 75, of Lusby, MD, passed away peacefully at his home on May 21, 2012. He was born in Savannah, GA to the late Calhoun E. Cook and Bessie Ezell Ambrose Cook. Roger proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1954 until 1962. While serving his country he...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: THEFT FROM VEHICLES: Between May 20 – May 21, during the overnight hours, unknown suspect(s) stole wheels and rims from a pick-up truck in the 4700 block of Jay Bird Court in Waldorf. In addition, the suspect(s) attempted to steal the wheels and rims...
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Warrant Service – On Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 6:15pm, TFC B. T. Wiesemann served a Bench Warrant on William Ervin Medley, Jr., 45, of California. The warrant was issued with an original charge of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol on March 21, 2012 by the District Court of St. Mary’s County. Mr....
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Law Enforcement: Deputy Cory M. Ellis Deputy Cory M. Ellis was nominated for Deputy of the Quarter by his supervisor, citing that “Deputy Ellis is a solid patrol officer who is a self-starter and a team player. Deputy Ellis’s work is consistently above average; he volunteers for extra duty assignments and assists other squad...
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Good seats still available for Bret Michaels, pop culture icon and lead singer of the band Poison, performing live the Calvert Marine Museum’s PNC Waterside Pavilion on Sunday, May 27. Michaels will play his own hits as well as many Poison favorites. Special guests include local band One Louder performing 80’s rock covers. Also...
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Governor O’Malley, Senate President Miller and House Speaker Busch today announced the names of the Work Group to Consider Gaming Expansion, which will study the issues associated with a potential expansion of gaming in Maryland, and, if appropriate, propose legislation that may be considered by the General Assembly at a Special Session in July....
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Maryland State Fire Marshalls are investigating a camper fire that has left over $8,000.00 in damage Over 25 firefighters from La Plata, Newburg, Waldorf and Bel Alton responded to report of a fire in the 9200 blk of Terri Drive in La Plata on May 21 around 10:14 a.m. Investigation revealed a neighbor reported seeing...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces the following office and facility closures for Memorial Day: · All Calvert County government offices will be closed Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day. · The Calvert Pines, Southern Pines and North Beach senior centers will be closed May 28. Meals on Wheels will...
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FAIRFIELD INN BLOOD DRIVE Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 22119 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD Blood Mobile Please contact 800-RedCross or log on to www.redcrossblood.org to schedule your Life-saving donation. Fairfield Inn will be giving away a chance to win a FREE NIGHT stay at their hotel. Donors only are...
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Melvin David Kaplan, 79, of Port Republic, MD passed away on May 21, 2012 at his home. Melvin was born March 31, 1933 in Washington DC to the late David and Elizabeth Kaplan. Besides his parents, Melvin is also predeceased by his sister Shirley Barletta. Beloved husband of Hattie A. Kaplan, of Port Republic,...
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Youth ages 8-10 & 11-13 can take an opportunity to improve their basketball skills, while playing games in a high school gym. There are no playoffs, trophies, or standings kept, just games played. Practice will be the week of June 11 and games will be played weeknights, from June 18 through August 3, at...
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On May 18 at 4:45 p.m. Dep. M. Quinn arrested William Allen Carter, 46 of Prince Frederick, and charged him with burglary and theft after Carter was observed burglarizing a home in the 1000 block of Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick by a neighbor. The home owner was notified and given a description...
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During the week of May 7 through May 13 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,406 calls for service throughout the community. The following incidents are being investigated: Destruction of Property Unknown suspect(s) spray painted on the brick at the rear of Huntingtown High School sometime between May 17 at 10:20...
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One day removed from the biggest weekend of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 2012 season, attendance figures from the team’s first 17 home games are surpassing last season. The Blue Crabs opened the 2012 season on Thursday, April 26th and since then haven’t looked back. The attendance figures keep rising game by game with...
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The Color and Light Society Art Show returns to the Calvert Marine Museum on Friday, June 1 during First Free Friday and continues through June 12. See the impressive work with a variety of oils, water sculpture, photography, and multi-media. The Color and Light Society began as an informal group of artists taking advanced...
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Maryland State Fire Marshalls and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case of arson in Waldorf. State Fire Marshalls responded to 2646 Hamilton Place to the Smallwood Gardens Apartment Complex on Saturday, May 19 around 11:45 p.m. for report of a fire. Investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) intentionally set multiple fires within the...
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The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) is advising consumers not to eat any fresh or frozen molluscan shellfish that come from South Korea. Molluscan shellfish includes fresh or frozen oysters, clams, and mussels, whole and roe-on scallops, either shucked or in the shell, whole or in part. Crabs and shrimp are...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Possession of Marijuana: On 5/14/12 at 6:20 pm, Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle for traffic violations at Chesapeake Station in Chesapeake Beach. Drug paraphernalia was observed in the vehicle. A further search also revealed Marijuana. Taj M. Cissel, 38 of Chesapeake...
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The sounds of church music drifted across the harbor as the William B. Tennison slowly approached the dock. Anxious parishioners lined the shore to welcome their pastor to Sunday morning service. This was the scene on Sunday, May 20 as Solomons United Methodist Church engaged in a historic recreation to celebrate a 144 years of Solomons UMC being...
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Delegate John L. Bohanan, Jr. invites St. Mary’s County citizens to attend a town hall meeting on Tuesday, May 22. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at the Lexington Park Library, meeting room A. Bohanan will discuss the budget and other issues that were considered during the 2012 legislative...
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The Museum Division of St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks will offer St. Clement’s Island Heritage Day on Saturday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event invites all to visit the St. Clement’s Island Museum and enjoy free boat rides to St. Clement’s Island State Park for a...
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Residents of communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that a noise-generating event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 22, between 10 a.m. to noon within the installation airfield boundaries. This event will produce a single loud booming noise that may be heard by nearby residents. As with all operations,...
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Sandra “Sandie” Elaine Raley-Tippett, 57 of Hollywood, MD passed away peacefully on May 19, 2012 at home on Clarkes Landing Rd., Hollywood, MD with her loving family, after an intense battle with Non-Hoskins Double Hit Lymphoma. Sandie was born May 6, 1955 in Washington, DC; she was the daughter of Marie B. Raley-Burch of...
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Warnetta C. Libby “Nana” of Calvert County Nursing Center. Passed away on May 18, 2012. Beloved wife of the late John “Buddy” W. Libby, Sr. Loving mother of Patricia (George) Davis and John (Rose) W. Libby, Jr., devoted grandmother of 7, great grandmother of 8 and great great grandmother of 6. Sister of George...
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Johnathon was the loving husband of Melissa Kinard; Father of Michelle Long and Kaydence Kinard; brother to Sean Rice, Candie Cobb and Ashley Kurk; son of Lesley Rice; step-son of Randal Rice and Great great grandson of Margaret Smith. Johnathon and Melissa were married for one year. He lived in Huntingtown his entire life....
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Albert L. Robinson, 70, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away at his home on May 20, 2012. Albert was born in Prince Frederick, MD to the late James Briscoe and Della Gatton Robinson. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his siblings, James B. Robinson and Nellie Mae Carpenter. Albert was a typical old...
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Debra L. Pentz, 55 of Waldorf, MD. Born on March 31, 1955 Death: Thursday, May 17, 2012 Family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Operation Smile www.operationsmile.org OR Charles County Hospice House Campaign P.O. Box 1703 LaPlata, MD 20646. Visitation Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 6:00PM – 7:30PM Lee Funeral...
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Authorities in Calvert County are on the scene of an accident in Owings along NB Route 4 in the area of Kelly Generators. The accident was reported around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, May 21. One vehicle is reported overturned. Expect delays in the area.
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On Saturday, May 20 around 9:14 a.m., fire and rescue were alerted to report of a commercial building fire in Leonardtown Crews responded to the 26000 blk of Point Lookout Road to the Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell Restaurant to discover smoke coming from the building. According to employees, there was some fire and lots...
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On May 15, the Calvert County Senior Arts Competition and Reception was held at Calvert Pines Senior Center Auditorium. Welcoming all to the reception was Susan Justice, followed by Adele Williams singing God Bless America. Throughout the Center, the works of art were displayed. Certificates were given out by Ricca Baker and Sandy Marquess....
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June is packed full of activities and fun at the Calvert Marine Museum. Visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com for a complete listing of programs. Friday, June 1 – First Free Friday The museum is open and free to the public from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Enjoy entertainment by the musical duo of Bob...
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Governor Martin O’Malley recently released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Labor’s release of preliminary employment data for the month of April: “This was a disappointing month of job creation in what remains the best quarter of private sector job growth since 1999, and our second best quarter since BLS started measuring in...
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On Friday, May 18 around 12:14 p.m., fire and rescue responded to report of a motor vehicle accident along Rt. 235 in the area of Worth Ave in California, Md. Crews arrived on scene to discover four vehicles involved. Police shut down Southbound Three Notch Road while emergency crews assessed the patients and cleaned...
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Glynnis Erin Schmidt, 37, of Lexington Park, MD., passed away on May 16, 2012 surrounded by family, after a 5 year battle with Breast Cancer. Born on September 6, 1974 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of William E. Starke III, and Jane (Jean) Starke of Erdenheim, PA. Growing up in Erdenheim, PA,...
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Marion Sebree Lewis, 90, of Martinsville, Virginia formally of Broomes Island, Md. He was affectionately known as “Whitey” or “Pop” to all who knew him. Born on a farm outside Cincinnati Ohio April 4th 1922, his favorite stories were of his life growing up on the farm. “Pop” was a WWll Navy Vet., a...
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William David “Bill” Rowe, 82, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away May 16, 2012 at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, VA. He was born January 7, 1930 in Newark, New Jersey to Milton and Pauline (Strauss) Roethler. He was educated in New Jersey schools and graduated from Columbia High School in Newark, class of 1948....
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Kathleen Wade (Murphy) Maguire, 71 of Hollywood, MD peacefully passed on May 14, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 26, 1940 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Frances (Logan) Morgan and the late Otis Darrel Murphy. Growing up in Washington, DC, she graduated from Anacostia High School where she...
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Lucille Reynolds, 90, of Mechanicsville, MD, died May 14, 2012, peacefully at her residence. Born August 4, 1921 in Culpepper, VA she was the daughter of Bessie and John Thomas Frazier. She loved attending church at Real Life Wesleyan Church in Mechanicsville and she loved to go shopping and spending time with her family....
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As an athlete at The Calverton School I have been invited to participate in the Down Under Sports Tournaments to be held in Australia. I am honored to be an ambassador of not only my school, community and state, but also our country. I will be participating in this international event on the Southeast...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) is urging motorists to share the road and be on the lookout for cyclists, particularly Friday, May 18 which is “National Bike to Work Day.” With local groups, counties and municipalities around the State sponsoring Bike to Work activities, more bicycle traffic is expected along...
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The Calvert County Fire Department was founded in 1926, when a group of citizens saw a need for a fire department in Prince Frederick. Today that same fire department is called the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department. The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department has accomplished one of the biggest milestones since they began. The...
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St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics Detectives recently made the following arrests: Andrew Tkaczuk, 27, was indicted by Vice Narcotics Detectives for multiple counts to include prescription fraud and insurance fraud. He was arrested in El Paso, Texas and was extradited back to the State of Maryland. He was subsequently released after his initial appearance in...
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St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics Detectives assisted Detectives from the Bureau of Criminal Investigations with a reported armed robbery that occurred at St. Mary’s College. During the investigation it was determined that the original complaint was a false report and was actually a “drug deal gone bad”. As the drug portion of the investigation continued,...
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On Monday Annapolis passed a bill to shift the cost of teacher pensions to local governments giving the legislature another $250 million to spend on other programs. This will force local governments to raise $250 million taxes to cover the pensions the first year, and $1.5 billion over five years –in some cases forcing...
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The week of May 19-25 2012 is designated as National Safe Boating Week. Calvert Board of County Commissioners presented a proclamation to the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Calvert County is able to accommodate a wide variety of pleasure boats for recreational purposes and it can be a very risky sport. Problems arise with boaters who...
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The following is a sample of recent events investigated by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. For information about other events which are not included in this report, visit www.CrimeReports.com and search by county, city, zip code or street address. ATTEMPT THEFT: On May 16 between 5:50 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., unknown suspect(s) removed the...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown are investigating the following incidents: Warrant Service – On Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 11:10pm, TFC G. A. Thompson served a Bench Warrant (T3-15053) on Catelynn Nicolle Marstin, 22, of Lusby. The warrant was issued with an original charge of Driving Without A Required License by the District Court...
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Governor Martin O’Malley issued the following statement on the close of the Special Session and the completion of the FY 2013 budget: “I’d like to thank Senate President Miller, House Speaker Busch and the members of the General Assembly for completing work on the State’s FY2013 budget. “With their leadership and willingness to come...
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The Calvert Board of County Commissioners has designed the week of May 20 – 26 2012 as Emergency Medical Services Week. The service the volunteers provide are a vital public service and are ready to provide lifesaving care twenty four seven. This dramatically increases the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden...
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Each year Police from all over the nation gather in Washington D.C. for National Police Week. The kick-off this year was a National Public Safety Football League Jamboree featuring two games at Eastern High School. Game one pitted the Philadelphia Blue Flame and the Atlanta Defenders. A hard fought battle in which the Defenders...
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Emanuel Greenwell “Sugar” Guy, Sr., 83, of Leonardtown, MD., passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on May 14, 2012. Born on November 2, 1928 he was the son of the late Rosalie Virginia Clarke Guy, and James Warren Guy, Sr. Mr. Guy was the loving husband of Brenda Jean (Jarboe)...
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As part of National Transportation Week, citizens are invited to fill a St. Mary’s County Transit System (STS) bus with non-perishable foods. Donations are critically needed to replenish local food banks. Due to the current economic crisis, organizers of local pantries continue to report higher than normal requests for food from individuals as well...
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Spirits in the Sky Benefit LLC, recently announced the following charities will be participating in this year’s festival: Calvert Hospice, End Hunger in Calvert County, Project ECHO, Marines helping Marines, Calvert Alliance against Substance Abuse, Hunter’s Hero’s, Animal Relief Fund, Calvert Animal Welfare League, and Humane Society of Calvert. Spirits in the Sky Benefit...
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On Wednesday, May 16 at approximately 5:30 P.M., while off duty Captain Daniel Alioto, the Commander of the Vice/Narcotics Division for the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office observed Lisa Marie Tippett, 46 of Lexington Park, on Great Mills Road. Captain Alioto was aware that there was an open indictment for her and he then placed...
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Wildewood Sew & Vac is a locally owned and operated business providing service, repair and sales of residential and commercial vacuums, sewing and embroidery machines. The Wildewood store joins the company’s two other locations – Waldorf Sew & Vac and Severna Park Sew & Vac. The new Wildewood location opened to provide a higher...
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Maryland International Raceway (MIR) has just completed another phase of improvements targeted at racer safety, event efficiency and boosting the overall MIR fan experience. Improvements include a whole new starting line center section with unique poured concrete walls, concrete slab, Line-X concrete coatings and vinyl wrap graphics. The new center section not only looks...
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In April 2012, detectives from the Bureau of Criminal Investigations initiated an investigation regarding information that a subject had been involved in a relationship with a female residing in Mechanicsville, Maryland and had identified himself as a Baltimore County Police Officer Detective throughout the relationship. A joint investigation by St. Mary’s County BCI and...
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Mark your calendar for the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s Cancer Survivors’ Day Picnic taking place on Sunday, June 3 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on the hospital grounds. Now in its 25th year, the picnic is a community event filled with joy, camaraderie, hope, compassion and love as cancer survivors and their families are...
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During the Calvert Board of County Commissioners on May 15, William (Bill) C. Jones was honored with a proclamation. He served as President of the Southern Maryland Firemen’s Association from May 2011 to May 2012. Bill has donated countless hours and has served in many commendable capacities in his distinguished public service career. Jones...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Crooked I Gaming Center of Chesapeake Beach for their recent donation of $500 to the students of the Calvert Career and Technology Academy to assist them in attending the Skills USA competition conference in Kansas City. The students are this year’s Maryland State winning...
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The Town of La Plata Summer Concert Series for 2012 gets underway Memorial Day weekend with the 25th Hour Band performing on the lawn at La Plata Town Hall, 7PM, Friday May 25, 2012. This will be the first of 19 Friday night concerts that will go through the end of September. All special...
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Eating fresh and eating local will be easier than ever this year at four Calvert County farmers markets. Offering a host of Southern Maryland produce, the Calvert County markets are now open on the following schedule: · Tuesdays in Prince Frederick at Calvert Memorial Hospital Parking lot adjacent to Route 4 3-7 p.m. through November...
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Bret Michaels is set to rock the house on Sunday, May 27 at Calvert Marine Museum with many fan favorites. Michaels started his music career in Pennsylvania where he picked up the guitar. Michaels along with drummer Rikki Rocket, bassist Bobby Dell and strummer Matt Smith started playing the local circuit in 1983. The...
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Authorities in St. Mary’s County are investigating a serious motor vehicle crash in Thompson’s Corner that left two injured. Fire and rescue crews responded to the 28200 block of Thompson’s Corner Road in the area of Millwood Lane on Tuesday, May 15 around 4:14 p.m. Crews arrived on scene to discover two vehicles to...
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On May 14, the FOP Lodge 7 in Great Mills held it’s annual Police Memorial to honor those members who have passed away as well remembering all their brothers and sisters in blue around the world. This week is National Police Memorial Week. The memorial service opened with the St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard...
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Student members of the Charles County Association of Student Councils (CCASC) recently elected new officers for the 2012-13 school year. The new CCASC officers are: · Dion Anderson, president, junior, Westlake High School; · Ciara Albrittain, first vice president, freshman, La Plata High School; · Taylor Ivy, second vice president, eighth grader, John Hanson...
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Elmo, Grover, Cookie Monster and Rosita will be visiting Naval Air Station Patuxent River Saturday, May 26 as part of the Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families. The cast will be joined by Katie, a new military character designed exclusively for military families. The event is scheduled at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at...
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UPDATE May 16 The CCSO has identified the child who was struck by a car on May 15 on Sugarberry Street in Waldorf as Elias Masanaa Charles-Kabongo, 3, of Waldorf. A preliminary investigation revealed the child had been seated in a car seat in the back seat of his mother’s vehicle as she was...
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Don’t know where to begin when it comes to applying for college? Gain behind-the-scenes insights and learn what could be the perfect college for your child in “The College Series,” a program of St. Mary’s Ryken Summer Knights. “The College Series” is a three-part workshop for students and their parents. The first in the...
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On Tuesday, May 15, the Charles County Commissioners showed their support of the 2012 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maryland being held on June 7. The County Commissioners encourage county employees to participate in the event and/or purchase and wear their t-shirts to support this worthwhile fundraiser. Torch Run/Walk t-shirts are $10...
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The all clear has been given to the Calvert County District Courthouse in Prince Frederick after a suspicious package was left inside the building. On Tuesday, May 15 at 1:06 p.m., State Fire Marshal Bomb Technicians were dispatched to 200 Duke Street for report of a suspicious package. Investigation revealed a small leather briefcase was left...
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The St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations, assisted by deputies from the Special Operations Division, initiated a joint investigation regarding multiple burglaries to motor vehicles at Leonardtown High School, the College of Southern Maryland and during Spring-Fest at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. As a result of the joint investigation three suspects were...
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It was May 3, 2012 around 5:18 in the evening when the tones dropped for station 9 (California) to respond to an injured child in the 20000 block of Rison Road in the Town Creek subdivision. Well when the firefighters are sitting around the station and they hear that type of call come over...
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The Calvert County Board of Education is seeking applications from residents of central or northern Calvert County to fill a vacancy on its Ethics Panel. Applicants may NOT be: Ø An incumbent member of the Board of Education; Ø An employee of Calvert County Public Schools; or Ø A student enrolled in Calvert County...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: BURGLARY: Between May 13 and May 14, a homeowner reported someone broke into his house in the 1200 block of Adams Court in Waldorf and stole cash, clothing, jewelry and electronics. Officer R. Horrocks is investigating. CAR REPORTED STOLEN: On May 13 between 8...
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The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Division of Solid Waste, is hosting two events in June for residents who wish to recycle unwanted textile materials and sensitive paperwork. Community paper shred events will be held Saturday, June 2, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Huntingtown High School and Saturday, June 9, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at...
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On Saturday, May 19 The Center for Life Enrichment and the Special Olympics of St. Mary’s will be helped in large part with the annual CA$H BA$H. The event is one in which attendees can vie for their share of $10,000 in cash prizes throughout the day. Held at the Hollywood Firehouse Carnival Yard,...
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Would you like to find and identify your own fossils? Did you know that the largest exposed seam of Miocene fossils in North America is here in Calvert County at Calvert Cliffs? This explains why even the casual beach comber finds fossilized sharks teeth millions of years old. Learn more about this remarkable natural...
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May 14, 2012 By Ken Lamb of the Tackle Box ,( 301) 863-8151 Local Fishing Report There are still plenty of rockfish in the trophy size (28 inches or better), but the fish are scattered and can be very picky. The trophy season is always hot for the first 10 days, but tends to slow...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has awarded four scholarships to high school seniors for 2012. Each year, SMECO awards four $1,500 college scholarships to students who live in the Co-op’s service area. Scholarships are based on the applicants’ scholastic achievement, financial need, and school and community involvement. SMECO has awarded each of the following...
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On Friday, May 9, St. Mary’s County Business, Education and Community Alliance awarded students from across the region hard-earned and well-deserved scholarships. In all there were 19 individuals or companies on hand to present scholarships in varying amounts to St. Mary’s County High School graduating seniors. In addition to those individuals and companies, BECA...
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On Monday Annapolis introduced a bill to increase income taxes on individuals who earn more than $100,000 and couples who earn more than $150,000 – even though the budget was already balanced. With unemployment still high and the economy stalled Annapolis is redefining wealth, while Maryland already has one of the highest combined local...
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Is your middle school student interested in science, being outdoors, learning by doing, and experimenting? The Calvert Marine Museum is offering the perfect program: the Summer Environmental Institute. This is a very serious name for a fun, hands-on camp experience that will give kids a chance to get out on the water, into the...
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Authorities in Calvert County are investigating a serious accident in Solomons that left three injured. On Monday, May 14 around 3:30 p.m., fire and rescue crews responded to report of a motor vehicle accident along Route 4 at Patuxent Point Parkway in front of the Solomons Town Center. Crews arrived on scene to discover...
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A federal grand jury today returned an indictment charging Cary Anderson, age 32, of Dameron, Maryland, with six counts of sexually exploiting minors to produce child pornography. The indictment was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge Richard A. McFeely of the Federal Bureau...
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UPDATE 5/14/12: On May 11, 2012, police units responded to the area of Valley Drive Estates, Lexington Park, Maryland for the report of a stabbing. Arriving police units discovered a male victim outside a residence suffering from multiple stab wounds. BCI was requested and responded to the scene to assume the investigation. During the...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown are investigating the following incidents: Drug Arrest – On Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 6:42pm, TFC N. E. Gresko conducted a traffic stop on a Toyota Camry in the area of Maryland Route 246 and Kay Drive for a traffic violation. Upon approaching the vehicle, which was occupied three...
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On Saturday morning, the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds was teeming with people and animals. There were dogs with their owners everywhere you looked and there were others looking for a good home. Little dogs, big dogs, every color and breed imaginable, with many dressed up in their finest. Inside the buildings were kittens and...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Burglary: On 5/9/12 at 2:00 am, Trooper First Class Parker responded to the 3700 block of Redberry Dr. in Port Republic for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect(s) entered the residence while the homeowners were asleep and removed numerous items. Investigation continues. Possession of...
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The College of Southern Maryland celebrated 508 candidates for degrees and certificates during its 53rd spring commencement ceremony held May 10 at the La Plata Campus. “We come to celebrate the achievements of our 508 graduates,” said CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried. He spoke about the savviness of graduates who avoided huge student loan...
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Winifred Mae “Wink” Gateau, 89 of Hollywood, Maryland died peacefully, May 12, 2012, surrounded by her family. Born August 1, 1922, in Altoona, PA; she was the daughter of the late Michael and Bertie V. Hill. Wink married the love of her life, the late John A. Gateau, Sr. on September 14, 1938. John...
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Clyde Anthony Sealey, 101, of Huntingtown, MD passed away May 10, 2012 at Heritage Harbour Health Center, Annapolis, MD. He was born August 8, 1910 in Pedro Miguel, Canal Zone, Republic of Panama to Prince Alfred and Beatrice (Parris) Sealey. Mr. Sealey was employed as a clerk typist for the Panama Canal Company for...
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Douglas Cecil “Doug” Cooper, 74, of Lusby, MD formerly of Bowie, MD passed away on May 11, 2012 at his residence. He was born on August 4, 1937 in Hobart, OK to the late Earl and Ruby Knight Cooper. Doug married Patricia Cooper on November 11, 1960 and she preceded him in death in...
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Joseph Melvin “Mully” Graves, 85, passed away on May 10, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on January 27, 1927 in Bushwood, MD., he was the son of the late Robert Parran and Agnes Gertrude Arnold Graves. Joseph is survived by his loving wife Eleanor Marie Cheseldine Graves whom he married in Holy Angels Catholic...
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Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Michael J. Martirano, announces the administrative appointment made by the Board of Education at its meeting of May 9, 2012. The Board appointed Dr. Charna Lacey to the position of Diversity/Equity Specialist in the Office of the Superintendent. Dr. Lacey, who currently serves as an Instructional Specialist for Minority Achievement...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office have arrested the following suspects on drug charges: CDS Violation On May 11 at 3:47 p.m. Cpl. T. Phelps responded to the 200 block of Helena Drive in Prince Frederick for the report of suspicious persons. Cpl. Phelps made contact with three individuals who advised they did not live in...
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During the week of May 7 through May 13 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,406 calls for service throughout the community. The following incidents remain under investigation: Burglary A red Sears riding mower, model DYT400, worth $1100 ,was stolen from the garage of a home on Howard Drive in Port Republic...
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An active, fun-filled day is what the St. Mary’s Fit & Healthy Coalition has planned for its first ever Fit & Healthy Expo on Sunday, May 20 at Chancellor’s Run Regional Park in California, Md. The free event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and it promises something for everyone, including lots of...
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The Solomons Island Yacht Club (SIYC) will conduct the Annual Blessing of the Fleet for all boats in the Solomons area on Sunday, May 20, 2012. This ceremony originated many years ago to bless the fishing fleet for a safe and successful season, and is continued to this day for that purpose. SIYC, one...
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Authorities in St. Mary’s County are investigating an accident that left two injured. On Sunday, May 13 around 5:20 p.m., fire and rescue crews responded to report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries in the parking lot of The Oriental Market in the 20200 block of Point Lookout Road in Great Mills. Investigation...
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My oral surgeon told me about a restaurant; hidden from the main drag, in Leonardtown and said I should try it if I liked seafood. I sure do love seafood so I got a friend one day and off we went to Kevin’s Corner Kafé. The outside of the establishment reminded one of a...
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O’Donnell Pounds “Hollywood Hoyer”
Maryland Congressional candidate Tony O’Donnell today called upon incumbent Congressman Steny Hoyer to end his globetrotting fundraising jaunts and talk about the issues of concern to families in Southern Maryland, Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties. “Hoyer has gone Hollywood on us,” said O’Donnell, “and I don’t mean Hollywood, Maryland. He leads a life...
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