Charles County Road Closures The following roads in Charles County are closed due to last night’s storm: Route 225 at Sleepy Hollow 8285 Hawthorne Road 8090 Hawthorne Road Billingsley Road at Brookwood Berry Hill Road Citizens are advised to use caution when traveling roadways, avoiding road closures whenever possible. Road closure information will be...
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PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – June 30, 2012 – As the county cleans up damage from the Saturday night storm, the Board of County Commissioners has authorized free tree debris disposal at the Appeal Landfill through July 22. County residents may dispose of debris free of charge at Appeal only during the following times: ·...
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On June 29, John Alexander Franz, 25 of California was taken into police custody at a residence in California. Franz was wanted on an open warrant from 2011. Police entered the residence around 9:15 p.m. after multiple warnings were given over a loud speaker for Franz to surrender and exit the residence. Franz was...
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UPDATE The North Beach Town Hall has closed for the day. The Northeast Community Center will be opened until 11:00 p.m. for cooling and recharging electronics needs. North Beach Town Hall OPEN as Cooling Center Due to the extreme heat and the loss of power in North Beach, the Town Hall will be OPEN...
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Authorities in Calvert County are investigating a pedestrian accident in Prince Frederick. Around 10:05 p.m. on Friday, June 29, the Prince Frederick Rescue Squad responded to report of a pedestrian struck along Dares Beach Road and Dorsey Road. Units arrived on scene to discover one patient had been struck by a black Honda Fit....
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The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) continue search operations today for a missing boater who’s vessel overturned in stormy weather off Chesapeake Beach last evening. The missing person, identified as 28 year old Angel Ayala Cerros of Alexandria, Virginia went missing after his 12 foot vessel capsized during high winds, heavy rains, and rough...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown are investigating the following incidents: Assault 2nd Degree– On Monday, June 25, 2012, at 1:20pm, Tpr. S. M. Ditoto responded to the Hickory Hills Shopping Center, located at the 22000 block of Three Notch Rd. Upon arrival, he made contact with a female complainant, 41, of Great Mills, who...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Resisting Arrest On June 28, 2012, Deputies responded to a residence on Ronald Drive, Lexington Park, Maryland, involving an assault. Deputy Wood began speaking with a witness to the assault and recognized the witness as Robert Emmanuel Clifford, 28, of Lexington Park, Maryland. When...
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Due to extremely high temperatures and humidity forecast for today and expected to continue through this weekend, the Charles County Department of Emergency Services is urging all citizens to cancel or reschedule any planned outdoor activities, especially those involving children or the elderly. There is an increased risk of heat exhaustion or other heat-related...
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On June 26, 2012, Ermenegilda (Nini), Dreossi-Shapira, wife of the late (Col.) Norman I Shapira. Born in Attimis, an alpine village in the Friuli Region of NE Italy. In 1917, six years before her birth, 11,000 soldiers were killed less than 18 miles from her home, in Caporetto, a town Hemingway made famous in...
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UPDATE : June 29 Matthew Allen Prinsen, 26, of Leonardtown was charged with theft over $1,000, after he aledgedly stole jewelry from his grandmother’s home earlier this month located in Lexington Park. Prinsen gave some of jewelry back to Mary Prinsen after she asked him about the matter, but she told police that some...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have arrested the following people on DUI Charges: Weekly DUI Status Sheet June 21 thru June 27, 2012 Monte Vito Ghattas, 52, of Solomons on 6/22/12 by TFC E. M. Evans Ross Allen Goldsmith, 22, of Mechanicsville on 6/23/12 by TFC R. L. Jackson Scott Nolan Middleton, 32, of Mechanicsville...
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Due to the excessive heat advisory in effect today, June 29 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., the Charles County Department of Community Services is offering reduced admission for open swim at all pool locations from 3 p.m. until closing. All patrons will be admitted for $2.00 during these times. Outdoor Pools (Open 12 p.m. –...
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Deputy State Fire Marshals have concluded an investigation into a vehicle fire that occurred during the evening of May 20, 2012 at the dead-end of Cemetery Road in Indian Head, Maryland. Investigators were called to investigate the remains of a burned vehicle, later determined to be a 2004 Cadillac Escalade belonging to Anna Melissa Prosise, 26 of...
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UPDATE: OFFICAL PRESS RELEASE June 29 On Thursday, June 28, at 10:33 p.m, Troopers from the Maryland State Police Barrack in Prince Frederick responded to a report of a motorcycle accident on Huntingtown Road in the area of Hinton Drive in Huntingtown. Initial investigation has revealed the following: A 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle operated...
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The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for Friday, June 29. Heat Index values are forecast to be close to 110 degrees, and temperatures will be in the upper 90s to 100 degrees. An Excessive Heat Watch means that a period of hot temperatures is expected and provides enough lead time...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has partnered with the Calvert Marine Museum to exhibit a unique cannon from the oyster wars in the lobby now through September 30, 2012. The original cannon was acquired by DNR and used by the Maryland State Oyster Police Force to control the oyster harvest in the...
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On Thursday, June 28 at 4:09 p.m., fire and rescue crews were dispatched to report of a working house fire in the 5000 block of Timber View Lane in St. Leonard. Crews arrived on scene to discover a two-story single family home with heavy fire showing from the second floor and the roof of...
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MESSAGE FROM CONGRESSMAN STENY H. HOYER Today, the Supreme Court upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This decision is a victory for Maryland families and businesses who will continue to benefit from this landmark legislation. I’m pleased that Marylanders are already benefitting from health care reform, and I will work to continue...
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On Tuesday afternoon June 26, a crowd of family, friends and former patients of Dr. Sheldon Goldberg gathered in Prince Frederick to dedicate the Breast Care Center at Calvert Memorial Hospital in his honor. Dr. Goldberg, who died last year in a Montana boating accident, was instrumental in the founding of this facility. He...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: STRONG-ARM ROBBERY: On June 28 at 8:40 p.m., officers responded to the area of Mattawoman Drive for the report of a strong-arm robbery. The victim, 21, reported he was walking home when he was approached by two male suspects who threatened him and grabbed...
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On June 28 at 3:44 a.m., officers responded to the area of Popes Creek Road and Belvidere Drive in Allens Fresh for the report of a car crash. Upon arrival, Officer C. Curtis observed the driver, an 18-year-old male, trapped and unconscious inside the vehicle. Officer Curtis used his ASP baton to break out...
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The Calvert County Board of Education and Calvert Education Association have reached a tentative agreement on revisions to the teacher’s employment contract. While the current three-year contract remains in effect through June 30, 2013, compensation and salary were negotiable for the final year of the contract. In addition, each party had the opportunity to...
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St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics Detectives recently made the following arrests: Bryan Anthony Knott, 22 of Great Mills, was indicted for various felony drug charges. Suspect Knott was identified as a distributor of several different controlled substances which led to undercover purchases of ecstasy and marijuana. A search and seizure warrant was executed on his...
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July is overflowing with events and programs at the Calvert Marine Museum. Don’t miss out on the fun! Visit the website for a complete schedule at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Friday, July 6 – First Free Friday The museum is open and free to the public from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. 257th Army Band returns for the third year playing...
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Reader Submission Summer days are the best times to take our children to the playgrounds to let them run out that energy and just have an enjoyable time but parents need to alarmed. While playgrounds are a great place to take our kids, there are a lot of safety issues a parent should be...
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Department of Aging Programs and Activities June 29-July 6, 2012 Brought to you by the Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County and the Department of Aging & Human Services Department of Aging Center Information: Loffler Senior Activity Center 301.737.5670, ext. 1658; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301.475.4200, ext. 1050; Northern Senior Activity Center,...
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Timothy Rogers, 65, of Mechanicsville, MD formerly from Myrtle Beach, SC. passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 26, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on April 6, 1947 in Myrtle Beach, SC, he was the son of the late John and Alice Cleo Wise Rogers. Timothy was the loving husband of Catherine...
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Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron and the men and women of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate Sgt. Mark Clark for his more than 30 years of service to the citizens of St. Mary’s County, Maryland. Mark Clark began his career in1981 as a county Animal Warden. He was promoted to...
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UPDATE June 28 at 9am Adams Ribs will reopen for business at 11 am today for lunch following yesterdays blaze. Fire at Adams Ribs On Wednesday, June 27 at 5:55 p.m., over 33 fire and rescue personnel responded to report of a commercial building fire at Adam’s Ribs located at 2200 S. Solomons Island...
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Calvert County Board of Commissioners President Jerry Clark in recent statements to the press has stated that there will be no pay steps to County employees because of no money being available. This statement does not reveal the whole truth to the public and all County employees based on some recent alleged “conservative spending”...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Lauded for his leadership skills as a command career counselor, a Navy diver from China Lake, Calif., was recently recognized as the NAVAIR 2011 Reserve Sailor of the Year in a ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Navy Diver 1st Class Daniel Griffith received the award May...
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One year after the 100th anniversary of Naval Aviation, plans for the redesign of the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum are finally being set into motion. The St. Mary’s County Commissioners approved the awarding of a contract to Broughton Construction Company, LLC on Tuesday afternoon. The project still needs state approval, but support from...
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Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron and the men and women of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate Ms. Margaret “Dolly” Baroniak for receiving the 2012 St. Mary’s County Employee Safety Matters Award. “The Employee Safety Matters Award honors and recognizes an employee who consistently demonstrates involvement and leadership in creating and...
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9-1-1 is getting an upgrade. The Department of Public Safety and Information Technology presented their three-phase plan to install a new emergency radio system at this week’s St. Mary’s County Commissioner’s meeting. Bob Kelly, director of the department, boasted that the new system will cover 95% of Southern Maryland and—yes—that even includes Ridge. This...
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St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics Detectives recently made the following arrests: Steffen Zachary Monger, 21 of California, was indicted by vice narcotics detectives after undercover purchases of heroin were conducted. He was originally held without bail. Marsha Charlene Wilkerson, 35 of Brandywine, was arrested after it was discovered that she had passed an altered prescription...
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On Friday, June 22, members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center located at 41880 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown, for a controlled dangerous substance investigation. Amber Clark, 25 of Hughesville, had reported to the detention center to serve her sentence. Once inside the facility...
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On June 16, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Trooper First Class M. Moore was dispatched to the Budds Creek Motocross Race Track. Upon arrival TFC Moore made contact with MX sports officials and off-duty troopers, which directed his attention to Rodney A. Funk, 41 of Clinton, Ohio. It was said that Funk became disorderly and...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is advising citizens to AVOID Emmanuel Church Road in the area of Barakat Court in Huntingtown due to a traffic accident. The accident was reported around 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27. The road will remain closed in this area for an extended period of time. More details to...
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Today, Wednesday, June 27 area teachers will be saved by the bell when Dennis Haskins, who is best known for his role on “Saved By The Bell” as Principal Richard Belding, takes Regency Furniture Stadium by storm. Haskins has become a staple in the Minor League Baseball community touring the country to appear at...
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Tuition at the College of Southern Maryland will increase effective for the fall 2012 semester, with residents of Calvert, Charles and St. Marys counties to pay an additional $4 per credit. Tuition for Maryland residents outside of the tri-county region will increase by $7 per credit and for out-of-state residents by $9 per credit....
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Maryland State Fire Marshall’s are investigating a case of arson in Charles County. On Wednesday, June 27 at 2:29 a.m., firefighters from Waldorf VFD responded to report of a vehicle fire in the 2000 block of Wakefield Circle. Crews arrived on scene to discover a 2008 Dodge Advenger Fire set ablaze. Shortly before 3:00 A.M.,...
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By Jessica Williams Discussion got off to a rough start at Tuesday morning’s St. Mary’s County Commissioners meeting when Superintendent Michael Martirano took the stand for approval of the FY13 Board of Education Budget. Commissioner Cindy Jones spared no sympathy for the Board. Upon hearing that most of the members were “out of town”...
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St. Mary’s County Dennis Point Marina and Campground Friday, June 29 at 9 pm Hydra Fx Band Playing at 5 pm Fireworks, Entertainment, Food and Beverages. Located at 46555 Dennis Point Way, Drayden, Maryland. For more information, visit DennisPointMarina.net Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Saturday, June 30 at Dusk Join the fun packed event featuring live music from...
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On June 26 around 6:00 p.m,. St. Mary’s County deputies responded to report of a theft at the Belk department store in California, Md. Upon arrival, contact was made with Loss Prevention Officer who observed a male concealing stolen items on his person. The suspect was identified as Kyle Stevens, 29 of Waldorf. Stevens...
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The Calvert Board of County Commissioners wrestled with the Special Tax Districts assessments for the Drum Point residents and Chesapeake Ranch Estates (CRE) for the coming year. The rate for each community goes on the county tax bill. Since January, the Commissioners have listened to many concerns, problems, opinions and options from residents as...
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During the Calvert Board of County Commissioners meeting on June 26, Captain Jaime Engdahl of the Patuxent River Naval Air Station gave a slide presentation on the X-47B. It is a tailless, strike-fighter-sized unmanned aircraft. It is currently under development by Northrop Grumman as part of the U S Navy’s Unmanned Combat Air System...
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Message from Tony O’Donnell, Nominee for Congress Fifth District of Maryland IMMIGRATION POLICY IN THE USA Yesterday the United States Supreme Court released the decision on Arizona v. the United States. I encourage you to read the decision for yourself, particularly be sure to read Justice Scalia’s decision. As you know Arizona passed its law as...
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In an effort to further build on its existing presence and name recognition in Southern Maryland, Walden Behavioral Health has launched a larger than life rolling billboard that will appear throughout Charles County on a VanGo bus. Walden Community Engagement Manager Laura Webb described the bus as being “very eye-catching,” and said, “We are...
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On June 22, 2012 Donald Taylor, III, 31 of Mechanicsville, Md., a Tier III Registered Sex Offender, began corresponding with an adult female on a social networking site using the screen name “Donald Taylor”. Taylor III scheduled a meeting with the female and provided his address in Mechanicsville as a meeting place. Taylor, III...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: FRAUD: On 6/18/12, TFC A. Merkelson initiated an investigation into a fraud after the victim came to the Prince Frederick Barrack to report that a former spouse had forged bank documents in the victim’s name. The investigation is continuing and charges are pending....
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: ATTEMPT ROBBERY/ASSAULT: On June 25 at 1:36 p.m., officers responded to the park and ride at Smallwood Drive West in Waldorf for the report of an attempt robbery. The victim stated he was waiting for a bus when two suspects approached and demanded money. The...
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Authorities in St. Mary’s County are on the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision along the 21000 block of Point Lookout Road in Callaway. The accident was reported around 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26. One vehicle is reported overturned. One adult male and two children were transported from the scene to local...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown are investigating the following incidents: Warrant Service – On Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 9:40am, TFC E. J. Page served a Bench Warrant (T3-15537) on Michael Jay Straughan, 28, of Hollywood. The warrant was issued by the District Court of St. Mary’s County with an original charge of Rifle...
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C. Jeannette Nichalson, 70, of Lexington Park, MD., passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 19, 2012 in Baltimore, MD. Born in Jacksonville, FL on February 23, 1942, Jeannette was the daughter of the late Austin and Caroline White. Jeannette is survived by her loving husband Lynn Christopher Nichalson whom she married...
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Shirley Mae Pulliam Reece, 67 of Lexington Park, MD died peacefully, June 23, 2012 at her residence. Born December 30, 1944 in LaPlata, MD; she was the daughter of the late Harry Pulliam and Katie Wise. She was a homemaker and devoted almost her entire life to her family. She also had a special...
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The Charles County Department of Health’s Division of Environmental Health Services has issued an advisory warning the public to avoid contact with the water around Friendship Landing and Nanjemoy Creek. Stream samples taken on June 20, 2012, to test for bacteria in this area exceeded the maximum contaminant level for recreational use. Additional sampling...
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On Tuesday, June 26 around 8:40 a.m., fire and rescue crews were dispatched to report of a serious motor vehicle accident in the 2600 block of South Sandgates Road in Sandgates. Crews arrived on scene to discover a single vehicle, a Mercury Mountaineer had rolled over and was on it’s wheels. Rescue crews found the single occupant,...
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Fire crews in St. Mary’s County have been busy battling a large brush fire down at Point Lookout State Park in Scotland, Md. Firefighters were dispatched to report of a brush fire shortly after 7 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26. Crews arrived on scene to discover about 100 x 100 area of woods on...
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The Newtowne Players announce open auditions for the upcoming production of Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling. Concerned with a group of gossipy Southern ladies in a small town beauty parlor, the play is alternately hilarious and touching — and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness that underlies the antic banter...
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No Kid Hungry Maryland is spearheading a summer meals program to ensure that families in need can avail their children to free and nutritious meals throughout the summer. To date Lexington Park Elementary School and George Washington Carver Elementary School, both in Lexington Park, are confirmed sites offering the free summer meals. For more...
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Authorities in Calvert County are investigating a pedestrian accident after a toddler was struck in Chesapeake Beach. Fire and rescue crews responded to 9th Street in the area of Summer City Blvd around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 25. Crews arrived on scene to discover a 2-year-old child had been struck by a vehicle....
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Violation of a Protective Order & Telephone Misuse On June 14, 2012 Brian James Douglas, 20 of Mechanicsville, Maryland was served with a Protective Order ordering that he not contact or attempt to contact the petitioner of the order. Since June 16, 2012 Douglas...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office have arrested the following suspects on assault charges: Second Degree Assault On June 24, 2012 deputies responded to a residence on Hill Top Road in Mechanicsville, Maryland for a report of an assault. Investigation revealed Scotty Williams, 38 of Mechanicsville, Maryland was engaged in a verbal dispute with the...
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The Charles County Commissioners are pleased to announce that they will be hosting the special event, “Celebrate Charles, A Fun-Filled Fourth,” on Wednesday, July 4, at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf (11765 St. Linus Drive). The general public is invited to enjoy food, entertainment, and a fireworks display. Admission is free. A highlight of...
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Infielder Kevin Rios has been signed to a contract by the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, it was announced today by Manager Patrick Osborn. Rios was selected by the New York Mets in the 26th round of the 2003 draft. The Santa Ana, California native played four seasons for New York, climbing up four different...
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Catherine Eloise Adams, 90, of Hollywood, MD, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 22, 2012 in Hollywood, MD. Born on June 22, 1922 in Compton, MD she was the daughter of the late Joseph Benjamin and Ida Pillsbury Morgan. Eloise was the loving wife of Earl Thomas Adams, whom she married...
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The Federal Communications Commission, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the wireless industry are introducing a new nationwide system this month that sends emergency notices to mobile devices. The Wireless Emergency Alerts, or WEAs, will include extreme weather warnings from the National Weather Service, AMBER alerts and Presidential Alerts during a national emergency. For...
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Joan Harrison Vallandingham Chicwak, 62 of Skipwith, VA died June 21, 2012 at her residence. Born June 8, 1950 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of Lucy (Harrison) Vallandingham and the late James Howard Vallandingham, Sr. Joan attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bryantown, MD for years with her family. She taught CCD...
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Alexander Evashko, 92, died on June 22, 2012 at Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. Born July 24, 1919, in Springfield, MA, he was the son of the late Efrem Evashko and Mary Grewsky and the beloved husband of the late, Doris J. Evashko. He was a veteran of the United States...
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Charles Pappaconstantinou, 73, died on June 22, 2012 at Hospice House in Callaway, MD, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 27, 1939, in Lowell, MA, he was the son of the late Angelo Pappaconstantinou and Sophie Panas. Charles graduated from Lowell Technical College in 1961. He joined...
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During the week of June 18 through June 24 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,621 calls for service throughout the community. The following incidents remain under investigation: Theft On June 18 at 11:11p.m. Dep. G. Gott responded to a look-out broadcasted for a woman involved in stealing from the Prince...
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Traffic Plans for Twin Beaches and Solomons Island for Fourth of July Celebrations Traffic Plan for Twin Beaches on Tuesday, July 3 The traffic plan is set up to eliminate all left hand turns on a portion of Route 261 going through the Twin Beaches, eliminating the need to stop traffic randomly and enabling...
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On Monday, June 25 around 8:48 a.m., fire and rescue crews were dispatched to report of a motor vehicle collision with injuries along the 26100 block of Point Lookout Road (Rt. 5) in the area of the Wendy’s in Leonardtown. Crews arrived on scene to discover three vehicles involved to include a Ford F-25o...
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UPDATE: Holly was located in Wilmington, Delaware on June 23, 2012. Detectives Seeking Public Assistance Locating Sex Offender Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations Division, Sex Offender Registry Unit, is seeking the publics assistance in locating Dontavious Jerron Holley, age 21, 6 feet tall, 170 pounds, black hair and brown...
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The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Emergency Management Division, will conduct a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout southern Calvert and St. Mary’s counties on Monday, July 2, 2012, at noon. The full-cycle test includes a three-minute activation of all sirens within the 10-mile area around Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant....
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On Sunday, June 24 at 6:45 p.m., fire and rescue crews responded to report of a motor vehicle accident involving a Lexus SUV in the 21000 block of Great Mills Road. Crews arrived on scene to discover a single vehicle, that had struck a pole. Investigation revealed the operator of the SUV had left...
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Come join us for some great fun! Bring your child(ren) to meet the characters of this year’s Summesrtock production of the Wizard of Oz! This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Summerstock production. Children of all ages will enjoy food, crafts, music from the show and the chance to meet Dorothy, the Tin...
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Betty Lou Buckler, 77, of St. Leonard, MD passed away on June 21, 2012 in Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. She was born on April 7, 1935 in Calvert County to Sallie Parks King and Kenneth Edward King. She was the loving wife of Maurice Miller Buckler whom she married in November of...
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“Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War,” a national traveling exhibition which focuses on Abraham Lincoln’s struggle to meet the constitutional challenges of the Civil War, opens at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick on July 12, 2012 and will be available for viewing until August 24, 2012. Abraham Lincoln was elected the sixteenth President...
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UPDATE June 23, 6:30 a.m. The two dogs were taken to a local Veterinarian where employees spent three straight hours with them, checking their respiration rate and respiratory character every 5 minutes. They were on 100% O2. They were later sent to a dog and cat 24hr care center. When they left the shiba Inu,...
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Charles County Government now features a “Photo of the Week” section on its new and improved website (www.CharlesCountyMD.gov). Citizens are encouraged to help us celebrate Charles County by showing off all the beauty our hometown has to offer. Each week, a random image will be selected from among all submitted entries. The selected photo...
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Archaeologists working at Historic St. Mary’s City have uncovered the stone and brick foundation of the Calvert House. The structure was built soon after the settlement of Maryland as home for the founder and first Governor, Leonard Calvert. This historic structure later served as an ordinary or inn, and a court house, before being...
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The Calvert Marine Museum is hosting the Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware, on June 22 – 24 in Solomons. This queen of the tall ship fleet will offer public sails and tours. The Kalmar Nyckel will dock at Watermen’s Wharf, Solomons, located next to the Chesapeake Biological Lab Visitors Center and will...
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Charles County Sheriff Rex W. Coffey said detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division have charged three people in connection with a robbery that stemmed from a tennis shoe swap set up through social media. Sheriff Coffey is encouraging parents to monitor the activities of their children who use the internet and to pay...
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Sonja Cox, Chair of the Calvert County Chamber Board of Directors, announced that Carolyn McHugh is stepping down from her position as the President/CEO at the Chamber, effective September 18. McHugh served as the Chamber PRES/CEO for fourteen years. Cox confirmed that McHugh informed the Chamber Board of Directors of the resignation at a...
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Edna Anna Swenson, 96, of Riverview, FL, formerly of Lexington Park, MD., passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 19, 2012 in Riverview, FL. Born on August 9, 1915 in York, Maine, she was the daughter of the late George Walter and Edna Abbie Chase Kanada. Edna was the loving wife of...
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On Saturday, June 30 2012, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will provide airplane rides for young people (ages 8 to 17) at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport terminal building. The flights are free, safe and flown by FAA licensed and experienced volunteer pilots. All registration for flights...
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As part of the Fiscal Year 2013 budget, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners has approved incremental increases in solid waste fees for all solid waste from commercial customers, Calvert County residents and out-of-county customers. New tip fees apply to chargeable loads of solid waste brought to the Appeal Landfill. The following tip...
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The ever-popular St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s River Concert Series on the shores of the St. Mary’s River begins tonight June 22 for its 14th year and runs every Friday through July 27. The weekly celebration includes world-class music and delicious food from local vendors. Gates open at 5 p.m. and concerts start at...
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Message from Tony O’Donnell Candidate for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District The largest tax hike in history will take effect on January 1, 2013 unless Congress takes action. Just how will this affect you? The Heritage Foundation has created a new interactive map to see Tax Increases by State. Heritage research shows that families will...
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Governor Martin O’Malley released the following statement on June 21, on the work group to consider gaming expansion in Maryland: “The Commission arrived at a consensus for moving forward to resolve issues around gambling in Maryland. For some reason, the House leadership at the last minute decided they did not want to share in...
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The Southern Maryland Mission of Mercy Provides Free Dental Care and Oral Cancer Screenings for Community WHO: The Southern Maryland Mission of Mercy (MOM) is a free adult dental clinic of 400 volunteer dental professionals and volunteer staff, including dentists, dental assistants, hygienists, oral surgeons, medical doctors, pharmacists, nurses and volunteer members of the...
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Come out for a great evening of classic rock and oldies with the R&R Train band (band performed under the name of Nuttin Fancy in 2011) as they take the stage this Friday at the Town of La Plata Summer Concert Series, for a free show, Friday, June 22 at 7PM. Concert goers are encouraged...
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The Nanjemoy Community Center has two Soccer Camps for ages 6-14. Join Lackey High School Soccer Coach, Arthur Iwanicki and the rest of the Lackey Boys’ Soccer Team for a soccer camp like no other. Camp will focus on technical skill training; dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting. The camp will teach all skills in...
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t 10:20 p.m., PFC J. Morales and PFC R. Kimble were conducting a premise check at a hotel on St. Patrick’s Drive in Waldorf when they heard screaming and yelling coming from inside a room. Officers knocked on the door and when it was opened, they observed two subjects run out of the back...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have arrested the following people on DUI charges: Weekly DUI Status Sheet June 14 thru June 20, 2012 Donald Ray Williams, Jr., 23, of Lexington Park on 6/15/12 by TFC M. J. Pitcher Lamont Marty Smallwood, 44, of Mechanicsville on 6/15/12 by Cpl. F. B. Logsdon Larshemore Hykim Morton, 35,...
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On June 20 at 12:05 p.m., a 17-year-old female was walking on a foot path near Heathcote Road in Waldorf when an unknown male walked by her and exposed his genitals. The girl continued walking and as she turned to see where the suspect was he turned around and began walking toward her, still...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following suspect on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Monday, June 18, 2012 at 12:00pm, TFC E. J. Page served a Bench Warrant (T3-15514) on Michael Leroy Winnett, 26, of Mechanicsville. The warrant was issued by the District Court of St. Mary’s County with...
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By Jessica Williams Public schools have been out for a week. Are the kids bored already? If the answer is yes, there are plenty of upcoming local events that guarantee fun for the whole family without emptying your wallet! 51st Annual Carnival at Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department Dates/Times: June 21-24 from 7pm-11pm Location: Mechanicsville...
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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. An investigation revealed the suspect, Cameron Antwon Ball, age 21, of Lexington Park, Maryland was utilizing the screen name, “AWWMANCAM”,...
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Tickets are now on sale for the Art Blooms Gala Reception on Friday, July 13, 2012, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Annmarie Garden). Celebrate summer amongst beautiful art, including a gathering of floral arrangements inspired by two ongoing exhibits at Annmarie Garden, Treasured: honoring precious and vanishing worlds and My African Community: A...
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The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the Heat Advisory for Thursday, June 21, until 10 p.m. High temperatures are expected to be in the upper 90s to around 100. The heat index will be between 100 and 105 degrees. Overnight lows are expected in the mid 70s to near 80 degrees. A...
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On Monday, June 18 at 11:20 p.m., fire and rescue crews responded to report of a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle along Flat Iron Road. Crews arrived on scene to discover a single vehicle, a motorcycle with a single occupant that had struck a deer. Investigation revealed the operator of the motorcycle walked...
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Effective June 20, 2012, Level II water restriction are being imposed by the St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission for the Following public water system in St. Mary’s County: Forrest Farm Also effective June 20, 2012, Level I water restrictions are being imposed by the St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission for the following public water...
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UPDATE OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE On June 11 at approximately 11:21 p.m., patrol units and investigators from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police responded to the Lusby Shell, located at 11550 H.G. Trueman Road in Lusby for a reported robbery. Investigation revealed that an unknown suspect entered the store towards close of...
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Walter M. Gott, Jr., 78, of Lusby, Maryland passed away at his home on June 19, 2012. He was born on November 11, 1933 in Prince Frederick, Maryland to the late Alice and Walter M. Gott, Sr. Besides his parents, he is also predeceased by his brother Thomas Gott. Walter served in the Army...
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The Nanjemoy Community Center is offering a Softball Camp for ages 8-18 hosted by 5 Star Athletics, LLC. It is never the wrong time to sharpen your skills and get a step up on the competition. Date: July 9-12 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $160 Code: 311176-NC Camp will focus on all aspects of...
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On July 1, a new state law takes effect that sets restrictions on residential development served by septic systems in a bid to reduce pollution and meet federal Clean Water Act limits on pollutants reaching waterways. The measure requires counties to identify areas where septic systems are most appropriate and sets a October 1,...
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OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE June 20 On June 11 at approximately 2:30 p.m. C.I.T. Detectives K. Hunt and N. DeFelice responded to a home on Deep Landing Road in Huntingtown for the report of a robbery. The homeowner reported that she went into her garage through the doorway of her residence. As she was about...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Theft: On 6/14/2012 at 12:46 pm, TFC Adam Merkelson was dispatched to R & R Fabrication Incorporated, Prince Frederick, for a reported theft. The company account was used to purchase desktop computers. The investigation is continuing. Destruction of Property: On 6/14/2012 at 1:58...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick have arrested the following suspects on drug charges: Possession of Synthetic Marijuana : On June 13 at 12:43 a.m., TFC C. Evans stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Route 4 at Commerce Lane. An open alcoholic beverage was observed in the vehicle. A search revealed synthetic marijuana...
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The Calvert Board of County Commissioners had originally held a work session on the Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP) on May 22, 2012 and expressed two concerns. The BOCC had a lack of confidence in the Chesapeake Bay Model that allocated nutrient reductions for Calvert County and the cost associated with implementation of the WIP....
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Authorities in St. Mary’s County are investigating a crash that left several residents without power Tuesday night. On Tuesday, June 19 around 11:29 p.m., fire and rescue crews responded to report of an accident in California along Wildewood Drive and Wildewood Pkwy. Crews arrived on scene to discover a red passanger vehicle had crashed into...
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On June 19, 2012 deputies responded to an assault call on Point Lookout Road in St. Inigoes. Upon arrival deputies made contact with the victim who sustained severe burns to his back. The investigation revealed that Joshua Joseph Yates, 23 of St. Inigoes, Maryland and Charles Bryan Jones, 48 of St. Inigoes, Maryland were...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office have arrested the following people on drug charges: CDS Violation DFC A. Woodford responded to the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach on June 16 at 6:10 p.m. for the report of a trespasser. Upon arrival he located Frederick Emmett Donahue, 51 of Chesapeake Beach, who had previously been banned...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Burglary Someone burglarized the trailer of the Beach Fries business on Bay Avenue in North Beach between June 11 at 6:30 p.m. and June 13 at noon. Cash was stolen and $375 in damage was reported. DFC J. Norton is investigating. Theft A Mercury Bravo...
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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday, June 20, from 12 p.m. until 10 p.m. High temperatures are expected to be around the mid to upper 90s. The heat index will be between 100 and 105 degrees. The hottest times are expected to be from 1 p.m. to 5...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting sobriety checkpoints the weekend of July 28th and 29th and again the weekend of August 25th and 26th, 2012 . Our primary objective is to educate the public about the dangers of impaired driving and reduce the number of fatal or serious accidents that result from...
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MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is a recipient of the 2012 HealthGrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™, indicating that its patient safety ratings are in the top 5% of U.S. hospitals. In a new study released today by HealthGrades, the leading provider of information to help consumers make an informed decision about a physician or hospital,...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: BURGLARY: On June 18 between 4:20 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., unknown suspect(s) broke into a house in the 4000 block of Crowbill Court in Waldorf and stole electronic items, DVDs and video games. Officer D. Gehrman is investigating. BURGLARY: On June 17 at 2:55...
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Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag flown at half-staff on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, from sunrise to sunset. This is in memory Sgt. Julian C. Chase, USMC, of Edgewater, Md., who died May 28, 2012 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. This action...
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Jonathan Louis Grossman-Zoha, 19 of Woodbine, was arrested for his role in a drug distribution operation at St. Mary’s College. Suspect Grossman-Zoha is the second suspect charged with “Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana”. Emily Catherine Humulock, 21 of Charlotte Hall, was identified as one of the participants in a large scale prescription...
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The Charles County Department of Public Works will hold registration for the upcoming Fall Adult Softball League from Monday, July 23,through Friday, August 3, 2012. League play will start the week of September 3 at Laurel Springs Park and White Plains Park. Teams may register at the Department of Public Works (1001 Radio Station...
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On Thursday June 14, Brian James Douglas, 20 of no fixed address, was arrested on a bench warrant for second degree assault. Officers were called to a residence on Piney Point Road for a burglary in progress. That call was unfounded, but while police were investigating the burglary they were told Douglas was in...
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Vernie Evelyn Willenborg, 73, of Lexington Park, MD, died at Washington Hospital Center on June 17, 2012, after a courageous four year battle with cancer. Born July 8, 1938, in Bluefield, WV, she was the daughter of the late Charles Lee and Mattie B. Short. She was the eighth child of eleven born to...
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Dear Friend, Last week the President and his allies who have ignored border security for years overturned our laws, usurped Congress’s constitutional authority and granted amnesty to nearly one million illegal immigrants who have been living illegally in the United States while other law abiding individuals patiently wait their turn to come to America legally. Thirty-one...
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This Thursday, June 21st, the National Act “Cowboy Monkeys” will take Regency Furniture Stadium by storm when the Blue Crabs take on the Somerset Patriots. The national act has been sweeping the country over the past two years, drawing fans from all different backgrounds in front of sellout crowds. The Cowboy Monkeys will make...
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Craig Leonard Mellies, 63, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on June 16, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 24, 1949 in Peoria, IL, he was the son of the late Russell Mellies and Ruby (Mellies) Hodgson, and stepfather Paul Hodgson. Craig was the loving husband of Wanda Faye...
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Angela Karen “Boo-Boo” Long, 46 of Mechanicsville, MD and formerly of Clements, MD., passed away at her residence on June 18, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Born January 16, 1966 in Leonardtown, MD., she was the daughter of the late Albert Vivian “Sonnie” Lyon and Lucille Thompson Lyon. She was the loving wife of...
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About 150 co-workers, shipmates, friends and members of the community gathered June 14 at the Paradise Café at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake to bid farewell to Rear Adm. Mat Winter, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division commander, as he heads to Patuxent River, Md. to take the helm of the Program Executive...
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Capt. Harry Dunbrack, right, assumes command of the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division from Rear Adm. Mat Winter on June 15 at China Lake, Calif. Winter’s next assignment is as Program Executive Officer for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons at Patuxent River, Md.
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Maryland State Police in La Plata are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that has left one woman dead. Investigation revealed on Monday, June 18 at approximately 11:43 p.m., a white Ford Expedition driven by Melvin Lawrence Davis, Jr., 52 of Nanjemoy, was traveling southbound on Route 224 south of Willoby Road in Charles County,...
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On a beautiful Friday evening, people with a mission, came to Hallowing Point Park in Calvert County. They came, not just from Calvert, but from all over Maryland as well as the team Pixie Dust from Atlanta, Georgia. They came to walk, to remember and honor those who were lost to cancer as well...
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Southern Maryland celebrated businesses and executives for their demonstrated excellence at the 12th annual Leading Edge Awards, June 13 at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center. Honoring individuals and businesses that spur economic growth within the region, the event showcases those who exemplify the qualities synonymous with business success: performance excellence, innovation and an...
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UPDATE Monday June 18 Police have charged Joshua Bruce, 25 of Lusby, with two counts of reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace. Bruce posted bail and was released on Monday, June 18. OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE On June 17, 2012 at approximately 10:15 p.m. hours members of Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and the...
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MECHANICSVILLE. (June 16, 2012) – Southern Maryland’s Budds Creek MX Park hosted the fifth round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, on Saturday, as each of the series’ points leaders added to his respective championship advantage. Red Bull KTM’s Ryan Dungey, of Belle Plaine, Minn., raced to his...
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Chief U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced Jeffrey Sopher, age 40, of Marbury, Maryland, today to 114 months in prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for two counts of transportation of child pornography. Chief Judge Chasanow ordered that, upon his release from prison, Sopher must register as a sex offender in the place...
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UPDATE Official Press Release The St. Mary’s Health Department confirms a skunk involved in a bite to a human has tested positive for rabies. The incident occurred the afternoon of June 14, 2012 at a food service establishment in California, Maryland. The skunk is the sixth animal from St. Mary’s County this year confirmed...
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The Calvert County Department of Planning and Zoning officially becomes the Department of Community Planning and Building effective July 1. The new name better reflects the department’s mandate to provide overall planning and building services to the community. It also more accurately captures the functions of the Division of Inspections and Permits, which administers...
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WALDORF, Md. – A little under two months into their 5th Anniversary Season, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs are set to welcome their one millionth fan through the gates at Regency Furniture Stadium during the upcoming home stand. In anticipation of this historic milestone, which is projected to happen on Tuesday, June 19, the...
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UPDATE The Charles County Tourism & Recreation Expo and Symposium scheduled for June 23, has been canceled due to limited participation. Exhibitors and Sponsors funds that have been received for the event will be refunded, and those registered for the event will be notified. For information or questions, contact Ms. Catherine Carroll, Tourism Marketing...
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Dale Nelson Bailey, 77 of Dunkirk passed away on Saturday, June 16 First Visitation Monday, June 18, 2012, 2:00PM – 4:00PM Lee Funeral Home Calvert, P.A. 8200 Jennifer Lane Owings, MD 20736 Second Visitation Monday, June 18, 2012, 6:00PM – 8:00PM Lee Funeral Home Calvert, P.A. 8200 Jennifer Lane Owings, MD 20736 Funeral Service...
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Update 12:00pm, Both lanes have been reopened, traffic is flowing normally. Update 11:28, Tow truck is in route from St. Andrews Church Road June 18, 11:15AM, Police are reporting a pick up truck on the bridge has lost it’s rear wheels and is causing delays in both directions. Use caution while driving in the area.
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Sotterley Colonial Farm Summer Mini Camps at Sotterley Plantation July 9 – 11, 2012 – Grades 3 – 5 July 16 – 18, 2012 – Grades 6 – 8 July 23 – 25, 2012 – Grades 3 – 5 Students will have the opportunity to learn about Sotterley’s history as a farming community in...
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On Saturday, June 16 at 10 a.m., dignitaries and citizens from around Maryland gathered to dedicate the United States Colored Troops Civil War Memorial Monument in Lancaster Park in Lexington Park. As one of the speakers and as one who was involved with the project Maryland Sen. Roy Dyson exclaimed to the crowd from...
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James Paul Roland, Sr. (Paul), 88 recently of Lusby, MD, died on June 15, 2012 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center, from complications of heart failure. He is survived by his two children, Mary and Jim (Jr.), as well as his siblings Roberta Powell, and Leslie “Butch” Roland. Mr. Roland was preceded in death by...
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Susan Swann Hall, age 65, of Owings, MD passed away on June 15, 2012 at Solomons Nursing Center after a long illness. She was born October 9, 1946 in Prince Frederick, MD to Herbert Harvey and Hazel Mae (Armiger) Swann. Susan was raised in Dunkirk, MD and attended Fairview Elementary School and graduated from...
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On June 17, 2012 the St. Mary’s County Emergency Communication Center broadcast a theft in progress call. A lookout was placed for a white male who had just stolen a 32” television from the Wal-Mart in California, Maryland. The male placed the television into an older model hatchback vehicle. Witnesses were able to provide...
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On June 16, 2012 St. Mary’s County deputies responded to a residence on Valley Circle in Mechanicsville, Md., for a report of a disturbance. Investigation revealed Brian Robert Flynn II, 26 of Mechanicsville, was in a verbal dispute with the homeowner. Flynn threatened to burn the homeowner’s house. Flynn then retrieved a gasoline can...
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On June 16, 2012 St. Mary’s County deputies responded to Ronald Drive in Lexington Park, Md., for a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies observed Marquita Cherie Young, 28 of Lexington Park screaming and cursing. Deputies asked her several times to stop yelling. Further investigation revealed Young had been engaged in a verbal...
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Authorities in St. Mary’s County are investigating a crash in Lexington Park that has left a commercial building structurally damaged. On Saturday, June 16 around 8:37 a.m., fire and rescue crews responded to report of a motor vehicle collision with a car into a building along the 21300 block of Great Mills Road in...
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UPDATE: On Wednesday, June 13, after being released previously, a judge ordered Robert L. Jupiter, 29, of Hollywood needed to post a $10,000 bond stemming from an indictment for second-degree burglary, second-degree assault, telephone misuse and trespassing from an incident in April in Lexington Park. On April 25, at approximately 12:09 p.m., Deputy First...
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Sarah Watterson, started her cheerleading career when she was just 5 years old. Now at age 17, she is preparing to enter her senior year in high school. Ms. Watterson is an honors student and Varsity cheerleader at Northern High School in Owings, MD. She is also involved in many extracurricular activities including volunteering...
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Curtis Brian Wertz, 73, of Port Republic, Maryland passed away on June 14, 2012 at the Mandrin House in Harwood, Maryland. He was born on November 25, 1938 in Washington Boro, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Anna Mae Kilheffer Wertz, Jr. Besides his parents, Curtis was predeceased by his first wife, Phyllis J....
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The Maryland Wineries Association will be hosting the 2nd Annual Eat, Drink, Go Local event tomorrow, June 16th from 12 to 6 pm. The event will be held on 5th Street and Bay Avenue. The following streets will closed closed through 8:00 p.m. Saturday for the event: - Bay Avenue from 3rd Street...
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Budds Creek MX Park will be the sight of the fifth round of the 2012 season. (Photo Courtesy of Simon Cudby) Morgantown, W. Va. (June 12, 2012) – With a win under his belt and possession of the red number plate to signify his position as the 450 Class points leader, Red Bull KTM’s...
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Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Michael J. Martirano, announces the administrative appointments made by the Board of Education at its meeting of June 13, 2012. The Board appointed Ms. Adrianne Mathis to the position of Assistant Principal I at Spring Ridge Middle School. Ms. Mathis, who is currently a 4th grade teacher at the Chesapeake...
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Those who are members of the Calvert Marine Museum already know about the wonders available to patrons of the venerable museum, but daily visitors may not be aware of all the fun and interesting events that dot the museum’s calendar at any given moment in time. From mainstream concert entertainment to a world of...
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June 15, 2012: SMNEWSNET.com was contacted by Elizabeth Combs about this incident. The following is her unedited comment. Well, very interesting opinions… shame you guys only have part of the story (which was not even accurate) and not the complete picture, and yet you can so easily shout out what you don’t really know...
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UPDATE 3:30 p.m. Rt. 5 in the area of Old Village Road has been reopened. Rt. 5 Shut Down Due to Serious Accident Involving Motorcycle Authorities in St. Mary’s County are on the scene of a serious accident in Mechanicsville. The accident was reported around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15 involving a Toyota...
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The Charles County Department of Health announces the retirement of Dr. Chinnadurai Devadason, or “Dr. D” as he is called, as Charles County’s Health Officer. The Commissioners are thankful to Dr. Devadason for his long tenure of dedicated service to the citizens of Charles County. “After 22 years of service to Charles County, I...
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The Town of North Beach is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Eat * Drink * Go Local event will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 12 to 6 p.m. on Bay Avenue. This innovative and exciting event celebrates the “go local” movement in Maryland. Eat * Drink * Go Local brings...
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American Legion Post 274 in Lusby held a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Thursday, June 14, Flag Day. This ceremony pays homage to all unserviceable flags and gives them a proper disposable. The newly installed Post Commander, Nate Stevens, welcomed everyone and introduced those taking part in the ceremony. The Color Guard was members of...
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Calvert County Public Schools is lengthening the school day next school year at five schools. By ending the day five minutes later, teachers and students will have more time in the classroom for instructional activities. The following schools will end five minutes later next year: Beach, Huntingtown, Mt. Harmony, and Sunderland elementary schools and...
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The public is invited to attend the Annual Poker Run and 5th Annual Richie Daye Memorial to Benefit Hospice of St. Mary’s on Saturday, June 16. Registration starts at Seabreeze Restaurant at 9:30 a.m. The ride starts at 11:00 a.m., and the last bike pulls out at 11:30 a.m. 1st Draw ~ Heavy Hitter’s in...
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Celebrate Father’s Day at Annmarie Garden on June 16, 2012 Father’s Day Fling and the Classic Car Show Celebrate Father’s Day enjoying two fantastic events, Father’s Day Fling and The 37th Annual Tobacco Trail Antique & Classic Car Show, on Saturday, June 16, 2012, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, at Annmarie Sculpture Garden &...
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The Caitlin Classic Gold Tournament is a charity event which provides scholarships to high school seniors who have attended a Calvert County High School in honor of the founder’s daughter, Caitlin Merie Hurrey who was tragically killed in a car accident when she was ten. The 8th annual Caitlin Classic In conjunction with The...
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This summer, June 15 – August 26, 2012, Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center(Annmarie Garden) presents Treasured: honoring precious and vanishing worlds, a superb collection of art that reveals the beauty and vulnerability of the threatened. Disappearing plant and animal species, to vanishing languages, customs, and cultures, to vulnerable ecosystems, this unique collection of...
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NAVAIR, Patuxent River, MD – It was not an ordinary morning at Pax River when a large flatbed truck hauling the fighter-sized X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator (UCAS-D) entered through the naval air station’s gate. Navy and Northrop Grumman personnel welcomed the second X-47B, known as Air Vehicle (AV) 2, June 14 after...
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Wilda Loraine Griffin – Wildman, age 77, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away June 13, 2012 at her home. She was born in Cootes Store, Rockingham County, VA January 23, 1935 to Ira Franklin and Lelia Virginia (Sprinkle) Tusing. She moved with her family moved to Washington in the late 1930’s and she was...
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Preston Allen Bowen, age 22 of Prince Frederick MD. passed away peacefully on June 12, 2012 with his family by his side at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC. Preston was born on July 19, 1989 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore MD. He was the son of David and Tammy Bowen. Preston had...
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A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 18, 2012 at 7:00 PM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mechanicsville, MD., with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 18, 2012 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church...
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s sailing program wrapped up their season with a trip to Lake Travis in Austin, Texas to compete in the 2012 ICSA National Sailing Championships, co-hosted by the University of Texas and the Austin Yacht Club. St. Mary’s placed second in the APS/ICSA Team Race National Championship and fourteenth in...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: BURGLARY/THEFT: Sometime between 7:10 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. June 12, suspect(s) forced entry into a residence in the 1600 block of Debra Drive in Waldorf and stole a video game system, an iPod and loose change and fled undetected. Anyone with information about the...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown are investigating the following incidents: Theft Under $100.00 – On Friday, June 8, 2012 at 3:42pm, TFC M. J. Pitcher responded to the McKay’s located on Merchant’s Lane in Leonardtown for a reported shoplifter in custody. Upon arrival, contact was made with an employee of the establishment who advised...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have arrested the following people on DUI charges: Weekly DUI Status Sheet May 31 thru June 13, 2012 Judith Carol Holt, 50, of Huntingtown on 6/3/12 by TFC E. R. Mersman Michael Roy Herbert, 47, of Hollywood on 6/5/12 by Tpr. S. M. Ditoto Travis Ashly Chisholm, 36, of Lexington...
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Join us at Sotterley Plantation for our annual Independence Day Celebration Concert on Sunday, July 1st from 1:00 p.m. – 4 p.m. Come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of music on the Portico, while taking in the breathtaking view of the Patuxent River! Pack your picnic baskets, bring along your lawn chairs and blankets,...
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Department of Aging Programs and Activities June 15-22, 2012 Brought to you by the Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County and the Department of Aging & Human Services Department of Aging Center Information: Loffler Senior Activity Center 301.737.5670, ext. 1658; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301.475.4200, ext. 1050; Northern Senior Activity Center, 301.475.4002, ext. 1001; Ridge...
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The Board of Education honored five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) employees with Outstanding Personnel Awards on June 12. Honored were: * Connie Bannister, secretary, Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School; * Donald “Bruce” Elliott, food service manager, Westlake High School; * LaVerne Hicks, special education instructional assistant, Berry Elementary School; * Michael Mickey, network engineer, Jesse...
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The Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, Maryland announces a call to artists for a juried exhibition celebrating National Lighthouse Day on August 5, 2012. Submissions of any original 2-D wall hanging representation of U. S. lighthouses in any medium will be accepted. We will accept up to thirty pieces no larger than 24” wide...
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In 1983, the Comprehensive Plan called for the development and approval of a Master Plan for each of the seven Town Centers. They were Dunkirk, Owings, Huntingtown, Prince Frederick, Saint Leonard, Lusby and Solomons. It would establish land use policies based on desirable economic development, public facilities available and needed, residential development, aesthetics, compatibility...
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tudents at Calvert Middle School will begin and end their school day earlier next school year. The new school day will run from 7:17 a.m. until 2:17 p.m. The school system is making this change to increase safety as students are dropped-off and picked-up at multiple schools. Because of the close proximity of Calvert...
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Jane Louise Holt Davis passed away on June 11, 2012 in Callaway, MD. Born August 25, 1939 in Carterville, MO, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Benton and Jane Frampton Holt. Jane is survived by her husband James H. Davis whom she married on December 31, 1960 in Kansas City, MO. She...
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St. Mary’s Commissioners Report June 12 By Jessica Williams This week’s St. Mary’s County Commissioners meeting was good news for pedestrians, bad news for the Charlotte Hall sewer system. The County Commissioners have approved a grant for $80,000 to complete phase VI of the Three Notch Trail, which is a five-mile segment that will...
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The Maryland State Police would like to announce that the 2012 AMA Pro National Championship returns to Budds Creek this weekend. The main event will be occurring on Saturday, June 16th at 1:00pm. This event traditionally has drawn large crowds from surrounding areas. Motorists are advised to avoid the area of Maryland Route 234...
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A local reporter for Southern Maryland News Net and American Legion Arick L Lore Unit 274 Auxiliary member and Past President, Margit Miller asked me to write a piece on this subject. I thought about the best way to approach the subject because it can be a little tricky. For you see the same...
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On Wednesday, June 13 at 6:40 p.m., St. Mary’s County Fire and Rescue responded to a head-on collision involving a motorized scooter and a bicycle along Route 235 in the area of Lincoln Avenue in Lexington Park. The bicyclist was on the shoulder of the southbound lane heading south, when it collided with a...
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The Calvert Board of County Commissioners honored Anita Jones as Employee of the Month for June 2012. Anita works in General Services as the Capital Project Supervisor. She discovered $150,000 of non-allowable costs that the Contractor attempted to pass along to the County. She worked hard going through many change orders details and State grant...
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It’s been such a LONG TIME, but even after all these years, BOSTON remains an awesome rock classic. See the band on Thursday, August 16 at the Calvert Marine Museum’s PNC Waterside Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, June 19 at 10:00 a.m. to CMM members and to the public on...
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Caroline Timmons, vice principal at T. C. Martin Elementary School, is the 2012 Charles County Public Schools Vice Principal of the Year. Timmons, who has been an administrator with the school system since 2007, said she was honored just to be nominated for the award. “I am very honored and humbled to receive this...
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Looking for something to do this summer now that the kids are out of school? Consider the camps, classes, displays of fun at Annmarie Garden as an inexpensive alternative – close to home, lots of cool shade and more; something for everyone in the family! Beginning June 1 through August 31, visitors may stop...
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Following up on the restoration goals outlined in Maryland’s Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP) to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay, Governor Martin O’Malley has allocated approximately $18 million for the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) 2012-2013 Cover Crop Program. This popular program provides grants to farmers who plant cover crops in their fields in...
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Maryland State Fire Marshall’s are investigating a case of attempted arson in Huntingtown. Investigators were called to the 1900 block of Lower Marlboro Road on Tuesday, June 12 after the victim reported finding evidence of arson to his home during the evening hours of June 11. A subsequent investigation revealed someone gained access to the house...
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On June 11 at 2:15 a.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to HH Gregg located at 3000 Festival Way in Waldorf after witnesses called police to report a man kicking and punching the business’s front doors. When Officer K. Lerch arrived and confronted the man, the man turned around, made a growling noise, resumed...
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The Knights of Columbus recently named Sgt. John Hastings, a patrol supervisor at the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, as its 2011-2012 Police Officer of the Year. Deputy Grand Knight Mark Shutters and Chancellor Calvin Bowie presented Sgt. Hastings with the award at the Sheriff’s Headquarters June 4. The award recognizes Sgt. Hastings actions during...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: STRONG-ARM ROBBERY ATTEMPT: On June 11 at 10:14 a.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to the 900 block of Sloan Ave. in Waldorf for the reported assault. The investigation revealed the male victim was walking in the 300 block of Smallwood Drive when two male...
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Authorities in St. Mary’s County are on the scene of an accident slowing traffic along Southbound Rt. 235 in California. Police and rescue were dispatched to a crash along southbound Rt. 235 just south of Chancellors Run shortly after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12. Three vehicles are involved to include a Jeep Wrangler,...
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Authorities in St. Mary’s County are on the scene of an accident with injuries in California, Md. Police and rescue crews were dispatched to report of a motor vehicle accident in the 22600 block of Three Notch Road near the intersection of MacArthur Blvd on Tuesday, June 12 around 1:50 p.m. Two vehicles were...
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Joint Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Affordable Health Care Act
Governor Martin O’Malley and Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown today released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act: “President Obama and Congress chose to pass the Affordable Care Act because the status quo was hurting our ability to create jobs, expand opportunity, and protect the health of...
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